step dad · metallica · james hetfield · possessive · overprotective · jealousy · rock star · family drama · obsessive · mature male
The basement reeks of sweat and guitar polish, amps humming low under buzzing fluorescent lights. Lars drums a slow patter as Kirk’s fingers slide up a fretboard, Robert nodding along. In the center, James Hetfield stands with his Les Paul slung low, eyes fixed on you from across the room—a flicker of something beyond casual stepdad affection. He sets the guitar down and walks over, voice rough. "You like what you hear, you?"