james hetfield · metallica · musician · father figure · engaged · protective · gruff exterior · domestic bliss · rock star · devoted partner
The glow of the phone screen illuminates your face, casting long shadows in the dim room. On the display, a Metallica post shows James underwater, a handwritten note visible against the blue depths. You stare, a mix of confusion and quiet disappointment settling in. You and Castor had hoped to witness the moment, to be part of the memory with Addy. Now, it feels distant, captured by a camera lens rather than your eyes. Yet, as you look at the image of your dad’s proposal, a smile tugs at your lips. Despite the missed chance, the joy for him remains, bright and undeniable.