⚠️Warning: This chapter contains some sexual content. ⚠️

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*Mallory*

Soon it was Saturday, the day of the show, and the three of us had slept over the night before at Heather's place, (making Tommy crash at Nikki's place so we can have another girl's night).

The next morning we all got dressed and ready. I wore a black leather skirt with a torn Skid Row tshirt I stole once from Sebastian, and my boots with make up and hair done, and we went to Griffith Park.

The stage was already set up not too far from the Observatory, and looking like it was almost done. People were also arriving, odd enough most of them wearing Crüe tshirts, but I guess majority of people nowadays are both Skid and Crüe fans.

"Come on, let's make sure we're up front," Heather said, tugging my hand as Sharise followed, Skylar in her arms since Vince dropped her off.

"Wouldn't we be safer at the side stage like usual?" I asked. "Plus, Skylar needs a headset so the loud music won't hurt her ears. We'd have to see a stage hand for that."

"Good thing we got a pair then," a voice spoke and we turn to see Sebastian and Rachel walk over to us.

"Sebastian? Rachel?" I asked, confused.

"Hey, Mallory," Rachel greeted with a smile. "Long time no see!"

"Wait, a-aren't you two supposed to be on stage by now?" I asked.

"Well...." Sebastian said awkwardly as Rachel carefully placed the small headset on Skylar's head, making her pout a little since it was always a little bothersome to her. "I may have told a little white lie about the show today...."

"Little white lie?" I asked, looking at the others, who I noticed all had sly, excited smiles on their faces.

"Okay, what's going on? What arent you four telling me?" I scolded a bit when a guitar screech suddenly went off, making me jump assome soft music followed and I turned to see it..... It wasn't Skid Row....

Vince smiled and motioned us over and Heather and Sharise moved me close to the stage, Sebastian and before it got too crowded.

I... I never heard this song before...

Nikki then came up, smiling down at me as Vince then spoke while Mick continued to play.

"What's up, Griffith Park!!? We are The Fourskins!!!" Vince shouted into the mic.

Sharise facepalmed as Heather giggled and I couldn't help but laugh softly, too, the crowd laughing, too.

"This first song goes out to a special lady in the audience," Vince added as then the song started.

My eyes widen as Vince harmonized a bit before starting to sing.

https://youtu.be/QNCM8IjtQ-o

(Video: Mötley Crüe
"Don't Go Away Mad [Just Go Away]")

We could sail away
Or catch a freight train
Or a rocketship into outer space
Nothin' left to do
Too many things were said
To ever make it feel
Like yesterday did

Seasons must change
Separate paths, separate ways
If we blame it on anything
Let's blame it on the rain

I knew it all along
I'd have to write this song
Too young to fall in love
Guess we knew it all along

That's alright, that's okay
We were walkin' through some youth
Smilin' through some pain
That's alright, that's okay
Let's turn the page

I gulped as I felt Sharise and Heather hold my hands while everyone danced or sang along around us while the guys performed.

My friends called today
Down from L.A.
They were shooting pool all night
Sleeping half the day
They said I could crash
If I could find my own way
I told them you were leaving
On a bus to go away

That's alright, that's okay
We were two kids in love
Trying to find our way
Thats's alright, that's okay
Held our dreams in our hands
Let our minds run away
That's alright, that's okay
We were walkin' through some youth
Smilin' through some pain
That's alright, let's turn the page
And remember what I say girl
And it goes this way

Girl, don't go away mad...
Girl, just go away
Girl, don't go away mad...
Now, girl, just go away..

"Here we go!" Vince shouted and Mick had a guitar solo.

All of a sudden, Nikki jumped down into the crowd, approaching me as some people in the crowd parted aside to make a path for him up to me.

He then got close before getting down on one knee in front of me, smiling at me as he kept playing his bass.

I blushed furiously and looked away, but only to then look back, smiling, before he then got up and sang along the next part.

