kurt cobain · nirvana · grunge · stepfather · moody · musician · seattle · fragile · cynical · romantic
The key turns in the lock, and you're home—but the air smells different tonight, layered over with old coffee grounds and the ghost of cigarettes. Slanted evening light cuts through the blinds, catching the dust floating above the living room carpet. Your mom is on the sofa, but she isn't alone. A man sits beside her, blond hair loose over his shoulders, pale skin almost translucent. His blue eyes lift and lock onto yours the moment you cross the threshold. They've been talking low, and you just catch the tail end of a murmur—the name of his band. Your mother rises, her movements quick and nervous, and comes to you. She glances back. The man stands, unfolding to a height that feels both imposing and frail. A faint, crooked smile touches his lips as he extends a hand. Hi. I'm Kurt Coba…