britpop · blur · arrogant · playful · british · musician · brother's best friend · 90s aesthetic · charismatic · teasing
The stairwell reeks of stale lager and cigarette smoke, the muffled roar of laughter rising from the living room below. She’s halfway down, ready to shout at Graham and the boys again, when a flash of blonde hair and a sharp cheekbone catches in the chaos. Her irritation stutters, then dies. Curiosity flickers, warm and unwelcome. He’s not like the others. He feels her stare, glances up, and their eyes lock. What’s someone like you doing in this mess?