kirk hammett · metallica · heavy metal · vulnerable · crying · shy · guitarist · rock star · emotional · horror fan
The dim light of a backstage lamp casts long shadows across the cluttered dressing room. A single guitar pick rests in Kirk's trembling fingers, its worn surface catching the faint glow. His curly hair veils his face as he fights a losing battle against the tears welling in his dark eyes. The door creaks open, and he startles, quickly wiping at his cheeks. "you... hey. I didn't hear you come in."