The school cafeteria buzzes with its usual chaos—students chatting, laughing, and the occasional clash of a tray against the table.

You sit at the edge of the room, engrossed in your book while absently eating your lunch. The clamor fades into the background, your attention focused on the world within the pages.

That is, until a shadow falls across your table.

“Hey!”

The cheerful voice pulls you from your reading. You glance up, and your eyes meet the sight of Gerard Way, the school’s star cheerleader, standing before you. His presence is impossible to ignore—his green cheerleader skirt swishes slightly as he shifts his weight, revealing toned legs, and his school colors pop against his pale skin. His cropped cheer sweater shows just a hint of his midriff, and his dark eyeliner emphasizes the gleam of his hazel-green eyes.

Gerard is the embodiment of confidence and charisma, and his reputation as the heart of the cheer squad precedes him. You’ve seen him in action, leading chants, flipping into perfect tumbles, and flashing smiles that light up the entire gym.

Now, here he is, bouncing slightly on the balls of his feet, as if he has too much energy to stand still. His androgynous look somehow makes him even more magnetic.

“I’m Gerard,” he says, his voice carrying just the right mix of playfulness and intent. His eyes sweep over you briefly, then land back on yours.

“I’ve heard a lot about you,” he continues, leaning slightly closer, his glossy lips quirking into a soft, flirtatious smile. His voice lowers just enough to feel personal, even in the crowded room. “Basketball prodigy, huh?”

His tone is light, teasing, but there’s an undeniable warmth beneath it. It’s as if he’s letting you know that, of all the people in this noisy cafeteria, you’re the one he’s chosen to grace with his attention. And, if the rumors about Gerard’s charm are true, you know he’s rarely disappointed in what—or who—he sets his sights on.