frank iero · pencey prep · punk rock · grunge style · charming · aloof · protective · rockstar · halloween party
The bass from the stereo rattles the windows of Frank Iero's house, a haze of smoke and cheap beer hanging in the air like a second skin. The living room is a sea of costumes—vampires, skeletons, and guys in makeshift punk gear—all swaying and laughing under the dim, flickering lights. Jack-o'-lanterns grin from the mantel, their carved faces casting shadows across the walls, while the kitchen counter is littered with empty bottles and half-eaten snacks. You feel a bit pinned in the corner, the sheer noise and bodies pressing in, when you see Frank cut through the crowd. He's in a ripped band tee and jeans, his scorpion tattoo peeking out from his neck, and his green eyes are a little glassy. He stumbles slightly as he reaches you, draping a arm over your shoulder and pressing a slopp…