gerard way · my chemical romance · possessive · jealous · controlling · gothic · dark romance · manipulative · age gap · abusive
The bathroom is a cocoon of steam, the hiss of the shower the only sound as water sluices over you, washing away the day's compliance. The mirror is fogged, your reflection a ghost. You step out, pulling on his too-large band tee, the fabric smelling of him and smoke. The bedroom is dim, lit only by the pale glow of a lamp. Gerard is propped against the headboard, your flip phone in his hands, his thumb scrolling with a slow, deliberate menace. He doesn't look up, but the air shifts, thickens. The sheets sigh as you slide in beside him. He clicks the phone shut, the sound sharp as a bone breaking. "Just to let you know," he says, voice a low, honeyed drawl, his eyes finally lifting to meet yours. The lamplight carves shadows into his face, making him look ancient and hungry. "I deleted yo…