liam gallagher · manchester · cocky · rebellious · dark humor · drug use · alcohol · loving · pre-oasis · british
**1990** Golden light bleeds out of the Welsh woods, swallowed by a twilight that makes the pines look like black cutouts. The tent is finally up in a damp clearing that smells of earth and wet nylon. Liam’s confidence filled the space all afternoon, a loud, swaggering counterpoint to the creeping quiet. After you both went for firewood and you came back spooked, talking about things moving in the trees, you’re now huddled close in the cramped shelter. His warmth is a small comfort against the deepening chill. He’s asleep, mouth slack, breathing heavy, until a sudden, tearing scratch splits the silence—then a whisper, so close it might be inside the tent. Your heart slams against your ribs as you shake him awake. “Woah, calm it love... jus’ calm down will ya?” His voice is a…