The Guitarist And His Girl

Chapter 1

Vivian's POV

One time in seventh grade the teacher asked the class to write a paragraph on how we would describe ourselves. I don't remember what I wrote exactly but I know it's way different than what I would write now.
I used to be so innocent and pure but then shit happened and I hardened up. I began to build a wall between the real me and everybody else because I didn't want to be hurt again.
These days most people know me as a blonde bitch but that's not who I really am, it's just an image. I guess deep down I'm still that innocent girl....
Nobody cared to really get to know me until I met Slash. Slash saw past my wall. He saw right through it after awhile. He cracked me open and made me remember so many bad things but he also loved me. He loved me like nobody else had ever loved me.

"Vivian get the hell up!" My best friend Lizzy shouts shaking me.
I throw a pillow at her but she catches it and hits me with it.
"What the fuck?" I groan.
Lizzy crosses her arms. "We're going to meet up with this guy I met the other day." She says.
"And why exactly can't you do that by yourself?" I ask tiredly.
"I need an escape route in case it gets awkward." She explains.
I roll my eyes. "Why so early?"
She scoffs. "Bitch it ain't even early. It's like 11:45."
I didn't know I was that tired. Last night I stayed up pretty late but I didn't think I'd be sleeping in this long.
"Ok. Just let me get ready." I reply throwing the covers off my now cold body.
"Don't take to long." Liz says before flipping her honey colored hair over her shoulder and walking out of the room.
Sighing I get out of bed and quickly brush my curly blonde hair. Then I pick out some ripped jeans and a Zeppelin shirt to wear. After I get dressed I apply a little makeup and put on a pair of converse.
When I'm done I head out into the living room to meet Lizzy.
"You look cute girl." She says as we walk out the door.
I grin. "Thanks. So where are we meeting this dude?"
"A bar not to far from here. You don't even have to sit by us but if I send you a signal than meet me in the bathroom." She answers.
"Fine. What's the signal?" I ask as we get into her car.
She thinks for a second and then answers. "I'll just itch my arm, that's the signal."
I chuckle. "That's slick."
She laughs. "I know right."
The rest of the drive was quiet except for Lizzy and I joking around occasionally.
When we get to the bar Lizzy goes and sits by some guy who doesn't really seem very attractive to me but if she's happy...
I sit at a table on the other side of the bar but I made sure I can still see her in case she sends the signal.
Already bored I pull out a smoke and light it up. It's a bad habit I know but it's better than heroin or something.
There aren't many people in here considering it's like noon but there are a few sad looking dudes sitting up at the bar. Nobody who really catches my attention though. Fuck I'm bored...
Liz is over there laughing and smiling while I'm here all alone. I know it's not intentional but I feel like she's rubbing in the fact that I'm single and probably always will be.
It's really my fault anyway. I won't let any guys close to my heart.
Then he walks in. The curly haired guy I recognized as Slash from the band Guns N Roses.
I don't know what a guy like him is doing in a place like this but who really gives a shit anyway? It's not like he'll talk to me.
"Can I get a jack?" He asks the bartender.
Once he has his drink he scans the room and that's when I stopped paying attention to him. He's probably on break from a recording session at the recording studio near by.
I wonder why he didn't come with the rest of the band though?
I jump a bit when I hear a chair being pulled out in front of me.
"Hey." A voice says.
I look up and see Slash. What the hell does he want? He's a rockstar, what is he doing talking to me?
"Hi." I say glaring at him curiously.
He takes a swig of his drink. "Why is a pretty lady like yourself sitting all alone?"
I frown. "Why do you care?"
He smirks. "Why so bitchy? Did your boyfriend just break up with you or something?"
"No. I just want to know why some rockstar is randomly talking to me." I snap.
Slash takes another drink. "Most girls would be thrilled to have me sitting across from them."
"Well I'm not most girls." I say rolling my eyes.
He leans back in his chair. "What's your name?"
"Does it matter?" I ask.
I don't need him knowing all my business when we both fucking know we'll never speak to each other again. He probably just wants to get laid. Don't he got sluts for that?
"All I'm doing is trying to be nice and you're being a bitch." Slash says.
I sigh. Maybe I should be nicer to him....
"Ok I'm sorry. I'm just shocked that a person like you is talking to me?"
"I'm just like you. I'm human." He points out.
"True. I'm just...nervous I guess." I say hoping he doesn't question it.
"Why?" He asks.
"I'd rather not tell you all my personal shit." I reply.
"Ok well you can call me sometime and tell me then."
He then grabs a napkin and writes down his number and passes it to me.
Before I can say anything he gets up and leaves. What the hell?
I watch him leave the bar with his drink in hand. He walks down the street and eventually I can't see him anymore.
Should I be happy right now? I mean I do have a famous guys number and he said I can call him...
Again, he probably just wants sex. Why else would he talk to me? He probably has a different girl in his arms every night. It probably doesn't even matter to him who they are.
Shaking my head I glance over at Lizzy and her mystery guy. They're hugging. She seems happy. Maybe they're going on another date soon. I'll have to ask her later.
Lizzy just broke up with her boyfriend a couple weeks ago. I don't know how she does it. How can she move on so quickly? It's been years since the incident happened and I haven't had a boyfriend since then. I'm just so afraid to get hurt again...
Pushing my feelings away I stand up and walk outside to wait for Liz. She comes outside after a few minutes, hugs the guy goodbye and stands next to me smiling ear to ear.
"How was it?" I ask.
"He wants to go out next week again." She squeals.
I force a smile. "See, you didn't even need me."
She just smirks and then we walk back to her car and drive home. I decide not to tell her about the whole Slash thing because I'm not sure if it will even last.
Once we get there Liz lets me out and tells me she's gonna go visit her sister.
I nod and walk inside. I take my shoes off and pull my hair up into a messy ponytail. I sit on the couch and turn on the tv. MTV comes up and a Guns N Roses music video is playing.
I remember I have Slash's number in my pocket and frown.
Should I even bother calling him? 
Fuck it, I'm just gonna call him.
I go dial the number and wait for him to answer. I bite my lip and play with a loose strand of hair. Now I'm nervous. What if he thinks I'm into him now?
"Hello." I deep voice that isn't Slash says.
I gulp. "Hi, is Slash there?" I ask.
"Yah. Hold on." The deep voice answers.
I then hear. "Slash come get the phone! There's a girl that wants to talk to you!"
"Shut the hell up Axl! Some of us are hungover." A grumpy voice says in the background.
"Oh be quiet McKagan." The deep voice says.
"Give me the damn phone." A voice I recognize as Slash says.
There's some shuffling and then Slash speaks.
"Hello." He says.
"You told me to call so I did." I say giving him a little attitude.
"I didn't expect you to call so soon hell I didn't think you'd call at all. Anyway I'll come get you tomorrow and I'll take you out. What's your address?" He asks with confidence.
We just met not even an hour ago and he wants to take me out? Is he high?
I decide to give in and I give him my address. I need to start trusting guys again. I guess I can start with Slash.
"So can you tell me your name now?" Slash asks.
I smile a bit. "It's Vivian."
"Cute name." He compliments.
"Thanks." I reply.
"Anyway I'll see you tomorrow around one." Slash says before hanging up.
What exactly is he doing? I'm still confused as to why he wants to go out with me.
In my mind I'm thinking of all these horrible reasons like he wants to rape me or something. I need to chill out. Most girls would kill to be in my position. I need to sit back and enjoy this. Maybe it won't be so bad.
I mean Slash is hot and he's pretty nice. Maybe he just wants to be spontaneous. Rockstars pick girls out of the crowd at concerts to come backstage. I guess they pick girls from random bars and ask them out on dates too.
I decide to make something to eat and listen to some music. I just need to relax. I've been kind of stressed out lately trying to find a job and stuff. This whole Slash thing might be good for me.
I start making myself a sandwich after I put a KISS record on. After my sandwich is made I sit at the table with a glass of juice and listen to the music.
When I'm done eating I take the record off and find a book to read. I love to read. When I was younger that's all I did. These days I go to bars, parties and get drunk instead of reading as much as I used to. I've changed so much it's almost scary.
I haven't talked to my parents in years. They're still in Wisconsin living at the dairy farm. They must hate me now. My sister probably hates me too. I have a twin sister named Haley. We used to be inseparable.
After awhile I get bored of the book at decide to go out and do something. I might just take a walk. Thinking about my family has me in a depressed mood.