Don't go away mad
I don't want you to think...!

"Come on girl!" Vince shouted into the mic as then Nikki then stood up and took my hand and pulled me towards the stage, him jumping up before the crowd suddenly lifted me up and Nikki helped me up.

I blushed as he held his arms around my waist while we stood there.

"Come on, baby!" Vince smiled into the mic.

Nikki then looked down at me as I looked up and before I knew it our lips met, the crowd cheering as we kissed.

"I said one more time!!" Vince shouted as he started to sing again, Nikki putting me down before finishing the song, his arm still around me as he still managed to keep playing bass.

Girl, don't go away mad...
Girl, just go away
Girl, don't go away mad...
Girl, just go away
Girl, don't go away mad...
Girl, just go away
Girl, don't go away mad...
Girl, just go away
Girl, don't go away mad...
Girl, just go away
Girl, don't go away mad...
Girl, just go away.....!!!

The song ended, the crowd going wild.

Vince then motioned for everyone to quiet down, and once they did, Nikki then faced me.

"I know I messed up... Way too many times to count them... Recently I said some really, really stupid shit to you, and I am so, so sorry for any and all the pain I've ever caused you," he told me, Vince quickly running over and holding the mic stand with the mic up to him as he spoke. "I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I just can't see how my life can go on without you, Mal.... Especially with you on the other side of the planet..."

I smiled as I felt a few tears fall.

"So can you please, please, not leave to London and give me one last chance?" he begged, kneeling down in one knee and holding my hands. "And even if you say no to me, at least don't leave hating me forever...."

I smiled as I then looked down at the crowd, who were waiting for my answer, some people nodding their heads, then the band, Sebastian and Rachel, and the girls who were also waiting anxiously as I stood there, looking at Nikki.

Look at him.... Letting fear run our lives has not helped either of us....

Sharon is right, I share more than just history with this man. I can't keep denying that he is a big part of me, practically my other half like in that Greek story.

I love him.... I always have, and I always will..... No matter what, that will never change...

I took a deep breath and smile before kneeling down to Nikki's height, Vince holding the mic up to me now and making me softly laugh before speaking.

"I... I don't see how my life can go on without you, either," I said, smiling up at him. "I'll stay in California.... With you....."

He smiled as we then pulled each other into a kiss, everyone cheering, Tommy stomping his kick drum happily as Nikki then picked me up by my waist, my arms around his neck as we kissed.

***

*Nikki*

I smiled as Mal and I sat at the edge of the stage, my arm around her as she leaned against me.

We decided on a few more songs for the crowd before finishing and everyone went home, stage crew startling to clean up, where we all decided to relax a bit, either sit around or accompany Sharise and Skylar to the playground a few feet away for a while.

"So that was the song you didn't finish?" she asked.

I chuckled and blushed a bit. "Yeah.... Did you like it?"

She smiled and looked up at me. "I loved it...." she said.

I smiled as we shared a passionate kiss.

Words can't even begin to describe my happiness right now.

We then saw our friends walk up to us and we smiled.

"You all planned this?" she asked.

"It was mostly Sebastian's idea," Tommy grinned.

Mal was surprised as Sebastian stepped up.

"I wanted you to be happy, and there was only one way to assure that," he smiled, motioning at me.

I smiled. "Thank you, man," I said, holding Mal closer to me. "You have no idea how much this means to me."

He smiled as Mal then hopped down and pulled him into a hug.

"Or me," she said as they pulled back and she looked up at him. "Thank you... So much...."

He smiled as they pulled each other into another hug as I hopped down from the stage, too.

"Don't go messing this chance up, Sixx. You've got a hell of a woman in your hands," Sebastian said to me.

"Believe me, I'm not fucking this up for even my own life," I said, smiling.

"Don't worry," Mick spoke out. "I'll castrate him in his sleep myself if he does."

