Life's Better When You Gotta Bassist In It // L.A. Guns •Kelly Nickels•

I Climbed Up the Fire Escape

We've been on the road for what feels like forever, not having a care in the world. I needed this. Eventually Phil pulled into a diner in whatever town we were in. He opened the door and we walked in.

We sat in a booth. "So, tell me why you decided to have me." I asked sitting across from him. "You're nice, you're pretty, and it seems like you don't care about most things." He said smiling.

"What about you, why'd you fancy me?" He asked. I smiled. "Your accent, your handsome, and your wild." I said. He smirked, happy with my answer.

We ordered our food and ate. After we were done, I took the napkin dispenser, and used it as a mirror to fix my red lipstick, Phil kissed it all off earlier. I checked my watch and it was 3 something. We paid and then left.

We have been driving for a long ass time. It was dark now and I didn't know what time it was. I looked at my watch and it was midnight. I asked Phil to take me home and he said he would.

Eventually we pulled into the parking lot of the apartments and he turned off his bike. I got off and started walking away but Phil grabbed my wrist and turned me around to face him. "Not so fast Erin." He smirked.

I laughed and sat in his lap. I kissed him and he kissed me back. The kiss was getting more intense and more rough. It was soon interrupted by the old lady who lived in one of the apartments.

She opened her window and yelled at us. "Hey, this is public place, and if you hoodlums want to do that, do it somewhere else!" She yelled at us in her old lady voice.

We both laughed as soon as she shut her window. I looked at Phils lips and he had red lip stick smudged all over his mouth. And I laughed. "It looks like you kissed a clown." I said, trying to get it off with my fingers.

He seemed unbothered and laughed. "Why is she even up at this hour?" I asked. Phil shrugged. "Depending on what your doing tomorrow, I'd like to see you." He said.

"I have to work, but you could always swing by the whiskey." I told him. He nodded and kissed me again. I got up from his lap and started walking up the stairs again.

"I'll see you tomorrow Erin." Phil smirked as he started up his bike. I smiled. "I know." He then pulled out of the parking lot and down the road. I looked at my watch as I climbed up the stairs. It was almost 4 in the morning now.

I reached the apartment and unlocked the door, I opened the door and closed it as quietly as possible. I smiled and wrapped my arms around me, breathing in the sent of Phil's jacket.

My lipstick was probably all over the place, but I honestly didn't care, I was happy at the moment. I turned around and saw Kelly on the couch. He turned towards the door and looked at me.

"Whoa, who ruffled your feathers?" He asked looking at me. I smiled even bigger and looked at him. His eyes looked cloudy and he seemed irritated, but I didn't want to ask him what was wrong and make things worse.

"Someone." I said walking into the living room where there was more light. He looked at the jacket. I didn't want to tell him about Phil and I had no idea why. I had no idea how'd he react, it's not like he cares, but I can't tell him.

(Kelly's POV)

I've been home for a few hours. I was expecting Erin to be home because she was off today but she wasn't. I sat on the couch watching TV when I heard the door open and I saw Erin. Her lipstick was smudged and she was wearing a jacket that was a size to big.

I asked who ruffled her feathers and all she said was a person. She walked into the living room with more light and my eyes landed on the jacket. I've seen it before, it was familiar, but I had no idea where I'd seen it.

I didn't know why but seeing Erin with smudged lipstick and some guys jacket on, pissed me the fuck off and I didn't know why. "Night Erin." I said as I got up and walked to my room.

(End of Kelly's POV)

I went to my room and took of the jacket, taking a shower and going to bed. The next morning I woke up and went to the whiskey.

Today was a very slow day, but I was looking forward to when Phil was going to stop by. I was getting people drinks when the door opened and the bell rang. "One moment please, I'll be there in a minute." I said to the customer as I handed someone their drink.

I turned around and found Phil. "Phil." I smiled. He walked behind the bar even though he wasn't allowed behind it. "Told you I'd see you today." He smirked. I nodded. "I know, listen, I've gotta get back to work but I'll see you tonight?" I asked.

"I wish, but guys and I have a gig." He said. "Oh-okay." He kissed me, "We have band practice in a little bit, so I'll see you later Erin." He said as he walked to the door.

I wish I could have hung out with him tonight. After my shift, I headed home. I unlocked the door and walked in. There was no Kelly. I walked to my room and opened the door.

"Took you long enough." Phil said from where he was sitting on my bed. I laughed, "How the hell did you even get in?" I asked him as I changed my clothes into pajamas and laid down next to him.

"I climbed the fire escape." He said. I nodded. "How was the show?" I asked, as he wrapped an arm around me. "Fun, a lot of people showed up." He said. I kissed him goodnight and I fell asleep in his arms.