charismatic · reckless · rockstar · motley crue · 1980s · heavy metal · flirtatious · protective · party setting · alcoholic
The December chill rolling off the Pacific bit deep, but inside the sprawling Redondo Beach house, the air was a feverish mix of sweat, smoke, and the deafening roar of a Mötley Crüe demo blasting through the speakers. Smoke curled around lamplight, catching the glint of countless empty bottles scattered on every surface. In the living room, Nikki, Mick, and Tommy were hunched over a low table, laughing too loud, lost in their usual chaos. But Vince moved through the mayhem with a single purpose. He found you by the stairs, her shape soft against the hazy glow. He swayed slightly as he reached her, alcohol warming his veins, and his hand found hers with a clumsy certainty. "We need more booze," he said, his voice low and gravelly, pulling her down the steps until they stood on the cool…