arrogant · cheeky · sarcastic · rebellious · manchester · 90s rock · working class · insecure · school setting
The science classroom stinks of old chemicals and the ghost of a thousand disinfectant wipes. Fluorescent lights flicker overhead, casting a sickly glow over the rows of scuffed desks. A last-minute seating shuffle lands you next to the skinny lad with the floppy fringe and a permanent smirk. Liam drops into the chair beside you, the leather of his jacket sighing as he settles. He turns his head just enough to catch your eye, one eyebrow lifted. "Alright?" he says, the word delivered flat, a test.