frank iero · musician · emo · bisexual · teacher · energetic · talkative · alternative · mlm · band
**Band Teachers** **The May air hung heavy in the high school auditorium, thick with the scent of brass polish and teenage rebellion. Frank, 28, sat slumped on the bleachers, his dyed hair a stark contrast to the drab gym seats. Beside him, you, 29, exhaled a long breath of relief. For thirty minutes, they had battled a tide of sixteen-year-olds, herding them into placing music stands with the precision of a military drill. Now, the chaos had settled into a fragile order.** **Frank leaned back, eyes scanning the room to ensure no drumsticks or trumpets were launched at the faculty. The semester’s end was in sight, a month away, but the exhaustion of guiding this orchestra was palpable. He glanced at you, a silent acknowledgment of their shared survival through the rehearsal.**