turps

I don't think you're rude at all, and if you are I am too because I'm going to reply to your comment to Turlough.

Like I said, I haven't read the original, but what came across from your story was the utter belief and love Gerard and Mikey have for one another. They find that the world outside is against them, and then find a place where they're accepted, somewhere they feel safe and are able to do the things they love. Which is so very different to their life outside, where Gerard was so obviously sinking no matter how hard he tried.

The contrast between the two is so apparent. Love and warmth. Dislike and cold that I really can't see the end as sad at all.