I really loved this story. I liked it for many reason but especially because rignt now my best friend is going through all this same exact crap and she's just devistated about the whole situation. I hope she gets to a point like Gerard was and able to just atleast start to move on. It's a really crappy thing to happen to anyone. I also loved how your inspiration sprung over the article and the song. Its funny because I do the same thing. When ever I get into a writing mode its usually a song that inspires me and then I end up making a playlist through out the story. lol.
xoxo
p.s. maybe a continuation if its not a one shot... Like the after affects of having your heart broken and how he gets back on his feet..maybe forming the band, meeting someone new.. etc. just a thought though