I looked at him worriedly as Mal scolded him, the guys laughing and slightly cringing at the thought.

Mal then walked over and I pull her into a hug, kissing the top of her head as she hugged my waist.

"Okay, but, what the fuck are we standing around here for?! Let's go out and celebrate!!" Tommy screeched out, suddenly picking Heather up and throwing her over his shoulder as she squealed out while Tommy ran off with her laughing.

We all laughed and cheered as we ran off behind him.

***

*Mallory*

I laughed as we [tried to] made it up the stairs of Nikki's front porch, him laughing along with me as w had our arms around each other.

My feet were in agony, I was out of breath, and my face was sore from all the laughing and smiling.

We went to a fancy Italian restaurant first to eat and celebrate Nikki and I getting back together, and then went dancing at a nearby night club, where we all pretty danced until we dropped, literally. Haha!!

It definitely felt like the old days, before shit hit the fan.

Of course, this time, not a speck of zombie dust. Not a piece of E. Not a drop of booze. And definitely not even a bit of gear. Nothing harmful or deadly.

I hope we never again walk down that dark path again....

However, even though no drugs or alcohol were involved tonight, I felt so fucking high.

The kind of high that makes you feel so god damn happy and alive, the high that makes your heart flutter. The kind that makes it all feel like its a really good dream and you never want to wake up from it.

The man I love was not only back, but he was back at my side, and my heart felt at peace once again. I'm so happy.

Of course Sharise had dropped Skyler off at her parents's place before we went to the club, but she'll be crashing at Vince's place with him, and Sebastian and Rachel left to crash at Seb's place, me at Nikki's, and everyone else to their house.

"Aaah!!" I yelped as my feet just gave up under me and I landed on the stairs on my ass, laughing hysterically. Nikki also laughing as he sat down next to me.

"Are you okay?" he laughed as I started to kick off my shoes.

"Yeah, I am, but my feet are killing me," I groaned with a laugh.

"I can tell," he laughed as he helped with my other boot.

"I had fun," I smiled, looking up at him as I leaned my head on his shoulder as I hugged his arm.

He smiled and leaned his head against my shoulder, holding my hand.

"I promise, right here and now, that I am not messing up this chance up," he said, looking at me.

I smiled and looked up at him. "I believe you.... I'm putting my trust in you..."

He smiled but then it fell. "What about London?"

I furrowed my eyebrows. "What about it? I can always change my mind and look for a hospital here in Los Angeles."

"It was a great opportunity," he said.

I sighed and nodded. "Yeah.... But so is this...." I said, holding his hand.

He smiled as we leaned in and shared a kiss.

"I love you," I smiled.

He smiled down at me. "I love you, too."

We shared another kiss before out of no where, I felt a drop of water on my head and pulled back, surprised.

"What the....?" I said, feeling where it feel and suddenly.....

"Aaaahh!" I shouted as the cold rain suddenly fell on us hard and we shot up from where we sat.

"Shit!!" Nikki shouted with a bit of a laugh.

I went to run inside but Nikki's arms suddenly wrapped around my waits and he lifted me up as he ran into the front lawn with me.

"No no no NO NO, NIKKI, STOP!!! ITS FUCKING COLD!!!" I screamed at him, struggling in his arms as the rain started to soak us.

He just laughed mischievously as he set me down, turning me around before picking me up by my waist and making me hold on to him as he hoisted me up and spun us around, making me laugh and scream.

"Come on, Mal, have a little fun!!" he laughed as he set me down and edged me to dance in the rain with him.

I smiled as we did, and then he suddenly slipped on the grass and accidentally bought me down with him, having us land on the wet grass.

I couldn't help but laugh hysterically as we laid there soaking wet, Nikki also laughing his ass off.

We managed to sit up before he stopped me, and moved closer, his blue eyes staring into my brown ones as he moved the wet hair that was stuck on my face out of the way. I reached up and did the same, leaving his face clear and holding it in my hands.

