YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL. dave grohl (2)

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Later that night, I decided to run to the store. Charlie wasn't feeling good, and he needed some medicine. We also just needed food in general. I didn't mind going. Dave wanted to stay with Charlie in case he needed anything. I hated seeing him sick. I can't handle it sometimes, I just wanna cry.

"Dani?" I heard from beside me. I looked up to see none other than Kenny. Now, you're probably wondering. Kenny? Who's Kenny? My first boyfriend. My asshole, protective, aggressive, first boyfriend from about 10 years ago. The one who would call me ever five minutes. The one I hadn't heard from in forever. That Kenny.

"Kenny?" I asked completely oblivious to the shit he'd done in the past. It was more like seeing an old friend. For once, I smiled at the sight of Kenny and he smiled back. It was moments like these that made me forget why I left Kenny. He laughed a little bit and looked down to my shoes and back to my eyes.

"Wow, look at you," he said, "you look amazing." My cheeks went red. He was never this respectful before. Maybe the bad boy boyfriend, Kenny, finally grew up. I tucked some hair behind my ears nervously. Like a little girl.

"Oh, thanks," I said, "so do you. I haven't seen you in forever." I commented. He nodded in agreement and we both sort of gave each other an awkward hug. It was weird. We didn't think of each other's as ex's... it was more like friends. I never thought I'd say that.

"How've you been?" He asked crossing his arms.

"I've been alright. But what about you? I mean something must've happened you look great." I said trying to make conversation with him. He looked so much better. He looked fitter, smarter, he carried himself well. It was like looking at the Kenny I first fell in love with. It made me feel weird. But why?

"I got off alcohol," he said proudly, "been clean and sober for five years now." Kenny smiled with his prefect smile. I couldn't believe I was feeling like this again. I swore I hated his guts after what he did all those years ago.

"That's amazing. I'm so happy for you, Kenny," I truthfully said, "what's the word? You got a family? Job?" I asked trying to get to know everything about this new and improved Kenny.

"I work for the newspaper. I'm the editor in chief... no family, though," he said sounding a bit sad, "yet." He added quickly. I smiled and shook my head almost with disbelief.

"Wow, Kenny," I said, "that's great." I meant that for real.

"What about you? Are you still with Mr. Rockstar?" Kenny asked leaning against the shelves of the store. I felt something when he did that. I felt attracted to him for the first time in 10 years. But why? I'm supposed to feel attracted to David and only David. Right?

"Yeah, I am. Well, kind of. We sort of took a long break," I scratched the back of my neck with nervousness. I didn't know how to explain it, "and I'm a mom now." I sort of eased that in there.

"What? No way," Kenny said with a smile, "Dani, what?!" He couldn't believe his ears. If only he knew how long ago I had Charlie. Man, time does fly.

"Yep, he's a 7 year old," I said, "man, I'm old." I laughed thinking about the fact that I had an 7 year old kid already. Jesus. How did that even happen? It felt like yesterday I was pregnant.

"Jesus, he's 8?!" Kenny laughed, "that's amazing, Danielle. I'm really happy for you. What's his name?" I couldn't believe how much Kenny had grown up from when we were together.

"Charlie Lennon." I said with a smile.

"That's so cute," he said, "his last name is Grohl I presume? Man, that kid must get some major street cred at school." Kenny joked. I laughed and rolled my eyes all in good fun.

"He thinks Dave is a total dork," I admitted, "the other day, Dave was playing guitar and Charlie goes 'ugh can you play the drums again' it was seriously the funniest thing." I said to Kenny who laughed.

"Man, when I found out you were dating a rockstar I thought 'what the hell am I doing still hung up on you' it took me forever to move on." He said making my heart break a little. I never wanted to hurt him.

"I'm sorry." I said.

"No, don't be! You were too good for me. You and Dave deserve each other and I mean it." Kenny said. God, he was so different.

"Well, thank you," I said, "I'm so happy I ran into you. You really impressed me, Kenny." I crossed my arms with a big smile. Kenny nodded and bit his lip making my heart swell.

"Well, if you want," he started, "maybe we can get coffee sometime and catch up more?" He asked me. I knew Dave would flip if he knew I took Kenny's number but I was caught up in the moment and gave him my phone number. It wasn't like a date, I didn't like him like that anymore. But it would be nice to talk to him. Even if it would upset Dave.

"I'll see you later, Dani." He smiled, walking out of the store. I waved before buying my things and driving back home. Now I'd have to explain to Dave why it took me 30 minutes to get medicine at the store. He'd be all nosey. I can already see it.