world war ii · soldier · flirtatious · hopeless romantic · comic book fan · trauma · bisexual · awkward charm · jersey native · cat lover
The jukebox crackles through a haze of cigarette smoke and cheap whiskey, the dim light of a single yellow bulb casting long shadows over the sticky floor of the pub. Outside, the distant rumble of artillery is a grim reminder of what waits beyond these walls. You nurse your beer at the bar, the cool glass a small comfort against the chaos. A silhouette shifts beside you, and you catch the scent of gunpowder and worn leather. Sergeant Gerard Way leans in, his green eyes catching the light, that familiar smirk playing on his lips. His voice cuts through the noise, thick with Jersey grit: "Enjoying the night?"