He then leaned in and pressed his lips against mine, and I kissed him back, my arms wrapping around his neck as he pulled me onto his lap.

This felt so right.... Being in his arms again, it was the best feeling in the world...

I love this man with all my being. Life would be meaningless without him.

Dr. Nolan was probably right with that story she told me. Nikki and I are two halfs of a whole. We were lost, and then found each other. Being away from him would feel so incomplete and empty.

I vow never to let fear come between us again.

We continued kissing passionately, his arms wrapping around my waist, when suddenly a loud thunder clap made us jump.

"Shit, let's get out of here!" Nikki said as we quickly scrambled to our feet and rushed to the front door, Nikki quickly unlocking the door as I grabbed my shoes and we hurried inside.

***

I sighed as I sat on Nikki's bed, drying my hair with a towel as I heard the storm outside

He let me use his shower to warm up while he hung our wet clothes outside in the yard, and one I was done he lent me one of his tshirts before using the shower himself.

I looked around the room and took a deep breath as I observed it.

After rehab, I had helped Nikki sell our old house and buy a new one in Orange County.

This one is not too different from the old one. Its layed out almost the same, it still has a walk in closet and its own bathroom as well. Its a little bit bigger, but surprisingly sold at a fair price, and in a good neighborhood.

Our old house had too many bad memories, mostly for Nikki... He was scared to step into that house after we left rehab, and in a way I sort of was, too. I hadn't stepped foot in that house since after his overdose, before we left to rehab.

He stayed at Mick's house with me until we found him a new house, a 4 bedroom house with 3.5 bathrooms, a big backyard with a large pool and jacuzzi, and not too far from the Hollywood sign, an elegant kitchen, and even its own indoor theater (Even if Nikki already liked the house, he eventually caved when Tommy begged him like nuts to take the house since he loved the theater too much.)

I walked over to his dresser to see his usual stuff there, like cologne, make up, jewelry, hair products, and other stuff all around.

I then saw nearby his pile of notebooks and papers, and I saw the top notebook, which I realized was the first one he had when we started the band, since its the only one he glued different patches and sketched XMASS on the front.

I chuckled softly as I took it in my hands and skimmed through the pages.

God, this brings back memories...

There's even the page from the notebook where Mick wrote the idea of the band name taped down into it.

I smiled as I looked through the song lyrics and sketches, then stopped when I came across the page with the Starry Eyes lyrics on it.

Taped on that page was a familiar looking Polaroid...

It was Nikki and I when we got married in Vegas, under the sign where we went after leaving the chapel....

I saw it was me and him kissing and somehow not looking completely hammered in this one.

I smiled as I looked down at it, then suddenly felt arms around me and jumoed, but relaxed when I realized they were Nikki's now heavily tattooed arms.

"Someone's all sneaky," he murmured as he buried his face in my shoulder, making me giggle as he kissed it.

"You still like long showers, I got bored," I smirked as I looked at him, making him smirk and roll his eyes as we looked back at the photograph.

"Hell of a crazy night, wasn't it?" I said.

"For sure," he chuckled. "Who would have known a couple hundred bucks, some ecstasy, two Ring Pops, and then thousands of dollars in property damage at the hotel could lead to one of the happiest days of my life."

I laughed as I remembered the chaos from that day.

"You know I still have that dress," I admitted.

He seemed surprised. "Really? Thought you would have burned it or something."

"I mean, its still a nice dress, despite how it all ended. I haven't worn it in a long time, though, since I lost too much weight and it got baggy for me.... But it should probably fit again....." I sighed.

He frowned and slowly turned me around, making me put the notebook down as he did, and gently held my face in his warm hands.

"I really am so, so sorry for all I've done to you back then, Mal...." he said.

"Nikki, come on," I said, placing my hands over his. "All of that is behind us.... We can start all over again, this time on a clean slate...."

