Metallica one shots and headcannons

Blanket buddies 🤍 (Jason Newsted one shot)

The cold winter air crept into our little apartment, wrapping around everything like a frosty blanket. I had decided to go full cocoon mode, layering myself in every blanket I could find. The result? I looked less like a person and more like a walking marshmallow, with my head poking out and arms flailing helplessly.

As I snuggled deeper into my fortress of warmth on the couch, I heard the front door creak open. My boyfriend, Jason, stepped inside, his cheeks flushed from the cold. I peeked out just enough to see him remove his jacket, and I couldn't help but smile at how adorable he looked with his tousled hair and bright eyes.

"Uh, what are you doing? Hiding from the abominable snowman?" he joked, raising an eyebrow at my blanket-clad figure.

I sat up a bit straighter, fluffing my layers dramatically. "I'm not hiding! I'm... um, I'm an elegant winter creature!" I declared, striking a ridiculous pose that had my arms flailing even more.

Jason burst into laughter, the kind that made his shoulders shake. "You look like a burrito with legs! A very short burrito at that."

I tried to glare at him, but it was hard to take myself seriously when I was wrapped in so many blankets. "At least I'm warm! You should try it!" I teased, wiggling my fingers through the blanket's opening.

He crossed his arms, giving me a mock-serious look. "I'd look good in blankets too. But I have to admit, you've set the bar pretty high for fashion today."

"High for a burrito, maybe!" I shot back, trying to stifle my laughter.

"Alright, fine. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." He grinned and started rummaging through the pile of blankets we kept in the corner. He pulled out a colorful patchwork blanket, draping it around himself. But instead of looking cute, he ended up looking like a colorful, oversized monster.

"Roar! I'm the Snuggle Beast!" he declared, attempting to stomp towards me but tripping over the blanket.

I couldn't hold back my laughter anymore, rolling on the couch and clutching my stomach. "The Snuggle Beast is going to be the death of me!"

Jason laughed, finally regaining his balance and puffing out his chest. "You underestimate my powers!" He lunged at me, the blanket trailing behind him, and landed right next to me on the couch.

The moment turned quiet as we both caught our breath, still wrapped in our ridiculous blankets. I turned to face him, my heart warming despite the chill in the air. "You know, I think we make a pretty good team, even if we look ridiculous."

"Especially because we look ridiculous!" he replied, giving me a playful nudge. "We're cozy monsters together!"

"Cozy monsters for life," I echoed, leaning in closer.

As he wrapped his arm around me, pulling me into his side, I felt the warmth of his body seep through the layers of our blankets. The cold outside didn't seem so bad anymore; with Jason beside me, I felt like we could take on any winter chill, one laugh at a time.

"Just promise me one thing," I said, looking up at him with a mischievous grin.

"Anything," he replied, curiosity sparkling in his eyes.

"Next time, you have to wear more blankets than I do!"

Jason laughed, tilting his head back dramatically. "Challenge accepted!"

As we settled in together, surrounded by our cozy monster blankets, I knew that the laughter and warmth we shared would always be my favorite part of winter.