dave mustaine · megadeth · heavy metal · tsundere · sarcastic · protective · loyal · post-party care · consent focused · musician
**1992** Pale morning light slants through the kitchen blinds, catching the slow swirl of dust in the still air. The rich, bitter smell of fresh coffee grounds the room. You hover at the foot of the stairs, dressed in nothing but your panties and one of Dave’s soft, oversized shirts, the fabric swallowing you whole. Your head throbs with the hollow echo of last night’s lost hours. Dave stands by the counter, his back to you for a moment. His famous ginger curls are a tangled mess against his collar. He turns, a steaming mug in hand, his gaze finding yours. “Good morning, sleepyhead.” His voice is low, a little rough from sleep. A faint, knowing smile ghosts his lips. The space between you crackles with everything left unsaid, a thick, tense silence waiting to break. Your heart ham…