You're Never Just A 'Nobody'

"AVA!"

I fling my eyes open in panic to see Gerard cute face in front of mine, he smiles down at me and chucking at my reaction.
Hes wearing a light blue shirt, covered by about 3 coats, also with the black tracksuits he had yesterday.

"Sorry, but we need to head off soon princess. It's 5:30am already." He says, walking over to the clothes I hung up on a chair yesterday, deciding they are what I'll be wearing for the trip. A long purple shirt with white sleeves, my black pants white wool on the insides and a thick sweater. He cradles them in his hands towards the bathroom.

"What the fuck Gerard?! You said we were leaving at 7:30!" I scream, getting out of bed stumbling under my own feet. I turn into the bathroom and see Gerard setting down my clothes.

"Did I? Oh well, we're leaving as soon as you're ready, so hurry" He turns to walk out the room, I lock the door behind him and jump in the shower. I don't take to long, knowing that Gerard just wants to get out of here. I quickly dry myself and apply some simple makeup, and tying my hair in a high bun. Walking back out, I find Gerard sitting at the table drinking some coffee. He looks up at me and smiles.

"Okay, have some breakfast and get your shit together, we'll head out after that." As he finishes his sentence, Maggie walks out. She's also dressed with her hair done up nicely.

"MORNINGGGG" She screams at both of us, Gerard laughs and I give her a confused look, wondering how long she's been awake for and where she's going.

"Oh, Frank and I are heading out to the city today, buying presents. I'll leave your presents here, by the way." She says, reading my mind and answering my question. I nod and give her a smile and a quick thankyou.
I finish my tea and let Gerard know I'm ready, I start walking towards my room when Maggie cuts in,

"Gerard, could you be a gentleman and take Ava's clothes down to your car. She'll meet you down there soon I just need to talk to her?" She asks. Gerard's nods and little uneasy and grabs my bags. I thank him as he turns out the door.

"Fucking hell. You. Gerard. Christmas. I can feel the love." Maggie says. I'm taken back by her outburst. Slapping her arm, I give her an angry look,

"It's JUST Christmas, Maggie. He's doing it because I have no where else to be or go. He's just being, nice."

"He's just trying to get into your pants-" I slap her arm again, but laughing this time, "Buuuuut, I'm not complaining. Honestly I think your babies are going to be fucking gorgeous" I roll my eyes at her,

"No Maggie. Just no." I say, turning away towards the door,

"No but seriously Ava, I reeeeeally don't want to be living in a dorm room with some pregnant 20 year old, protection, safe sex." She raises one eyebrow, smirking at me.

"Sure Maggie." I quickly reply. She collects me in a bone crushing hug,
"I'm gonna miss you so fucking much, Merry Christmas, Maggie." We hug it out for another 2 minutes. I then pull away, saying our goodbyes and walking out to find Gerard.

--------------- Road Trip; 10:30am ---------------

"Wanna stop for coffee?" Gerard asks. We've been driving for about 4 hours now. Why this trip is taking so long, I don't fucking know.

"Don't drink coffee." I reply, flicking my magazine to the next page. He laughs sheepishly,

"Fine tea, whatever."

"Only if you want too." He nods quickly and pulls up at the next gas station, it's a bit crowded, but not overly. He asks for me to run in and get the tea and coffee while he fills up his truck. I nod, walking into the station to find a small café.

A young man, maybe a couple years older then me is there. He has brown hair and a lip ring, about 5'10. He's quite attractive.
I greet him, he looks up at me and smiles slightly,

"Hello, gorgeous. What can I get you on this chilly morning?" He asks, his New York accent rings in my ears. I blush at his comment about my appearance. He notices and chuckles again.

"Aha, just tea and a latte, please." I respond. He nods and sends the order through.

"So, where are you heading today?" He asks, turning back to face me.

"Oh, I'm going to NJ to spend time with my friend over Christmas." I reply. He nods and tells me about New Jersey. We sit there and have a conversation, he's super funny, I'm laughing at just about everything he's saying.
I spot Gerard walking over to me, eyeing me and the coffee dude, who's name I have found out as 'Jake'.
Gerard wraps his arms around my waist, looking at Jake the whole time. Oh, I see.

"Gerard, this is Jake, Jake this is Gerard, my friend I'll be with at Christmas." Gerard gives Jake a dirty look. Jake looks at his arms around my waist, mumbling a quick 'got it'. Boy talk.. maybe?
When our drinks arrive, we walk out of the station, I wave goodbye to Jake and he does the same. This causes Gerard to tighten his grip on my waist. What's up with him? We get back into the truck and head off for another horrible hours of driving.

-------- 12:30pm ---------

Gerard and I are screaming our lungs out to Blink-182 , Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam and so on so forth. Snow is drizzling around, causing a little blur on the road.

"It's not long until we're there, maybe 45-1hr and 15 minutes." Gerard notifies me.

He tells me more about his parents and family, saying that I'll need to buy then presents for letting me stay with them, which I have no problem with. He talks more about his home town and his childhood. Not getting to far, some things he doesn't want to mention. I do the same, telling him what's life like in Australia. He seemed pretty interested in my stories I had to tell him, nodding and questioning a couple of things I mention.
The road trip lasts for about another 45minutes and he pulls into his driveway to his parents house.

"Don't worry, we're not that weird. Just act like you've known them for ages and you'll feel alright okay?" He says, obviously noticing my nerves. I nod and follow him into the warm, two story house.

"MOM IM HOME!" He screams, I wince a little. A women in her mid 40's enters the room, her long wavy blonde hair flowing, she looks a bit gothic, but rad.

"Gerard! Sweety! It's been ages!" She walks over and hugs him, he hugs back and kisses her cheek.

"And this is Avalon, or Ava, my friend I told you about." He says, pulling away and gesturing towards me. Gerard's mother walks up to me and shakes my hand,

"Oh Gerard, she's even prettier then you said-"

"God mom, hush and just welcome her, not tell her everything" Gerard sighs. I laugh at his reaction.

"Fine, whatever. You can call me Donna, it's a pleasure to meet you, make yourself at home. Iv set a bedroom up for you upstairs." She says, Gerard collects my bags and takes them to my room, before I follow him, Donna stops me,

"Don't worry about him, he's always embarrassed around girls, he tells me all the time how amazing and talented you are, he also tells me how gorgeous you are, which you absolutely are" She says, I thank her for the compliments, and head up stairs.

Notes

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