Make Me Smile || Kurt Cobain

Chapter 5 - Humble Abode?

The Next Day...

Ashlyn

"... and honestly I'm freaking out. I wonder how I could keep my cool with those guys. I didn't even scream or ask for any autographs" I said to my best friend Taylor who's house I spent the night in.

"Oh come on. If all goes well people will be lined up to get your autograph!" She squealed. "But nice one girl, you didn't even freak out when the KURT COBAIN touched your freaking back!"

I blushed hard. I did go through every detail with her. I almost regretted it.

"He was just trying to comfort me. He seems nice like that"

"Bullshit. I bet he wants to fuck you" She said as a matter-of-factly. I nearly choked.

"Taylor!"

"What? I said what I said"

"You're so gross honestly" I said as we both shared a laugh.

Taylor and I had been best friends since high school. Not that long but long enough to make an impact.

I wouldn't say we were polar opposites cause we were really similar. We were both outgoing, lively, had fun sarcastic personas and smart mouths.

She's just an uncut, raw and uncensored version of me while I'm a more passive, filtered and polished version of her.

Other than that we both had similar interests like sports, music and movies.

"But at least tell me that you're gonna accept their offer" She begged. "If you don't, I will" I laughed.

"I know you will. Honestly I want to real bad. It's a once in a life time opportunity and I'll be a fool not to"

"But..." Taylor questioned knowing I was getting somewhere.

"Mike"

"Dammit. Is he still on that? I thought he'd have gotten his head out of his gorgeous ass already" Taylor said. I sent her a questioning look. "What?"

"Never call Mike's derrière gorgeous again" I said visibly shuddering.

"Oh please. Don't tell me you don't wanna tap that yet? He's cute, nice, rich and sexy. If I were you..."

"Please don't take it further than that. He's like a brother to me. Let's just end it there" I insisted. Taylor's never ending need to hook me up with someone never ceases to amaze me.

"Suit yourself Ash. But in all seriousness, it's your life. It's now or never. You're not gonna live forever. You just have to live when your alive and do what makes you happy. Fuck Michael if he doesn't allow"

"I can't just ignore him Tay, he's done a lot for me I just can't disrespect him like that" I said with a sigh. Taylor gave me a sad smile.

"I know and I understand. I think you should talk to him"

"He's not picking my calls"

"Ouch."

"Yeah and you know it's Thursday right and it's my day off. So it'll be till tomorrow and I don't even know what he'll say when I see him" I said biting my lip.

"Don't worry I'm sure he'll come round. It's that over protective big brother persona he's adapted. It's kinda sexy" Taylor said biting her lips. I stared at her for a few seconds before we both burst into laughter.

"You need help" I said amidst laughed. She shrugged cheerfully.

"So what time are you going anyways?" Taylor asked.

"Actually Kurt offered to come pick me up..."

"Ooh" She said with a teasing smirk.

"I will ignore that. But anyways he should be here any..." Once again I was interrupted mid sentence, this time a loud honking sound from outside. "...minute. Wow. Speak of the devil"

"Have fun! Show 'em what you're made of" Taylor said cheering me on as I walked out of her house. Sure enough Kurts' car was parked outside.

"You're a bit late" I commented playfully.

"Well... uh there was this old lady on the road so..." He trailed off with his weak ass excuse to which I giggled at. "You look nice by the way"

"Thanks as do you. Shall we?" I asked.

"After you madam" He said motioning for me to get into his car which I did and soon enough we were on the road. "What do you wanna listen to?"

"Hmm, surprise me" I said. Kurt smirked and put on a tape. What followed next was the ever so beautiful voice of Mick Jagger. "Awesome"

"Like them?"

"Love them. The Rolling Stones are one of the OG's of rock n roll."

"True that" Kurt said. We sat in silence just listening to the music for a few minutes before he spoke up again. "By the way uh, I wanted to apologize for yesterday. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable" He said sounding a bit nervous.

Meanwhile I was confused as hell. What was he talking about?

"What do you mean Kurt?"

"You know, touching your back. I didn't mean to be so forward I... I'm sorry" He said sounding very genuine.

"Oh. Thanks Kurt but it's not that big of a deal. I mean you don't have to apologize"

"Yeah I do actually. And I'm sure you weren't comfortable with it at the time?"

"Not exactly" I admitted. "You know what thanks for apologizing. Not many guys would do that. I know you were just trying to comfort me though"

"Yeah, I was. Speaking of which, anything from Stone?"

"Nope. He's actually not picking any of my calls right now so..."

"Tough break. But I pray he changes his mind. I feel that it would be a lot of fun with you on tour" He said smiling at me.

I could literally hear Taylor's voice in my head telling me that Kurt was flirting with me.

"Oh really?"

"Yep. You give off that impression"

"Well thanks but you barely know me. I could be a total nut job you know" I joked.

"Well I guess I have to wait and find out. And we're here." I checked my watch. Thirty five minutes? Did we really spend that much time?

"You know Krist said it was a twenty minute drive from Taylor's place" I said.

"Yeah but uh, the pollen in the air... it affects..." I tried so hard to stifle my laugh which I guess I failed at because he rolled his eyes. "...just get down"

"Alright" I obeyed. I got down and that was when I got a very good view of his house. Damn.

"Welcome to my humble abode" He said gesturing to his house. My mouth fell wide open.

"Humble?" I asked in a light voice. "It's a freaking mansion!"

Kurt laughed. "Well yeah. You like it?"

"Love it! And the neighborhood is nice too. It suits you"

"You sure it's not too big? Cause I did at the beginning" He said rubbing his neck nervously. I did a double take at the house.

Sure it was a bit big especially for someone living alone but who am I to judge? The house was freaking beautiful!

"It's large yes but at the same time it looks pretty cozy." I complimented.

"Yeah it actually is. Courtney picked it out actually" He said rubbing the back of his neck.

"Oh. Well then she has great taste. I can't wait to see inside. Come on!" I said tugging him by the hand.

"Whatever you say" He said seeming amused by the whole thing. "But follow my lead okay? Or you'd get lost"

"Oh right." I said dropping his hand. "Lead the way"