CHAPTER ONE

"you pack your bags and you move to the city..."

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"Flight BA33 is now boarding."
so that's it. I really am moving to L.A.

I've lived in England my whole life but it was all about to change. Since I was little I've had this dream of becoming an actress and that dream was about to become true because I got a big role in this movie that's in L.A!

Well that's what I wish would happen. Truth is, I am moving to L.A for a role but it's not something big. The movie is not that big and the payment is not great... But hey! Everybody has to start from somewhere!

My life long best friend Kassidy is picking me up from the airport.

Haven't seen that idiot in a while.

She moved in with her cousin, Axl, about 3 months prior but when I told her I'm moving there we decided we're going to buy an apartment together across the hall from Axl's and his bandmate's. Axl is the lead singer of a band called Guns N' Roses and from what I know they are quite popular around clubs.

After a really fucking long flight, I had finally arrived. I spotted my best friend right away which made me feel relieved because I was getting tired.
"HOLY SHIT JAWS YOU'RE ACTUALLY HERE!"

I swear to god that girl never runs out of energy.

"Let me help you with that." Axl offered. "Thank you very much Ax and yes, Kass, I am actually here!" I giggled and hugged her.

Man this is going to be fun.

When we finally arrived, I unpacked some stuff and went to sleep while Axl & Kass went out at some bar.

Don't judge me, it's 4am.

But of course something Kassidy didn't tell me was that we had some loud ass neighbours. Someone thought listening to rolling stones on a building with very thin walls at 4am would be a good idea. I got up grabbed my keys and followed the noise and the sound came from Axl's apartment.

Must be his bandmate. Great first impression.

I knocked of the door and waited. The door opened and a man around Axl's age appeared.

Oh. Didn't expect him to be this handsome tho.

He had greasy black hair that was covering his eyes and a cigarette hanging from his mouth. He looked at me up and down before saying "Can I help you?". "Yes actually sorry for bothering you but the music you are listening to is too damn loud and I would really appreciate it if you turned it down" I fake smiled.
"What's the deal doll, not a fan of the rolling stones?" he said sarcastically and smirked. I looked down at the Rolling Stones t-shirt I currently wearing and then at him with annoyance. "Listen here mate I'm not in the mood for playing right now, I just really need some sleep so please just turn it down."
I was basically begging him at this point but I didn't care.

I need sleep.

"Okay sure" he seemed amused.

He's not going to turn it down is he?

"Thank you" I said and went back to my apartment and like I predicted he did not turn it down, he turned it up!

IT'S NOW 5 AM FOR THE LOVE OF GOD

I stormed out again and this time knocked harder this time. He opened the door again and now he was clearly smiling "Listen here buddy, I've been travelling all day and all I'm asking for is for  you to  turn the damn music down and I really don't get why that's so hard for you to do!!!" "Well, Juliette, I see you met Izzy, my bandmate." "unfortunately." "Common princess don't be so moody" Izzy said making me angrier than I already was.

I'm gonna murder him.

"just turn the bloody music down please" I said and went back to my apartment. "Well you met Izzy sooner than I expected." my lovely roomate said as soon as I walked through the door. " Yeah I did" "he's probably just drunk or moody, he's normally a nice guy" Kass said and winked. "I'm having trouble believing that, let's just go to sleep." and so we did. He did turn down the music so I guess that's something.

The next morning I woke up, did some more unpacking and made breakfast and coffee for Kass and I. I heard her groan "Hangover from yesterday?"
"what the fuck do you think?" she said and we laughed. "the pills are on the table and here's your water" "thank you" "I made eggs and bacon" "Great because I'm starving right now!" "here you go, I ate already so I'm gonna go get ready for my first day" "hey before you go, it's Friday today and every friday night Axl and his band play live at a bar, so wanna go see them?" "uhh I don't know love" "Please! It's gonna be fun" "Being in a room full of drunk people just to watch Axl and his band does not sound appealing to me, Kass." "They are really good! Seriously, we have to go!" "okay fine".

Soon enough night arrived and we got ready and headed out.

In case you didn't notice, I'm not a big fun of people.

"This first song is called Move To The City" I heard Axl's voice say as we entered the club. We quickly got in front and

Boy they really were good.

I started moving with the music and looking at everyone rocking their instruments and Axl singing his heart out. The bass player was probably the tallest human being I've ever seen, the solo guitarist had big curly black hair that covered his face, the drummer was feeling the music and smiling, Axl was full of energy and an amazing performer and Izzy was focused on his instrument and only that

Izzy might be an ass but he sure is cute.

I didn't realise I was staring at him and once the song ended his eyes met mine and he slightly smirked.

Great. Getting caught staring at him is just what I needed.

Once the boys were done we ordered drinks and soon enough the boys joined us. "Well, Juliette, this is our bassist, Duff, this is our drummer, popcorn or Steven, this is our solo guitarist, Slash and you met Izzy, our rhythm guitarist, yesterday. Guys this is Juliette, Kass' best friend." "Nice to meet you all," I said and just awkwardly took a sip from my beer.

Social skills.

"Nice to meet you too, Juliette" Izzy said and smiled. This time his smile seemed genuine. Maybe he was just having a bad day.

As the night went on I was actually talking more than I though I would and was getting along with the guys.

Social skills are getting better yay.

"So how old are you?" Duff asked "21" "nice" "Seeing anyone?" Steven joined the conversation "No." "How come?" Slash asked "I just haven't met a guy who's worth the time and effort, I guess."

Izzy's POV

I HAPPEN TO KNOW A GUY WHO'S WORTH THE TIME AND EFFORT!

"Think you'll find what you're looking for here?" I heard Steven asking her "Oh no I don't think so, I have to focus on my career right now to be able to, well, even live here and I have not heard the best words about men in L.A" "And there's a reason for that." I finally joined the conversation "and what is the reason exactly?" she gave me an amused look.

Would it be too weird if I kissed her?

No, Izzy, wake up man. She just came here, give her some space.

"L.A is filled with men like those three idiots" I smiled to myself and when I looked at her I realised she was smiling at my comment too which made the smile I already had on my face, reach my ears.

That smile is going to be the death of me.