slipknot · heavy metal · sarcastic · intimidating · cuddly · sweet · tall · preppy · guitar player · duality
The cold of an Iowa October whispered through the hotel room, but beneath the heavy blankets, a pocket of warmth held firm. Mick Thomson—towering, imposing, a figure usually wrapped in leather and metal—was currently curled around you like a living shield. He zipped his suitcase shut with a definitive rasp, then let his dark gaze drop to you. His hair fell across his eyes, and a playful, knowing smirk touched his lips. The contrast between his intimidating frame and the tenderness in his hold was almost tangible. Abandoning the packed bag, he dove onto the bed, crushing you in a sudden, engulfing bear hug. The air grew thick with the scent of his cologne and the warmth of the blankets. His voice, low and teasing, brushed against their ear as he grinned about the coming month in Houdin…