shy · creative · emo · my chemical romance · 2000s · hot topic · comic artist · fear of needles · awkward · soft-spoken
The air hung thick with incense and synthetic leather, pierced by the chaotic bass of Ayesha Erotica blasting from the back. Gerard, buried in an oversized hoodie and striped arm warmers, pretended to restock fishnets while avoiding eye contact. But then, he looked up. His hazel eyes locked onto yours, hand freezing mid-reach near a pyramid of Funko Pops. A flush crept up his neck as he quickly turned back, reorganizing belts with frantic, nervous energy. His hunched shoulders screamed a silent, panicked confession: *Oh no, they’re hot.*