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Two meters from you chapter 4

“Happy birthday Paul I know you wanted to know what skydiving was like are you ready?”

The video shows a young girl smiling at the bed as she prepares for the jump, Paul watches the video and feels a lump in his throat and tears begin to sting his eyes, Julia screams and laughs as she falls with the instructor and the parachute opens.

At the end Julia appears smiling “Don’t worry someday we will jump together little brother” she said with a big smile “I love you see you soon”

Paul was crying in front of his computer and with a broken voice he said “I love you too Julia”

Ace was tuning his guitar while being attended to by Velvet

-I like to see you so optimistic- he said smiling.

-Hey Velvet what if it doesn’t work out- he said unsure of his own situation.

-How are you feeling- said the doctor checking Paul's feeding tube which showed signs of infection by the look on Paul's face it didn't seem like everything was going well- We'll try another medication otherwise we'll have to change the tube - That didn't sound good to Paul at all he didn't know if his lungs would withstand that operation.

In one of the many video calls that Paul and Ace have to treat each other something caught Ace's attention there was a portrait adorned with flowers it was a young girl Ace was surprised there wasn't. He didn't know that the starchild could draw.

-Star child, did you draw it? - Ace said looking through the camera at that portrait Paul's expression changed completely he was no longer smiling like before it was as if the question had bothered him

-You don't have to ask so many questions okay Ace - he said cutting off the call leaving Ace very confused

-She only appears in that video there she doesn't appear again in any of Paul's videos- Ace said to his best friend Peter while showing him his computer.

-You're right I found her networks and she's been offline for a year she hasn't uploaded anything mostly they are photos of her and Paul

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Hours later Paul was meditating to keep his breathing stable and relax until Ace entered the room

-Julia is dead right?- he said without any delicacy.

-How delicate, Mr. imbecile- said Paul with a terrifying calmness while looking at Ace.

-Paulie, we can't be delicate, we just live in the moment- Ace continued but was interrupted by Paul.

-What a creative way to tell me that I'm dying- he said trying to stay calm- But new news Spaceman - he said that nickname as if it disgusted him- I can't die, I've been dying all my fucking life, we celebrated every birthday as if it was the last but she died along with my parents' marriage, WHEN THE ONE WHO SHOULD DIE WAS ME - he shouted angrily and sadly - They had already assumed it and we knew that the one who should die was me, not her- he said with his voice totally broken.

-That's why you're obsessed with your treatment and you act like you can't do anything else but follow your regimen- Ae said trying to calm Paul- Paul you shouldn't feel guilty for being alive that's survivor's syndrome you're a sick boy who has survivor's guilt-

-ENOUGH, just enough I can't die I can't do that to my parents- he said- I have no choice

-Paul if you have it that's what I'm trying to tell you please listen to me- Ace said desperately

-No, I don't have anything- he said getting up and leaving the room, while Ace cursed himself

-Paul more or less you know this boy you know he doesn't know limits I don't think he intends to hurt you- said Eric while he was sitting two meters from Paul

-I know but he simply said that I was dead as if it didn't matter and I had to be there I had to be there I had- said Paul crying again.

-Paul stop, you didn't know you couldn't do anything it's not up to you stop punishing yourself- said Eric trying not to cry - I would love to hug you but I can't these damn diseases are like a prison please imagine that I'm hugging you, you know I love you- said Eric

-I love you too Eric - said Paul then both friends went to get some ice cream to get over the bad taste in their mouths.

Ace was in his room Paul still refuses to talk to him so he had an idea, Paul was in his bed he sighed he was afraid the infection hadn't gone down so tomorrow he would have surgery.

Something was slipped under his door Paul got out of bed and looked at the manila envelope on the floor in it there was a cartoon of a spaceman holding a bouquet of wilted purple roses with a speech bubble that said "I'm sorry star child" Paul smiles slightly.

Ace was nervous as he waited outside Paul's room Paul opened the door-Paulie are you okay I'm so sorry about what I said I-

-I got your cartoon I forgive you- said Paul barely peeked through the door, Ace noticed a sign that said about restrictions do not drink or eat Ace felt a lump form in his throat that means one thing- My tube got infected so they will change it tomorrow morning general anesthesia.

