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

Chapter Twenty Two

Standing out in the driveway with Mary, I stared at her with concern on my face. I wasn't sure if it was a good idea to leave, despite her and Axl had broken up. She was a sweet woman, not like how I assumed she would be. Well, my assumption on models in general, even Ivory seemed alright. I guess it took getting to know them a little more than just knowing their name and relationship status.

"Are you okay?" I ask with a frown. I was worried about her, worried for her for that matter. Mary on the other hand appeared okay and quite keen to get away.

"Shelia don't worry, I'll be just fine." She gave me a reassuring smile.

"So where are you going to again?" I asked. She had told me, but I couldn't remember.

"I'm going to Washington." Mary giggled. "And I'll be staying with a friend, he has an apartment there." She explains.

Crossing my arms over my chest, I nodded my head. I was the only person who came out to wait with her until she left. Axl didn't bother and Ivory actually took Mary's departure pretty bad, so she couldn't bare to be outside and watch her go. Fair enough.

"His name is Kurt Cobain, he's a cool guy. I think you would like him." Mary beamed. "He also has started a band, which is exciting." Mary's cheeks flushed as she spoke about this Kurt Cobain guy.

"Really?" I slightly smiled.

"Yeah, he is pretty good at what he does too. Actually, I have a photo here somewhere." Mary pulled the handbag from her shoulder off and dug inside. It took her about a minute or two until she pulled out a folded picture, opening it up and handing it to me.

Looking down at the picture, it was a photograph of Mary kissing the cheek of a man. He had straight dirty blonde hair that lengthened to his shoulders and bright blue eyes, he also had a small smile as she kissed his cheek. It was an adorable photo, I will admit that. I also will admit that he wasn't bad on the eyes, very different to Axl though.

"He is cute." I note, handing her the photo back.

"He sure is." She sighed. "I wish I could introduce you to him, better yet, I wished I could let you listen to him play, he is so good." She murmured, disappointment in her tone. "But hey, when he and his band hit it big, I'll make sure to get you some tickets!" She got a little excited.

"That would be great Mary." I agreed, smiling.

Hearing voices, Mary and I both looked over our shoulder to see everyone walk out the door, Axl and Ivory were also apart of the group. That was nice, I really thought Mary would appreciate the others to be out here when she left. It was the right thing to do. At the very same time, we heard a car pull up, causing us to look at the road. There was the limo, it wasn't a very big one, but it was big enough. "My ride's here." She noted, turning to me.

Before I could utter a word, Mary enveloped me into a tight hug. "Thank you for everything Shelia, you're gorgeous inside and out. You have been more of a friend to me compared to some of my real friends, so thank you." Mary spoke quietly in my ear. Mary slowly pulled back and gave me a sweet smile. "If you ever wanna talk or anything, Ivory has Kurt's number, okay?"

"Okay." I smiled, feeling myself become a little teary. "Safe travels, okay?"

As Mary turned away from me and skipped towards a very upset Ivory, I watched as Steven and Slash carried Mary's bags to the boot of the limo. Feeling a pair of arms wrap around me, Duff cuddled me from behind and kissed my cheek.

"Guess what?" He asked as I tried to blink away the tears.

"What?" I return.

"I have a surprise planned for us tonight." He whispered against my neck, causing a shiver to run through my entire body.