***Chrissi's POV***

I woke up to the sound of my phone buzzing like crazy.

"Hello?" I whispered. I was still in a shit load of pain from last night

"Oh my god Chris! Thank god you're okay! we've been calling you all morning and you haven't picked up once! Erik and I were so fucking worried!" Alice yelled

"I'm fine, I'm fine.. Don't worry so much about me please, Ali." i said

"How on earth can we not worry about you Chris? You're living with two fucking psychopath parents! Seriously Chris why the fuck won't you move in with us?" she practically screamed through the phone.

"Because I don't want dad getting mad and maybe hurting you or Erik." I wanted to cry so badly.. Of course I wanted to move in with them, but i can't.. It wouldn't be right of me to put them at that kind of risk.

"Chris? Did he hurt you last night?" Ali asked sounding as though she was on the verge of tears

"N-No he d-didn't. I'm fine. I-I have to go. Sorry." and with that i hung up. Now the tears were pouring out of my eyes and all over my face. I hate lying to her I really do, but i can't tell her that he did that to me again. It'll just break her heart.

I go downstairs to see that both of my parents have left for work. Thank god! I just need some alone time. I got myself some cereal and sat on the couch to watch cartoons. I have off from work today so I can just relax all day.

Around 2pm, I hear my phone buzzing in the kitchen so I go and check out who it is.

"Hello?" i ask through the phone

"Hey. It's Gerard."


***Gerard's POV***

"Oh hey Gerard! How are you?" I hear her soft voice on the other end

"I'm hanging in there. You know, the usual. How about yourself?"

"Pretty good, just laying around being lazy. The usual on a Sunday morning." she giggled.

" So I was wondering, if you were still up to getting coffee with me?"

"Yeah, of course"

"Alright, is today okay for you?"

"Yep."

"Alright, awesome. So I'll meet you at Starbucks around 3pm?

"Yeah, sure. See you then!"

We hung up, and I immediately began to get ready. I ran into the bathroom, and took a shower, making sure I make myself look as clean as possible. I get out of the shower, and dry myself off. I comb out my raven black hair, and blow drying it, leaving it messy the way I like it. I throw on a Black V-neck, accompanied by my favorite skinny jeans, and one of my many leather jackets. It;s not 2:50, so I head to the coffee shop.

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When I got there, I saw Chrissi hadn't arrived yet, so I went ahead, and got myself a drink, and a table. When I saw her walk through the door, I waved, and motioned her to the table.

"Hey Chris, how are you?"

"I'm pretty good. How about yourself?"

"Hanging in there." I chuckled. I got out my wallet, and handed her $10. She gave a me a confused face.

"I wasn't sure what you liked, so here. I insist on paying. You can go get yourself whatever you like." I smiled

She frowned. "No, no Gerard. I can't let you pay for me, it's fine."

"No, I insist. I'm not taking no for an answer." she looked at the money, and then looked at me.

"Are you sure?"

"Positive." she sighed and took the money, and went up to the counter. I took out my sketchpad, and began to do the finishing touch ups on a piece I've been working on for a while. I got so caught up in my work, I didn't even realize Chrissi was behind me with her drink in hand.

"Wow, Gerard! You're really good!" I could feel myself beginning to blush. I usually get really shy when other's see my work.

"Well, thanks. It's for a comic that I've been working on for my job. I work at a comic company, so this is what I usually do in my free time." she smiled, and nodded her head.

"Well, you're amazing. I'm sure that company is really proud to have you."

"I wish. It's horrible there. I feel like all my work just goes unappreciated, but it pays good. So I really have no choice."

"I should show you my sketch book sometime. Maybe we could work on something together. I love comics, so that's something I'd be interested in." Could this girl get any more perfect?

"Hell yeah, that'd be awesome!" I high fived her.

We continued chatting, and finished up our coffee's. I've learned a lot about her. I've found out that we have the same music taste, and we both have the same love for art. I decided to invited her over to my place so I could show her some more of my art. \

"Gerard you're really just amazing. I can't believe you drew all this! I mean, it's unbelievable! You should publish these somewhere. You're work definitely shouldn't go unnoticed."

After a tour through my art, we sat on the couch and watched a movie. Edward Scissorhands. By the time the movie was over, it was almost 11.

"You know, Chris, I had an amazing time with you." I smiled

"I had a great time too, Gerard."

"Maybe we could do this again sometime?"

"Yeah, of course. I'd love to." she winked, and headed towards the door.

"Wait, I'll give you a ride. It's too late for a young girl like you to go home alone." I walked to the car, and opened the door for her on the passenger side, and went around the car, taking my seat in the drivers side. The ride to her house was only a short 5 minutes away. I walked her up to her door.

"Again, thank's for an amazing night." she smiled widely.

"It was my pleasure, Chris. I'll definitely be calling you soon to hang out again."

"Sounds like a plan." she smiled. We said our good nights, I kissed her cheek, and headed back home with a grin plastered on my face.