i do adore you.

Liam automatically felt embarrassed when the other didn't respond to him, taking it as the male didn't want to talk with him which was honestly a bit dreadful because he wasn't used to people just ignoring him, especially when he's just trying to make some small talk. Lowering his head Liam bit down on the inside of his cheek before the other started to speak, sending him what Liam would assume was a smile but he wasn't too sure about it, and it looked like neither was the other. He was cute for sure, dark blond hair and a cute, button like sort of nose. Definitely a guy Liam could imagine himself trying to work up the courage to talk to at a bar. "You sure about that? The blonde one was near close to trampling your friend and you over" Liam jokes, making light of the situation because that's one of his talents-just making things easy. The others accent was different, Liam couldn't put his tongue on it but it sounded Northern definitely, had a pleasing sort of tone. "Really? Christ that must have been dreadful, it's blazing outside" Liam sympathized, knowing it had to be a fucking blimp if he had to walk in the scorching heat of Spain at this time of year."Glad you didn't melt on the cement, would have been a shame. I'm Liam by the way" He introduces himself, sticking his hand out for the other.

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Casper was ready to lay his head on the table and go in for a three minute shut eye but was stopped by a tall guy slinking down on the seat in front of him, blocking part of his view of Casper and putting Kit on edge. It was the guy that had been chasing around the blonde, and the first thing that Kit noticed was that the others shirt was practically completely unbuttoned and that he had very long, pretty hair. Kit couldn't laugh even when he felt it in his chest because that was the worst pick up line he has ever heard and this guy was still fucking charming while he executed it. Instead he blushes as he looks away, focusing on his hands and the little scratches he has on his hands. It came as a shock, first that someone would even try to flirt with him when he clearly looked like he was the walking dead, and second that someone this bloody attractive was flirting, or at least trying to with him. "Clearly not beautiful enough if you could use that sorry excuse of a line" he tells the other, chancing a glance and smiling, a quirk of his lips that brightens his face just a little. It felt strangely good that this enticing man would spare him some time, but then it also felt a little too good to be true? He suddenly got a bit serious," Look if you're tryna pull one over me then fuck off"

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Harry was glad that he saw the other's face light up before he smiled even wider. "I think that the people you can send corny and bad lines to are the best people. If you tried to do the same with a super model, you may get punched in the face or told to leave the premises. But, you are beautiful and not a super model, nor has anyone told me to leave the premises. I will take my blessings as I get them, you know," he said as he winked at the other. He stopped once he saw the boy's face become serious suddenly, an unsettled feeling in his stomach as he heard the other speak. He furrowed his eyebrows as he cocked his head to the side. "I don't understand what you are trying to say. I'm not pulling one over you or anything, I was just here to talk to you, but I mean," he said, holding his hands up in defense as he knew that it wasn't his place to say what was right or not. He didn't know what happened in this boy's life and he wasn't okay with the sudden thought that someone was against him right off the back. Harry wanted to introduce himself, try to convince him that a game of football would be fun, or just something to keep him around, but he wasn't sure that his opinions would be liked at that moment.

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Casper let out a laugh as he shook his head. "No, he was a good five centimeters away from me, I'd bet he wouldn't hit me. As long as Kit wasn't hurt, I would be fine," he said, looking over at the boy but only seeing a curly haired man blocking him from view. Casper was about to walk over, to tell the guy to get lost because he wasn't needed. There wasn't anyone else but the two of them and no one was going to break them apart. "It was very hot," he agreed, eyes looking between Liam and where Kit was seated. He couldn't keep his eyes away from trying to locate his friend, his Kit. "Casper," was the quick reply as he really wished that there was a way to see Kit better since he was just pathetically standing there trying to talk to this guy, Liam, who was friends with the curly fucker who stole any option of making sure that Kit was okay. He hardly realised the hand that was put in front of him, but gingerly shook it as he tried to make more eye contact with Liam to avoid jumping onto whoever was with Kit.

