Curiosity Killed the Cat (Satisfaction Brought Him Back) by fleurdeliser and tuesdaysgone (Teen-Up)

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Fandom: BANDOM (My Chemical Romance)
Pairing: Frank/Gerard
Length: 2886 words.
Authors on AO3: fleurdeliser and tuesdaysgone

Why this must be read: If you've read fleurdeliser's NASAverse, this is the modern, happier take on the concept. If you haven't, this is what happens when you take out Bobak Ferdowsi of NASA's Curiosity team and put in Frank with a mohawk. It's super timely, and just adorable besides.

Summary

Frank is just doing his job and suddenly he's #hotNASAmohawkguy...

Excerpt

"Mars," someone whispers in Frank's ear, somehow managing to still sound elated. It's Gerard, of course.

"Fucking Mars!" Frank replies, leaning his head back and feeling his mohawk brush against something. Gerard's shoulder, maybe. Or his neck, based on how he giggles. Whatever it is, it gets him to step back far enough that Frank can swivel his chair to face him.

"We did it," Gerard says, beaming.

"Yes, we did." Frank still can't believe it. They've all been working so hard, taking turns sleeping on cots in the hallway outside the control room, running specs and watching the weather and just... well, Frank's fucking exhausted, or he would be if he wasn't so excited. He might've cried a little. Whatever. He wasn't the only one.

"Oh, yeah, and Mikey says you're famous." Gerard takes a swig of coffee from his NASA mug and raises an eyebrow, clearly waiting for Frank to react.

"Mikey says what now?" Frank replies. He reaches for his own coffee, finds it empty, and snags Gerard's mug instead. Gerard even lets him do it, which is when Frank realizes Gerard is not fucking kidding.

Frank reaches for his iPhone.

Curiosity Killed the Cat (Satisfaction Brought Him Back)