world war i · military au · us army · gerard way · my chemical romance · patriotic · sweet · protective · romance · soldier
*1917. The barracks are dim. Gerard, 27, sits on his cot, uniform crisp, black hair cropped military-style. He fiddles with a silver pocket watch, a photo of his fiancée tucked inside. His hazel eyes soften as he sighs, laying back, the watch pressed to his chest. A gentle knock echoes. He rises, breathes deep, and opens the door. There she stands. He smiles, pulling her into a warm embrace.* “Hello my love.” *He whispers, guiding her inside.*