Kit tilted his head to the side, trying to look past the others big shoulder in hopes of seeing Casper but even so he couldn't see anything but the very top of the others head. Really, how tall was this guy? How the hell did his shoulders block the majority of Kit's sight on Casper. The guy seemed nice enough, friendly even but Kit didn't really trust anyone unless they were Casper or if Casper himself trusted them. Kit learned long ago that even though someone could appear nice they could have underlying motives, the last time an attractive, charming guy put any interest in him Kit was close to being a prostitute in Portugal and that honestly wasn't the life he wanted to live in, not that this one was much better. He wasn't sure how to answer the other so he didn't, he kept his mouth shut and his head held low, trying to show a disinterest in the other so he could leave him be. He really wished it was a different situation, maybe a few years back when Kit was in school and more out going. Something about this guys big green, Bambi like eyes made Kit was to talk to him, share a smile.

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Liam took note of the name, matching it to the guy who went off to take a seat somewhere. Liam sort of just assumed that the two were brothers perhaps, or friends, he wasn't going to jump into any conclusions because honestly, he didn't want to crush the little bit of hope in his chest that this cute guy was taken. Pretending that someone wasn't in a relationship helped Liam boost up his confidence in speaking with them, and if he was honest he never tries to flirt with someone whose in a relationship. You're very hot Liam thinks to himself, holding back a childish smile because he knows he's being ridiculous." It's nice to meet you Casper" Liam tells the other, noticing how his shake isn't firm or that the other wasn't really trying to shake his hand. Frowning Liam glanced off to the side where Casper kept looking too to see Harry blocking who Liam assumed was Kit. He wasn't sure what was going through the others mind but he smiled either way,"Don't worry about Haz, he's probably either flirting or trying to convert your friend to a kale smoothie cleanse" Liam jokes, letting go of the others hand and glancing back at Harry.

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Harry wondered if the boy was trying to look behind him to where he friend was stood, looking behind him to see Liam talking with him. He grinned wider before turning his attention to the boy, moving to the side slightly to show his friend without the boy having to try to look hard for him. "Better?" He asked, looking back again to see the boy's friend look at him cautiously. "Is he your bodyguard? Should I be scared?" He asked with a small smile. There was no fear that the boy was taken and he was flirting with someone else's boyfriend, since it seemed obvious that he wasn't doing anything too awful bad. He looked at the boy's downward gaze and frowned. "I am Harry, I would much rather not leave you alone since you are quite beautiful, but it's okay if you want me to go," he said, pointing back to where Louis had somehow managed to get two straws and stuck them into his mouth to mimic a walrus. He laughed softly as he shook his head, "please don't make me go back there." There was a pout brought onto his lips as he placed his chin on the table, trying to meet the boy's eyes again.

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Casper was still cautious but since Harry had moved, he felt more comfortable being able to at least try to make eye contact with him. Kit seemed slightly uncomfortable himself, but he knew that he'd change that after he got the food. "Haz? What a strange name," he said out loud as he looked back at Liam's brown eyes. They were beautiful and he wanted to look at them for the rest of his life. He blushed at that realisation, their hands breaking after what seemed like a short amount of time. "But I don't think I've ever had a kale smoothie. Isn't kale a vegetable? That just sounds like a bad idea," he said, a playful smile on his face as he looked over to see the cashier was looking at them expectantly. He smiled politely before he went to order the two of them small fry and two four piece chicken nuggets as well as two cheeseburgers, drinks included. He paid for it, only getting some change back that wasn't worth thinking about anymore and stuffing it in his pocket. He thought that he should probably have gotten less, but knew that it would make them happy for now.

Kit felt so much more sane and comfortable once he catch eyes with Casper, knowing that the other was still there and safe for that matter. They've been with one another for so long now that it felt like absolute shit, like an actual physical pain and illness when they were separated which was quite rare. "Yeah actually, thanks" Kit said, running a hand through the front of his messy hair and quirking a very quick smile because he was thankful for that automatically felt a bit better and less cornered than before. Although he knew he would have been a bit better off without this guy, Harry, in front of him, he felt kind of bad now for giving off such a bad impression when honestly Kit had always been quite friendly and easy going. Maybe it was just the new life style he lived,"It's fine, you could stay?" He says unsurely, if Harry wanted to then he definitely could, wasn't like Kit could get up and shove the other back to the table with his friends. "Sorry"

