#( liam & sydney. > convos. )

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can we be more exclusive? - Sydney/Liam

''more exclusive? where is this.. where is this coming from?'' it wasn't his best approach, but it was the only one he could come up with for the moment. ''we.. we're as exclusive as i can think of?''

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''Apologies for slippin' off the grid 'ese past few days.'' There were still some loose ends of his father's he needed to finally put to rest and now that the book had been shut on that? He was ready to focus properly on the present & now. ''Had to check on a few things that needed my attention.'' A pause, taking the moment to look her over as a small quirk of his lips appear over his features. ''I.. I uh-- I missed.. I missed you a bit. Was a bit.. weird going alone, kinda used to traveling overseas with you.''

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''can't have anyone else knowing that, it'll ruin my reputation. i got to be the sarcastically funny brit while being your shadow.'' he murmurs, face scrunching slightly in amusement after the kiss is pressed to his cheek then his facial expression softening as he nods. ''i truly can't wait either, you know? i'm looking forward to the city of romance, what it has to offer.. and seeing you enjoy yourself..'' trailing off, his lips curling slightly as gives a nod once hearing her answer. ''i'll make sure we're wheels up at a decent time that way when we get into paris, we can sight see some. sound like a plan?''

"i promise, i won't tell anyone else that you said something that was cliché." it wasn't as though she had any room to judge, there were times she was certain she was a walking, talking cliché - but she didn't see that as a bad thing. "it will be nice to get to be us, without worrying about prying eyes." humming softly, before reaching up to press a kiss to his cheek. "maybe tomorrow night? i don't think i can pack and say goodbye to everyone today, but i'm sure i can manage it by tomorrow."

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Gallavich Soundtrack

Alright friends, I’ve compiled a list of all of the songs used in Gallavich scenes (plus a few individual scenes), and let me tell you, reliving Gallavich musically is one of the best (& sometimes heartbreaking) things ever.

Spotify playlist here & song breakdown under the cut! (anything with an asterisk (*) means it wasn’t available on Spotify)

What I Said by Alien Crime Syndicate “Iiiiian Gaaaallagherrr!” Mickey’s first appearance

It’s Thunder and It’s Lightning by We Were Promised Jetpacks Ian’s studying with Mandy at the Milkovich house and hooks up with Mickey

Wham Bam by Clooney Mickey & Ian go for round two at the baseball field

Nothing to Lose by The Marys Ian & Mickey caught in the walk-in by Frank

Drink While We’re Young by Red Devil Squadron Ian looks for “that look” in Mickey’s eye at the high school

Guided Missiles, Misguided Men by Holy Fever Mickey tries to sell to idiot kid at shop & Angie convo

Hysteria by Ceremony Mickey & Ian run from security after Mick beats up Ned

The Store by Toothpick Warriors Robbing Ned’s mansion

Oh by FIDLAR Ian looks for Mickey in abandoned building but Mickey won’t talk

Diamonds by The Lisps Ian goes to confront Mickey before his wedding

Bad Blood by Ana Egge Mickey holds back tears after Ian tells him he’s enlisting and he can’t bring himself to stop him

Canyons by Paw City Mickey retrieves Ian’s photo from magazine then punches bathroom mirror

Dirty Work by Sydney Wayser Lip asks Mickey if he’s heard from Ian, tells him he’s missing

Heat by Barrie Gledden* Mickey finds Ian at the club/lap dance

Wind Me Up by Taxi Doll* Mickey tries to convince Ian to come with him after lap dance

The Boy’s Had His Fun by Cold Shoulder* Mickey carries Ian after he passes out outside the club

Into the Darkness by Will and the Indians* Mickey watches a passed out Ian sleep & is caught by Svetlana

Take a Chance by Bosshouse* Mickey blows Ian

Move Like U Stole It by ZZ Ward (Paul Oakenfold Remix) Mickey kisses Ian at the club

