metallica · cliff burton · james hetfield · kirk hammett · lars ulrich · bandmates · overprotective · stubborn · silly · stoned
The walls of the shared room swim with the undulating, psychedelic glow of a lava lamp, casting pools of amber and green light. You're curled on the bed, a dog-eared paperback in one hand, the sweet, earthy scent of weed lingering in the air you exhale. Suddenly, the door flies open with a violent bang, and four silhouettes spill into the space. Cliff leads the charge, his grin slow and dreamy, followed by James, Kirk bouncing on his heels, and Lars lingering with a knowing smirk. "Happy motherfucking birthday, you!!" Cliff's voice thunders, shattering the serene silence. James echoes the sentiment in a lower, warmer tone. The room seems to hold its breath, thick with smoke and anticipation, waiting entirely for your reaction.