(Gerard’s pov)
I wake up to my alarm clock blaring out an annoying beeping sound which I promptly silence with a firm smack of my hand. I look around my room before getting up and stretch out my arms my back giving a satisfying pop. I plod lazily to my bathroom and look myself over in the mirror. My eyes are red and puffy and it looks like I’ve been crying then the full force of yesterdays events hit me.
My beautiful baby brother with the honey blown hair and big hazel eyes has liver cancer. I collapse on the floor gripping my chest. It feels like someone ripped my heart out and rolled over it with a few semi trucks before putting it back in upside down. A steady stream of salty wet drops begin to pour down my face. I don't want to go to school and take care of my brother who is certainly not going to school today. I pick myself up off the floor and pad upstairs quietly.
My mom is in the kitchen drinking a cup of coffee from her favorite dark green mug. She sees my and places the mug on the counter before walking over to me. SHe pulls me into one of those warm comforting hugs that only mothers can give and I cry.
“Shhh everything is going to be okay. It’s going to be okay Gerard shshsh” My mother whispers to me.
“W-why did th-this happen?” I choke out.
“I don't know Gerard. I’m not sure why terrible things happen to good people but we have to stay strong especially for Mikey.” She says comfortingly.
“Can I stay home today mommy?” I ask. Wow I haven't called my mother mommy science I was around 11 or 12.
“Yes, I have to go to work today so you can stay home and take care of Michael.”
“D-do you have to w-work today?”
“Yes sweetie it’s the only way we're gonna be able to afford the treatment for mikey.” She says her voice sounding strong and determined but also soft and loving.
I nod understanding that the only way Mikey is going to get better is if we have enough money. Mom hugs be goodbye and heads out the door and off to work.
I go upstairs to the second story of our house and walk down the hall until I find Mikey’s bedroom. He is passed out in his bed ,his nose and eyes black and blue form yesterday. I feel so bad for him he really is a sweet innocent kid. Why did something like this have to happen to him?
I sigh deeply before going downstairs to finish off the pot of coffee that mom made this morning. I add two spoons of sugar and some milk until it turns the perfect color. I sip my coffee slowly going over the events of yesterday in my head. I begin to accept that I can't change what has happened, I can only hope things turn out for the better.
After finishing the last of the coffee I place my mug in the sink. I figure Mikey should be waking up soon so I get him a glass of water and some pain killers. I'm about to go upstairs and then I think about getting him an ice pack so I walk back and grab a bag of frozen peas.
When I enter his room I see him just starting to wake up. His eyes are half lidded and his hair is mussed.
“Hey Mike-Mike how are you doing this morning?” I ask softly.
“My face and ribs hurt and I have liver cancer. How do you think I'm doing Gee?” He says anger and annoyance weaving into his voice adding an extra bite to his words. I give him a hurt look and his face automatically softens and now he just looks guilty; as if he has just kicked a puppy.
“I'm sorry Gee I'm just really stressed out and I feel like death.” He says sadly. I place the bag of peas in his lap and I put the glass of water and the painkillers on his nightstand before hugging him gently.
“It’s okay Mikes I understand. I'm not upset with you ,but this is hard on me too all I ask is that you think before you speak.” I say lovingly. he simply nods.
He reaches for the painkillers and water downing them in one gulp and puts the frozen peas on his face. After about 15 minutes he sighs in relief the combination of the ice and painkillers dulling what i'm sure was a sharp pain.
After about another ten minutes of alternating the pack between his ribs and face he gets up and walks out of his room limping slightly. He just about falls on the stairs but catches himself on the banister. He limps to the kitchen where he places the now slightly thawed peas back in the freezer and grabs a tub of chocolate ice cream. I open it and scoop a good amount into the cheap plastic scooby-doo bowls we used to eat out of as kids.
“Stop being so sappy Gee.” Mikey laughs out out when he sees my choice of bowls. I just shake my head and hand him a bowl before going over to the cutlery drawer and pulling out two metal spoons. I hand one to him and we do and sit on the couch to enjoy the rapidly melting frozen treat.
“Thanks Gee. I know I'm sometimes a pain in the ass but I really do appreciate everything you're doing for me.” he says.
“Mikey, I love you whether you're a pain in the ass or not. You are my little brother and I love you no matter what.” I pause for a moment constructing my next sentence in my head. “remember when you were 13 and you came out to me about how you were gay?” He nods. “You were so afraid that I would Hate you of that i would think you were sick. Thats when I told you i was gay too and everything was okay again. Everything is going to be okay this time too and I will always love you.”
He bursts out crying “W-why did this happen to me gee?It’s not fair what did I ever do t-to deserve th-this?” I crawl across the couch setting my now empty bowl on the floor and close the gap between us in a warm hug.
“I don't know why Mike-Mike. I don't know why bad things happen to good people but I do know two things. One I will see you live to a ripe old age if it fuckin kills me, and two I will always be there for you.” I choke out. I have to be strong I can't cry in front of Mikey that would only make things worse. What Mikey asks of me next is something he hasn't asked me science he was eight.
“Sing for me Gee.” He sobs out.
“What song?” I ask barely holding back tears.
“Th-the one about the r-rainbow that we l-learned at camp when we were l-little.” He sobs
“We’re a Rainbow Made of children. We’re an army Just singin our song. There’s no weapons That can stop us, Rainbow love is Much too strong. I was taught that black was evil. I was taught that white was good ,but in a rainbow every color is understood. We’re a rainbow made of children .We’re an army just singin our song. Theres no weapons that can stop us Rainbow love is much too strong.” By the time I finish the song I can't hold back the tears any longer they stream down my face and wet the top of Mikey’s head.
(Mikey’s Pov)
Gerard is making the top of my head all wet and he has my in a rather painful hug ,but I don't care I just want to be close to him. Everything has been really difficult recently. Not just the events of yesterday but also having to go to highschool and mom never being home now that shes a manager for her company. I cry until my eyes are dry and swollen and i can't stand the pain in my ribs anymore. I loosen my arms from around Gee and he lets go.
“Thank you.” I say.
“For what?” He asks.
“For singing to me I was afraid you wouldn't want to. “ I say.
“I love you.” He responds simply.

Notes

Omg I cried so much when i wrote this chapter. My aunt died from cancer and I have never been super close with my family so it was really emotional for me. I hope you all like it please comment. This chapter is over 1000 words long so please tell mr what you thought of it.