Remembrance

I let myself relax and my breathing settle, almost letting myself fall asleep.

"Is she sleeping?" Frank whispered.

"I think so." Ray commented, brushing a strand of my hair behind my ear. I just let myself relax as much as I could and made it look like I was sleeping.

"I feel so fucking bad for her." Gerard sighed in hushed times.

"I know, she's been through too much." Frank sighed.

"She's amazing." Ray said. I could hear the smile stretching his words just right and I felt the safest I had ever been.

"You know Ray, she really admires you." Gee said. Ray laughed lightly, as to not 'wake me up'.

"I'm sure the young artist likes the comic book artist or the person that let's them draw on them more then the ordinary guy with video games." He sighed sadly. I wish I could clarify that I love Ray much more, but I didn't want to give away my secret.

"Ray she obviously loves us like uncles or something. I don't know, but, I think the little girl might have a crush on you." Frank teased Ray. I wanted to smile, but held it back. He was completely correct.

"Why would she?" He asked.

"Your a great guy, Ray." Gerard commented.

"Okay." Ray sighed. I could feel his eyes in me and I opened my mouth a little and breathed through It bra cause my nose was getting stuffy.

"Look, Gee, she sleeps just like you!" Frank giggled. it took everything I had to not laugh or smile.

"Haha, she does. She's adorable." He laughed. I enjoyed the compliments and the silence that fell after eventually led me to sleep.

•••

I woke up and sat strait up, sweating and crying from my dream. I had been walking back to Canada and all the bad people in my life came together and beat me and left me to die.

"R-Ray?" I looked around. Pulling the blanket that was on me off and throwing it on the ground. "Gee? Frank?"

I walked back to where Ray had come from yesterday, planning on going an adventure to find someone. "Ray?" I called out, getting scared that I was alone.

I made my way to a door I had never been in and walked inside. My hair was matted to my forehead from the tears and sweat that were still pouring from me as I snuck up beside the bed. I peaked over the side and saw a body entangled in the sheets and covers, pillows over their head. I sobbed quietly to them "R-Ray?"

"Skylar?" A low, scratchy voice asked. I let myself cry louder because I knew they were awake now.

"R-Ray?" I repeated. The blankets moved and Ray was sitting up, looking at me before he reached over the bed to wear I was and pulled me into his arms, cradling me.

"What's wrong, Skylar?" He soothed, stroking my hair back.

"I-I had a bad dream." I stuttered, choking on my tears.

"Do you want to talk about it yet?" He asked in his nicest tone.

After a long silence, I filled the atmosphere with "Where are Frank and Gee?"

"They went home yesterday." He said, rocking back and forth.

"Ray. It's my birthday soon." I smiled up at him.

"Oh really? When?" He smiled back.

"September 7th." I sighed.

"But, that's just on Thursday!" he said, acting excited.

"What day is it?" I smiled.

"It's Tuesday!" He smiled. "Well have to invite Gerard and his brother and Frank and well have a nice party for you!" He smiled. I smiled back before quickly pecking his lips.

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