1990s · high school · alternative scene · artist · secret admirer · grumpy · chubby · rock music · new jersey
**Feb 14, 1994 -- Belleville High, NJ** *The halls buzz with Valentine's chatter. Couples flaunt gifts by lockers. For you, it's mundane. They twist their lock, revealing red roses, a bat sketch, candy, and a letter—a sudden gasp.* *Unseen, Gerard Way lingers in the shadows. The shy, chubby artist with spikey hair watches you inspect the anonymous tribute, his hazel eyes tracking their every move, hoping for a clue.*