#liam 001

[autumnshowell]

—"I was fine."

This whole thing is because she's supposed to be finding ways to level her head off, but how the hell is she supposed to level her head off if assholes keep being fucking assholes around her?

"I was just trying to help, damn."

"And I didn't need help, which is why I said I was fine."

"Fine, eat shit next time, bitch."

Maybe tomorrow. Tomorrow she starts trying to level her head off.

It's going to have to be, because she's on him as quick as he turns around to start talking shit to his gym-rat (dog?) friends. One of them says something about "new cerberus mutt" and that sends an even bigger alarm bell off in her brain, and the next thing she knows, she and this other guy are shoulder to shoulder in the middle of the weight floor and she's pretty sure this ends with her having to find another gym before she's even really finished day one in this one. "Say it again..."

Somebody snarls first though and the next thing she knows, other guy's dared her to take the first swing and she's taken him up on it. His boys are pulling him back, and somebody else is doing the same to her. "Get offa me, he literally asked for that."

—@liamxxslater PowerZone Fitness

[realjessicareyes]

JUNE 17TH, THURSDAY. EVENING. LIAM’S BIRTHDAY HANGOUT. FOUR QUARTERS ARCADE BAR. FT. @lgriffiths​. 

The Four Quarters Arcade Bar isn’t quite like home, but tonight Jessica can’t help feeling it’s exactly that. It has been a busy couple of weeks since the events on Death’s boat, worry about injured loved ones keeping her busy between work at FemEn and preparation for the launch of Kitty’s new project, so receiving Samir’s text inviting her out for Liam’s birthday earlier that day had put a big smile on her face. Sure, they aren’t strangers with War and Famine working together, but it’s been odd not being able to spend time with Liam as a friend, clinking their wine glasses together while complaining about life. So Jess is happy for the chance to celebrate with him—and, apparently, she learns as she slides into the corner booth they’ve requisitioned for themselves, quite a few members of War, something that makes her do an internal double-take through the smile on her face.

But the conversation is relaxed and light and fun over the sounds of the arcade, and Jess has just finished familiarizing herself with the pub’s updated selection of games when she sees Liam at the bar. With a little spring in her step, she heads up to her friend, reaching up to give him a hug. “I know I’ve said it a million times, but happy birthday,” she says as she gives him a big squeeze—Liam has always been very huggable, whether or not he likes to admit it—and pulls away to grin at him, her outfit sparkling just as much as she is. “How are you liking the party? Do you feel like a kid again?” Thanks to her loving, incredibly supportive parents, Jessica’s parties as a child historically involved dresses, horses, and once even a Spice Girls-themed concert—in which Jessica had performed with four girl friends, as Baby Spice, of course, and sent the entire party home with SpiceCams and signed CDs—but a birthday party at an arcade feels like something most kids did growing up, even if she knows Liam didn’t have the most ordinary upbringing himself.

“By the way, I like that it’s your birthday but we’re the ones getting a gift,” she teases, waggling her eyebrows at his striped button-down shirt, which is miraculously, thrillingly, unbuttoned a few buttons more than it should be—a far cry from the cozy sweaters she’s seen him wear more often. “I love Spring/Summer Liam. Have you been working out?” she grins, wanting to get him maybe a teeny bit flustered. She’s so regretting not being in Marcus’ crew now.

[laura-lau]

[ @liammaddox​ ]

“Liam! Buddy! Hi!” Laura smiled bright when she noticed the man walk into the bakery. She had several plates in her hand, mugs piled on top of them, as she was clearing down a couple of table that emptied out in the last few minutes (the bakery had a nice back room and a terrace where people could sit down, either eat a baked good, a sandwitch, or just drink some coffee and tea).

“Is there anything I could get you? If I had known you were coming in, I would have put some of your favorite aside, I am not sure if we have any left now, but I can check, and if you have some time, there are new batches in the oven, so it wouldn’t take too long to get something fresh and warm, either.”