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Liam smiled when Harry turned back and even shifted, he knew the lad was probably up to nothing bad, he wasn't really as mischievous as Louis thank goodness and none of the boys were actually 'mean'. "Oh no, ha, his name is Harry but we sometimes call him Haz, H, or Harold" Liam explained with a laugh, trying to keep his voice low just between the two in case Harry caught on that they were discussing his name. The entire group had quite the number of nicknames for each other, Liam could already think of three for Casper that would be quite cute, he wondered if the other has ever been called Casey or Caspy. "To be honest with you I have no idea, you'll have to ask Harry, but he makes really good smoothies, don't know it till you try it you know" Liam tells the other before Casper goes up to order, Liam just realizing himself that they had been standing about for a bit just talking. "Hey, uh, would you and your friend like to sit with the rest of us? I promise we're all chill," Liam offers, going up to place an order of five meals and taking out his card to pay.

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Harry didn't know exactly what the relationship between the boy and his friend was, but he was sure that just being able to sit with him was reward enough for Harry himself. "You have nothing to apologise about. Are you okay, though? I didn't mean to make you anxious," he said, putting his hand out with a smile. "My name is Harry," he spoke again, softly as he moved his head down slightly to be able to make eye contact with the boy in front of him, "what is yours?" He wasn't afraid to continue to pursue the other for as long as he was allowed to, it made him smile that he was here. When the other still didn't seem to be all that responsive, he pulled his hand away slightly, sitting up straighter to make sure that there was a lack of closeness between the two. "You should know that I am honestly the least intimidating person. I take pictures and once I fell just by playing football. I was blessed with this awkwardly tall body, I swear," he said, trying to make fun of himself and get the other to feel like he could open up to him.

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Casper watched the other carefully as he filled up the two small sodas that were given to him from the beginning. "I would have to ask him first, but I guess we could," he said, looking over at the table where the brunette one was having fun throwing torn pieces of straw wrappers at the other two at the table. "You should really handle your children better, Liam," he said as he shook his head, holding back a smile. Once he realised the other paid with a card, his eyes lit up. This man talked to him first, this man seemed generally interested in him, this man could easily get them to France. Maybe Kit and him could use that to their advantage. Casper didn't need anyone else in his life but Kit, but he could act like it if it meant that they would be fed and allowed a place to rest for a little while. He looked back to spare a glance at Kit, waiting to catch his eye before he made a gesture for him to come over and speak to him. Turning back to Liam, he grinned. "We'll be there soon, just gotta get us all settled," he spoke before he went to grab their order.

Liam felt pleased that Casper more or less agreed to sit with them, he knew the other lads would get along wiht him well. They were all pretty laid back and over the course of the past couple of weeks everyone was having a really good time and everywhere they went they made some sort of friends, so why not on in a random McDonald's just outside of a high way. Looking at the table where his friends were sat Liam rolled his yes fondly of those losers,"Please leave my children alone, you should never confront a parent, they're very difficult to control. You only have one, I have four" Liam defended himself, pretending to feel highly offended that someone would tell him something about his boys. He was highly protective of all the boys, even Louis though he was the oldest of the five. Rubbing the back of his neck Liam glanced at Casper for a moment before he nodded, hoping that his friend Kit would agree and come sit with them, he knew he wasn't going to get anywhere with Casper but he could think about this memory in the future and be happy that he at least spoke to the other.

Kit raised a brow at Harry, a little taken back by how the other was really thoughtful? In the strangest way possible, just moving to the side and shifting for Kit to be able to see his friend, by asking if he was alright, smiling at him and still trying to speak with him. Kit wasn't much of a speaker, well not unless you were Casper that is so he didn't really have much to say to Harry, nor was he a very touchy person with a stranger(unless he was gaining some cash out of it, he'll admit to doing some things for cash)."Name's Kit" he tells Harry, ignoring his hand because he wasn't going to shake it, it felt too formal for them meeting in a fast food restaurant. Kit couldn't help but snort when Harry said he was blessed with a awkwardly tall body, he looked like a bean stalk to Kit, a cute one, but a bean stalk none the less. ""I like your body, I mean, uh, it's nice being tall I'd assume?" Glancing over Harry Kit slowly stands up once Casper signals for him to go over,"My friend, I'm gonna just" he points over to Casper before he quickly gets up and goes over to the other, "Hey Cas"

