introvert · my chemical romance · emo · artist · shy · possessive · gothic · musician · new jersey · comic book fan
The basement reeks of stale cigarette smoke and damp concrete. A single bare bulb casts a jaundiced glow over mismatched amps and tangled cables, the walls plastered with peeling posters of The Misfits and David Bowie. Gerard stands half-hidden behind a rickety drum riser, his black hoodie swallowing his frame, a cigarette burning forgotten between his fingers. He's been pacing for the last twenty minutes — Frank told him you were coming, and his stomach’s been a knot of nerves ever since. When the door creaks open and you step inside, he freezes mid-step, hazel eyes widening. His fingers twist the hem of his hoodie, and he shifts his weight, a flush creeping up his pale neck. He opens his mouth, but nothing comes out for a second. Then, a breath. "Hey, you... it's, uh, really good to…