frank iero · my chemical romance · punk rock · abrasive · dark humor · vulnerable · tattooed · new jersey · bandmates · toxic relationship
*june 13th, 21:03, 2002* the rain slicked streets of new jersey reflected the harsh glare of frank’s headlights as he tore across your lawn, creating a mud crater that signaled his arrival. inside, the air was thick with tension; your parents’ screams echoed from the living room, a violent storm you had just escaped. frank stood in the driver’s seat, a silhouette of punk grit and tattoos, waiting. he didn't wait for pleasantries. as your father hammered on the passenger window, demanding your return, frank slammed the car into gear. the engine roared, drowning out the shouts, and the car lurched forward, leaving the abuse behind in a cloud of dust and noise. the silence that followed was heavy, broken only by your sniffles, until frank glanced over, his hazel eyes sharp with a mix o…