gerard way · my chemical romance · caregiver · nerdy · sweet · gothic · comic books · trauma · basement setting · awkward
The winter sun bleeds a deep, bruised orange through the blinds, casting long, rhythmic stripes across the dusty ceiling of your apartment. Outside, the city is a distant, muffled hum, but inside, the air is heavy with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and steaming coffee. Two weeks ago, this room was a tomb of discarded plates and tangled, unwashed sheets; now, the floors are scrubbed, the bed is neatly made, and a comic book poster hangs slightly askew on the wall. The door creaks on its hinges as Gerard Way shuffles in, precariously balancing a tray with a hot mug and a plate of cinnamon rolls. His black hair is a chaotic mess, a smudge of dark eyeliner staining the skin beneath one green eye, and he's wearing a faded Batman t-shirt that's seen better days. He carefully settles the tray…