Thru Fade Away - (Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam)X OFC)

17.

One Year Later

As time went on, Mike eventually accepted the fact that Faye had chosen Stone as her love, however it didn't make him any less saddened about her decision. Mike's drug addiction had gotten worse over that year, and it wouldn't be too out of place to see him snorting a white substance, or taking an acid trip on occasion. There was also a small rumour going around that he had used heroin more than once, but it wasn't confirmed. 

Faye worried for her ex, who seemed to be less concerned about himself now that she had gone from him romantically. Faye was the glue that kept him together, and although the two remained friends, Mike found it hard to get over losing her as his lover.

Mike thought about Faye most nights, even when he would have sex with other women, he would think of her. Sometimes closing his eyes to imagine her body that he knew so well. The feeling of her skin on his, the way she moaned when they got off with each other and the way she moved around on him, not to mention her beauty he found so captivating, leaving him wanting more of her. On the outside, he seemed like he was doing well. The small smiles he would show and the laughs he would have with others, anyone would be forgiven in thinking he was better than he had ever been, but of course it was far from the truth.

Faye and Stone's relationship had blossomed. Everyday felt like a perfect dream that Faye could only think up for herself, and although she still worried for Mike, Stone was now her focus. They had bought a house in the middle of town, not far from Stone's old studio apartment, yet this home was a house. A three bed one at that.

Stone was getting some money from doing gigs around the area, as well as recording an EP with his band 'Mother Love Bone'. It wasn't much, but it was enough to keep him and Faye happy and content in their little paradise together. Faye had a steady wage from the book store, however she had started writing a small novella, which she had hoped to get published one day.

Faye sat at her typewriter one evening in their home office, and as the keys made a clacking noise from her typing, the next thing she knew was that she had produced 20 pages worth of a story, in just a few hours.

"Hey baby..." 

Faye stopped typing and turned to see Stone with a glass of red wine poured for her.

"Thought you could do with something to relax you. You've been clicking away at that thing for hours now." Stone smiled, as he walked closer to her and pecked her on the cheek.

Faye took the wine glass and smiled at her man

"Thank you....you have no idea how much I need this. Looks like Doug has been caught out with Debra..." she said of her story as she sipped on the beverage.

Stone pulled up a seat next to her and took some cigarettes from his pocket, placing one in his mouth and lighting up the end with a zippo. He offered one to Faye but she declined, instead opting just for the wine.

"Oh yeah..." Stone said in response to the erotic romance Faye was penning. He took a draw of the tobacco stick and blew the smoke to the side, with a smile after. "Who caught them?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, I can't tell you...you're just gonna have to read it Goosey." Faye teased with a wink.

Stone laughed. "Thanks Andy...I'm never gonna live 'Goosey' down am I?" 

Faye shook her head and placed the glass of wine down on the desk next to the typewriter.

"Nope....he got you good with that name." She smiled. "So are you rehearsing with Mike tonight?"

Stone and Mike had become friends after Faye had ended things with the latter, even jamming with each other outside of their respective bands.

Stone shook his head after taking another puff of his cigarette. "No, we were meant to but he's got a lady friend that he's seeing tonight."

Faye's smile drew itself in a little at hearing Mike had a potential girlfriend. "Oh really? Well good for him...did you meet her?"

"No, but he talks about her a lot. He's smitten." Stone replied.

Faye nodded gently and looked down a little. "What's she like?"

"He says she's a blonde, curvy, killer in the sack too apparently." Stone winked. "Sounds like someone I know."

Faye swallowed slightly and flashed an unconvincing smile at Stone.

"I'm glad he's happy. God knows he deserves happiness." she said before taking her glass of wine and sipping on it.

"You okay babe?" Stone asked, noticing her smile had changed from before.

"I'm fine, just feeling a little nauseous is all. I'll be okay." Faye said.

Stone leaned forward on the chair and moved his hand to Faye's inner thigh. He looked at her with those eyes and that smile that she found irresistible. Stone licked his lips before putting out the end of his cigarette in the ashtray on Faye's desk, leaving his other hand to entwine with hers. His hand travelled further up Faye's thigh, under her dress, caressing her soft but sensitive skin as he got closer to her intimacy.

Faye put down her wine and bit her lip at his touch, almost slightly moaning at how good it felt, even though he hadn't even touched her heat yet.

"Wanna...do something naughty?" Stone asked.

Faye nodded "Mmmm, yes...yes please...You wanna get your end wet huh?"

"Always with you babe...now bend over that desk..." Stone ordered, his erection hard against the crotch of his jeans.

All of a sudden, something felt odd and Faye was left running to the bathroom as quick as the tide changed.

Stone stood up and walked to follow her, hearing her empty her guts into the porcelain bowl. As he walked in, Faye had her head over the toilet. He moved to her level and shifted her hair out of the way, holding it back for her as she continued.

Stone looked at her concerned.

"Honey, you really aren't well are you?" he said noticing how pale she was as she looked up briefly. He felt her forehead with the palm of his hand, to check her temperature. "Babe, you are burning up."

"I...think I'm coming down with something. I felt like this earlier, like real nauseous, but I didn't puke my guts up." she replied. "I'll be okay. Probably just a 24 hour thing."

"You sure? Want me to run to the store and get you something? Pepto? Travel sickness pills?" Stone asked, worried about his love.

Faye shook her head. "No, it's fine. I probably just need an early night. Thank you though."

She closed the toilet seat lid and leaned over to flush the contents, before sitting with her back against the wall. Stone moved in front of her and placed his hand on her cheek, caressing it with his thumb. Faye's head tilted down, almost like she was embarrassed by the sudden occurrence. 

"Look at me babe..." he said delicately.

Faye moved her head up to lock eyes with him. "I must look like an absolute mess."

"Never...still perfect to me." Stone smiled. "My perfect girl....always my perfect girl."

Faye smiled back at him before he moved to kiss her forehead.

"Let's get you to bed...I heard peppermint tea is good for nausea...." Stone said before helping Faye stand. "Want me to make you some up? I'll fill up a hot water bottle while I'm at it."

"How did I get so lucky? That would be amazing. Thank you." Faye replied.

Stone placed his hand on the back of her head and brought her in for him to kiss her on the top of it, just above her crown.

"I'm the lucky one....come on...lets get you comfy." Stone said, before helping Faye to bed.