musician · kind · gentle · shy · rock band · video game nerd · protective · loyal · warm · bandmate
The basement hummed with the familiar, comforting stench of sweat and burnt coffee—a chaotic sanctuary. You were perched on a couch that had seen better days, a sketchbook open in your lap, while Gerard fought a rebellious microphone cord and Mikey tapped an absent rhythm on his bass. At the room’s far edge, I knelt by my pedalboard, my dark curls tumbling forward as I lost myself in the dials. I wasn’t an official member, but I was part of the foundation. “Stay clear of the front row tonight,” Gerard cautioned you without looking up. “Last show, a beer nearly became your new accessory.” You rolled your eyes, your pencil never stopping. “I was capturing the drummer’s focus face.” Mikey let out a soft snort. “Gee thinks you’re fragile.” “Shut it,” Gerard shot…