-But Paulie are your lungs going to hold up to it?- said Ace, Paul simply didn't say anything, during the night Paul couldn't sleep at all the next morning, Paul tried to be calm while he was taken to the pre-op room Paul was staring at the ceiling when someone came in he was wearing a full protective suit.

-Hey star children- Paul was surprised to see Ace there-Ace what the hell are you doing-he said smiling a little

Ace simply shrugs-Well Paulie it's your first operation without Julia and before you ask I know from your videos some will say that I'm your biggest fan or a stalker- he said making Paul laugh- You're an idiot Ace frehley

Ace smiles and starts singing a song that Paul and his sister always sang together before any operation that Paul had-Everything will be okay Paulie-smiling- You promise- said Paul looking at Ace-I promise- he said showing a thumbs up, at that moment the doctor entered, Ace was able to strategically leave so as not to be seen Ace left

the area but he ran into Gene who was with Paul's parents, Ace quickly passed trying to avoid Gene

I'm serious Ace- said Gene entering the elevator with Ace- He's scared he just wanted to do something nice- Gene left the elevator angry- Damn it Gene he runs faster danger with that anesthesia with me and you know it - Ace said frustrated

Will and Stella you remind me of them - Velvet said appearing behind Ace - They were so in love - she sighs sadly - Gene and I let them break the rules so they could be happy and then - he said and went brother continued - They died under our supervision and we are not going to allow it again - he said to leave with his sister.

Ace stood there in silence thinking about Paul

- You know what to do - said the anesthesiologist, Paul looked ahead and saw the portrait of his sister Julia stuck on the ceiling, he no longer felt so scared he began to count while his sister's voice sounds in his head.

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First charter

Two meters from you Chapter 3

Ace was going back to his room, he was very happy, at least the poodle let him get a little closer, as he approaches the hallway he hears someone complaining and saw a drumstick rolling on the floor. Ace approached and took the drumstick and then he saw a short boy with a huge head of hair and a large scar on his chest. The boy stood at his door without approaching Ace.

"Hey, can I have it back?" he said, then Ace noticed the catheter and saw the boy's appearance, so he quickly realized that he was a cancer patient. Ace left the drumstick in the car that was nearby and walked away.

"I'm Ace and you?" he said, sitting on the floor. "Oh, so you're the one who's driving Paul crazy."

Ace laughs. "Is he talking about me?" he said, smiling. Eric plays a little with his drumsticks. "Not the way you'd like, I'm Eric Carr," he said, laughing. They both talked for a while.

-And what's your story? -Ace asked, Eric was busy playing his drumsticks against his knee.

-Well when I was a kid I always liked to play the drums so I started learning one day when I was seven I was playing when suddenly I started to get chest pain obviously it wasn't normal and my parents took me to the hospital at first they said it was a pre-infarction and they started the tests and exams they diagnosed me with a heart disease but a couple of years later when I was fifteen a doctor more curious than the rest examined me from head to toe and then he discovered that I didn't have heart disease but that I had cancer a tumor that entered and exited my bile valve- Eric sighs but smiles -At least they knew what I had and well since then they started treating me I went into remission but the son of a bitch came back and now I'm waiting for him to go into remission again for a heart transplant- He said calmly.

Ace looked at Eric and thought about Paul, he always shows a good attitude towards his illness and this boy he just met is not willing to give up either and he is positive and full of hope, a hope that Ace lost a long time ago, he never told himself that he would get ahead, that is why he ignores the diet or does not take the pills because he does not see the purpose in it, he is going to die, there is nothing he can do, Ace changed the subject so as not to continue thinking.

-Shit and I thought I was screwed- he said laughing more out of nerves than out of humor- Eric looked at him with a raised eyebrow- What are you talking about? - He looked curiously at Ace.

-As you can see I have fibrosis but not just any fibrosis but B. cepacia- Eric grimaced in pain-Shit, my friend you are more screwed than anyone else- he said looking at Ace

-Yep, there are no new lungs for me- he said looking ahead to laugh a little at his misfortune.

-I'm sure that attitude drives Paul crazy- he said, spinning the drumsticks in his hands, Ace raises his eyebrow- Yeah, he said he had control issues- Eric just shrugs- Paul is Paul- he said as he began to play on the floor.

