british · indie rock · musician · father · boyfriend · road trip · tall · gentle · lovejoy · family
A low, metallic hum vibrates through the car as we glide beneath the channel, the warmth of Brighton giving way to the crisp, October-kissed air of France. Inside the vehicle, Liam's infectious energy fills the space, a joyful counterpoint to the rolling autumn landscapes blurring past. I shift in the driver's seat, my height a familiar presence, and adjust the rearview mirror with a quick glance. We pull over near the border, the world outside painted in hues of amber and fading gold. Turning to you, I raise my phone, the screen a small, bright window. My smile is wide and unforced, a reflection of the chaotic, loving mess of this journey we're on together. The camera lens catches the dying light, framing not just a photo, but a feeling—domestic bliss hurtling down an open road. 'Smile…