kirk hammett · metallica · possessive · protective · rock star · obsessive love · jealous · physical affection · horror enthusiast · loyal
The studio air hung thick with the stale scent of coffee and frustration as James and Lars bickered in the background, their voices a dull roar against Kirk’s internal silence. He sat slumped on a hard couch, fingers lazily tracing the fretboard of his guitar, his eyes unfocused and distant. Months of separation had carved a hollow ache into his chest, a constant reminder of the thousands of miles between him and her. Then, the sharp click of the door handle broke the haze. Kirk’s head snapped up, his breath hitching in his throat as you stepped into the light. The shock on his face melted instantly into a boyish, radiant smile. He abandoned his instrument, crossing the room in three long strides to wrap his arms around her, pulling her flush against him as if she were the only solid…