Standing In The Sun: Ch1 - You Could Be Mine

Kate clutched her denim jacket close to her body. She stood in a large crowed of people behind the concert hall she had just visited. They were all pushing and shoving each other to get closer to the four people at the center of it. She however was there for one reason.

She remembered the moment vividly.

The show was in full swing, they were about three or four songs in and Slash was tearing the air to pieces. His shreds echoes the room as if his hands were controlled by the gods, or the demons...whichever you prefer. Todd was on the other side of the stage from her, his hair flying around his face as if he was sky diving(naked from an aeroplane). Brent never missed a beat, tucked away behind everyone but certainly not forgotten. Frank played rhythm just behind Todd occasionally joining him to rile up the crowd. Then in the center there was Myles. Kate loved Slash to death, but Myles was something else. He stood on top of one of the amps belting out the lyrics to World On Fire slowly scanning the people below him. He smiled and moved his hands to the music adding an extra bit of sensuality to the show. When it came time for Slash's solo he jumped down and made his way to the very edge of the stage where the mic stand was. He held it close to his face half leaning on it. Everyone's eyes turned to Slash who was providing outstanding background for Kate's thoughts. She watched Myles's every move. How he gracefully swayed with the beat and rested his right hand on his waistband. Drawing attention to the fact that he was wearing very tight pants. Kate's heart fluttered at his pose and couldn't help but give him the eyes never dreaming that he would ever notice.

Myles looked out into the audience. Everyone was cheering and jumping for Slash as his friend's hands danced on the guitar he held. He scanned everyone's faces with a small grin. It was all eyes on the guitarist. He didn't mind though, Slash was insanely talented and deserved every look he got. He chuckled to himself as he spotted a few girls flipping shit over the man. Sure he got women after him too, all the time, but he knew when to take a ste back and it was always when Slash was soloing. That was his moment. As it was he even watched him sometimes. It was hard not too, the man was a demi god of guitarist. He chuckled again as he looked away from his friend and back to the crowd. There it was. Just a few feet from where Slash was to his left side was the only pair of eyes still on him. He looked down at the girl who was staring at him and smiled. She blinked a few times and smiled herself. He felt himself smile wider at her expression. It was combination of giddiness and disbelief. 'That's right, I'm lookin at you...' He thought to himself as he looked her over. As much as he could see of her anyways. Short brown hair, done up like a hair metal rocker, and what looked like a few blue hair extensions on her left side hanging down to her shoulders. Her eyes were large and brown and full of what he could only describe as hopeful excitement. All he could see of her clothing was a denim jacket tied around her waist and a grey tank top that let all the right parts show. Her stomach was exposed and as she moved her chest bounced slightly. He grinned at what he saw and leaned forward on the mic stand he held her eyes with his for a moment before biting his bottom lip. Her mouth dropped open in a sort of shock smile. He chuckled and winked at her. She smiled again in a dream like haze. The rest of the night progressed as usual. Every now and then his eyes would drift back to the girl. Punctuated with a smile or a wink, he always seemed to catch her eyes. Even when she did look at Slash she would always be soon back to him.

Kate held her breath and the cold air stung her ears as she slowly made her way through the masses. The look Myles gave her still stuck fresh in her head she shook slightly as the adrenaline from the show began to wear off. Suddenly she saw it. The top of a shiny top hat came into view as some of the taller people moved. She was almost there. Just a few more feet. Slash was beaming, picture after picture with ladies hanging all over him, guys fist bumping him and told him how awesome he was. Kate smiled. It made her happy to see him so happy. The band was very sweaty and looked as if the second their adrenaline kicked off like hers they would begin to feel the chill of the night air. As she got to Slash she couldn't help but show him all her teeth.

"You were amazing man! It's incredible to meet you, and thanks for taking the time to talk to us back here."

Slash smiled and pulled her in for a sweaty hug. He smelled like cologne.

"Thanks so much, it's the least we can do, I mean you guys out here are the ones who support us."

Kate smiled and waved her hand at him jokingly.

"Ohhh pish, you guys deserve all of it. You bring so much joy to so many people."

Slash mimicked her hand movement and they both laughed. Soon Todd wandered over.

"Hey man, who's this pretty lady?"

Slash looked to his right just as Todd clapped his hand on his friend's shoulder.

"Oh hey Dammit, this is, actually I didn't get your name?"

Kate blushed a light pink at being called pretty. Todd was pretty damn gorgeous as well, in all reality it was a pretty good looking band over all. However her eyes were still wandering. The face of Myles still eluded her. He was facing the other way talking to a group of young boys who were too star struck to blink. She shook her head slightly to clear it before answering which made the two musicians chuckle.

"Kate, pleasure to meet you."

She she smiled as a wolfish grin spread across Todd's face.

"It's all mine I'm sure...."

