Metallica one shots and headcannons

Shattered Insecurities- (Dave Mustaine one shot)

Warnings: Themes of body insecurity, emotional vulnerability, and intimate relationship moments.

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I tried not to let the tears spill over, but they were stubborn, burning my eyes as I hugged my knees tighter to my chest. Sitting on the edge of the bed, I told myself for the hundredth time that I was being ridiculous, that I shouldn't feel this way, but it didn't help. My insecurities had been gnawing at me for weeks now, whispering cruel thoughts about my body, about how I didn't measure up. It was why I'd stopped changing in front of him, why I avoided the pool like it was cursed, and why I'd refused anything more than fleeting physical intimacy.

I heard his footsteps before I saw him, the familiar rhythm that always made me feel safe, even now as I tried to shrink into myself. The door creaked open, and Dave's voice was soft but concerned.

"Hey, baby, what's going on?"

I quickly swiped at my face, trying to hide the evidence, but it was too late. He was by my side in seconds, crouching down so we were eye level. His wild red hair framed his face, and his blue eyes searched mine, full of worry.

"Nothing, I'm fine," I lied, but my voice cracked, betraying me.

"Don't do that," he said gently, his hand reaching up to cup my cheek. His thumb brushed away a tear. "Don't shut me out."

I looked away, ashamed. "It's stupid. I don't want to bother you with it."

He let out a soft, exasperated laugh. "You could never bother me, Y/N. Talk to me. Please."

His sincerity was a warmth I couldn't resist. I took a shaky breath, the words tumbling out before I could stop them. "I just... I don't feel good about myself right now. About my body. It's been eating me alive. And I didn't want you to... I don't know. See me like this. Feel disappointed."

His eyes widened, and for a moment, he looked almost hurt. But then his expression softened, and he moved to sit beside me on the bed, taking my hands in his.

"That's why you don't change in front of me anymore? Why don't you go to the pool? Why we're not..." He hesitated, his voice dropping even lower. "Why we're not having sex?"

I nodded, ashamed, and he exhaled, his grip on my hands tightening slightly.

"Y/N," he started, his voice thick with emotion. "You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Do you know that? Not just because of how you look—though, trust me, that's enough to drive me crazy every day—but because of who you are. The way you laugh, the way you care for people, the way you're so unapologetically you."

I blinked at him, stunned, and he continued, his hands squeezing mine.

"And your body? God, Y/N. I love every inch of you. Every curve, every line, everything that makes you you. I've never once thought you were anything less than breathtaking. And if you can't see that right now, that's okay. I'll keep reminding you until you do."