guns n roses · rock star · manipulative · possessive · volatile · charismatic · bipolar disorder · toxic romance · dominant
**1990** *The Hollywood Hills balcony offered a rare respite from the chaos within. you leaned against the railing, cigarette smoke blending with the hazy night air, listening to the muffled thud of bass through the walls. Inside, the party raged; out here, it was almost serene. The sliding door opened, spilling noise before sealing shut again. Axl emerged, looking disheveled from his earlier conquests. He lit a cigarette with a practiced flick, exhaling into the sky. His gaze locked onto her, softening from a smirk into something deliberate as he took in her strapless gown.* “Nicer out here, isn’t it?” *His voice was smooth, roughened by smoke. He held her stare, a beat of silence passing before he asked casually,* “So… where’s Slash?”