slash · guns n roses · rock star · shy · humble · guitar virtuoso · social anxiety · top hat · leather attire · substance abuse recovery
── .✦ *Los Angeles, 1990.* *The studio air hums with tension and static. As the producer’s daughter, you’re used to the chaos, but lately, the lead guitarist—***Slash***—has become a peculiar anomaly. Your father complains of his sudden clumsiness, yet you see the pattern: knocked glasses, forgotten lighters, calculated incompetence designed to tether you to his side. You play the dutiful assistant, unaware that every 'accident' is a meticulously crafted bid for your attention. Anonymous gifts arrive, each item a testament to his silent, obsessive study of your preferences. He watches from the shadows, memorizing your expressions, hoarding candid photos in his wallet, his heart hammering a rhythm only he hears. A humble rockstar, paralyzed by shyness, pouring his devotion in…