We Lit The Fire And It's Burning Bright

Frank's POV

I decide to leave the shop as well, waving a goodbye to Gerard. He grinned in response and bagged my purchase.

I stepped outside, a rush of cool air chilled my skin. I shivered to gain heat while wrapping a scarf around my neck. Patiently, I waited for my mom to arrive.

~~~~~60 minutes later~~~~~~

It was dark, now. Gerard was locking up the doors until he saw my own outline in the night.

"Frank?"

"Yeah?"

"What're you doing out here?" he questioned. "It's freezing!"

I shrugged. "My ma's supposed to pick me up by dawn. I called her but she didn't respond."

"I'll drive you," he offered. "Come on."

I thanked him and stepped inside his car. It was a beige car, somewhat sport-like. Scratched and rundown, it seemed well-used by its owner.

"I can't thank you enough," I repeated.

He laughed. "No problem," Gerard looked at me and smirked. "What are friends for?"

I smiled. Friends.

Notes

c: new chapter