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Harry smiled victoriously as he saw the other seem to open slightly more to him. He nodded his head, humming. "We can trade, yours seems much more world-friendly. Gravity is my biggest enemy," he said offhandedly. When the other excused himself, his eyes followed Kit to where his friend stood. He took that as his own cue to walk over to Liam, teasing grin on his face. "What was that?" He asked, wiggling eyebrows suggestively as he nudged Liam in the side. He went back to his seat next to the ever tired Zayn who seemed like he was practically dead without any food in him. He poked the man in the side but only got a sigh in return as he burrowed deeper into his arms that were folded around his head. He didn't know if Liam made as much progress with Kit's friend as he did with Kit himself. It was glad, he was happy to boast about his ability to pick up boys who are very attractive. He didn't even mind that he probably wouldn't get anywhere, just the fact that he still had the ability to let people feel like they could open up to him was enough to get him to continue his adventures of being a social butterfly.

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Casper laughed as he nodded, holding his hands up. "I understand, I should very lay off this, huh?" He asked, realising suddenly how off his English was there. It wasn't like he hadn't been speaking English for most of his life, he had taken it in high school, but sometimes it didn't make sense and he forgot words that would make the sentence flow better. It was a silly conversation anyways, so he didn't mind being incorrect as he would be if he was arguing. When Liam disappeared to retreat back to his friends, he smiled and waved at him. He passed Kit his sprite once he had it filled up, leaning in close as he took his straw out of the wrapper, putting it in his own drink he had. "We need them," he said as he watched as if to make sure that none of the five people were around, "not permanently. They have money, and money means getting us places. Places like France. We just need to convince them at we are worth the trip. That one, Henry or whatever, he likes you. That other guy, Liam, like me. It's perfect. They seem like the leaders." He smiled as he reached to take Kit's hand in his softly. "We don't have to fight to survive if they can pay for things. We can have a free ride all the way to France, that's days car ride away. We can even get some more meat on your bones, liten fågel," he said with a wink, pinching Kit's side gently to show his point.

Liam grabbed both of the trays filled with food and followed after Harry, sparing a quick glance at the other two before he placed the trays down and took a seat. Biting his lip he stopped himself from looking back to see if the two were going to come, he didn't want to get his hopes up a bit nor did he want to see like a fucking puppy. "I could be asking you the same thing Haz" Liam quips as he swats Louis hand away from trying to peek into the bags, he knows the other would try to eat out of all of their fries. "I invited them to sit with us, so lads let's not scare them off." He informs the group as he hands out their orders and gives Louis a look when he starts to rip up pieces of his napkin and ball them up. Liam just hopes Louis most of all doesn't steer the boys away,"I suppose he's asking his friend if he agree's, but guys, Louis, please" Liam purses, not being able to get his point across enough. He knows Harry got along with Kit well enough, Zayn's very chill and Niall is over all friendly, Louis could be a little in your face sometimes but hopefully not today, not in front of Casper at least.

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Kit perked up at the sight of all the food Casper had bought, sure to some it may look like the smallest amount, but a cheese burger and chicken nugget was practically a good meal for them, adding in the fries Kit could practically feel his mouth watering for it, he loved salty food and McDonald's fries were the absolute best. The comment had caught him off guard though, his brows furrowing as he gave Casper a weird look because, no they didn't? They didn't need anyone but each other? Where was Casper even getting at. "His name is Harry" Kit mumbled, not that it really mattered but the more Casper spoke the more he understood. "What are you trying to say Cas? Do you want to use them?" Kit asked quietly, a little bewildered because it doesn't sit too well with him. Those guys seem too nice, well at least Harry did but Casper really had a point. Nothing would feel better than not having to pay for food but still having a filled stomach, and tagging to one car rather than risking themselves by hitch kicking difference ones. Kit rubbed his side, he knew he was much skinnier than before, but so was Casper and although using people didn't sound too nice Kit would do it if it meant Casper would fatten up too,"Your too, yeah? Let's do it"

