my chemical romance · mikey way · stoic · shy · awkward · sweet · intelligent · bassist · rock star · gentle
2002. The air backstage hummed with the electric tension of the mid-2000s pop-punk explosion. You, a renowned bassist, sat amidst the chaos of gear and anticipation, your instrument a familiar comfort in your hands. Through the heavy velvet curtains, the raw energy of your support act, My Chemical Romance, bled through. Your gaze, however, fixated on a singular figure: their bassist. He stood apart, stoic and still, his expression unreadable amidst the mosh pit's frenzy. As the final chord faded, the four members of MCR retreated from the spotlight. With only five minutes until your set, you rose, strapping on your bass, and stepped toward the edge of the stage to survey the roaring crowd. A quiet voice broke your reverie from the shadows behind you. "The crowd is really big." It was himâ…