Metallica one shots and headcannons

His regret🥀(James Hetfield one shot)

You discovered that James cheated on you so you leave. After some years you see eachother in the current city you are living...

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Warnings: mention of cheating, angst

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I wanted to surprise James. I told him that I wouldn't come because I still had to work, but in reality I took off some days. I was so happy to see him again. I haven't been at home for a week. I missed him so much. I rode to our house and opened the door. "James?" I called but no one answered. "Maybe he isn't home?" I told myself. But then I heard some noises on the upper floor. I walked closer and the noises became stronger. These weren't just normal noises. They were moaning. I felt my heart breaking in pieces. Why did he do this? I did everything for him. I cared about him. I loved him. I couldn't believe he did this. He knew that what I hate the most in a relationship was cheating on someone. I opened the door and I saw what I expected. "Y/n" he says looking at me with shocked eyes. "You didn't tell me that you have a girlfriend!" The girl yells while putting on some clothes.

"Y/n, it's not what you think" he says getting closer to me but I get away. "Really? I think it was vey clear" I say annoyed. "Y/n, please. I'm sorry" he says, trying to kiss me but I stopped him. "You knew that I hate when someone cheats his partner, but you did it anyway. Why James, I wasn't enough for you? I've always supported you no matter what, I cared about you and most importantly I loved you" I say but tears were falling down. "Please Y/n, I'm so sorry. I know that I made a big mistake. I know that you hate cheating, but please forgive me. I love you very much and I care about you a lot. Please don't leave me" he says and some tears were falling down his face too. I know that he cared about me so much, but he cheated on me and for me is and for me when a man cheats he doesn't love the woman anymore. Because if he really loved her, he wouldn't have cheated on her. "James, if you loved me you wouldn't have cheated on me" I say.

But he couldn't speak. He was looking at me like a lost puppy. I hated when he did this, because I couldn't resist him. But this time is different. I turn around and I go to the living room where I left my suitcases. "Y/n, what are you doing?" He whispers. "I'm leaving James. I'm done" I say and I was leaving the house when James tooks my wrist . "No Y/n, don't do it please. Don't leave me" he says "James, please let me go" he says. "James, I can't live with a man who cheated on me. You broke my heart, how can I trust you again after you did this to me?" I ask but my throat hurts. "Please Y/n, plea-" but he couldn't finish the phrase. I got in my car and drove to where I worked to ask for resignation. "Y/n, why are you quitting your job? Did something happen?" My boss asked "Nothing serious, sir. I just want to change cities" I say "And where would you like to go?" He asks me "It was always a dream to live in Edinburgh. But then I stayed here. Instead now that I have the opportunity I would like to go there" I say smiling.

"Edinburgh! It's a beautiful city. I love that city. Y/n, I wish you the best" he says shaking my hands "Thank you sir. I wish you the best too" I say and I left and I booked a flight for Edinburgh. Then I went to the airport and waited for my flight. After about 15 minutes I had to board the plane. I sit down and I watch the plane take off from the window. Goodbye San Francisco, but it's time to move on.

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After 4 years

James Hetfield Pov

It's been 4 years since Y/n left. It's all my fault. I should never have done such a thing. She was the only woman who understood me, who knew how to make me laugh, who had me and loved me. And I left her. I will never forgive myself for what I did. If only I could change the weather. With the band we have to leave for Edinburgh. Y/n loved this city. "James, are you ready?" Lars asks me "Yes, I'm coming" I say and I get into the jet. When we arrived, we went straight to the hotel. "Guys, I want to go for a walk. Anyone want to come?" I ask "No man, I want to relax" Kirk says and the others nod.

When I started walking I understood why Y/n loved this city. It's breathtaking. After a while I sit on a bench and a little boy sits next to me. "You're James from Metallica, right?" The kid asks me and I smile "Yeah, it's me. You have good taste listening to Metallica" I say to him and he smiles. "It was my mom. She always makes me listen to Metallica and other bands" the kid says and I smile "Your mother has a good taste then" I say and we laugh. But the more I looked at the boy the more he looked like someone I know. His eyes are the same as Y/n's. "You have beautiful eyes" I say to him "Thanks, my mom has them in the same color too" he says I ask "Mommy! There are my friends. Can I play with them?" John asks.

"Yes you can. But don't go away" Y/n says. "Yes James, you can hug me" she said and I hugged her tightly. "How are you, James?" She asks "I'm fine, and you?" I ask but she looks in my eyes. "I know that you aren't alright James" she says and I smile. "I hate that you can read me perfectly" I say and she smiles too. "I'm good at reading people" she says. "Your son has your eyes. He is lucky to have you as a mother" I say "He looks like his father, but his eyes are definitely the same as mine" She says smiling."I hope you are happy now and have a man by your side who respects and loves you" I say. That man should have been me, but it didn't happen that way. And it's all my fault.

"He's a good man. I love him so much" she says smiling. She loved that man, I could see it in her eyes. I know it's useless to be jealous, but I can't help it. I hope that man knows how lucky he is to have her in his life. "It was nice seeing you again James. I hope we can meet again some other time. John! Say hi to James" she yells. "Goodbye James. Oh Mom! Can you take a pictu re of us with your camera please?" He asks and she nods. I bought that camera for her. She was so happy when I gave it to her. I'm glad she still has this camera. "Alright, smile!" She says. "Goodbye James" John says "Goodbye John" I say and I shake Y/n hands "I wish you all the best, James" she says "Thank you Y/n" I say and I see them walking away.

If only I hadn't made that mistake, maybe we would have had children too.