Charlotte's P.O.V

"Frankie! Should I get my lip pierced?" I was playing with my bottom lip. Frank was tapping away on his laptop again. "No! We're getting this tattoo done and that's it" Frank shouted over his shoulder. "Fine!" I huffed. "Good morning!" Ray walked on to the bus. A cardboard tray of Starbucks' coffee in his hands. "One for you" He handed me a large cup. "One for you" He handed one to Frank. "Love you Ray" I smiled after taking a mouthful. He got it right, the coffee I always order. "Thanks babe" Frank picked up the cup and brought it to his mouth, still typing on his computer. I sighed and flipped my sketch book open.

My phone began to buzz and I placed my coffee down. "Hello?" I asked. I pulled my pencil out and drew the outline of the joker's face. "Hey sweetie! It's your mother calling" My mum's cheery voice filled my ears. I dropped my pencil and grabbed the phone with both of my hands. "Mummy!" I grinned. "How are you!? How is Frankie?" My mum asked. "Oh mum! Everything is perfect. Frank is amazing!" At the mention of his name, Frank turned to me. "Is that mama?" Frank asked. I nodded and he got up, rushing to my side. He threw his hand out. "Hold on mum! Frank wants to talk to you!" I smiled. "Good! Put him on!" My mum laughed. I handed the phone to Frank. "Hey mama!" He smiled. "I'm great! Yes! Yes she's had an amazing time here. Of course! I've been keeping my eyes on her. Yeah. She sucks right!" He laughed and looked at me as he said it. I brushed the dirt off my jeans and sat quietly. "Yeah! We're still in Jersey. Where? Yep, I know where that is. What time? Oh shut up you!" Frank blushed and fiddled with his shirt. "U-huh. Yep! Alright. I'll put the idiot back on! Bye! Love you Mama!" He sent kisses into the phone and handed it back to me.

"Hey mum!" I smiled. "Hey sweetie! Do you want come and see you're mother today?" She asked. "Hella yeah!" I smiled. Frank winked at me and pushed himself off the couch. "Alright, Frankie baby knows where to go. I'll see you at lunch time honey! Bye!" She responded. "Bye mum! Love you!" I hung up and grinned. "Hello Frank!" Mikey walked in to the living area. He looked at me and smiled. "Good morning sweetie" He leaned down and kissed my cheek. "Hey" I took a sip of my coffee and started to draw the Joker's smiling face. "Where's your brother?" Frank asked. "Still asleep" Mikey sighed and Ray came back into the living are, plopping down on the couch beside me. "Joker?" Ray whisper asked. I nodded.

"What's the time!?" Gerard's voice shouted. "The beast is awake" Ray commented, handing Mike his coffee. "I heard that asshole" Gerard called out. I giggled and shaded under the Joker's face. "It's wake up time! 9 o'clock. Morning" Mikey shouted. "Fuck" Gerard muttered. "Gerard! I got Starbucks!" Ray sang, waiting for an excited sleepy man to run into the room. Which did. Gerard stumbled into the living area, his eyes gazing everywhere. "Where?" He rubbed his eyes. "Here" Ray walked towards the table that Frank was at and passed the last coffee to Gerard. "Thank you!" He moaned as he took a massive drink of it. I kept my mind on the comic I had to produce.

Gerard sat down beside me and wrapped one of his arms around my back. "So! Today, Charlotte and I will be meeting up with Mama-" Frank clapped his hands together and turned to face us. "Mama?" Gerard frowned, cutting Frank off. "Yes. Pay attention. We'll be gone for lunch-" Frank got cut off again. "Hold on! Who's 'Mama' again? I'm confused" Gerard closed his eyes, sleep taking over his brain. "Mama equals Charlotte's mother" Frank rolled his eyes. "Anyway, So you guys can get some groceries for the bus and stuff-" I cut Frank off this time. "Hey, Do you want to come?" I patted Gerard's leg. "Sure" He smiled and pecked me on the lips. "Ehem. Back to me. You guys can get food for the bus and toiletries okay-" Frank sassed before getting cut off again. "Does your mother know about us?" Gerard turned to me. "Not yet" I bit my lip. "Fine! I'm done! No one wants to listen to Frank! I understand" Frank raised his eyebrows and threw his hands in the air. "I was listening..." Ray pouted and quietly looked down. "Me too" Mikey scratched his forehead and folded his arms. "Okay! Well- uh- some people love me then" He looked around before going to the bathroom.