He took a breath and nodded as I leaned up and pressed my lips against his, both of pulling each other into a kiss.

We then pulled back and he looked down at me, carefully tracing my lips with his thumb.

I looked into his eyes as I knew what he wanted.

"Would it be too soon?" he murmured as the tip of his nose gently grazed against mine.

I softly bit my lip and looked up at him. "I wouldn't mind it if you don't...." I murmured, wrapping my arms around his neck and standing on my tip toes.

He smirked as he leaned in and passionately kissed me, and I kissed back as his strong arms wrapped around my waist.

Wow, he has definitely been working out...

I then feel him hoist me up as he kissed me and held me by the back of my knees as I clung to him, not breaking our kiss.

His tongue eventually found its way into my mouth and they slid across each other as my legs wrapped around his waist and I felt him start to carry me somewhere.

Before I even realized, I fell back on the bed and smiled as Nikki climbed over, his lips finding my neck and softly kissing and nipping at it.

I moaned as he bit down on my weak spot, my nails digging into his back and making him groan.

He then sat up as he started to pull my shirt up and I went to take it off, along with my panties, leaving me completely naked.

He smirked and then leaned down, kissing me again before he started trailing kisses down my neck, and then took one of my breasts in his mouth, making me moan.

I then reached down and took his member in my hand, pumping it in my fist and making him moan.

"Ohh, Nikki," I moaned out, and then felt his fingers at my core, rubbing my cl*t slowly as he took the other breast in his mouth.

"God, I missed your taste," he murmured against my skin, making me shiver as he rubbed a bit harder.

I moaned and arched my body a bit against his before I felt him slip two fingers inside of me and I gasped, my nails digging into his back more and making him hiss a bit.

"Sorry," I murmured.

"Don't be, it was hot," he snickered.

I laughed softly as he started to move his fingers in and out of me.

I moaned as I clung to him, feeling his lips kissing all over my body as he moved his fingers, slowly slipping a third one.

Once he was at four, he pulled out, making me whine from the loss, and then looked over to see him dig through his drawer nearby before pulling out a condom.

I waited as he ripped the packet open and put it on before positioning himself at my entrance and slowly pushing in, making me moan as he filled me up completely.

I sighed as he was soon all the way in and pulled him into a passionate kiss, our sweat covered bodies pressed together.

He held me close as he hovered over me, continuing to make love to me, and I looked up at him as his eyes met mine.

"I missed you...." I whispered.

He smiled softly. "I missed you, too...."

He buried his face into my shoulder as he continued to thrust into me, my legs wrapping around his waist, when I got that feeling in my stomach.

"N-Nikki, I'm close," I moaned.

"Yeah, me too," he groaned as he went a little faster.

It wasn't long until we both reached our climax and came together, moaning out loud.

I panted as moaned softly as Nikki pulled out of me, tossing the used condom into a nearby trash bin as he then pulled the covers over us and pulled me against his bare chest as he laid on his back, pulling the covers over our bare bodies.

It still rained heavily outside, but thankfully there wasn't anymore thunder. Just the soft sounds of the rain falling.

I leaned over and kissed the center of Nikki's chest before resting my head against it as he pulled me closer to him.

His heartbeat made me feel at ease as I looked up at him.

"I love you," I said.

He smiled and softly stroked my hair. "I love you, too."

Soon enough, we were both falling asleep in each other's arms.

This feels so right.... I'm so happy.... I'm home...

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Wow, this chapter is super long. More than 4,000 words!!😅😅

Yay, Mallory and Nikki are back together!! 🖤🌻

And yess, I am still at it with the Sixx puns for the chapter titles!! 😂😂😜

Will hold for a bit before taking it to another time skip, and will be updating my other stories in the meantime since I'm far behind 😅🌻

🎧 Currently in Sapph's playlist:

David Gray "This Year's Love"

https://youtu.be/6zN4_7hq77g

♡~ sapphire.