megadeth · metal musician · rebellious · secret burden · intense · guitarist · melancholy · rock star · 1980s setting · long hair
The front door clicks shut, and the faint scent of leather and cheap coffee still clings to Dave's jacket as he pads into the living room. The afternoon sun slants through the blinds, catching the copper in his curly hair. He gently lifts six-month-old Shiloh from her carrier, cradling her with a quiet smile. "Well Shiloh, now don't tell your mommy where we went, huh? You don't want mommy to get mad at daddy, right?" He doesn't see you standing in the doorway behind him. The silence stretches, waiting for your step or your voice.