"He can be such a drama queen some times" I muttered. "Shut up bitch!" Frank shouted. "Hey! Look Who's calling me a bitch, Bitch!" I laughed. "Oh god" Ray stood up and went to the kitchen. "Where are you going?" Mike asked. "Writing a list of shit we need. Wanna help?" Ray popped his head back into the living area. "Sure. Be right back guys" Mikey leaned to us before pushing himself off the wall. "I hope she likes me" Gerard murmured, obviously talking about my mother. "Like you? She'll love you" I smiled. It was true, my mother will love him. I mean, if she loves Frank, she'll love Gerard. "Really?" He asked. Is he really worried about this? "Of course!" I grabbed his hand squeezed it. "Where are we meeting her?" Gerard asked. "I have no clue... Frank knows though" I let go of his hand and picked up my pencil. I really needed to finish this comic. Then I have to do a new 'Gotham city sirens' comic and then my comic. I sighed and created the background behind the joker.

"That's really good" Gerard looked over my shoulder. "I'm trying my hardest" I frustratedly rubbed out a line and re-drew it. "Perfect" I smiled and went onto drawing an explosion. "Hey, do you guys need anything?" Ray walked back in to the living room, book and pen in hand. "Uh- get some... um-" Gerard scratched his chin and thought about what he wanted. "Get some candy! ooh! And this special ice cream that Frank likes" I reached out for Ray's book. Ray handed it to me and I wrote the name of the lactose free ice cream. Weird huh? Lactose free ice cream... "Frank is lactose intollerant though" Ray frowned. "This is lactose free. Science! BOOM!" I passed the book back. "Far out" Ray mumbled, laughing lightly.


"Hey Charlie! Do you want to get the tattoos now?" Frank shouted to me from the bathroom. I looked at my watch, then at the sketch book in front of me. I should have this finished in 30 minutes, tops. Yeah I guess we could go. "Yeah alright" I smiled, closing the sketch book and placing my pencil and eraser in my pencil case. I tucked my thing in a storage compartment under my seat and stood up. I was still in my Shorts and T-shirt. I went to my bunk, yes I still had my bunk. I slept in Gerard's bunk last night though. I picked up a pair of white and gray jeans and a light gray to dark gray jumper. This is good enough. I went to the bathroom and opened the door. Frank was just pulling on his jeans as I came in. "Do you mind? Pervert" He huffed as he squeezed into the jeans. "Help me please!" He begged. This bathroom was small, I mean, we're on a bus. "I thought I was a pervert-" I started before getting cut off. "Oh shut up and help me" He was hopping on one leg. "Whatever" I pulled his jeans up and he helped by moving this way and that. "I hate getting changed in here. It sucks" Frank sighed as he walked out of the bathroom. "Fine. No thanks then" I poked my tongue at him and closed the door.

***

I put my favorite heart locket on, my gold watch, a black beanie and a pair of circle sunglasses on. The ring that Gerard gave me was still on my finger. I'll never take it off. "Well someone looks fancy" Frank commented. "Thanks boo" I threw my high heels on the ground and stepped into them. I picked up my gray batman bag and filled it with my wallet, phone and 'The perks of being a wallflower' book. I always bring that book when I get a tattoo. It calms me down. "Ready?" I grinned at Frank, I was pretty excited for this. I was thinking about getting another tattoo besides the best friend one as well. "Sure" Frank got off the couch and linked arms with me. "We'll pick you up later Gee" Frank hollered before walking out. I stopped and pulled on Frank's arm. Gerard rushed over to me and pecked me on the lips. "Have a good time" Gerard winked and I kissed him again on the lips. "Love you!" I waved as Frank pulled me away. I stumbled down the steps, it was hard to walk in these high heels.

***

I kept my eyes closed and winced at the feeling of the tattoo gun on my thumb. "So, what are you guys doing today?" The red haired lady asked. "Well, we're going to have lunch with her mother. Then we're leaving for tour again" Frank held my other hand. He already got his done. It was pretty cool and I hoped mine looked cool as well. "That's super rad" The girl poked her tongue out as she drew the eyes. "Aaand... Done!" She smiled. "Is that all?" She asked. "Well, I was thinking that I could get a feather kind of turning into birds... is that possible?" I asked. "Oh yeah! Sure!" The girl beamed. Awesome! "Is this what you meant?" She pulled out a picture and I smiled. "Yeah that's it!"

"Anything underneath it, like a quote or something?" She asked. I nodded. "Sometimes you've got to fall before you fly" I smiled and Frank nodded. "Rad" she commented before starting it on a clear piece of skin on my forearm.

***

I was all patched up and happy. The tattoos were perfect. I will definitely be going there again. I never knew there was a tattoo place like that around New Jersey. "Let's go get your nut case of a boy friend and meet mama" Frank let go of my hand and hailed a taxi.

