Classic Rock One Shots

Jimmy Page #3

The Rover

London,England,1978

"Jimmy,why have you gotten so thin?" I asked,turning to him,hands on my hips. He shrugged,not even taking his head out of his book. "I'm really worried." "Why? I've always been skinny." "I know...But you're getting smaller every time I see you." "I'll be fine,don't worry about me." He smiled. I smiled back,but I couldn't help but worry out of my mind. The next day I called Robert and asked him if I could come over and we can talk about Jimmy. He agreed,hesitantly. I got dressed and told Jimmy I had to run a few errands. I met with Robert at his house,still worried about him. When he let me in,his wife and kids were at the park while he relaxed at home. "So what's up?" "I'm worried about Jimmy...He's getting so thin. I'm worried something is wrong with him." I worried to Robert. He looked down,avoiding eye contact with me. "Robert?" I questioned. "Tell me,please." "Jimmy's-uh-he's been doing heroin." He stuttered. I was stunned...why was he doing it? "For about three years now..." He looked back down,ashamed of Jimmy's actions. "At least someone's honest with me." I said angrily. I got up and stormed out to my car. I opened the door and slammed it behind me. When I got home I closed the front door quietly. I walked into the guitar room,"Jimmy!" I yelled,making him jump. "Jesus,you scared the life o-" "Robert just told me you've been doing fucking heroin!" I yelled again. He stayed silent. "Jimmy,just tell me why." "It's fun." He answered quietly. "Fun? Jimmy,you could die!" "I know,but it makes me feel good,and it's fun." "So you lied to me?" "Yes..." I started hyperventilating,worried about him. "Oh my love,calm down." "Jimmy! You're going to die!" I cried out. Tears poured down my face,I couldn't hold it back any longer. "I'm not going to die my love." "Yes-yes you are." I sobbed. He ran his hands through my hair,trying to calm me down. "I'll stop if it really makes you this upset." He cooed to me. "You will?" He nodded,wiping tears from my face. "I'm so worried about you." "I'll be fine." He kissed my cheek. "I just love you so much." "I love you more."