Euphoria // Grunge One-Shots

Interest - Chris Cornell

"They're as good as ever, aren't they?" Dave asks me. I hum in agreement, not really paying attention to what he said.

My attention is somewhere else. Well, it is also on stage but not necessarily on the whole band and how they're playing. Let's say one of the guys on stage caught my attention.

Chris has always been the one who caught my attention, but I never thought anything of it. I just think he's an interesting man.

I suddenly snap back to reality when his eyes meet mine for a brief second. I don't know why I feel so embarrassed, but I do. Chris just caught me staring at him, but I doubt if he makes a big deal out of it, his attention is probably just fixed on performing right now. There are so many faces fixed on him, I'm definitely not the only one.

"(Y/N), come here! Help me with those drinks." Eddie calls from behind me.

I turn, my eyes having a hard time leaving Chris's figure. "What's up with the drinks?" I ask Eddie when I reach him.

He tells me the guys of Pearl Jam wanted to do a little something for the Soundgarden guys, so they bought some good booze and snacks. I notice they already made a whole lounge backstage where we can sit. "Nice idea." I tell him and I start helping him with the stuff that still needs to get inside.

The show is over before I realise and the guys from Soundgarden and Pearl Jam are all backstage. First, I'm the only girl of the group, but soon enough Matt and Kim are accompanied by some beautiful girls from the crowd.

Another girl walks up to our group and tries to get Chris' attention, but he doesn't bother to even look at her. She finally leaves, to my satisfaction, and We all go into the lounge.

Everyone grabs a drink and takes a seat. Me being me am I always the last one to take a seat. This time there isn't one left, though. Chris sees what's going on and moves on the couch to make place for me. He calls my name and pats the space next to him.

I feel myself blushing and I really hope no one notices.

I walk up to Chris and take the seat next to him. I've never been this close to him and it makes me nervous as hell.

We all talk and laugh and everybody's having a great time. Me as well, I love these moments with the guys, but there is something bothering me. Well, not exactly bothering, it's just that there is something making me even more nervous than I already was.

It's the fact that I feel Chris watching me the whole time, as if no one else is in the room. I'm starting to feel very self-conscious and it makes me very uncomfortable.

"Like what you see, Cornell?" Cameron suddenly says and both Chris and my head snap up and I feel myself going red.

Chris chuckles awkwardly, "Yeah, uh-" he doesn't know what to say. I look at Chris and see he's also blushing.

Why is he blushing?

I place my beer down and stand up from the couch.

"Where are you going?" Chris asks.

"I just need to pee, Chris. Am I allowed to go?" I laugh, trying to get rid of the awkwardness.

He nods with a smile, "Yeah, sorry, 'course."

I make my way towards the toilet and do my thing. When I'm done I wash my hands and leave the bathroom. But I stop walking when I see a familiar figure standing outside of the bathrooms.

"Chris? You waiting for someone? I can tell you, there wasn't anyone else in there." I say and he starts chucking.

"I was waiting for someone yeah, for you." As he says 'you' he looks up and meets my eyes again. Gosh those damn eyes of his.

"Oh."

"Yeah."

"What for?"

"Do you wanna go out with me sometime?"

I feel my jaw drop.

"I know it sounds lame and I'm probably acting like a high-school kid or something, but I just really wanna go out with you and get to know you better, 'cause I came to the conclusion that I actually can't stop thinking about you."

It's such an adorable sight: Chris Cornell asking me out and being all nervous and rambling like a young boy.

"I'd love to, Chris. I thought it was quite obvious that I'm interested in you."

Now it's Chris turn to drop his jaw. But he regains himself quickly and turns into his confident self again.

"So you won't mind if I kiss you, then?"

If I wasn't nervous yet, I definitely am now.

"Oh, ehm- yeah, I guess.."

Chris laughs at my nervousness and takes a step closer before putting his hands on my cheeks and brushing it with his right thumb, "There's no need to be nervous, (Y/N)." he smiles.

"Yeah, alright." I go on stuttering.

"Just relax."

"I'll try, it's just- that.."

"What? You can tell me."

"I've never been kissed before...?"

Chris' eyes widen. "How's that possible? You're so beautiful, any guy would want to hold and kiss you."

"I'm glad you think so." I say, smiling to myself. No one's ever called me beautiful except for my mum.

Chris and I look in each others eyes in silence. I guess this is the moment. His head comes closer and closer and he eventually closes his eyes. I do the same and his lips meet mine in a delicate kiss.

If I'd known kissing someone felt this good, I'd have tried a bitter harder before. But then again, it would never have been Chris to kiss me for the first time and I don't think I want it any other way than it is right now.

We go on kissing for a while before we're both in the need of air.

"I liked that." I say and Chris smiles.

"I'm glad you did, 'cause that won't be the last time I'm gonna do it." he says and winks at me before grabbing my hand and intertwining our fingers while walking back to the rest of the group.