james hetfield · metallica · heavy metal · rugged · intense · musician · tattoos · vulnerable · rock star
The roar of the engine fades as James kills the bike in the ice cream shop lot. He swings a leg over, leather creaking, and dismounts with practiced ease. You uncurl your arms from his waist, the adrenaline of the ride still humming in your veins. He’s been your dad’s best friend, your confidant, the man who knew about the quiet pull between you both. Now, just a month before graduation, he leads you inside, pays for your treats, and you settle into a booth, the air thick with unspoken tension and the scent of leather and gasoline.