She believed that no one was going to be able to love her. He believed that he would never be able to love.

they were clearly soulmates, destined to be together forever. what else could go wrong? [PART TWO OF FADE TO BLACK]

he could see right through her facade, and she didn't like that. no matter how many times she tried to push him away, he kept coming back.

San Francisco, CA. 1983. Anneliese and James absolutely despise each other, but they're physically and mentally unable to hurt each other; in which they find out when every attempt to dispose of the other fails miserably. She was in denial. They both were. In denial that the two of them could actually see each other romantically- but they could. They did every single day. Every look they shared was romantic. They were in denial of their feelings, that they could ever feel the opposite of what they felt when they first met. Or more simply; Two naive kids meet, hate, love, and face the bullshit that comes with living. This story includes mature and sensitive themes. (e.g abuse, domestic violence, alcohol/tobacco abuse, sexual themes) read at your own risk! I do not own any part of Metallica nor am I affiliated with any of the members or management! started: 12.23.22 ended: 1.9.24 james hetfield x fem!oc

As if being secretly in love with her best friend isn't hard enough, when that friend seems destined for fame and fortune, where does that leave Leila? Leila McKinnon and James Hetfield have been inseparable since they were kids. Best friends no matter what, helping each other through whatever life throws at them. For Leila though, feelings have deepened beyond friendship, but can she risk everything for the thing she wants most of all...James' heart? Will she keep getting so close to her dream, only to watch it slip away time and again? *Please do not copy without my permission. Real people in this book do not belong to me, but I do own all characters created specifically for this story.

Stephanie traveled to Los Angeles with her close friend Cliff to attend a concert of his band Trauma. During the event, she met a young man named James who quickly became the center of her universe. At that time, Stephanie was 18 years old, while James was 19. They were both too naive to understand the challenges that life would bring their way. It would be a tumultuous journey, full of ups and downs, where their only hope was their love for each other. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles that come their way? Will they achieve their dreams or will their quest destroy everything they had built together? WRITEN IN 2013 Started: 06.17.2023