[alexhunter]

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2021 —  At the Rockwater Resort with @liamhayess​

It wasn’t his proudest moment if he was being honest with himself. Having found where the resort seemed to be keeping a stash of the food in between the kitchen and the main event room, Alex had sneaked a plate away and found a quiet room to secret eat in peace, having snuck some to Mina before hand, at least this way, they’d be able to hide single plates if they weren’t together. Sitting on a table in a deserted room, Alex munched away on some of the snacks Noura had provided, swinging his legs through the air as he looked out of the window at the dark night. Even though he couldn’t make much out, the outline of everything was still stunning and even had a new book scene stirring in his head. Unfortunately, he had a dead phone and no notebook, so he could only hope he remembered.

As he took another bite of food, Alex was dazzled by a bright light being shone into the room, clearly a torch or someone’s phone. “Okay, okay, you caught me, I found the stash of food, but if I share what’s left with you, can we not tell people? It’s too good to share with that many people.”

[glittercndgcld-blog]

( 𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑚 𝑥 𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑡𝑡 )

  📲 text messages | @xboutlxstnightmuses

scott sorry it is the middle of the night and I am dying here we have said that we can talk to each other I might be a little drunk, but I am up for talling about it sober tomorrow taylor swify wrote "I did something bad" for me and ....i am not that big of fan?????WHY

liam It's a great thing I'm still up then. I'd have been a bit bitter about being woken up :upside_down: But if you're dying, well... maybe I'd let it slide. What's going on? Drunk? Well, damn. Where was the party? If you're dying over it, tell me about it. Something bad?? I, for some reason, can't imagine you doing anything bad.

scott on a bar, pretty close to my apartment? two beers in and I approached one of my college professors....to talk ....casually?

liam That doesn't sound too bad? Or well, what were ya'll talking about? The fact you're dying over it, has got me really wondering :thinking:

scott it doesn't? it just feels wrong getting drunk with your college professor, joking around and calling him by first name and exchanging numbers and walking you home from the bar?

liam OH WELL that definitely wasn't my first thought. It probably felt wrong because students don't get drunk with their college professors. This will probably have you dying even more, but it definitely sounds like you just had a date with your college professor. I'm impressed, Scott. I didn't take you for the type to even drunkenly approach anyone older than you.

scott :scream::scream::scream::scream: he doesn't seem much older than me? and i was completely alone....I had to find someone to socialize? i did not have a date with Peter I don't date professors he might think that i am doing it all for the grades...I DIDN'T his voice is so cool though

liam If he's a professor, he's likely, at least like, 35 or something. Around there. That's a bit older than you. So you found your professor. Really feel like most people would've just left altogether :joy: so drunk Scott has balls. Normally, students don't call their professors by their first name either, and yet. I mean, com'on. He walked you home? That's so... sweet. And a really nice end to a first date. Maybe you could've said that prior to tonight :laughing: but after? Well. I mean, AND ya'll exchanged numbers? Come. On. Did you have fun? Well... maybe. I can't speak for him. From the sounds of it, the fun was pretty mutual though. Maybe he doesn't think that. His voice... is cool?

scott :fearful::fearful::fearful: this wasn't a DATE I did say a lot of stuff that I didn't like. he has given me approval to call him Peter outside of class? yes. We talked a lot and laughed a lot. I didn't know I would have so much fun. And we probably have things in common ? Just a feeling yeah I asked for it because he said he might want to offer me some advice? yeah it is so mesmerizing. I honestly feel like that I can always listen to it. I knew it from my first class with him. But talking to me with that voice :exploding_head:

liam I don't know, Scott. It sounds like it was. It sounds like you two had a really nice time together, so much so that in ya'lls drunken haze, thought talking more would be a great idea. The fact you asked him for his number ... have I said that I'm impressed? But also the fact he gave it to you... hm. And the fact he gave you permission to call him Peter outside of class? Scandalous. Oh, my god. Are you kinda smitten now? Because it sort of sounds like you are :scream:

scott Why do you find that SO impressive? hmm what? hmm what? Does it mean anything? I am not smitten. His voice is just cool. he also doesn't seem like he is 35? I don't know yeah oh my god :scream: so scandalous should I text him.now to apologiZe? also....he thought that he was boring me and I had better places to be like and I was like ....why would he think that so I said...."do you think I have better places to be, professor?" I should apologize mainly FOR that oh my god what would he think of me? I am a mess I told him everything about my family and the reason I came to NYC I haven't  even told you what I have told Peter. NOT as much anyway. oh my god is it too early to drop out of his classes?