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Harry laughed as he nodded. "Well, it surely was a good idea you decided to go inside instead of sticking to the drive through like I thought about," he said as he helped keep Louis' hands out of the fries. He smiled at the man who just glared at him, trying harder to get the fries that were not his own. "I like that. We were thinking about going to play footie after this in one of the fields when we pass one, we can get some water. Maybe they'd like to join us?" He asked, looking over at the two who were huddled together. It was amusing, he thought, the fact that they were looking like they were sharing secrets instead of discussing if the men were safe enough to accept the offer. He knew that they were the least intimidating people around; Niall practically radiating sunshine. He blew on the collection of torn up napkins that Louis had started creating, making the entire pile tumble off the table. He smiled innocently as Louis swore, trying to get to Harry even though Zayn was very much in the way. The antics stopped as two figures approached the table, Harry looking up and grinning over at Kit. He gave a small wave as he pointed to the seat nearest him, as if asking if he could sit there.

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Casper knew that this was potentially too much to ask, even though he still refused to back down. It was his mission to help Kit how he saw fit, which was maybe by using people to make sure that they are safe for a while. "Du kommer att vara säkra," he murmured under his breath, glad that the other was seeming to agree with him that it was an okay idea. He knew how bad it was, but they were desperate for an actual vacation. Their lives were filled with stress and trying to put false trust into shady characters who let them ride with them. "We will be safe with them, then. Just for a while. Just until they kick us out, Kit," he whispered, pressing their foreheads together as if it was some solemn promise. His eyes brightened when he agreed. "Yes, min älska," he said, excitement moving his mind to speaking predominately Swedish. He took Kit's hand, leading him over to the table as he waved nervously to the four men he had yet to meet. "Hej, I mean, hello, I'm Casper and this is Kit, it's a pleasure to meet you," he spoke, moving to take a seat at the chairs, pulling Kit's chair out for him.

Liam thought that was actually a nice idea, they've been on the road and eating so much, checking out the usual attractions that none of them have been doing Amy sort of physical activity beside Louis who just liked to kick the ball around outside on lots, its be great if they could play a bit of footie on a nice plain of grass, even better if the other two could join them. Liam didn't know where they were heading or if they had their own means of transportation but maybe they were going the same way. "We could ask them," Liam says with a shrug, trying to keep it a bit nonchalant but he was smitten by the stranger and would really like it if they did come along. Liam watched Harry wave before he turned over, smiling as Casper introduced himself and his friend, or was he really just his friend? Liam a little confused when Casper pulled Kits chair out for him, he really hoped he was reading it wrong. "Glad you two could join all of us" Liam greets, smiling at the two as he opens up the box his Big Mac was in. His chest pounding as Louis got a twinkle in his eyes. Niall was the first to introduce himself, all smiles and nods, big jolly accent and he introduced Zayn too who was too busy with a mouth filled of much needed food.
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Kit rolled his eyes affectionately at Casper, he didn't know a damn lick of Swedish so when the other started to speak his mother tongue Kit was left confused and a little in awe because as far as he knew Swedish sounded beautiful. He has gotten used to 'min älska' though as Casper tended to say it often and it was the only thing Kit could catch when Casper speaks. Walking towards the group Kit already felt exhausted when he saw Harry point to the seat closest to him. He didn't have much of a choice to take it considering as Casper pulled the chair out for him, Kit mumbled a thank you as he gave the group a smile, or what was more of an awkward attempt at one. Kit was a bit rusty at conversation and befriending people but the thought of possibly getting to France and being somewhere better for Casper and himself was his motivation. "Hey" he greeted, taking note of everyone's name as he took a sip of his soda, trying to keep calm when all he could do was over think. He wasn't sure how to charm Harry? Maybe he could suck his dick in the McDonalds bathroom and then kindly ask if they could hitch a ride off to France. "I like your tat" Louis tells him, glancing down at the different variations of SHIELDS logos over the comic book years that was on Kits inner bicep. "Thanks, the Avengers are my favorite" he says which looks like wins Louis' 'approval'.

@ zayn.