In My Veins by The Fieros Mickey confronts Ian outside after he pulled a knife on Kenyatta

Pick Me Up by Between Borders Carl sees Mickey sleeping in Ian’s bed, asks if he’s Ian’s boyfriend

Fisherman by The Peach Kings Mickey leaves for the baptism after telling Ian yes they are a couple

Sleep Forever by Portugal. The Man Ian kisses Mickey on the head outside the bar after the brawl with his dad

Feelin Good by The Stevenson Ranch Davidians Mickey working as a respectable mover

Run Boy Run by Mom’s Basement Mickey runs errand (beats up Patel)

Black Soap by Ex Cops Ian is riled up after the confrontation at the soldier’s funeral

All A Lie by The Bixby Knolls Ian tosses Mickey’s shit in the yard during his cleaning spree

Man Child by Redgrave Ian runs away with Yevgeny

Discoloration by Dawn Golden Picking up Ian from police station & car ride home

Lost Soul by Dark Matter Ian’s admitted for a 72 hour psych evaluation

Peace Love With You by Moroccan Knights Mickey gets ready to go see Ian in the hospital

Go! by Soft Swells Mickey stumbles around drunk and trips over Ian’s jacket

Racketology by Breed Mickey plays guitar drunk and naked

Falling Together by Mason Brothers “Sorry I’m late.”

One More Minute by Locksley Mickey gives Ian his pills & tells him no caffeine

Walkin’ by Wild Party Mickey gives Ian a donut so he won’t take his pills on an empty stomach

Basic Instinct by The Acid Baseball field fight/hookup

Love Is A Battlefield by Pat Benatar Mickey & Ian drunkenly sing on their way back to the Gallagher house

Cigarettes by Coby Brown Ian & Mickey try to fight off the MPs

Don’t You Start by Sleepy Kitty Sammi taunts Mickey & Fiona after the MPs take Ian

Where the Ocean Is by Shadow Shadow Mickey headbutts Ian’s photo, leads to scene of Ian lying in truck cab

Marble by Bronx Cheerleader Ian lays in grass outside trailer, Mick calls (phone background now pic of them)

Hyperflowers by Los Waves Mickey runs to Ian after he calls to tell him he’s back

Going Out Fighting by Minutes to Midnight Mickey runs, shouting at Sammi while she shoots at him

Livin’ in the Fire by Motopony Ian and Svetlana visit Mickey in prision

You And I by Margaret Glaspy Ending credits after Ian finds out Mickey escaped

Skulldiggin by Black Joe Lewis Ian waits for Mickey at the docks and is kidnapped in a van

HEAL by Strand of Oaks “Let’s ride.”

Just What You Feelin’ by Kemo The Blaxican In the car driving to Mexico then pulling over so Mickey can hit that

Swing Ya Rag by T.I., Swizz Beatz Mickey & Ian hookup in the car after kicking Damon out

Crashed Cadillac by Bot’Ox Mickey finds Jesus at a Quinceañera 

Volca by Born Rivals* Mickey and Ian go to get money at the bank

I Ain’t the One by Spoon Ian watches Mickey cross the border into Mexico

Sunrise by Broken Bellows Ian walks to his cell

Pink + White by Frank Ocean Mickey shows up as Ian’s cellmate (Previously: Endgame)

Hot for Hagar by The Ginger Faye Bakers Ian & Mickey get frisky in the morning/the mayonnaise debacle

When You Smile by Floral Fauna Ian is brushed off by guard when he asks for a new roommate

Baccarra by Cardova* Mickey & Ian race to shiv Chester

Petty Thieving by FEET Ian attempts to throw his parole

Ad Blue by FEET Ian’s released from prison

I’ve Been Wrong by Food Court The Gallaghers throw Ian a welcome home party

Firebreather by Lead Pony Mickey tries to escape from prison via medical waste bin

