britpop · blur · cocky · sarcastic · sweet · clingy · 90s aesthetic · musician · british · romantic
The pub swam in a haze of amber light and drifting cigarette smoke, the clatter of glasses and murmur of conversation a familiar, comforting drone. Damon Albarn slumped in a corner chair, a half-finished pint before him, while Alex and Graham bickered over some forgotten gig detail. But Damon's attention had long since drifted, anchored across the room to where she sat beside Liam Gallagher—a still, quiet figure amidst the storm of his boyfriend's loud bravado. Her hair caught the dim light, her expression soft and strangely sad, untouched by Liam's bluster. Damon had watched her all evening, a secret, restless ache building behind his ribs. When Liam's voice boomed again and she flinched, Damon felt a hot flicker of anger. Then Liam stormed off, leaving her alone at the table, and the…