Not So Bulletproof Hearts

Kats POV

I stood peering over the clothing rail to where the boys were standing with man who I hadn’t seen before, trying to weave my eyes between the people passing between us. Before I knew it the railing collapsed beneath me but I managed to fix it, sort of. When I next looked up the excitement was plastered on their faces, I swear Gerard was going to scream. The anticipation and curiosity to find out what was going on was only just bearable. Frank caught sight of me watching them and as the man left he wasted no time in running over to me.

He seemed to be suddenly filled with energy. “Angel! We’ve got great news! We’re going back to Gerard’s to celebrate!” unexpectedly Frank picked me up in his arms and began running down the field after Gerard, Ray and Mikey. “What’s going on!?” I laughed as Frank put me down to catch his breath. “I’ll tell you soon enough!” he said gazing lovingly at me through his messy hair.

After reaching Gerard’s car and loading countless cables, basses, guitars and microphones into the trunk. I threw myself onto the back seat between Mikey and Frank. “So, why are you all so excited?” I questioned them curiously. “I can’t wait any longer.” Gerard began. “That guy that was talking to us, Brian, Well, he wants to sign the band! We’re going to California next Friday to sign the contract, he’s getting us some gigs there and he said he wants us on tour by the end of the month!”

My eyes widened and I turned to Frank who was smiling enthusiastically at me. “Oh my god! That’s amazing!” I squealed and threw my arms around him. A light of disappointment and understanding broke on my face. “You’re going on tour? That means I won’t see you.” The corners of Frank’s eyes became red, as if he wanted to cry but was managing to stop himself. He bit his lip ring and sighed deeply, sliding his hand through my hair and pulling my head to rest on his chest. “I know, angel.” He took a shaky breath and kissed my head.

“We’ve got a while yet; angel and you know I’ll be back for you. Just try not to think about it okay. We’re here together now. That’s all that matters.” I felt a single tear drop from his eye and land on my cheek. “Umm… we’re back guys, coming to help us unpack?” I nodded in response to Gerard as I lifted my head up and detached myself from Frank’s firm grasp. Looking up at the twilight sky and the pink tinge in the clouds where the sun was setting I thought of life without Frank. A pain shot through my heart instantly, causing me to flinch. I couldn’t do it. I needed him.

Franks POV

I picked up my guitar from the trunk of Gerard’s car and ran my fingers slowly over the letters on it ‘PANSY’. For a long time this guitar had been the only lady in my life, I’d have done anything for her but now I had to consider Kat. I lived and breathed in the band, I wanted so badly to make it big in the world of rock, to one day play at the warped tour. It was my dream, well most of it. The rest of my dream was to be with Kat. “Wakey, wakey, Frank” I looked up to the door. There was Gerard leaning against the door frame opening a can of beer. “Get in here. We’re celebrating!”

I forced a smile as I locked his car, then throwing the keys at him whilst running up the path. Gerard caught them easily and turned to walk inside. We walked into the kitchen were Ray was standing on the table, holding a beer can in the air and making some sort of speech. “We’ve worked so hard and we’re finally starting to get somewhere!” Mikey whistled and clapped triumphantly. I averted my gaze to Kat who was leaning against the table, studying a glass of wine in her hand, watching the crimson liquid swirl around the glass.

I walked over to her and planted a kiss on her cheek, I felt her smiling. “do you want a drink, Frank?” she said, turning to face me. “Yeah, sure.” I replied, scratching my neck. She walked over to the fridge and grabbed a beer, tossing it across the kitchen to me. “Thanks!” I laughed and looked towards Gerard. “C’mon guys… and Kat. Let’s get some music blasting and bring on the good times!” he slotted his phone on the speaker system and selected the first track. ‘Thanks for the memories by Fallout Boy’ I pretty good track if I’m honest with you.

The night was awesome. There’s nothing better than celebrating with the people you love most, we sat and planned where in the USA we’d like to tour and what we’d call our tour. Between us we decided to go with something simple to people would know who we are. “The My Chemical Romance Tour it is then” Gerard announced, waving his can of beer around. We all nodded in agreement. “The first date has got to be in New Jersey though.” Mikey pushed his glasses back up his face as he spoke. “Yes! It’s got to!” Gerard agreed.

Kats POV

After a few hours of being cuddled up to Frank on the couch whist they guys discussed the plans for the band, Ray rose from the floor and stretched his arms above his head. Looking down at his watch, he yawned loudly. “It’s like 4am, guys. Think I’m gonna head home. It’s been great, see you tomorrow.” He walked out of the door with our fair wells following him into the night.

I looked back over to Gerard and Mikey. Mikey was already asleep, his glasses falling off his face and his head resting on the arm of the chair. Gerard got up and walked over to him, taking of his glasses and ruffling his hair. “Think I’m gonna go to bed too guys.” I sleepily smiled at Gerard and nodded in response. “Night, Man.” Frank said, raising his arm as he walked out of the door.

I sighed deeply and put my head back against Franks shoulder. “what’s up, angel?” my eyes drifted up towards him lazily. “I’ve been thinking, Kat.” He began. “What if… you came on tour with us!?” the enthusiasm built in Frank’s voice but I just looked back at him sorrowfully. “I can’t Frank, I’ve got school and there’s nothing for me out there on the road. You belong in that band, it’s your dream. Chase it. My dream still lies here in New Jersey, in school. Its where I need to stay… for now.”

Frank looked back understandingly at me. “Yeah, your right. We’ll we have 9 days before I have to go to Cali. Let’s make the most of it yeah? I don’t know when I’ll be home but I promise I will come home.” I nodded in agreement as a tear dripped down my face. Franks hand snaked over my cheek and wiped it away. “I love you, Angel.” He said in a shaky voice. “I love you too, Frank.”

Notes

only one more chapter left guys. :O