Ace looks at him for a few seconds and asks- Have you two fucked?- Eric was confused and then started laughing like crazy- Oh damn I like you and no, I've known Paul since I was nine, he's like my older brother.

- You talk like you love him- Ace said, Eric laughs and shakes his head- Of course I love him but not like that, plus he's too dramatic for my taste.

The next day while Ace was brushing his teeth he heard someone enter his room with a cart, when he came out he saw a nurse with curly hair for a moment he thought it was Gene but she doesn't look much like it but she wasn't.

-Good morning, I'm Velvet, the doctor said you'd be in charge of your medication, so good luck and don't get into trouble- he said with a smile and then left the room.

Eric walked down the hall looking cautiously, watching that no one passed by while Paul organized Ace's medications

Ace moved anxiously while wearing his mask and looked down the halls -Stop acting like that, they're going to discover us- Eric whispered through his teeth -That wasn't my idea- Ace defended himself

Paul, who was using all the necessary protection to be in the room, hurriedly organized the medications and also looked at Ace's room, there were posters of different bands but what caught his attention were the posters about UFOs and outer space, Paul smiled slightly, it seemed like he ran into a spaceman before leaving Paul growled frustrated and arranged Ace's guitar as it should be.

-Hey spaceman, I'm done - he said going to his room -Spaceman - Ace asked with a smile.

-You call me Star Child, I'll call you Spaceman- he said smiling as he entered his room.

While Paul was washing his hands he thought about Ace and looked at himself in the mirror-Shit- he said as he continued

-Seriously Paul, for once someone interests you, it's someone with the same disease as you- said Eric while he was lying in his bed.- I don't like him, I'm just helping him with his treatment- defended himself Paul during the phone call.

-Yes, of course, with someone like you, that's like foreplay- said Eric and then Paul hung up on him.

-Rude diva! - Eric shouted so that Paul could hear him and Paul simply sighed and let himself fall on the bed.

In the following, Paul does not trust Ace to follow the protocol at all, so they both treat each other together, Paul teaches Ace his tricks to do the treatment, they both talk often on video calls and they both learn from each other, Ace becomes more careful and Paul lets himself go at times and it seems that Paul's positive attitude spreads to Ace and he is more optimistic than before.

-Mom I don't think divorce suits you- said Paul while eating with his mother his mother smiles a little -What are you talking about honey? -Paul shrugs and smiles-Well dad needs a shower and you look more tired they are stealing my style- he said smiling he should look happy his mother didn't need more worries

Both continue talking but Paul looks as his mother's eyes fill with tears-I love you so much I don't know what I would do without you.

That broke Paul's heart.

Paul and Ace are in the hospital gym -So when is this going to be beneficial for me, I've done everything you've told me- said Ace tired while he's on the treadmill.

-Do you want to play after working out? I'm not tired- asks Paul -Why do you always have an excuse for everything? “My hair is dirty” “I have to tune my guitar” - said Ace imitating Paul.

-You're an idiot spaceman, if you insist so much - Hours later they were in an empty hospital room, both of them had no idea what to play so they were just playing randomly.

-Did you write all those songs? - Ace said looking at the notebook where Paul was scribbling -Yes but I don't just write songs but I cross things off my bucket list.

-Oh do you have a bucket list or something? - Ace asks leaving his guitar, Paul simply shrugs - Yes they are things I want to do, volunteer in hospital activities or learn fluent French - Paul was reading his list but fell silent when he got to that one.

Paul was in his room sitting in front of his computer, he sighs and clicks on the video.

"Go to a concert with Julia"

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Two meters from you

Chapter 2

Once Ace got back to his room he was curious about that boy and decided to do some research. Some time later he found a video channel in which he appeared playing the guitar and talking about his illness. He spent almost the whole night watching those videos.

“As someone who has fibrosis, I was born terminally ill so at any moment I could die like anyone else but the difference is that I have less time left than the rest, it's hilarious” - said Paul's video and just like the rest of his videos Paul tells his daily life, sometimes he plays the guitar other times he makes videos laughing and with a positive attitude.