liam Because, you come off so shy at work - yet here you are, putting yourself out there like that. Granted, you could’ve hit on literally ANYONE other than your professor, but that takes all the more confidence. It’s just interesting that he gave you his number, is all. Like in that setting... drunk, having a good time like professor and students don’t do together, even outside of class. And then he walked you home. That has “date” written all over it. Oh, please. You like his voice? You’re so smitten! Do you like his laugh, too? His face? Bet you do! Yes! But not tonight. You’re drunk and he’s drunk. Text him in the morning! Oh, Scott. I can’t stop laughing!! You probably damn near gave him a heart attack! :laughing: I like drunk Scott!! I need to hang out with drunk Scott! Dont worry so much about it. I think he likes you, too. Wowwww. I’m a little offended? But I’ll let it slide because you’re currently dying and I’m amused.

scott Yah...RIGHT!! I don't even remember hitting on anyone...EVER. In High School things were different. People were closeted. I don't even remember how it is.... OH MY GOD....let's freak about that now-SHALL WE ....but it wasn't a date I'm NOT smitten. Yeah you should really get me drunk sometimes, to see how it is. But, you're actually talking to him now, so I don't know what the difference would be. He does? WAIT...WOAH Why are we talking about liking here? He's my professor Yeah, I don't open up THAT easily. You shouldn't be offended

liam YEAH RIGHT! You approached him. You asked him for his number... sounds like hitting on someone to me. Ah, Scott... it’s college and you’re in New York - one of the most diverse cities in the, maybe, world. What better time to come out of the closet then when you’re out here, on your own, finding yourself? I mean. Okay. Sure. Freak out. BUT this isn’t high school. That’d be a big no-no, obviously - I don’t even have to mention that. But you’re, what, 27? You aren’t a kid. It’s different. Not ideal considering. But different. Are you sure about that though? :thinking: Hanging out with drunk Scott will likely be a lot more fun than just texting him. From the sounds of it, anyways. If what you’re telling me is true, I’d say so, yeah. He probably likes you, too. I mean, he walked you home, Scott! That’s like... super cute. He really didn’t have to do that. we’re talking about liking because you just kinda sorta had a date with your professor :laughing: I was kidding, mostly. I don’t get offended easily. If I did, I’d have left New York a lot time ago.

scott AGAIN...I didn't know anyone there. He was the only person I knew 26 in a couple of weeks actually but yeah I am too drunk to be sure about anything great, then maybe I can have a birthday party in the coffee house and invite Peter over I will get drunk in no time with you like the devil on my shoulder in movies I do need to find someone who represents the angel to balance things out THAT, walking me home...hasn't sunk in yet?? OH SHUT UP it wasn't a date!!!!

liam Mhmmm :rolling_eyes: Still, not that bad. Age is just a number anyways, and maybe next semester, take another english class - another professor. So you two could date :wink: without it feeling so wrong. Because then. He won't be your professor. You're just... a student and he just happens to be a professor :person_shrugging: Yes!! Yes. Do that! That's a great idea! Done deal. I'll even do the party planning for you! The devil on your shoulder? While that might be a fitting title for me, I'm only pushing you to live a little. That's all. Eh, I think you're just fine with me on your shoulder :thinking: It should. Because that's not something someone that isn't interested would do. You're an adult. You didn't need to be walked home. Didn't you say you lived close by, anyways? :zipper_mouth:

scott ....okay mr matchmaker who said I want to date him ? At the moment I just want to finish the semester and I am not as it seems and okay. And mr party planner ....and devil on my shoulder.....too many nicknames after a texting session anyway, do you think our boss would mind? If it’s after our shift? I did tell him but...he seemed to eager to walk me home ?