Might Be Right by White Reaper Mickey chases shoplifter at Old Army/mall

Let’s Go by Clear Blue Fire Mickey catches a parolee for Paula

Deliver Me by TRUETT Mickey agrees they need to kill Paula

Eyes on You by 3 ONE OH Ian & Mickey suspect each other of killing Paula

Cramp by Shawn Lee (Skeewiff remix)* Ian asks neighborhood officer for advice about lawyer, gets marriage idea

Kidnap Runaway by The 1900s Mickey meets Ian at Patsy’s

Off My Mind by Ben Reneer Ian & Mickey get engaged at Patsy’s

Explode by City Silos Ian & Mickey realize neither one killed Paula

Happily Sinking Heart by Mother Sun Ian doesn’t sign the marriage license

Soul Sucker by Lead Pony Ian falls down stairs after Mickey punches him

Fuckin’ Love It by Naked Elephant* Mickey makes a ruckus arriving via vespa

Red Anxiety by Floral Fauna Ian and Liam leave on errand to buy Mickey’s engagement ring

Broke the Cup by Lead Pony Ian goes to talk to Mickey, tries to give him promise ring

Bad Idea by Bad Sea Empire Mickey rebuffs Ian, Ian pees in vespa

Rescue Me by OneRepublic Ian arrives at the bar with Cole

All the Good Things About You by Imperial Mammoth Ian & Mickey watch the band perform at bar

This Life by Vampire Weekend Ian beats up Byron and proposes to Mickey

Inherent Vice by Midnight Divide Mickey and the Gallaghers when Lip announces he’s moving

Let You Go by City Silos Mickey confronts Terry outside the Gallagher house

Livin’ On A Prayer by Bon Jovi Ian has Mickey serenaded at The Alibi

Son by Deep State Mickey robs drug den for wedding money

It’s You by Rebel Kicks The wedding venue is on fire

I Kinda Like It by Them Vibes Mickey grabs shotgun to go after Terry

Cannonball by Dirtwire Debbie tells Mickey to nut-up, they’re gonna white trash the wedding

Champion by M. Rivers Gallaghers and crew come up with idea to try The Polish Doll for a venue

Obsession by Joywave Mickey & Ian arrive at The Polish Doll, lie to owner

Blue Bell by Golden Daze Ian & Mickey take in the sight of their new venue

Face to Face by Rex Orange County Guests arrive for the wedding, final preparations for the ceremony

Lights Down Low by MAX Ian and Lip talk, prepare to begin the ceremony

At Last by Etta James Ian’s song choice for Mickey to walk down the aisle to

Morning Flowers by Brock Tyler Mickey and Ian exchange vows

Raising Hell by Kesha (ft. Big Freedia) Ian & Mickey walk down the aisle as husbands

Coming Out by Joywave* Ian & Mickey dance with family and friends at the reception

Firework by Katy Perry Ian talks to Debbie about missing Monica

Perfect by Ed Sheeran Mickey & Ian slow dance

Wake Up by Fialta Mickey & Ian wake up in their honeymoon suite

Perfect Day by Turf Club* Ian & Mickey after Terry shoots up their suite

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''--we're overseas, away from everyone. enjoy your drink and relax some, you deserve it.''

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watching in amusement as she plays with his hand, he can feel himself start to retreat in his head till the kiss on his cheek snaps him from doing so any further. focusing on her properly, liam pushes his fingers through her blonde locks and twirls a strand around his fingers. ''if i can help in that department, feel free to shed some light as to what you got up there?'' he murmurs as he playfully taps at the sides of her head, before leaning down to steal a quick kiss. ''want me to do any digging around here?''

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''why do you keep looking at me like that?''

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''maybe you just pull out the best in me.,y''know? come wait with me, i got something on the way.''