Harry nodded at Liam's words, smiling in approval at the idea that the proclaimed leader seemed to think that it was a good effort to try. He wondered if Kit would like playing football, or if he'd be more on the sidelines like Zayn typically was found. Sizing up Casper, he decided that he liked the boy wasn't suspicious or shady in any way - he seemed to have an innocent face, if not a little too thin. There was a pang of sympathy when he saw how ratty and dirty their clothing was, their slightly sunken in cheeks from malnutrition. He was glad that Louis and Niall decided to lead the conversations as he stared between the two of them, his eyes mostly trained on how frail Kit looked. He wanted to ask if he could buy them something, like some more food or maybe a way to always make sure that they were both fed. Instead, he decided to pay attention as Kit was describing his enjoyment of The Avengers. "I really like Thor," he blurted out, even though that was far from the truth and he didn't even really read comics or watch movies that far into the mainstream. He just remembered Liam, Louis, and Zayn discussing Thor at one point and decided to talk about him. He got an odd look from Louis and Zayn at that comment, before Zayn continued onward with his conversation with Casper. He smiled bashfully as he looked over at Kit. "He's cool, you know?" He said, even though he was sure that his cheeks were flushed bright red.

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Casper had second thoughts as soon as the other three introduced themselves, smiling softly as he took a small bite of his own food. He almost couldn't allow himself to become close enough to these five and then only use them for a ride to France. It was only for a while, though, he promised himself as he tried to keep the smile plastered on his face. Liam's gaze on him made him shift around in his seat, looking to meet his eyes a few times as he shyly picked at his food. The nerves wrapping around his stomach made his appetite disappear as he continued to try to act natural. He almost forgot what his natural was, having only acted maternally and defensive of Kit for so long. There was a smile that adorned his lips as he saw Kit interacting with the other's, he was better at blending into the background anyways. He did make a note to watch out for the one who commented on Kit's tattoo, if not for his own paranoid reasons. Picking up a fry he met eyes with the quietest one, Zayn, easily able to transfer small talk to each other. He liked him, silent and not questioning or prodding, knowing that he was going to potentially spend the most time with him if Kit and him were taken up by the small group. He spared a glance over to Liam, crossing his legs as he silently said a small prayer to God, hoping this worked out. "So, where are you lot headed?" He asked.

Kit's smile was short and a little nervous, picking at his food slowly almost cautiously. It felt weird eating with someone who isn't just Casper, eating with a group so big like this. Eating a fry Kit couldn't help but love McDonald's, most people would complain about the sodium and calories but when you lived like Capser and Kit, this was what you so desperately needed and such a low cost of a couple of pounds Kit would stuff his damn face with five times as many burgers as he would have before all of this. Kit glanced up at Harry and smiled a little more, enough to crinkle the corner of his eyes. His mother used to love Thor, told him that it's okay to be from a different 'world' so whenever the thought of Thor he thought of his mom. "Yeah, though is really cool," Kit said, watching the flush on the others face and chuckling softly, Harry had such a nice smile, whether it was a tiny bashful one like now or the flirtatious one from before. "You're kinda cool too, just like him" Kit tells the other, leaning in closer to Harry and speaking low as if it was just between them. Harry's got this sweet sort of thing about him, Kit wasn't sure if he liked it or not but it was charming and Kit couldn't be more charmed.

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Liam could see Louis get along with Kit quickly, which he was thankful for, now he just hoped Louis would make a good impression on Casper and the other way around. He rather hated when people in a group didn't get along, it felt like the balance was tilting and Liam knew best of how it felt to not get along with Louis, it wasn't any pretty. Wiping the side of his mouth with a napkin Liam tries to not show how he's buzzing, a little electric. Liam doesn't often have an interest in people, but just a few glances at Casper and he's more smitten with this guy than he has been over his past long term ex boyfriend Smith when they first met. He knew this wasn't going to go anywhere but he would feel good in himself if he left a good impression on the other. "Oh we're going to Barcelona for a couple of days and then France," He tells the other a little happily, Barcelona was a place he had been waiting quite a while to go too, it had so many places to visit and explore that he knew the group would have to stay there for at least three or four days to get the feeling of the place and enough pictures before they moved on to the next location wherever that maybe in France."What about the two of you?" He then asks, figuring that they didn't live here considering there was a motel off the side and this was a long highway.

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