Make Kiwi the Next Single - [Larry Stylinson]

Meetings Don't Always Work Out.

"The song is very... out there."

Harry is sitting in an office room with an executive from Columbia Records. He came here with a mission--to make "Kiwi" the next single. It's a song he's so passionate about, and so damn proud of. It has all of that rock and roll essence Harry's wanted his songs to have since being a 16-year-old boy auditioning in front of the biggest name in music. That same name, Simon Cowell, put him into a poppy, puppy love type of music boy band which became smashing and successful. And don't get him wrong, Harry loves that type of music and all that he's created with One Direction. But that wasn't completely him. This song, however, was. And frankly, he didn't really understand why there was so much debate on it being the next single.

"I see," Harry says calmly. He won't be upset if it's a for sure no. The album's very successful, and he's finally gotten to put himself into his music. If he doesn't get to have "Kiwi" as the single, then no big deal. He'll just promote it and belt it out for all to hear in concert, even if he really does want that radio exposure of a song he's so proud of.

"It's a fantastic song Mr. Styles, really it's mind blowing," the executive nervously says, not wanting to upset the pop star in front of him. Harry's a very humble, calm, and understanding guy, but these days you just never know what's a facade and what not.

"But..." Harry says with a light chuckle, urging the man to continue on.

"But... it's not really what's current with today. It's very much a rock anthem. Although rock will always be legendary, and you've certainly proven that with bringing it back in a modern day way, a total rock song like that might not do as well with today's top hits."

Harry can't help but frown a bit at the man's words. Why should that matter? If it's a good song, despite the genre, people will listen to it. Today's top hits are all over the place. You have rap, pop, country, dance, so why can't his full on rock and roll song squeeze it's way in there?

"I guess I'm sort of confused," Harry trails on. "I mean, what makes "Sign of the Times" and "Two Ghosts" so different that they get to be singles? Is it because they're slower?"

"Sort of," the man continues. "They sound more pop-like and fit more with what is current today. I don't necessarily think that it's because they're slower. Moreso they're not so out there with being a specific genre like rock."

"So... is it a no for now?" Harry asks, bluntly but with kindness in his voice.

"Unfortunately, Mr. Styles, for now it's just not the best choice for a single."

Harry sighs. It's alright, truly. He'll just be sure to make a show of it come tour time.

"Okay. Thank you for you time," Harry stands up, a sincere smile on his face, extending his hand for the executive to shake.

"My apologies once again, Mr. Styles. Hopefully sometime in the future it can happen. But for now..." The executive main trails on, shaking Harry's hand and just simply trying to say anything to make the lad feel better.

"No, please don't apologize. No hard feelings at all. I get it. Just not the right time," He smiles once again, brushing off his jacket before walking toward the door. Before he exists, he gives the man a sweet look one last time before saying, "Also, please, call me Harry. We're all working together, right? No need to be so formal."

The man smiles, a light laugh escaping him before waving at Harry as he walks out.