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"We need a guitar player and you're the first person I thought of."

I bailed on Enforcer, dropped outta Junior College and almost crashed on the freeway for...this?

"I don't got cooties, Warren. Ease up. You're gonna be sharing a basement apartment with an entire band. Ain't gonna be much privacy, so ya better get used to it."

Jesus. I didn't know what to make of this bomb he dropped on me. Why didn't he tell me sooner he liked running about in his birthday suit?

I almost lost the soap when I jumped, quickly looking over my shoulder. "Uh, hey. Who's there? I'm, uh, taking a shower."

I didn't want to drink past my limit and do something I'd regret. However, pushing the envelope seemed to be the code these guys lived by. (XO with Motley Crue)

Steph arched his brow and forced a smile. Then he looked me over. "Have fun. I guess."

When the events from last night flooded my mind, I sat straight up and almost dropped the cigarette. (XO with Jake E. Lee)

The deep, soft voice belonged to Robbie and I stiffened, nervously glancing to Jake. (XO with Jake E. Lee)

Juan's gaze curiously darted back and forth from me to Robbie. I think he sensed the tension.

"Aw, shut the fuck up, Warren," he spat out in disgust as he carelessly reached for the bottle of Corona between his thighs.

I drew back my arm, ready to take a swing and that's when he let go.

"So, are we gonna stand out here all night?" he teasingly asked.

Robbie grabbed me by the arm, halting me since I kept walking. "What the heck is with you?"

He was point blank telling me he wanted us to shack up.

The adage of: "You truly don't know a person until you've lived with them," reared its ugly head the following morning.

"Warren, I know you can handle this gig," George informed me as he casually rested his arm on the back of the seat.

I wasn't surprised he snubbed me, although it still hurt.

"I have a hunch I'm gonna be chilling with a different Warren from here-on-in." (XO with Motley Crue)

I toyed with my nose, something I began doing after being introduced to cocaine.

Robbie stood in the entranceway, clutching a beer. His blue gems darted back and forth from me to Jake. (XO with Jake E. Lee)

"Y'know, I'd give anything to dump your sorry ass," he huffed through heavy breaths. "But I can't."

I guess I was getting my first taste of friendly competition, which can turn into rivalry if egos aren't kept in check. (XO with Bon Jovi)

Y'know, I wasn't surprised Mr. Perfect even ate perfectly. This was gonna be loads of fun. (XO with Jon Bon Jovi)

I didn't know who was the lesser of two evils: Jon and his boys or Nikki and his dudes. (XO with Motley Crue)

We'd be opening for Ozzy, which would give us even more exposure. (XO with Jake E. Lee)

I was too young to understand that all bands have breakout stars. (XO with Jake E. Lee)

I could feel it, though--the animosity peppering the room. Christ, what the hell did I do now? (XO with Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue)