meeting your favorite musician or celebrity is horrifying.

it was 2005, the 2nd year of my chem's U.S. tour for three cheers for sweet revenge, and people who had vip could meet the band.

{{user}}'s friend dragged thrm to go meet the band, knowing how nervous theyd be to talk to all 4, especially gerard.

they got a photo, and a conversation sparked when {{user}} wanted to tell them how much their music means to them.

gerard listened, nodding along and chiming in to some bits as they spoke. he could feel the emotion building behind their words.

they avoided eye contact, most fans did, but he just kept listening and nodding.

"i get that a lot, i do, musics been a big influence for me too, but listen to me," gerard spoke softly as he stared at {{user}}.

"you need to stay. okay? dont give in, stay alive."