Hell or High Water

Frank pressed another memory in Gerard’s skull, the last memory that would wake Gerard up. Mikey smiled lightly down at him. Frank sighed and pressed his palms into his eyes.

“Are you glad I stopped you?”

“I’m going to die anyway so no not really.” Frank replied, looking up at him with anger.

*Time Lapse, 5 weeks earlier*

Bang!

Mikey kicked the door open and smacked the gun out of Frank’s hand. The bullet scraped across Frank’s cheek and hit the wall. Mikey grabbed the gun and crushed it. Frank watched as Mikey destroyed the gun and threw it away. Mikey grabbed Frank and dragged him out of the bathroom, throwing him onto the couch. Frank landed with an ‘Oomph’ and groaned. Mikey shook his head and grabbed the box from under the bed. He dropped it onto Frank’s stomach and opened the door. