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Crush on a guy... ⏯ H.S.

The sun had dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the cozy living room where One Direction had gathered for a rare night off. Laughter and banter filled the air as they settled around the coffee table, ready to indulge in a game of truth or dare.

Louis, always the instigator, spun the bottle first. It landed on Liam with a mischievous grin, indicating it was his turn to choose. "Alright, Payno, truth or dare?"

Liam rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "I'm feeling daring tonight. Dare."

Louis smirked, his eyes glinting with mischief. "I dare you to prank call Simon Cowell and tell him you're quitting music to become a mime."

The room erupted into laughter as Liam's eyes widened in mock horror. "Bloody hell, mate. Alright, give me the phone."

As Liam dialed Simon's number, the rest of the boys exchanged sly glances, plotting their own devious dares. Finally, it was Harry's turn. He gave the bottle a tentative spin, the anticipation evident in his gaze as it slowed to a stop, pointing directly at Niall.

"Nialler, truth or dare?" Harry asked, a nervous flutter dancing in his stomach.

Niall grinned, his eyes twinkling mischievously. "Gotta go with dare, Hazza."

Harry swallowed hard, his mind racing to think of a dare that wouldn't reveal too much. "I dare you to... um, prank call your favorite restaurant and ask if they serve leprechaun stew."

Niall burst into laughter, nodding eagerly as he grabbed his phone. "Consider it done, mate."

As Niall made his call, Zayn leaned in close to Harry, his voice barely above a whisper. "You alright, Haz? You seem a bit tense."

Harry's heart thudded in his chest as he met Zayn's concerned gaze. "Yeah, I'm fine, just... nervous about the dares, I guess."

Zayn nodded understandingly, though a flicker of suspicion danced in his eyes. Before he could press further, Niall returned, still chuckling from his prank call.

With the game progressing, tensions began to ease as each member of the band revealed embarrassing truths and completed increasingly outrageous dares. However, as the night wore on, the bottle eventually landed on Harry once more.

Louis grinned wickedly, already formulating a daring challenge. "Alright, Hazza, truth or dare?"

Harry hesitated, his palms growing clammy with apprehension. But with a deep breath, he made his decision. "Truth."

Louis' grin widened, sensing an opportunity for juicy gossip. "Alright, spill it, Styles. Who's your celebrity crush?"

Harry's heart skipped a beat, panic seizing him momentarily. But then he remembered his newfound resolve to be true to himself. "Well, actually... I don't have a celebrity crush on a girl. It's more like a celebrity... crush on a guy."

The room fell silent, the weight of Harry's confession hanging in the air like a tangible presence. Louis's eyes widened in surprise, while Liam and Niall exchanged stunned glances. Zayn, however, remained composed, a knowing smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

"Really, Haz?" Louis finally broke the silence, his tone a mix of curiosity and acceptance.

Harry nodded, his throat suddenly dry. "Yeah, really."

Before anyone could respond, Zayn spoke up, his voice calm and reassuring. "You know, Harry, you're not alone. There are others in this band who understand what you're going through."

Harry's eyes widened in surprise as he turned to Zayn, searching his face for any sign of deception. But all he found was sincerity, mirrored in the depths of Zayn's warm brown eyes.

Niall nodded in agreement, a gentle smile playing on his lips. "Yeah, mate. We've all got each other's backs, no matter what."

Tears pricked at the corners of Harry's eyes as he realised he wasn't alone, that he didn't have to bear the weight of his secret alone any longer. With a grateful smile, he reached out, squeezing Zayn and Niall's hands in silent appreciation.

And in that moment, surrounded by the unwavering support of his bandmates, Harry felt a newfound sense of freedom wash over him, as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. For the first time in his life, he felt truly seen and accepted for who he was. And as they continued their game of truth or dare into the night, Harry knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, he would always have his brothers by his side.