Infatuated With You (Guns N' Roses - Duff McKagan)

Chapter Six

Duff's POV:

I couldn't get over how beautiful she looked. Especially when she came out in that bikini? Fuck me, she looked amazing. But when I noticed the little band logo on her breast, I think that threw me into over drive. She was pefect. But while I daydreamed about everything I could do to her and how gorgeous she was, I couldn't help but to try and figure out what the tattoo on her rib cage said. I was very curious. I just wished I could get close enough to her to have a good look at it.

I had to strut over to her when Alison left her standing alone. Despite the beer I grabbed was for Steven, I couldn't help but to give it to her. An excuse for me to come to her and talk. I could see she wasn't comfortable in what she was wearing, so I had to talk to her.

As far as I am concerned, Shelia was flawless, absolutely beautiful. I wanted her. I wanted to be around her, talk to her, I wanted her to be mine. I had never felt this way about someone, so it sure was new territory for me. I didn't want to have to watch her run off with anyone else but me. She had to become mine. Not Slash's, not Axl's, mine.

I could see that both of the guys had something for her as well, I mean why wouldn't they? She was perfect. But I was surprised, Axl wasn't pouncing on her at every chance he got. He was refrained, which was very unusual. And as for Slash? He was also acting strange. He wasn't trying anything on her. It was as if they were letting me sweep her off her feet.

When I had been stuck in the pool, I still couldn't pay my attention on the guys. I had to look at her every chance I got. I couldn't seem to take my eyes off of her. It was strange. The effect she had on me was strong, it was almost bewitching. Never had I felt this way with other women. Yes, I was attracted to others, but never like this.

"You really like her, don't you?" Izzy asked me as he leaned against the side of the pool. We were watching her talk to Axl and Slash. Well I thought she was.

"Yeah." I gulped. "You don't understand, I don't even understand why I like her so much. She's perfect in every single way. I hate the thought of Axl or Slash getting to her first." I admit, crossing my arms over my chest.

"I get it, man. I really do. That's exactly how I felt about Ali when we first met. It was a strong connection right away." Izzy gave me a comforting smile.

"Yeah." I nodded, not really knowing what else to say.

"You ever think that you might be infatuated with her?" Izzy suggests with an eyebrow raised, his hand nudging my shoulder.

"Infatuated?" I furrowed my eyebrows.

"I mean like in a good way, not like a creep with an obsession. Like, what is it fucking called?" Izzy clicked his fingers, still trying to figure out the word.

"What? Love at first sight?" I offer, curious to know if that was what he meant.

"Yeah! That's it! Love at first sight." He nodded.

"I-I don't know. I mean I can't say I love her, but I can't say that I don't. Like I definitely have feelings. I'm stuck on her. Anyway, I thought that kind of love is just in fairytales." I mumbled, my eyes still lingering to where she was.

"I dunno for sure. But that's kind of how I felt about Alison. So I guess it's real and it happens." Izzy sighed. "And well look at us now, after I took that first step. I don't know what I would do without her."

"That's cute, Izz." I tease.

"Shut the fuck up. I'm being real with you. Look, Axl is my oldest best friend, so are you and Slash and Steven. But if you like her so fucking bad, you better not give in. I think she would be good for you. She's a sweet chick." Izzy splashed around in the water. "On that note, I heard that Nik from the Crüe has taken an interest in her as well. So you are gonna have some competition if you don't pull your finger outta your ass." Izzy finished, getting out of the pool after slapping me on the back.