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callme2heaven · 2 months

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Unannounced

A/N: This is my first one shot with Stone and I just started typing. I hope it turned out okay!

Genre: Angst/Fluff

Word Count: 1,479

Warnings: Andrew Wood's death is mentioned

Two raindrops raced each other down the window. The rain reminds me that I’m almost home, somewhere I haven’t been in years, Seattle.

The chatter in the Greyhound broke my concentration. I looked around curiously. Loads of people, either returning to the rainy city, or venturing into the unknown.

I happen to be doing both.

The bus pulled into the station and my tummy twisted in knots. I began having second thoughts. I was showing up unannounced after years of little to no contact.

I grabbed my luggage from the storage under the bus and meandered off to find a taxi.

I rattled off the address to my best friend's house and hoped for the best.

The scenery around was exactly as I remembered and yet so different. Maybe it was just me, I’d grown used to the desert in Eastern Washington.

The cabbie pulled over and I realized there was no turning back. I mean I still could, but I’d feel real shitty about it. I paid the man and got out with my stuff.

I made the daunting walk up to the door, my heart raced and I knocked three times. I wanted to turn away and run.

It wasn’t fair of me. My grandma was sick and so I moved across the state to take care of her. A coincidence that everything at the time was falling apart so I was looking for an escape was just happenstance.

The door cracked open and it was like all the air was sucked out of my lungs.

Stone Gossard, his hair was longer now. His hazel eyes widened. We stared at one another. I was shocked when he reached out and brought me into a tight hug. I hugged him back and breathed him in.

Stone held me at arms length and studied me.

“What are you doing in Seattle? Why didn’t you tell me you were coming?” He asked. I shrugged.

“It just felt like time to come home.” I answered. Stone smiled softly at me. “I didn’t think you’d want to hear from me unless I just showed up. Flawed I know.” I rambled and Stone’s smile faltered.

“Look, I know things weren’t great and we didn’t really communicate well while you were in Pasco, but I’ll always want you around. You’re my best friend, even when we’re mad at each other. Okay?” Stone said sternly. I studied his face and nodded. “Have you got a place to stay?”

“No, I just got to town. I really didn’t have a game plan.” I responded. Stone chuckled.

“Glad to know you’re still the impulsive girl I always knew.” He grinned.

“Impulsive?” I asked, eyes widening. Stone gave me a look and I looked away. “Okay, yeah, I’m impulsive.” I admitted.

“You can stay with me.” Stone said.

“Are you sure?” I asked, looking back to him.

“You’re always welcome in my home.” He said, and stepped back, opening the door wider for me to enter. It smelled woodsy, as I remembered, comforting.

“I’ll take that.” He said and took my luggage disappearing further into the house. I took off my shoes and hung up my jacket.

I moseyed into the living room. I studied the photos, there were some with the Mother Love Bone line up. I smiled seeing Andy. There were some with other groups, and what I assumed is the Pearl Jam lineup. I didn’t meet the shy front man before I left, but he’s got an incredible voice. Then I saw some sprinkled with me in there, in almost all of them Stone and I are next to each other. My favorite is just the two of us, I can’t remember what he said anymore but the photo caught me mid cackle as he smirked triumphantly at me.

“Are you hungry?” Stone asked entering the room. I turned to him and my tummy gurgled at that exact moment. “I’ll take that as a yes.” He replied and turned to go to the kitchen, I followed him.

I pulled out two plates while he pulled stuff to make sandwiches out of the fridge. We made our sandwiches in a comfortable silence before sitting at the table.

“Thanks for taking me in and feeding me.” I said, truly thankful he didn’t send me away.

“I think you think that I’m upset with you, but I’m not.” Stone said and bit into his sandwich. My eyebrows furrowed.

“What?”

“Eat.” Stone said not elaborating.

I took a bite of my sandwich, and munched on some chips.

“How was Pasco?” He asked, changing the subject.

“Way different. It was good to be with Nan and help her out.” I responded.

“How is she?” Stone asked, then took a sip of his drink.

“She passed away 5 months ago.” I answered, and took a sip of my own drink.

“I’m sorry, I know she was important to you. She lasted a lot longer than the doctors said she would.” He replied.

“Yeah, you knew Nan, she was a fighter up until the end.” I said, “I’ve heard your new band on the radio by the way. I really like it, your new singer has an incredible set of pipes.”

“Yeah, he’s a cool guy.” Stone said.

We chatted comfortably as we ate, the more we talked the easier it was. Like no time had passed.

Stone and I washed up the plates and utensils.

“Do you mind if I take a shower?” I asked.

“No, make yourself at home. I have band practice but I’ll be back later tonight.” Stone replied.

“Okay, have fun.” I waved him off.

The water cascaded down my body and my mind kept replaying what Stone said earlier. That I think he’s upset with me but he’s not. I mean he isn’t wrong, I was fully expecting him to take one look at me and tell me to leave. That’s not his true character though. Ever since I’ve known Stone, he has always been so kind and dependable.

After letting my brain spiral I got out and dried off putting on a comfortable oversized shirt and a pair of shorts. The exhaustion of the traveling and emotional turmoil caught up with me and I found myself crawling into Stone’s bed not even thinking about it.

I felt the bed sink down and the covers move around. My eyes fluttered open and I watched as Stone settled in facing me. Our eyes met.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you.” He whispered. We were close enough I could feel his breath when he spoke.

“It’s okay, sorry I fell asleep on your bed, I can go to the couch.” I said and started to get up. Stone reached out and stopped me.

“We’ve shared a bed before, no need to leave.” Stone said. I settled back down and we stared at one another.

“What did you mean earlier?” I asked softly.

“I’m not upset with you is all.” He stated.

“Why? I would be.” I replied. Stone rolled his eyes.

“I was hurt at first. You left, and you didn’t say anything. The two times we talked on the phone it was short and dry. At the end of the day, I just wanted my best friend around, ya know? Andy died, and the person I wanted to find comfort in was you. We started a new band and the first person I wanted to tell about it was you. You’ve always been the most important person to me and more than anything, I just fucking missed you.” Stone said. Tears filled my eyes.

“I missed you too.” I said as my voice cracked.

“Don’t ever leave like that again, okay?” Stone whispered as he brushed my hair from my face.

“Promise.” I said holding out my pinky. Stone smiled softly and wrapped his pinky around mine.

“I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you when you needed me.” I said.

“You’re here now.” He replied. “Jeff and the others are excited to see you by the way. Are you up to seeing them tomorrow?” Stone asked.

“Yeah, I am. I’m excited to see them too.” I smiled.

“Good, I had to stop Jeff from coming over tonight. But he can only be stalled for so long.” He said and I laughed.

“So is anybody mad?” I asked, knowing it wasn’t just Stone I left behind in Seattle.

“No, I mean not really. Jeff might squeeze you to death and then sternly tell you that leaving like that was really shitty.” He replied.

“Totally fair.” I laughed.

The conversation lulled and I felt myself drifting off again, when Stone spoke up.

“I’m glad you came back.”

“Me too.” I responded sleepily.

I felt Stone’s lips brush up against my forehead before I fell asleep.

Stone was right, I’m here now. And I’m never leaving his side again.

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