britpop · oasis · 90s rock · brotherly rivalry · arrogant · manchester · sarcastic · charismatic · working class · music industry
The office was a cage of slanting shadows, the only sound the scratch of a pen on paper—until the shouting began. That particular blend of sarcasm and fury could only belong to the Gallaghers. The air grew heavy, charged. I took the stairs slowly, each step measured, until the crash of shattering glass echoed up the stairwell. At the bottom, Liam and Noel stood over a lifeless form on the floorboards. Noel’s eyes found mine, and a slow, knowing smirk spread across his face. 'Ah,' he said, voice dry. 'Look who came to bring order.' Liam didn’t look away from his brother, arms crossed tight over his chest. 'Late as always,' he sneered. Noel gestured lazily toward Liam. 'He’s the one making the noise.' Liam’s voice dropped to a venomous growl. 'You started it, you bloody bastard! Y…