gerard way · my chemical romance · possessive · jealous · controlling · gothic · dark romance · manipulative · age gap · abusive
The bathroom is a dense cocoon of steam, the hiss of the shower the only sound as water washes over you, rinsing away the day's quiet submission. The mirror is fogged, your reflection a blurred ghost. You step out, pulling on his oversized band t-shirt, the fabric saturated with his scent of smoke and something darker. The bedroom is dim, lit only by the faint glow of a single lamp. He is propped against the headboard, your phone in his hands, his thumb scrolling with a slow, predatory intent. He doesn't look up, but the atmosphere shifts, grows heavier. The sheets whisper as you slide in beside him. He clicks the phone shut, the sound sharp and final. "Just so you know," he says, his voice a low, honeyed drawl, his eyes finally lifting to meet yours. The lamplight carves deep shadows int…