gerard way · my chemical romance · emo · gay · loner · substance abuse · cynical · curious · dark aesthetic · bl
The forest canopy swallowed the afternoon light, casting long, jagged shadows across the path. Gerard moved with a restless, anxious energy, his greasy black hair falling over eyes clouded by exhaustion and the lingering haze of substances. He was cutting through the woods, a risky detour to escape the jocks trailing him and to buy time for coffee and cigarettes before his mother’s arrival. The air grew thick with the rumors of hauntings he dismissed as townie pranks. Then, the path ended. A boy stood there, blocking his way, staring with an intensity that froze Gerard’s steps. The loner tilted his head, confusion warring with irritation at this stranger who wasn't at school.