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an abrupt chuckle leaves him at the words and he's quick to bring his hand to his mouth in an attempt to stifle the laughter. he didn't want to seem insensitive to her worries, but it had been an unfortunate habit of his. straightening and folding his hands together, liam finds himself taking the seat beside her again and his shoulders move into a shrug. ''let me worry about being a problem then. it's.. '' another chuckle leaving him, moving a hesitant hand to take hers and give a reassuring squeeze. ''its something i'm not new to, if that.. eases your mind.'' moving his hand from hers, liam pushesthe hand through his hair. ''i won't.. i won't let anything happen, no matter what. trust me, yeah?''

"depends on the day." a small shrug accompanying her words. she'd always been one to stray as far as possible from anything that could provoke an argument, give noncommittal answers because nobody could take offence to them - in that case, she truly didn't have an answer. most days she was happy finally getting some of the missing chapters to her stories - other days she thought she'd be in less pain if she'd never stepped foot on the plane. hugging her legs closer to her as liam mentioned being fired, she shook her head, taking a deep breath to steady herself, while mentally debating with herself. settling on deciding she might as well share every crazy thought in her head, she kept her gaze firmly on her knees as she spoke. "i'm not worried that you'll be fired. i'm worried you'll become a problem. and problem's need to be dealt with. i know my mother was a problem, and the older i get... the more i learn... the less i doubt that her accident was accidental."

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''think 'm just a little hurt by that.'' its all he says for a moment, keeping his expression blank as he processes the words but soon the expression is turning into one of understanding. liam's brows raise as he silently looks her over, he'd been trying to initially process everything so he understood where she'd been coming from in her stance. with a reaction he gave, he can only imagine what went through her mind & he wanted to reassure her by any means. ''i want to be exclusive with you, sydney.'' he murmurs quietly as he takes a hesitant step closer, moving a hand to cup her cheek. ''i can't.. can't imagine myself with anyone else but you. i don't know if.. if it seems too soon to say, but you.. you're so special to me and i want you to know that.''

"i don't think you'd like to maliciously, i think you might lie to me, in order to spare my feelings." the words weren't judgemental, not when she herself was guilty of the occasional white lie to try and protect the people she cared about. she knew odette didn't think liam cared about anyone, but he'd held her as she sobbed after learning everything from her father - and she couldn't imagine anyone doing that if they didn't care. "i brought it up, i wouldn't have mentioned it if i didnt' want to be exclusive with you."

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''surprise with the pastries, the full paris experience. i like this.'' there's a playful chuckle that leaves him and he lets his fingers dance along her lower back playfully. liam's face scrunches at the question and he finds himself pretending to think about it, before turning down at her. ''je n'en sais qu'un peu.'' holding a pinky up before the corners of his lips curl into a smirk, shrugging afterwards. ''maybe i can teach you while we're here, it'll be something else to add to our list.''

"i think we should stick to the surprises." nodding slightly at the end of the words. she'd never been the most decisive person, but when it came to food it tended to work out for her. if nothing else, when you let yourself be surprised, you could end up finding a new favourite, that you never would have had otherwise. "do you speak any french? i know a little bit, but nothing more than conversational."

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''-- would i lie to you? have i lied to you at all since we've been.. '' trailing off, liam finally turns towards her as the look over his features soften before he's averting his eyes again because there's some part of him that wants to retreat into his shell again when hearing her question him. a reaction he deserved, but one that.. wasn't entirely settling with him. ''sydney, i know i tend to.. mispeak a lot, and have somethings to work on myself-- but i meant what i said.. only if you mean it back. i'm--'' his hand moving to run along his chin in thought, before giving a slow shake of his head. ''i'm sorry for.. for being me. mis..misreading the conversation.'''

she didn't make any move to answer the question, losing herself in her own thoughts. weighing the options, and trying not to get her hopes up too high, she cast a nervous glance at him, summoning up whatever courage she was capable of. "you really mean it?" the words whispered, not trusting herself to speak any louder, through fear she'd stumbled through the words. "you're not only saying it to make me feel better?"

