Red Flags & Long Nights

Liam had been chatting up the women outside the hotel after the show. They were talking, laughing, smoking. Liam tried pulling them all but none where biting, except…
“Susie is it?” Liam asked a bit impatient.
“Susan” the diminutive brunette said with a broad smile. She couldn’t believe her luck at actually meeting one of the brothers.
Her friends, who were a bit drunker and smarter than her, kept whispering into her ear, tugging her away. But she was determined to take Liam to bed.
“So where’s your action man? Liam asked rubbing his nose, directing his question at one of the blondes. She checked her pager.
“So where’s Noel?” She said n between puffs, her friends growing inpatient, it had started to drizzle.
“Me and our kid aren’t attached at the fookin’ hip ya know,” Liam said returning the smile.
But she had done it, she had mentioned him. Now Liam knew he wouldn’t be able to shake the thought of Noel so easily.
A car pulled up beside them and the blonde leaned in.
“It’s raining why don’t we go inside?” Liam suggested as the blonde walked back.
The girls were happy to get out of the rain but the lively chatting had certainly died down. All four of them got into the lobby, chatting quietly while Liam checked in.
He pressed the elevator button and rubbed his hands together. The door opened they all climbed in. As soon as the doors closed Liam pressed the hold button.
Alright break it out Liam said.
The girls giggled and the blonde produced the small bag of white powder. One of the other girl, a redhead, took out a small spoon wrapped in a handkerchief from her bag. The blonde held the bag while everyone took turns taking a spoonful. Liam sniffed to and popped the spoon into his mouth for the third, causing the blond holding the bag to laugh making Liam suddenly blush.
Once the elevator was up and running it continued to its fifth floor destination.
They emptied into the hall not really talking. Liam had placed his arms around Susan and the redhead.
” So which one of you wants to meet our kid?” Liam said, arms still around both women.
“I’m up for it,” Susan said, her friend jabbed her in the arm with her elbow, “What?’ she said, I’m just meeting him.”
Liam took his arm off the redhead and began walking to Noels room.
‘We won’t be too long we’re just stopping to say hello.”
Liam didn’t know how Noel would react, he was so moody and unpredictable. Maybe he wasn’t in? What If he was already accompanied? Whatever doubts he had run away as he very loudly knocked the door he believed Noel was in.
A few seconds later Liam leaned into the keyhole as if by some sixth sense he knew Noel was doing the same thing.
“Is just your little brother stopping to say hello open up, c’mon,” Liam said behind the door.
Noel on the other side sighed. He wasn’t upset that Liam was there but that he was accompanied by a girl he didn’t know. Casting a look at a mirror, passing his hands through his hair and over his face in exhaustion he opened the door. Noel was greeted by a mischievous grin. Still with his arm around the girl they walked in.
The room was lit by a lamp by the bed which was covered by a shirt, an obvious attempt at making the room darker. Liam and the girl sat themselves on the couch almost in complete darkness.
“Fuck you lot want? I’m not in the mood for one of your fucked up antics,” Noel spat sounding a bit meaner than he would’ve liked to as he saw the grin from Liam’s face disappear.
“So when’s it been a crime for a brother to visit their brother, I love you right, me,” Liam said looking up at Noel innocently.
Noel opened the curtains to make the room lighter, suddenly realizing how pathetic it looked that he was alone in his room in the dark.
“Is that right you cunt?” Noel said beaming.
Liam’s demeanor changed yet again, he straightened up and became cheerful again.
Noel sat on the beds edge directly across from them. There was a moment of silence, a clear tension in the air.
“Well you gonna stare at me all night?” Noel said crossing his arms and finally taking a good look at the girl beside Liam.
She was pretty, not extraordinarily so, brunette, wide smile, overdrawn red lips. She wore a velvet black spaghetti strap dress and white trainers. Not bad but Noel couldn’t help but feel slightly annoyed and maybe a bit jealous.
“This here, right, is our biggest fan yeah, she just wanted to meet ya,” Liam started, “you know get us in the room together,” Liam added raising his eyebrows in a suggestive but playful manner.
“That so?” Noel inquired, “you got good taste. What you doing hanging ‘round dodgy singers for?”
She started to get shy, having Noel look right at you can be a bit intimidating. But she could see his eyes wandering over her body which eased her up a bit. He liked what he saw she thought feeling herself get excited. She was in a room alone with Liam and Noel she couldn’t believe her luck.
“It wasn’t my idea,” she said crossing her legs. She placed her hand on Liam’s thigh, “it was his,” she explained motioning to Liam.
“Oh was it?” Noel said, his eyes scrunching up a bit, probably smiling more than he should, “What the shows only been over two hours and you already miss me?” Noel was definitely pleased with himself.
“Alright, alright, s’enough picking on me. I just wanted to know if ya had like any gear on you is all,” Liam said.
Noel raised his eyebrows.
“Figured that much you fookin’ drug fiend,” Noel said more than a little upset that that’s all Liam needed and wanted out of him.
“Drug fiend? Look who’s talking mister songwriter with his fookin’ cocaine frosted cereal for breakfast. Dimmin’ down the room coz yer so high man.”
Noel got up and let out a loud sigh as if to show Liam how exhausted he already was with him and his visit.
He got down on his knees and searched under the bed mattress for something. He took out several baggies of white powder and put all but two bags away. He sat back on the bed and reached into the drawer for a mirror and razor blade. It got oddly quiet as each of them concentrated on Noel dividing the white lines. He searched rolled up a bill and devoured four lines.
He started passing it and Liam raised his hands up in anticipation.
“Ladies first,” Noel said tutting as he passed the mirror to the woman.