In the morning Paul was in his room about to have breakfast when his friend Eric Carr made him a video call. - Hi Paul - the short boy with a big head of hair greets him cheerfully - Wow you look like shit, who is it? It's someone I know -he said laughing a little, Paul also laughs at the boy's jokes, both began to talk until

- Well as I was saying I'm single -said Eric so casually and Paul almost spit out his orange juice.

-You and Carrie broke up but it seemed that you had something very special -he said sad and worried about his friend Eric unlike Paul had cancer in the heart for a while his cancer had gone into remission but a few years ago it had become active so now he was being treated and was on the waiting list at the hospital in New York since the previous one did not have the equipment to treat his disease.

-Yes don't worry it was mutual- said Eric eating a little of his breakfast, Paul doesn't believe a word of that-You're going to remain a virgin all your life- said Paul making Eric laugh as well as Paul but suddenly gasps were heard from Eric.

-Eric? Are you okay? ERIC! - Paul felt his stomach drop to the floor, jumped out of bed and ran to his door, then he saw how the nurses ran down the hall to Eric's room, Paul also ran, he didn't care about not carrying his oxygen backpack, when he arrived the door was open and Eric looked embarrassed while being scolded by Gene.

-Eric, you should be more careful, you gave us a huge scare, shorty- he said as he left the room, Paul stayed in the doorway looking at Eric, relieved and angry- Be more careful, you idiot bitch - he said, smiling a little after the scare, Eric simply smiles and shows his middle finger to Paul who does the same- Enjoy your breakfast, asshole.

-I love you, Paul- Eric shouted while laughing and Paul tells him to fuck off.

Ace looks bored out the window as the doctor talks and his parents listen attentively- Since the trial started a few months ago we have to be patient with the results for the moment Ace you have to stay away from other patients for their safety and yours you can't be near or touch them you have to be...

-Two meters away at all times - he interrupted the doctor - Exactly but you also have to collaborate with us for this to work, you have to follow your regimen to the letter - Ace simply raised his thumb in approval and the doctor left the room his parents stayed a moment before leaving.

Paul was sitting at the window looking at the photos his friends sent him from the trip for a moment he looked up and saw Ace on the roof of the hospital sitting on the edge, what the hell is he doing there he said to himself as he climbed the stairs to the roof.

-Hey what the hell are you doing - he said looking at Ace- hello starchild, my lungs are shit at least you will let me enjoy the views while I can? - he said smiling slightly- You are an idiot you know how lucky you are to be part of that clinical trial- said Paul looking at Ace, he smiled flirtatiously- How do you know about the trial you have been asking about me Paulie~ - he said smiling this made Paul's face get a little hot- You know that if you are going to act like you don't care you should go and let someone else take care of someone who values their life - he said looking with determination at Ace he liked that look, he smiled sideways and stood up on the edge of the roof- Okay.

-Ace what are you doing don't do that - said Paul panicking when he saw Ace standing then he slipped but didn't fall Paul gasped scared but the fear was replaced with anger when he heard Ace's stupid laugh.

-Oh Paulie you should have seen the face you made- he said laughing and getting off a swing being safe.

- You're a... - Paul growled angrily, walking briskly towards the front door, entering and closing it loudly.

- Hey starchild, it was just a joke, relax - Ace tried to follow Paul but the door was closed, apparently Paul got revenge for the joke by removing the twenty dollar bill he had put on the door to prevent it from closing.

- Bastard - he said, sighing but smiling at the same time.

That same night Paul was trying to play his guitar but he couldn't concentrate and he couldn't stop thinking about that idiot Ace Frehley, he sighed and stopped trying to play "love gun" he tried to distract himself or focus on something else but it was almost impossible when he tried to take his medication he opened the bottle abruptly causing everything to fall to the floor frustrated he threw it against the floor muttering curses, he took his oxygen bag gloves and his mask and went to that idiot's room.

Ace was playing some notes on his guitar when he heard knocks on the door, when he opened the door he didn't expect to see the star child standing nervously outside his door, Paul quickly looked inside the room there was no medication cart, no pills and the room was a mess there was an oscillating band and some posters about aliens and outer space.

-And.. your medication, the cart... This is a pigsty - Paul stutters getting more nervous, he takes a deep breath - Can I see your regime please?

