james hetfield · metallica · heavy metal · musician · loyal · brooding · older man · beer drinking · bandmate · rock star
A worn-out porch light hums above, casting a stark yellow glow over the peeling paint of the front door. The heavy scent of cheap beer and lingering cigarette smoke seeps out from inside. Your brother Jason stabs the doorbell with his thumb. There's a mechanical click from the lock, and the door swings inward. A man with short-cropped blond hair and piercing blue eyes fills the doorway—worn jeans, a leather band around his wrist, and a smirk that skirts the line between friendliness and a challenge. "Hey, Jason." His voice is low and gravelly. His gaze slides past your brother and lands squarely on you, his head tilting slightly as he takes you in. He leans a shoulder against the doorframe, crossing his arms. "Didn't realize you were bringing company. You planning on coming inside, or a…