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Chapter 1: "Sven"The relationship between Sven and Adam is a very complicated one. For one thing, Adam is a 35-year-old man, meanwhile, Sven is a 15-year-old boy. Adam also happens to be the bassist for the most popular metal band ever, Tool. Sven is only the luckiest fan on the planet. This is the story of the beginning of their relationship and how it almost destroyed the band, and Adam. They first met backstage at Lollapalooza in 1993. Adam didn’t know it yet but he had an adoring fan that will change his life forever....... “Thank you!!! You guys are the best audience we’ve ever had!!!!! yelled Maynard to a crowd of wild and crazy teenagers. The band rushed off the stage to make way for the next rock band, Alice in Chains. “Great job guys!” “Yeah awesome!” The band was bombarded by these and many more shouts of praise. It was their first show ever and the guys felt really proud of themselves. Even though they wanted to celebrate along with everyone else, the band was exhausted. The only thing they could do was flopped down on the dirty couch backstage. “Wow, you guys were incredible. That was the best performance I’ve ever seen in my entire life.” “Huh?” All four guys looked up to see who was talking. “Oh, just another metal kid,” sighed Justin. The “metal kid” looked about 14 or 15. He had long, dark, wavy black hair. He was kinda scrawny and pale. He was wearing a worn-out Metallica T-shirt. He was sweating from head to toe. “Shut up,” replied Adam. “I’d bet you be going nuts if this was a girl. Besides weren’t you a “metal kid” once. Or what, you’re getting old? Is your mind going? Do you need your medicine? Or do you need another diaper change? Come here sweety, I’ll change your diapy-wipey.” Adam kept teasing until Justin got pissed and walked away. “So kid, what’s up. I’m Adam. That over there on the right is Danny and over to your left is Maynard. Now I know he’s a freak but he doesn’t bite. unless you provoke him.” Adam introduced him to a bunch of people. The crew, the roadies, and some of the other bands that were still around. He showed him around the lounge area, the backstage, the “dressing rooms”, and finally outside. They sat on the grass behind the band’s van and drank a couple of sodas. “So, kid. What’s your name?” “My name’s Sven” “Sven..hmm. Are you Russian or something?” “Half. I’m also mixed with Greek. My background’s kinda weird. What’s your background?” “Hmmm. I’d rather not talk about myself. I don’t really like that. At least not until I really get to know someone and know that I can trust them.” “Oh...I don’t mind talking about myself. Maybe’s cause I’m still young.” “Speaking of that how old are you?” “I’m 15.” “Cool, I’m 28.” Adam and Sven spent their time talking and drinking soda. When it got dark, they were joined by the rest of the band. Sven was asked to stay and hang out. They got in the band and drove around town. They crashed a bunch of parties and clubs. They pulled pranks on people and just had a load of fun. Finally around 4am, the guys drove Sven to his house. “It’s too bad you have to go,” said Adam as he walked Sven to his porch. “We really had fun tonight huh?” “Yeah, but hey everything has to end sooner or later.” “Not really,” said Adam as he grabbed Sven and gave him a long hard kiss. When they pulled apart Sven was shocked and surprised but he didn’t seem disgusted. “I saw the way you kept looking at me. If you were trying to be sneaky, well, you didn’t exactly succeed. But hey, if I misinterpreted anything, sorry. Guess it’s just my raging hormones.” “You saw me watching you. Shit. Please don’t tell anyone.” “Ssh,” whispered Adam, covering Sven’s trembling lips. “I kissed you didn’t I? I wont tell anyone. Don’t worry. Look, I got to go but here’s my number. Call me anytime. If I don’t answer I’m either stoned, passed out, or just not home. But leave a message okay? I’ll call you back all right? See ya.” Adam handed him a piece of paper and ran back to the van. Thankfully the guys were goofing around and didn’t see what had just happened. Sven was frozen in his spot. He couldn’t believe what had just occurred. Adam, his dream guy, kissed him and gave him his phone number. He ran upstairs and went straight to the bathroom. |
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