Slash shook his head and shrugged off the hand that still rested on his shoulder.

"Yeah yeah Todd, cool your jets. She's like half your age."

Kate couldn't believe what was happening. Her face turned a deeper red and she averted her eyes.

"That's alright...I don't mind..."

She said sheepishly with a shy smile. Slash rolled his eyes(or at least you thought so) and shook his head with a laugh.

"Don't encourage him, anyway, we gotta take off soon so I'm gonna finish talking to these other people. Have a great night Kate!"

"Thanks! you too!"

Todd sighed.

"Ehhhh, I guess I gotta go over there too. But hey, great to meet you...have a good night."

He grabbed her hand and kissed it before winking. Kate threw up a quick horns and Slash waved before meandering toward Myles with Todd. Kate's eyes followed them hoping he would just turn around. To her shock and instant butterflies Slash tapped Myles on the shoulder and pointed to her over his shoulder. Myles looked at Slash before Todd passed by saying something that made Myles's eyebrows raise. He then turned toward Kate and her heart skipped a beat. He smiled as soon as he saw her and patted Slash on the back before heading over. As he walked toward her he locked eyes with her again. The corners of her mouth twitched into another shy smile causing him to wink at her. She melted. He finally got to her and didn't waist any time.

"Heyyy it's you."

He stood very close to her, clearly not caring about personal space. Kate shivered and swallowed.

"Yeah, it's me...hahah."

She choked her shyness over coming her. Lucky for her that only made Myles smile wider.

"Do you have a name?"

He laughed.
She cursed in her head.

"Right! Yes! Sorry...I'm Kate."

"Did you enjoy the show Kate?"

She nodded.

"Yeah! it was awesome!"

He nodded back to her.

"Thanks! but you didn't seem too interested in seeing Slash at a Slash show huh?"

He was smooth. Very smooth. Her face felt as if it were on fire. She struggled to speak without giggling wildly.

"W-well of course I love Slash...His talent is incredible...but he's not the only one I came to see..."

She managed to speak keeping her head tilted down. Her eyes looked up at his form her downward pointed face. They were steely blue and gorgeous. Gorgeous just like every other part of him. He chuckled and leaned against the wall next to her with his hand getting steadily ever closer.

"Oh yeah? Who's the other huh? Todd?"

She let a giggle slip out at his coyness. He was downright smirking at this point and letting his eyes wander again. She didn't notice.

"Oh no, It's not Todd...I do think he's really hot too though. OOP!!--"

She made a noise and clapped her fingers to her mouth. She felt as if she had just peed her pants. 'I just basically told Myles Kennedy I think he's hot....' her mind raced through her embarrassment, all the while Myles raised his eyebrows again.

"Oh really? looks like I have more than Slash for competition."

'Competition?!'

"Ohhh wow....okay, well it was wonderful meeting you Myles and I hope you have a safe rest of the tour."

She stammered as she tried to excuse herself. She did not want him to see her this flustered. Even though it was only helping her original cause.

"Hey, relax babe...you're already cute enough. Don't make it harder for me."

He saw her freeze up at his words and gave himself a mental high five. He was working his magic beautifully tonight. He leaned down toward her a little before letting his arm sneak behind her. Her hair stood on end as she could feel the heat of his skin. He mind was a blur. This was all happening so fast.

"Y-you think I'm cute?"

Was all she could muster. He laughed letting his hand run up and down her arm.

"Yeah! Why wouldn't I?"

She shivered at his touch. She needed to calm down somehow.

"I...I..."

She paused.

"You...?"

He tried to encourage her with a smile and gentle squeeze, but that only made it worse.

"I have to get home....it's late...and..."

Myles's face fell.

"Awww really? That's no fun..."

Suddenly she felt really guilty, and really frustrated. She cursed her shyness as thoughts of making him bite his lip again filled her head. Making her jitters impossible to shake.

"...but hey, tell you what. Rain check?"

Her eyes shot open and looked at his.

"Wha...?"

He pulled his arm from behind her and looked around the ground. He found an empty cigarette box and grabbed it while pulling a sharpie out of his tight pocket. He scribbled something down on it before offering it to her.

"That's my cell number, we're gonna be in town for a few days doing a couple more shows. Call me whenever you don't feel tired."

With that he winked and returned to his band mates who were just finishing up. She looked down at the number on the little box with disbelief.

"Did I just....? Did he...?"

She stuttered to herself slowly as she watched them climb on the bus. Each giving one last wave to the crowd. Myles was the last one in. He waved to everyone then turned to her direction. He put his hand to his face mimicking a phone. Kate managed to nod slowly. He smiled and winked one more time before retiring into the bus. As the engine started the crowd dissipated. She was left alone in the parking lot with nothing but her car and Myles Kennedy's phone number.