Ace, a little surprised by the star child's attitude, agrees and gives it to him as soon as Paul has it in his hands he almost has a heart attack. On the sheet there was only a drawing of a spaceman with a guitar with rockets, Paul was sure he would have a heart attack.

-But... why... what is this shit - he said frustrated looking at the paper about to lose his nerves he crumpled the paper.

-These medications are mandatory - he said trying to calm down - Yes, I know that's why they force me to swallow them - Ace answered with annoyance, Paul frustrated throws the paper to Ace and he complained - I can't stand you - he said walking towards the elevator while Ace quickly follows him.

Paul was back in the newborn ward, he looks at the babies when Ace enters.

-Hey are you okay? You seemed very upset before - Ace said looking at Paul.

-I need you to continue your treatment please- he finally said- Why are you so interested in that- Ace said- Can you tell me, I won't laugh, I promise- Paul seemed embarrassed- I have problems with control, I need everything to be in order, otherwise I get very nervous and it's difficult, you know- he said looking at Ace- Do I really make you feel that bad? - Ace said, looking shy and embarrassed- Listen, I didn't want to make you feel like this, I just don't know how to do this shit, you know?

Paul looks at him like he's grown a new head. Patients like them are supposed to know their protocol by heart. He sighed. - Okay, I'll follow the treatment, but I want something changed - he said, looking at Paul. - I want you and I to play together. I know you play guitar. - Paul said, shaking his head. - I'm not doing that - he said.

- Well, no deal - he said, going to the door. - Enjoy your nerves - Ace said. - Seriously, can't you be at least a little disciplined to save your life? - Paul said, annoyed. - Paulie, nothing's going to save us, we just have to live in the moment - he said, walking out the door. Paul paused for a moment, but for some reason he can't stand the idea of that idiot not following his regimen, so he quickly walks out into the hallway.

-Okay, but I won't let you play my guitar and we'll do your treatment my way, to start we're going to put a medication cart in your room - said Paul looking at Ace and he had a satisfied look on his face.

-Okay, deal - he said stretching out his hand to shake Paul's, he almost got close to shaking Ace's hand but he stops and glares at Ace.

-Hey it's a joke - he said smiling, Paul smiles slightly before walking away

- idiot - said Paul

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Hi it's my first time posting a story on Tumblr I decided to try to write a Paul Stanley x Ace Frehley story if you don't like this content please ignore it (this story is based on a movie with the same name)

Two meters from you

First communication sample: Security, trust, comfort, everything in the soft touch of our skin, they give us comfort, they can give us pleasure and love is very important in every aspect of our lives but I was never aware until I couldn't have it

You should wear tighter pants so he can see all the merchandise, you know what I mean- he said smiling sideways while his friend puts on twenty different shades of red.

Paul you are a damn pervert sometimes- he said laughing playfully pushing his friend while he laughed, the room was full of some posters of rock bands as well as some stars that glow in the dark, an acoustic guitar resting next to the bed would seem like a normal room but what breaks that illusion is that it is a hospital room in New York.

-It's a shame I can't see him in person, you know- said Paul as he put some fries in his mouth, Eric stopped laughing and made a sad face Paul had planned that trip for months but he relapsed and had to go back to the hospital.

-Yes it sucks, you know the guys and I had thought about including you in a video call at least- he said looking at his friend Paul simply smiles at Eric- Hey don't worry about it I'll be fine go calm have fun and use protection- he said laughing while Eric pushes him but he also laughs.

-Keep it up don't bring anything smuggled again Stanley- He threatened his friend making Paul stop laughing.

-Eric Singer no, don't you dare you little bastard you know the food in this place is disgusting you're supposed to be my friend- he said dramatically while putting his hand on his forehead in an exaggerated way as if he was going to faint.

They talked a little more before Eric left after he left. Paul put his nasal cannula back in. He sighed and picked up his guitar and continued with the song he had started writing the other day. He was distracted when someone knocked on the door.

"How are you, favorite patient?" said a nurse with curly hair, tall, a little heavyset and with makeup that would be appropriate for a club, but of course she doesn't care.

"Hey Velvet." Paul smiles at the nurse. She and her brother have always been nice to Velvet, well, especially. Gene almost never spoils him like his twin sister does.

"Oh, that's new, isn't it? That's your best work yet," he said, looking at the corkboard in the room filled with Paul's artwork according to Velvet.

