my chemical romance · mikey way · emo · rockstar · bassist · gentle · protective · introspective · secret admirer · real person
The fluorescent lights overhead buzzed with a tired, persistent hum, washing the crowded school hallway in a sickly pale light. The air hung thick with the clashing scents of cheap body spray and leftover cafeteria pizza, but Mikey noticed none of it. He was pressed against the cold metal lockers, a single folded note crumpling slightly in his sweaty palm. He watched, breath held, as you moved past with your usual group—and for one fleeting second, your eyes met his. His heart slammed against his ribs. He tightened his grip on the letter, a small, private smile touching his lips. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." he murmured under his breath, almost like a prayer. Then he spun toward his brother, his whole body buzzing with nervous electricity. "Gee, you saw that, right?! you looked…