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slowly nodding at the words, liam's eyes quickly scan the area around them before they're returning down to her. ''i'll take my payment the moment we're behind closed doors then, so i know 'm reassured.'' he murmurs with a playful grin, giving a nod afterwards in understanding before moving his hand up her back to rest on her shoulder in a brief second of reassurance, before extending his arm out towards her. ''i like that mindset. do you got a preference in mind, or just.. a surprise?''

"i can agree to those terms. once we're in the room. as nice as it is to hold hands in public, i'm not sure we risk kissing yet. not until we know nobody's going to show up with a camera." being a little cautious, until they knew what level of privacy to expect, seemed like the best move for them. while she'd have no hesitation in never seeing her uncle again, if he somehow threatened liam over them being together, there were a few more answers she'd like to get before officially cutting ties. "i think we should see if room service could send some pastries to the room as well, when in france... right?"

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fidgeting with the pillow that had been in his lap, liam's brows raise and he couldn't help but ask it. it might've been a stupid question, but liam was genuinely curious about a diet.''... i mean does it? i've read of off the wall diets, but i've never tried one myself? someone 'round the house said they were thinking of a caveman diet and that's nothing but red meat.'' face scrunching momentarily before its settling into a blank expression. a pause because the question catches him off guard and he takes the moment to think for himself before properly meeting her gaze with a shake of his head. ''not really? i guess, overtime in my.. tour of righting everything wrong i've ever done, i learned over time to stay neutral. don't get too high, don't get too low.. stay in the middle?'' it probably wasn't the healthiest of strategies but after leaving london, there was a part of him that wanted to put in the work to fix the damage he's caused. shaking his head, liam gives a wave of his hand. ''not friends with thomas per se, but i was friends with the rest of 'em. i just lost touch with everyone after what happened, i was trying to adjust.''

"my uncle maybe, my aunt... well it's what she grew up with, and my uncle kind of reinforced dieting for her over the years. in her own way, i think she thinks it'll help us out." of course, she wouldn't say anything for certain when it came to her family. the amount of mind games played by people was a nightmare to work out, especially when certain mind games clashed with others. "do you still expect disappointment?" she could understand the thought process, she'd simply gone the other way. she'd grown up believing at some point things had to get better - otherwise what was the point? "are you still friends with them?"

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''anything else i'd like to do? might seem.. i don't know a tad cliche of me.'' shoulders moving into a shrug as the idea starts to become more of a visual in his mind, taking the opportunity to look down at their hands again. ''just.. just soaking up the time with you. it could be something as little as just sitting on a balcony, drinks in hand with you. getting to see you.. i don't know, be you away from everyone.'' finally meeting her gaze with a shrug of his shoulders, liam leans in to press another kiss to the top of her head. ''how soon would you like to leave?''

"i think i can agree on making it two for two." it wasn't as though they'd never gone away together, but the idea of them together in france and italy seemed straight out of a dream. while she was incredibly grateful that he'd been by her side in her australia, and it was there she realised how special he was. she couldn't imagine dealing with everything she'd learnt on her trip home, without him at her side. this trip they would get to enjoy each other, without the familial drama. "is there anything else you'd like to do?"

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now that felt off and, he hated to blame it on him being caught off guard at her own question. liam had only meaningless flings to his name, but it all changed when he'd gotten to know sydney more. ''i know i.. tend to mispeak alot, but i meant that.'' stepping back from her with his brows knitting together, liam's nodding and he's moving to place the earpiece in his ear. ''i'm.. going to finish getting ready and meet you outside, if.. that's easier.''

letting her eyes drift up for a brief moment as he took her hands, she quickly cast her gaze back down to their now joint hands. "you don't have to say it because you think it's what i want to hear. i only want you to say it, if you actually mean it." she didn't want him to feel pressured into anything, and she suddenly felt like bringing up the topic had put pressure on him. for the first time, she wished she was back at home, if only so she could debrief with her cousins and brainstorm a way to fix the mess, she was fairly certain she'd just created. "you really don't have to say anything you don't mean."