The Personal Assistant - COMPLETED

I was getting dressed when Matt knocked on my door, "sweetie you look beautiful. Where are you going?" Matthew had come back last night, we got into a fight when Zacky told him how I was rarely home. He accused me of sleeping around on him, leading him to push me hard against the wall.

"Gerard's taking me out for my birthday."

He came behind me, moving his hands around my waist and kissing my neck. "How about you stay home and I'll make this a birthday you'll never forget." I moved away from him, his face changed to hatred again.

"I have to go, if I don't show up at his house he'll come here." Matt started to walk closer to me, I was against the wall, waiting for his hit.

His eyes looked me up and down taking in my appearance. "You look like a slut." Then he just left, I heard him go into his own room. I let out a breath that was built up from fear. I closed my bedroom door and looked into the mirror that was on the back. Did I look like a slut?

Gerard said the place was fancy and to wear something nice. Since I only had one dress and he's seen me in it already I went out and bought a new one. This dress was black, it was long sleeved with blue designs on it. Underneath the black was a second layer the same color blue. I told Gerard what I was wearing and he said it sounded beautiful.

I didn't think it was that short, it went right to my knees. Oh well, time to go. Tonight was special so I even added a little makeup. I stopped at Matt's door before leaving, he was on his bed staring at the ceiling. "Matthew, I'm leaving now. I'll be home by eleven, that okay?"

"Fine." I felt bad about leaving him but Gerard had this planned for awhile. Besides today is my birthday and I want to spend time with Gee. While in the elevator I looked at my shoes, black and white converse. Hoped Gerard wouldn't mind, it went with the dress.

I decided to walk to Gerard's house, it was only a few miles. When I got to the house I took a moment before knocking. It had only been a day with me being fire but it felt like a lifetime. Finally I knocked on the door, Gerard answered. He was wearing a nice black shirt with a blue tie, it matched my blue perfectly. He was also wearing nice black jeans, black and white converse too.

"Shy, you.....you look amazing." I felt my face get red as I started to blush. "Want to come in and say hi to Bandit, she misses you already."

"I probably shouldn't, Lindsey wouldn't like to see me."

"She's gone for the weekend, won't be back until Sunday night. So tonight and tomorrow it's okay with me."

I followed him inside and into the living room where Bandit and Mikey were playing Candyland. "B" looked up and saw me, her face was priceless. "Shiloh!" She ran and practically jumped into my arms.

"Hey Shy."

"Hi Mikey." Bandit wouldn't let me go, "Bandit, I have to go with your dad. I'll come see you again, okay?"

"Okay!" She kissed me goodbye and hopped down, going to back to Mikey and Candyland. "Bye daddy! Bye Shiloh!"

"Bye pumpkin, bed time at nine. Don't give Uncle Mikey any trouble." Gerard took my arm and led me out to his car. "You really look amazing." He was such a gentleman. Opened my car door, helped me in and shut it for me.

"So where are we going?"

"It's a surprise, which means you need this." Gerard placed a blindfold over my eyes, it reminded me of when Matt did this. Except, I wasn't scared with Gerard. In fact, I felt completely safe, if he was leading me into the depths of Hell I would follow.

After driving for awhile I started to become bored, "Gee? Are we almost there? I'm bored." I heard him giggling.

"Yeah just about there, so impatient." Now I started to giggle, my phone started vibrating and I stopped. I knew it had to be Matthew, just what I needed right now. I felt the car come to a stop, my heart starting beating fast wondering what Gerard had planned.

My car door opened, Gerard took my hand and guided me out. "Gerard, don't let me fall." I felt his arm go around my waist and his breath against my ear.

"I would never and I'd catch you if you fell." My knees went weak and I almost lost my balance but Gerard caught me. We continued to walk until Gee stopped me, "don't move." His grip left me and I missed his touch already. Suddenly classical music started playing.

"Gee, where are we?" He took my hands, I moved a few steps further with his help.

"Okay, we're here. Ready?" I nodded my head, almost biting my bottom lip hard enough to draw blood. He lifted the blindfold off but I kept my eyes closed, not ready to see what was in front of me. Gerard moved closer to me and whispered, "open your eyes Shiloh." Then he kissed my cheek and I opened my eyes.

The sight in front of me was one of pure perfection, beautiful in every way. We were standing in front an open area on a hill, a picnic blanket placed gently on the ground with a picnic basket and candles set up. There was an IPod dock playing the peaceful classical music.

I could see the city below us, the lights bright and the streets alive. "Gee, this is....." I couldn't think of the right words to describe this. He just smiled, taking my hand and moving me towards the blanket.

"Please sit. I wanted everything to be perfect." We both sat on the blanket, he lit the candles and started getting out the food from the basket. "Hope you like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches."

I giggled again as he actually brought out peanut butter sandwiches. "Gerard I love PB&J." He placed the sandwiches on the plates. We talked about upcoming horror movies, comics and even new projects he's working on that I didn't know about.

Suddenly Gerard stood up and reached his hand out for me. I have him a confused look, so he bent down to my level. "Dance with me." He offered his hand again and I accepted. I put one hand around the back of his neck and the other entangled in his. His other hand went to my waist, he pulled me closer.

We danced to the music, our eyes locked and I placed my head against his chest. "Gerard?"

"Yeah?"

"This is so breathtaking, everything is perfect. I don't want the night to end because when it does, I have to go back to reality where I can't see you."

"Oh Shy, I wish this ended differently. It's just Lynz....."

"I know and it's okay." I was about on the verge of tears, and he could sense it.

"Look at me Shy." I lifted my head away from his chest and stared into his eyes. Without hesitation Gerard leaned forward and kissed me. At first I was shocked but then accepted the kiss and let it deepen. He laid me down on the blanket, never breaking the kiss.

My mind was screaming for me to stop, but my heart said keep going. Reason won the battle, "Gerard, stop." He broke away and held himself up, looking at me confused.

"What's wrong? Are you okay?"

"What are we doing? We can't do this." He fell next to me, giving a deep sigh.

"You're right, I know. I'm sorry Shy." We both laid on our backs and stared up to the sky, looking at the stars. "Shiloh?"

"Yes Gee?" I looked to see him try to say something but it wouldn't come out.

Instead he pointed to the sky and said, "the stars are really beautiful tonight." I leaned over and kissed his cheek. Then I held his hand and leaned my head on his neck as we just looked at the stars above.

This is how we stayed until we saw the sun starting to peek through. I jolted up, "what's wrong?"

"What time is it?"

"Has to be close to six, why?"

"I have to get home, can't believe we were out this late." We packed up all the stuff and headed home.

Gerard got to his house and we got out. I hugged him goodbye and started walking home right away. "Wait! I almost forgot." He grabbed something from the picnic basket, it was a tiny black box. "Your birthday present."

"Gerard, this is too much. You already did the picnic.". I opened the box to reveal a silver heart necklace, there was an engraving. "The World Is Ugly But You're Beautiful To Me." I started to tear up at the lyrics, "I love this so much."

"Turn around, I'll put it on." I turn around and felt his fingers grace my neck which sent shivers down my spine. He hooked the necklace and hugged me. "You want a ride home?"

"No, it's okay. I'm going to walk, thank you for such an unforgettable birthday. I loved it."

I started walking again but before I was too far away I swear I heard Gerard say "I love you."

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