She took the mirror and bill and took the smallest line before passing it off to Liam whose eyes were glued to the powder.
As Liam very loudly inhaled she was left there looking at Noel.
“So what’s your name lass?” Noel asked making small talk, “or has monkey boy forgotten to ask,” he said harshly.
“Sandy,” Liam said in between snorts now starting on his third.
“Susan actually,” she said returning her hand to Liam’s thigh, not wanting to lose his interest.
“That’s what I said, Susie,” Liam retorted.
Liam shot up rubbing his nose and started pacing the room like a caged animal.
Noel rather quickly took advantage of this and sat next to Susan.
“What the fuck you doing with the likes of this guy? Come ‘ere,” he commanded in a gentle way.
She scooted closer and Noel planted a kiss on her cheek.
Just then Liam plopped himself back next to Susan placing his hand on her thigh rather possessively.
“ ‘ope I’m not interrupting summat,” Liam said looking at Noel.
It didn’t take long for Liam to lean in and whisper something unintelligible into her ear. Whatever he said it must’ve been heavenly. She let out a bubbly stream of laughter and as Liam tucked her hair behind her ear she blushed. Then they were kissing. Noel, understandably, was getting very annoyed. Not only did he share his coke, his time and patience they wanted to use his room. What the fuck was Liam thinking? Noel noticed they stopped kissing and Liam was whispering in her ear again. This momentary pause in their shenanigans gave Noel the opportunity to kick them out while he still had the chance. Suddenly the girl put her hand on Noel’s hand and licked her lips seductively as if, reading his mind, asked him to stay.
What the hell were they thinking he thought again. Soon she had her other hand on his cheek and leaned in for a kiss. Noel didn’t have time to process the reality of what was happening but he was going along with it. A part of him felt lonely, another part of him wanted something more.
She started moving her hands downwards feeling him through his jeans. Noel noticed with her other hand she was mimicking her movements on Liam. This of course caused Noel to go rock hard. He couldn’t bring himself to actually look at Liam but imagining what he must look like and feel like was pushing him over the edge. Liam, always wanting to be the center of attention turned her face over to him and started kissing her hard, licking her neck, groping her breasts over her flimsy dress. Noel kissed her shoulder, biting it gently and lowered her dress exposing her breasts.
She started unbuckling Noels pants and Liam took it as sign to start undressing as well, taking off his jacket and undoing his pants as well. He sat back down and continued touching, kissing, licking.
She reached into both of their pants and started slowly stroking them. Noel leaned back into the couch laying turning his face up to the ceiling trying hard to not think about what was actually happening.
He closed his eyes and heard Liam moan, the girl giggled. He could hear the sound of their sloppy wet kisses. This drove him crazy. The girl moaning now.
He finally got the courage to see what was happening. Liam had moved her panties to the side and was rubbing her and slowly began inserting his fingers in. Liam paused to insert those fingers in his mouth, never breaking eye contact with her, all the while she never stopped stroking Noel.
She leaned over and took his dick in her mouth.
“That’s a good girl”, Liam said, taking her hair in his hand watching.
It was getting to much for Noel to watch so he quickly shut his eyes. The heat of her mouth along with Liam’s voice. It was very easy for him to combine the two. It went on for a bit but to Noel it seemed like forever.
She slid off the couch and was bent over. Liam quickly got behind her. She continued sucking him off pausing to look up at him and smile.
Liam was behind her lifting up her dress giving her a hard slap. She stopped momentarily to look back at Liam, a shot of jealousy shot up inside him.
The girl, what was her name again, turned her attention back to Noel and started stroking him only licking his tip like a lollipop.
He could see Liam was watching as he started to thrust into her. The girl let out a small gasp but continued.
Noel looked up at the ceiling. Never in his mind did he imagine being in this situation with Liam. He tried so hard avoiding him, keeping his distance, pushing him away. But here they were in a room getting off together.
His train of thought was interrupted by Liam’s sporadic words and moans.
Noel caught Liam’s eye as he was busy pounding away, sweat starting to drip down his face.
“Fuck.” Liam mouthed looking right at Noel. He couldn’t look away now, his eyes glued to Liam’s face, his eyes, his lips, his perfectly carved nose, his hair.
“Fuck.” Liam mouthed again a little out of breath.
Noel felt like he wasn’t going to last long. He grabbed the girls head pushing it down harder and faster all the while keeping his eyes on his brother.
“Fucking heel yeah,” Liam said out loud. ”Fucking shit.”
He rolled his head back and grabbing the girls hips he began going faster without any consideration for the girl’s own needs.
“Liam.” Noel said before he could stop himself. His face got red, everything slowed down, he felt as if he was about to white out… and then he came.
“I’m cumming,” he heard Liam say.
Noel was in a haze; he was sure none of this was real. He sat there on the couch spent. A dazed expression on his exhausted face.
Noel could hear voices in the distance. He could hear Liam talking to the girl. Surely they knew to leave as soon as possible. Noel wanted very much to just disappear, in fact he was sure he was invisible.
“Let me walk you to the door,” Liam, ever the gentleman, say as he leads her towards the door.
“Is he going to be alright?” the girl asked.
“He’ll be alright he’s got me,” Liam beamed.
Liam got to the door and turned around and saw Noel still sat on the couch, head in hands.
Liam hesitated a bit. Looked at the girl and back at Noel who looked up at him with a tired and scared expression.
Liam thought for a moment knowing if he stayed he could, well they could, never go back.
“You know what,” Liam said shutting the door on Noel, “I think I’ll join you.”
Noel was in his room, somehow lonelier and more confused than he started.
Liam took the girl back to her friends, said good night. He walked to his own room and took a shower. At least here his tears would be drowned by the shower head.