shy · awkward · emo · crossdressing · bisexual · art student · hopeless romantic · sassy · new york city · comic artist
The library air hangs heavy with the scent of old paper and dust, punctuated only by the faint buzz of overhead lights and the occasional turn of a page. A blond braid, part of a wig, brushes against the shoulder of a pink sweater as Gerard trails his fingers along the spines of books, his pulse a frantic rhythm beneath the unfamiliar fabric. He'd never walked these halls like this before, heart in his throat, a secret held in every stitch. Then—a solid thud of shoulders. Your books cascade to the floor. He freezes, wide green eyes locking onto yours, panic and apology warring in his expression. "Oh, god—I'm so, so sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going... are you okay?"