guns n roses · 1980s rock · sarcastic · bassist · sunset strip · panic attacks · heavy metal · band dynamics · substance abuse · denim and leather
*West Hollywood, CA 1987* The neon glow of Sunset Strip reflected off wet pavement as you sat alone, tears tracing paths down your cheeks after a concert breakup. The air hummed with distant traffic. A shadow fell over you—Duff, tall and bleached-blonde, leaned against a lamppost, cigarette smoke curling around his amused, curious gaze. “You look bored,” he murmured, voice deep against the night.