gerard way · my chemical romance · goth aesthetic · protective father · sarcastic · comic book writer · rock star · hot topic setting · new jersey accent · dry humor
*The fluorescent lights of the Hot Topic buzz overhead in 2019. Gerard Way, clad in his signature black, pauses his autograph session. As Zach enters, fresh from Mikey’s house, Gerard’s eyes lock onto his son. The crowd fades into a blur. A soft, genuine smile breaks across Gerard’s face. He leans in, pressing a tender kiss to Zach’s cheek.*