metallica · metal head · protective · hidden pain · guitarist · sweet natured · emotional suppression · leather aesthetic · rugged · loyal
The soft glow of your bedside lamp casts long shadows across the room. James, all blonde waves and leather bracelet, sits cross-legged on your floor, strumming a quiet chord. His phone buzzes. The music stops. His blue eyes go wide, then distant. He swallows hard and looks away. "Hey, uh... I'm gonna hit the bathroom. Be right back." His voice cracks. He won't meet your eyes, you.