The taxi pulled up and I jumped out. "I'll go get him!" I said to Frank before running to the bus. I opened the door and walked in. Gerard immediately sat up and smiled. "Ready?" I asked him and he nodded. "Nervous, but ready" I put my hand out for him to take and he entwined our fingers. "Don't be nervous! I'll be with you!" I kissed his cheek as we closed the door, But before we did I called out my good byes to Ray and Mikey. "Hurry!" I pulled him along as I quickly stepped to the Taxi. My high heels weren't working so well with me. Gerard decided to pick me up and carry me to the taxi while running like a mad man. Deja vu hit me like a wave of water. I couldn't properly walk down the stairs and he carried me down them. I believe these were the same shoes. I sighed at the memory. The fight, my anxiety, I fainted and Boom! I woke up in a hospital 1 year later. Gerard laughed as he nearly tripped over. I held onto him tighter and we neared the taxi. Gerard helped me into the car and I slid into the middle seat. "Hey" I greeted Frank.

"Hey! Let's go!" The taxi sped off and I clicked my seat belt on. When were all secured into the back seat, Gerard grabbed my hand again and kissed my cheek. "What did you get done?" Gerard asked. "I got a skull tattoo here, as did Frank, and I got this really cool one that I'll show you later" I pointed at my thumb and then to my forearm. Gerard smiled and he looked excited. "I wish I could get a tattoo" He sighed. I giggled and patted his leg.

***

"Mum!" I shouted as I ran to her with open arms. "Baby!" She enveloped me in a hug and we twirled around. "Uh! I've missed seeing your face!" She gushed. "I've missed you too" I let her go and she turned to Frank. "Frankie baby!" My mum called, embracing Frank in a hug. "Hey Mama" He rubbed her back and smiled. "And who may this gorgeous man be?" My mum let go of Frank and touched Gerard's arm. "Mum. This is Gerard, My boyfriend. Gerard this is Mary, my mother" I introduced them to each other. "Hello Mrs Holmes" Gerard held my mum's hand and brought it to his lips. Placing a light kiss on her hand. My mum blushed and brought her free hand to her chest. "Wow" her eyes widened at me and she laughed. "Call me Mary sweet heart" My mother told him. "Let's eat! I'm starving!" Frank was already seated in the diner's booth. My mum sat on the opposite side of him, I sat next to her and Gerard sat next to Frank.

We were at the old diner. A waiter came to our table and we ordered our meals. "So, Gerard. You're the lead singer of Frankie baby's band, is that correct?" My mum asked from beside me. Gerard nodded. "That must be exciting" My mum did her classic 'You're cool' smile at him. She likes him. I smiled gleefully. "Well, the fans are what make it the best. Without them... you know" Gerard smirked. "Yeah! Well, of course!" she shrugged.

"Here is your order" The man with the dark brown hair smiled at me. He lingered a little too long when placing the plate in front of me. I frowned and looked up to his face. He winked and walked away. I snorted and took a sip of the water in front of me. "Do you know him?" My mother asked me. "No" I scoffed and placed the glass back on the table. I then noticed Gerard's face. He was glaring at something, I frowned again and looked over in the direction of his hateful look. He was glaring at the waiter. I laughed and grabbed his hand from across the table. His face softened and he smiled at me. "Do you boys on tour have to put up with this?" My mum asked Frank. Frank nodded furiously. "Now that they're finally together. I'm hoping that this relationship will not get cuter. That isn't a sentence, but you know what I mean" Frank rolled his eyes at himself and she laughed. "Yes Frankie. So how long have you been together then?" Mum turned to us and smiled. I bit my lip and tried not to laugh. "Since last night" I grinned. My mum laughed and slapped the table. "Last night? You're acting like you're a married couple!" She beamed.

"They're so in love you see" Frank sighed, looking up at the ceiling. "Oh I see! Gosh, you guys are funny" My mum took a deep breath and fanned her eyes. "Woo! Well, if you excuse me. I need the toilet" My mum pushed me off the booth, sending me flying to the floor. "Sorry hun. Nature calls" She apologized and ran to the bathroom. I blushed and picked myself up. Gerard grabbed my arm and dusted me off. "You o-okay?" He held in his giggles. "I'm fine!" I blushed harder. "God I love that woman" Frank mumbled, shaking his head. "I'm surprised that we weren't switched at birth. Your mother seems more like me and my mother seems more like you" I commented while sliding back into the booth. "Yeah. About that... We were" Frank had a straight face. I squinted, looking into his hazel eyes. He's so lying, a little flash of amusement told me straight away. "You still can't lie to me! I can tell you're lying!" I pointed at his eyes. "Fuck!" He slapped the table hard in frustration. "Again!?" He groaned and wiped his forehead. "I know you too well Frankie!" I chuckled.