liam Sooo you don’t want to date him?? Oh shush. Why do you think you aren’t going to finish the semester? I like all of these nicknames. They are all very fitting. I’ll find out for you! Maybe if he’s invited... :laughing: Well... again, probably because he likes you, too.

scott I don't know. I did want company on that event. I didn't think anything else through. maybe if he answers tomorrow, he will probably be invited Is it that easy to figure out that somebody likes you? And what did I do? I just approached him in an event. And we talked. is it that easy to understand that you like someone?

liam That isn't a no :thinking: You better not chicken out. I am dying to know if he texts back. Sometimes, no, but other times, yes. Just judging off of what you've told me now... I'm like, 80% confident in saying that he likes you. I feel like it's pretty safe to assume he even bought you a drink or two - did he? If you don't try to deny it all of the time, yeah.

scott I won't...I still need to ....not fail college. I need to apologize.... for giggling with him. perfect if I didn't approach him, I would never know oh well...hmmm :flushed::flushed::flushed: he bought all of my beers. Which...I don't remember how many they were? 6? Or 5? This makes me think that it was a date too :dizzy_face: I am not denying it!!! It is really difficult to realize I actually approached him in the first place

liam You aren't going to fail college. You are so dramatic. Nope. But you did approach him and now you know. He bought ALL of your beers? Now I'm 90% sure he likes you :laughing: It was. And a good one, too. You're denying it a little. Well. You did.

scott I am drunk. YOU WANTED DRUNK SCOTT, HERE HE IS!!! The thing is that you are the one that is sure and I am not. Wouldn't you deny it even if you did ALL that I did today?

liam I WANT TO PHYSICALLY HANG OUT WITH DRUNK SCOTT - IT'S DIFFERENT I am very sure. I'd bet money on it, even. Your night would've have gone the way that it did if he wasn't at least a little interested, Scott. If my hot professor hit on me at a bar... I don't think that I'd deny it, no. But I'm the devil on your shoulder for a reason :smiling_imp:

scott I am pretty sure you will, at some point OH GOD, FINE! fair enough. OKAY, I'm a little bit attracted to him But it comes against my very strict family values at the moment it feels COMPLETELY wrong But what do I know? I was the one who approached him. Maybe I was too supressed?

liam Fantastic. I'm holding you to that! :laughing: I know you are without even admitting it. I'm dying to see what he looks like! That's understandable. It is a little taboo. But like I said before. You're both adults :man_shrugging: You are the one that approached him! And he's the one that bought your drinks and walked you home. Maybe... Suppression is never a good thing.

scott Well, he looks pretty great OKAY? and the voice makes it even worse in my head too velvety I hate him to be honest at the moment. Because this wouldn't have happened If he wasn't that handsome and didn't have that voice I am going to drink some water and go to sleep before I say anything else that is gonna be teasing-worthy in the future there is a small chance that I MIGHT text you in the morning

liam That sounds like a good idea. Do that. Oh, you've already said plenty :laughing: but yeah, maybe stop while you're ahead? You should! I'm super curious to hear your sober thoughts about all of this tbh lmao.

scott my sober thoughts hmmm let's hope I remember that I even texted you good night Liam:smiling_imp:

[curlsxterpentine]

→ who? @liamhayess​ [closed]  → where? Walden Bed, Books & Breakfast

Admittedly, it was weird to be walking up to the building again, knowing the request he hoped to make. But there had always been somewhat of a kinship between Liam and Mitch, and even though they hadn’t been in touch for a while, he genuinely enjoyed the company of the man. 

Stepping up to the counter of the front desk, he rang the little golden bell and waited a minute before flashing a bright smile as the owner walked in. “Liam,” he simply said, dipping his head. It had been a slow month, Mitch needed some extra cash, and he figured there were always things to do at a B & B. Right? “Hey man, been a while.”