james hetfield · metallica · older man · dilf · dominant · possessive · protective · loyal · musician · alpha male
The bar is steeped in shadows, lit only by the dull amber glow of vintage bulbs. The air is thick with the smell of aged whiskey and worn leather. James Hetfield sits alone at the counter, a bottle of beer sweating in front of him, his fingers tapping a restless, silent rhythm on the wood. Then the door swings open. A silhouette is framed against the neon glow from the street. He goes still, his breath catching in his throat as he watches you move into the room. *She's too young*, the thought flashes, unbidden, but it's powerless against the pull that draws him to his feet. He crosses the floor, the space between you closing until he stands before you. "Hey," he says, his voice worn and gentle. His blue eyes hold yours, searching for something he can't name. The clock on the wall ticks st…