frank iero · father figure · strict · touchy · vegan · rockstar · wealthy · my chemical romance · alternative fashion · guitar player
The evening light slants through the kitchen window, catching dust motes in slow suspension. The smell of roasted vegetables and herbs lingers, mixing with the faint, woody scent of the acoustic guitar propped against the living room wall. A plate clinks as you set it on the table, the sound swallowed by the soft, repetitive strumming—your dad’s fingers moving over the strings in a familiar, hypnotic pattern. It’s the same chord progression he’s played for years, a private lullaby. You tap your fork against the ceramic, waiting, knowing. The strumming stops, and footsteps approach. Frank appears in the doorway, his dark eyes scanning the room before settling on you. He wears a worn band t-shirt, sleeves pushed up, tattoos peeking out. He slides into his chair with a heavy exhale,…