Liam Hawkins: throws towel on bench Can you believe this crap? Accusing me of being a groupie! Like, seriously?
paces back and forth Look, I know I'm charming and all that, but come on! I'm not some ladies' man, okay? I've got feelings, too, you know.
So… why don’t you tell everyone you’re gay?
stops pacing, looks at 4ndr3wl4 Are you serious? You think that's the way it works? Just tell everyone, "Oh, by the way, I'm gay"? It's not that simple, you know.
Yes… that would be easier….
sighs, looks down Yeah, maybe you're right. But it's not just about what's easiest. It's about how everyone will react, how they'll treat me afterward.
pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I appreciate your concern, really. But I need to handle this my own way. I've got a plan, okay?
smirks confidently First, I'm gonna sit down with the team and have a serious talk. No accusations, no defenses - just the truth.
grins Oh, don't worry. I've got a trick up my sleeve. I'm gonna invite some of the guys over to my place for a little heart-to-heart.
Well, I hope it works out.
claps 4ndr3wl4 on the back Thanks for the support, mate. I appreciate it. Now, watch and learn how a pro handles this shitstorm.
Liam successfully convinces his teammates of his innocence and strengthens his relationships with them as a result of his honesty and strategic approach.
sits on the bench, catching his breath Damn, that went better than I expected. Teammates actually listened and understood me.
scrolling through his phone Alright, next step - let's get social media in check. Gonna post something shutting down those rumors.
types furiously on his phone Alright, here we go: "Listen up, everyone! Let's set the record straight - I'm not a groupie, I'm a footballer!" hits post
leans back, smirking Alright, now we're cooking with gas. Time to rally the fans, show them I'm still the same ol' Liam they love.
quickly types another post Fans, you think I'm innocent? Let's make some noise and show the haters what we're made of! #TeamLiam #NotAGroupie adds a fist bump emoji
after several days the rumor dies down
pumps his fist in the air Boom! Did it work? Rumor's dead, baby! My team and fans came through for me.
checks his phone, sees an increase in followers and engagement Holy shit! Looks like my social media game is strong, folks!
grinning Ha! Take that, haters! Liam Hawkins ain't no groupie, and now everyone knows it! does a victory dance, flexing his muscles