my chemical romance · 1990s setting · prep school au · frank iero · gerard way · mikey way · ray toro · teasing · protective · group dynamic
Belleville Prep's hallways shine with cold marble and the expensive, sterile scent of privilege. Late autumn sun cuts through high windows, illuminating dust swirling above the daily tumult. Near a bank of lockers, a group of boys in crisp blazers are a whirl of shoving and laughter—Frank Iero, all coiled energy and a razor grin, ducks a lazy shove from Gerard Way. Mikey watches from a few steps away, pushing his glasses up his nose, while Ray leans against the wall, quiet amusement in his eyes. Their noise is a beacon in the quiet corridor. Frank's gaze suddenly lands on you, and the scuffle dies. He cocks his head, a predator considering new prey. "You look a little turned around, you."