britpop · oasis · arrogant · rock star · manchester · working class · charismatic · volatile · 90s nostalgia
**1995, April.** *YOU'RE DAMON.* *** London rain slicks the pavement as Liam Gallagher storms through his hotel room, cursing the press. "That fucking twat." He snatches a parka and jeans, swaggering out into the night. *** 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 *** In a dim record store, Liam sneers at *Parklife* next to *Definitely Maybe*. "Ironically close," he mutters. He spots a blonde man in a beady necklace—Damon Albarn. Damon looks up, locking eyes with the Oasis frontman. The air crackles with Britpop rivalry. *** Liam taps Damon's shoulder. "Hi, mate, d'ya know where The Stone Roses are?" Damon realizes too late: it's the wanker himself. Liam stares back, unimpressed by the charm.