In which room is Eric- she said looking at her phone, while Velvet checked Paul's vital signs -In 191 honey - once Velvet finished she left Paul's medication cart but without first leaving you a shake that he shouldn't drink but that wouldn't hurt him

If you don't drink it now the devil will come and take it from you- she said while smiling- Vel aren't you worried that your brother will get angry- Paul asked already knowing her answer- Oh Honey you already know where Gene can hide his opinions

That made Paul laugh for a while, after organizing his medication and being busy a little longer with his guitar and starting to write a couple of songs he heard the door open this time it was Gene he's a tall man with curly black hair he looks intimidating but he's not.

Hello Gene-Paul sat on the bed so that Gene could take the blood samples that they take from him almost all the time, that was a routine all the time, of the few good things that Paul had in the hospital, the friendship that he had developed with the Simmons twins was something invaluable to him, he could always talk for hours with people about music and some comics while with Velvet he could talk about fashion and sometimes...boys.

Thanks Gene, what would I do without you? Paul said laughing. Die. Gene said laughing.

Velvet asked me to tell you that there is a new baby upstairs- Gene said before smiling at Paul and leaving the room. Minutes later, Paul went out into the hallway with his mask, gloves, and his oxygen bag. He greeted the nurses and the doctor. He already knew them by name. As he passed by the rooms, he passed by room 191. There he saw his friend Eric Carr asleep in his bed. He smiled and continued walking. But when he passed by a room, he saw a tall, thin boy with brown hair who was talking to a couple in bed.

Pete, don't make noise or you and I will get into trouble. -He said laughing while the couple did the same, for a moment their eyes met, Paul ignored him and continued walking greeting Freddie and other patients while he arrived at the newborn ward, Paul has always liked children at least in the hospital it could be like seeing them for him it was something poetic to see us the beginning of a new life a person whose path makes itself with each step.

While looking at the babies he hears someone come in, Paul didn't pay attention to the person who came in.

Hi, I saw you going up there, your stuff was a lot, are you going to be around here a lot? - he said in a relaxed tone, Paul didn't feel like talking much now-So you're deaf?- he said and Paul answered.

Shouldn't you supervise your guests? You rent your room by the hour - he said without even looking at the boy

The boy laughed out loud- Wow, I was going to introduce myself but with that attitude I don't think so- he said smiling sideways

What do you think doing whatever you want makes you a tough guy? - he said finally looking at the boy- Oh you think I'm a tough guy, not a poodle?

What did you just call me? You know it's disgusting that you let your friends use your room to have sex- Paul said annoyed

You have problems with sex? - the boy said laughing- Oh you're a virgin poodle- he said smiling mockingly.

"It's not your business and I have no problem with sex," said Paul, focusing on the babies again.

Well then I'll take it as a common point between us," said the boy looking at Paul. "We have nothing in common," replied Paul.

Wow you are so cold - said laughing

Gene entered the ward. -Ace, what are you doing up here? Go back to your room. You both know the rules. Two meters apart- Paul quickly put on his mask that has stars on it.

By the way, poodle, I'm Ace Frehley. You should relax, it's just life. It won't hurt you. Live in the moment, star boy," he said, putting on his mask that had silver and blue rays and then he left the room, leaving Paul and Gene alone.

He also has fibrosis- Ask Gene and he nods-B. cepacia is here for a clinical trial. You should stay away from him. If he infects you, you'll lose the chance of a lung transplant and that worries me.- Paul simply continues to watch the babies, assimilating Gene's words

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Wow first time on tumblr.

Star men 🤘🤘🤘

They’re husbands your honor

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Eric Carr

I never met and will never meet Eric only the memories he left behind the people who saw him when he joined the band and the people like me who after meeting if history after his death, I'm a Kiss fan for a short time and knowing Eric's story broke my heart such a sweet person left this world so early for Eric in his honor use a Kiss shirt and dedicate a few words and a prayer, I will carry him in my heart where I know he plays his drums with strength and liveliness, his memory will never be forgotten

I love you Eric Carr the world is not ready to let go of your eternal light.

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I'm not very good but I wanted to make a drawing of the starchild

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Fireworks Hair🎆

I do not recommend lighting your hair on fire lol