***

"Alright! Well I better be going. This old bird needs to get some beauty sleep" My mother sighed. It was dark outside and the moon was shining down. We spent the whole fucking afternoon at this diner. "Alright mum. I'll walk you to your car" I smiled, helping her out of the booth. "Hey! I'm not that old" She laughed, shoving me away. "Butt" I poked my tongue at her and she winked. "I'll see you later. Have fun on the tour, drink LOTS of water and remember... protection" She whispered the last part into my ear and I gasped. I smacked her arm and she giggled. "Just trying to help baby girl" she smiled and I blushed. "You have fun too!" She hugged Frank and kissed his cheek. "It was lovely meeting you Gerard. Take care of my girl for me!" My mum hugged Gerard and he smiled, hugging her back. He kissed her on the cheek and my mother blushed. "He's a keeper" she fanned herself and hid her mouth as she said 'Mr. sexy pants'. I laughed and shook my head.

"Bye mummy!" I hugged her once more and she left. My phone vibrated in my back pocket and I reached to grab it. I switched it on and pressed the answer button. "Hell-o?" I answered. "Charlotte! I told Oliver!" Chelsea sounded happy. I smiled. "What did he say?" I asked. "He said that he was happy, and that he wants to support me and the child!" She cried into the phone. I grinned. "That's great news Chels" I looked at Frank. He smiled, already knowing what we were talking about. "He said that he loved me Charlie!" She squealed. "Oliver Sykes used the 'L' word?" I gasped. "Yep! He so did and I love him too" She gushed. "Awe! How cute! When is the wedding?" I asked, biting my lip. "Wedding? He hasn't proposed yet" Chelsea said. "I know! I just want to know when I'll cry of happiness" I told her casually. "Not until the baby I don't think... (Chelsea! Get off the phone and love me)" Oliver was talking to her in the background. "I gotta go Charlotte! Love you!" She cheered. "Love you too Chelsea" I hung up. I giggled and sent Frank a short nod. "He's okay with it?" Frank asked, happiness almost spewing from his eyes. "Yes!" I jumped on the spot.

***

"Respect your elders!" Frank slurred at me. We were at the bar down the road. "Fraaaank! I'm older then youuu!" I swayed, pointing my glass at him. "By ONE tiny minute!" Frank laughed. "I think you guys have had enough to drink" Gerard was still sober, only having a lite beer. "Frank. F-F-F-F... Heh. Fraaaaank! Do you have a spark?" I giggled and lifted a cigarette. My brain drifted off of my smoking plan and went on to trying to squish the cigarette into Frank's lips. "Noooo!" He groaned, pushing his face back. "Eat it!" I laughed. Gerard chuckled beside me and placed both of his hands on his face. "Fine!" Frank opened his mouth and my eyes widened. I placed it into his mouth and he bit down on it. "Cool" I smirked, watching his face change to one of disgust. "Ew! Pooie!" He spat it out on the bench. The bartender looked at us. "Really?" He groaned. "Sorry" Gerard apologized and the bartender rolled his eyes.

"I love you" I hiccuped, putting on my serious face. "I love you too" Gerard bit his lip in amusement. "Noooo.... I. Looooooove. You" I poked his chest and giggled. "Yes. I love you too Charlotte" He nodded his head, a small smile on his lips. "You're so pretty and then so- HAH! FRANK! Remember when- hold theeeeeee phone-a-hone" My speech was slurred and I kept on getting distracted. "Phone-a-hone? I'm so silly" I tapped my head and closed my eyes while giggling. "I think it's time we left" Gerard laughed as he helped me up. "No!" I pouted. "I'm staying. Seeeeeee. This is me, Frank *giggle*. Staying here, seat" Frank pointed at the bar stool he was sitting on. "No! Frankie! We have to goo now!" I hiccuped. "Okay! Let's go!" Frank got up and face planted to the ground. "Ugh! I'm so heavy!" Frank complained. "Well stop eating all the FUCKING CANDY!" I shouted while laughing. Gerard picked me up bridal style and asked for someone to help Frank up. A well kept man that looked to be in his early thirties helped Frank up.

"Come on. Let's go" Gerard looked down at my face and I beamed up at him. "I love you Mr. Way" I mumbled into his shoulder. My eyes closed and I felt like I was being swallowed into a black hole.

Notes

Charlotte's outfit

Hey guys.
Sorry if there are any mistakes in this.
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