-the next day-

I just woke and I'm still in my pajamas. Lizzy never came home last night so I guess she stayed at her sisters.
I start making myself some coffee and something to eat. It's almost noon so I kind of missed breakfast time but whatever.
Yesterday I got bored so I went to a small record shop and bought a few new records for my collection. They had the first Black Sabbath album which I've been looking for and a couple others I liked.
I then proceeded to come back home and watch tv until the early hours of the morning. They had a movie marathon going on. I couldn't resist.
As I sip my coffee at the table I remember what I have planned for today. Slash is taking me out!
Fuck, I can't believe I forgot! He said he's coming at one too. I only have an hour to get ready.
I quickly finish my toast and coffee and then head into the bathroom to take a shower. I wash my hair and my body and then get out. Wrapping a towel around myself I go into my bedroom and pick out what I'm going to wear. This is the hardest part.
I finally decide on a pair of leggings, an oversized blue sweater and a pair of flats. I role the sleeves up to my elbows and put on a few bracelets which happen to be my favorite accessory.
I grab a brush and brush out my curls and then put my hair up into the bun. I apply a bit of makeup and look in the mirror.
I think I look good, not to formal, not to casual.
Just then there's a knock on the door. Excitement shoots through my body. I quickly go to answer it. My smile fades as I realize it's only Liz.
She walks in and plops down on the couch.
"Were you expecting someone else?" She asks chuckling.
I nod. "I'm actually going on a date today."
"With who?" She asks curiously.
I bite my lip. Should I tell her? She'll freak out and then question me and I'd rather not tell her the whole story right now. Maybe later today.
"It's just a guy, nobody important." I answer.
Lizzy looks at me suspiciously. "Ok. Well I'm gonna go take a shower and put clean clothes on."
I nod. I can tell she knows there's something up.
Then, there's a knock on the door. I try to hold back my smile as I go to answer it.
There he is dressed in a pair of jeans, a black shirt and a leather jacket. He looks hot.
"You look pretty Vivian." Slash says.
"Thanks. You don't look bad yourself." I reply feeling myself blush.
Why am I blushing? I never blush!
"Ready to go?" He asks.
"Yup." I answer closing the door.
I promised myself I'd kinda let my guard down today. I need to trust him. I need to learn to trust again...
"So where are we going?" I ask as Slash and I get into his car.
He grins. "It's a surprise."
I role my eyes. "I hate surprises."
"Well I like them." Slash says pulling out of my driveway and into the street.