The Wounds of Our Past // Gerard Way x reader

22. trust me

When I tell you people went crazy, they went crazy.

I created new accounts on twitter and instagram, and holy hell, im scared of the mcr fans. Everyone was freaking out about Mikey and I. Not only the fans, a ton of news stations and talk shows have already talked about our return. It's been one day since the first show, and Nicholas has already booked me to get interviewed so many times! Practically twice in every city on the tour.

Today was my first interview since 2008. I only agreed to do it because apparently a fan of the band was the interviewer. He had a pretty famous podcast, so Nicholas agreed. Im pretty nervous though, I've never been interviewed by myself. I don't even know how Mikey doesn't have to get interviewed until the next show! Gerard knows I'm going to be interviewed and they're probably more nervous than I am.

I was just laying on the bed in our shared hotel room, dressed and with my hair and makeup done. Gerard was pacing back and forth, giving me lists of things to remember when I get interviewed. I was kinda tuning him out.

"Remember hon, if he asks anything that makes you uncomfortable, stop the interview! I will not stand-"
"Gerard, I know!" I sighed. I love them to pieces but they just kept saying the same thing over and over again! "Listen sweetie," I started, "I don't think it'll be that... bad? I mean, I've looked into the guy, he's interviewed a ton of people, and from what I saw, they were comfortable." He sighed and laid next to me, digging his head against my chest and arm. I happily held him me closer to me.

"I'm just scared for you." He whispered. I pulled him close to my face, "I'm sure I'll be fine, and if I want to leave, I'll leave alright?" They remained silent for a few moments before they sighed and nodded. "You need me to go with you?" Although I would love him to, it would be too suspicious. "Gee, wouldn't that be odd? I mean, all people know is I'm back. But they don't know about us, or at least, that we're close. I feel like it'd been too risky." They groaned, obviously knowing I was right.

We just laid together, talking about anything and everything until I had to leave for the interview. "Are you really sure you'll be okay?" I sighed, "Yes, Gerard, Im pretty positive." He stayed quiet for a few moments until he frowned and said, "If anything starts bothering you, like anything at all... you'll tell me?" I couldn't help but smile at them. "Yes, I will." They kissed me goodbye, I grabbed my bag, and headed out the hotel to my uber.

The ride to the studio where the interview would be held was interesting to say the least. On my way to the uber, which was a 8 minute walk, I was stopped like 10 different times by fans. Don't get me wrong, Im not complaining! I was actually thrilled, it's just, so unexpected for me. Im not used to people stopping me and freaking out that they're meeting me. They wanted photos with me, and me to sign things of theirs, which was expected, but they were actually telling me stories of how i've influenced them. Although each interaction was amazing, one really made me think.

It was this teenage girl, I think she looked about 17 or 18. She has short black hair, and had an mcr shirt. She actually didn't stop me, I stopped her. I had sunglasses and a hat on, to be a little low key, so I guess she just wasn't paying attention. Lucky for her, I was. I just simply said, "Hey, I like your shirt." She stoppped, looked down at her shirt and then smiled at me. She looked at me kinda weirdly and then started freaking out. I couldn't help but just beam at her. I understand how she must be feeling. She told me she was at last nights show and how she was so happy.

Our conversation was a little scattered but she ended it by saying, "I just want to thank you. You're music and influence- I dunno... you saved my life so many times." She gave me a hug, and was on her way. I didn't have time to respond, or even think up a response.

There's no way I saved her.

She saved herself, I just... helped her? What an odd concept. Im so shocked! I wasn't expecting to hear that. How should you even respond to that?!? Nonetheless, it's a nice feeling. Like, I've affected her life so greatly, to the point she told me herself, yet, we've never met. She could know everything about me, but I didn't even get her name. I need to get better at what to say to these things. Maybe I should ask Tyler later?