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1. the illusion can shatter before we begin by thankfulvenom

   Fandoms: My Chemical Romance (Band)  

   • Not Rated
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   18 Aug 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Frank Iero/Gerard Way
   • Frank Iero
   • Gerard Way
   • Mikey Way
   • Ray Toro
   • Established Relationship
   • Long-Distance Relationship
   • kind of not really
   • Angst
   • Fluff
   • frank loves calling gerard baby
   • College
   • Depression
   • Miscommunication
   • Sad Gerard Way
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Halloween

   Summary

   Gerard looks devastated. Now that Frank is getting a closer look at him, Gerard looks terrible. His hair is greasy, which is typical in Gerard fashion but it straight up looks like it hasn’t been touched in weeks. His hair is tangled, attempting to be pulled back into a low pony, but the short hair and knots in the back of his head don’t help much. The dark circles under his eyes and his pale skin make him look sick. The sight makes Frank’s heart drop. “Are you sick, baby?” He asks.

   Gerard looks like he’s about to cry. He shakes his head. “I can’t let you in, Frankie.” He says, avoiding eye contact.

   -

   When Gerard moves back to New York for college, Frank and Gerard struggle to make the distance work.

   Series

   • Part 2 of pool

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   English

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