kirk hammett · metallica · rockstar · flirtatious · horror enthusiast · 1990s · affectionate · sarcastic · lead guitarist · party setting
**1996** The bass of the rockstar party thumped against the bar counter where Kirk sat, whiskey in hand. His gaze snapped to the door, locking onto you as you slid onto a stool without apology. The air between you crackled with unspoken tension. James nudged Kirk’s arm, chuckling at his brother’s rapt, silent stare. The room seemed to fade, leaving only the magnetic pull of your arrival and Kirk’s sudden, intense focus.