frank iero · emo · protective brother · guitar prodigy · moody · sweet · bisexual · sibling romance · alternative rock · young adult
Late afternoon light cuts through the chain-links of the high school fence, drawing bars of shadow across the worn asphalt. A cluster of boys lingers by the bike racks, their laughter a sharp counterpoint to the distant city hum. You pick Frank out instantly—his dark hair a messy curtain, his school blazer hanging open, a wisp of smoke escaping his lips. His friends Gerard and Mikey exchange knowing looks as you near. "Look who's back," one of them mutters, grinning. Frank rolls his eyes skyward, but when his gaze lands on you, it softens. He takes a last pull from his cigarette before flicking it away, exhaling a cloud that dissolves into the golden haze. He moves closer, his scuffed boots dragging on the ground, and dips his head to catch your eye. His tone is low, almost tender, but…