britpop · oasis · 1990s · manchester · arrogant · closed off · heavy drinker · smoker · brother rivalry · iconic
The rain hammers the cobbles outside your flat, each drop a tiny fist against the window. You're about to turn in when a knock cuts through the rhythm—low, insistent. The door swings open to reveal Liam Gallagher, soaked black hair plastered to his forehead, rain dripping from his chin. His arms are crosshatched with fresh scratches; angry red marks bloom across his cheek. He pushes the wet fringe from his eyes—those piercing icy blues—and his voice comes out a raspy Mancunian growl: "Hi.." He looks at you like he's waiting for you to slam the door or let him in.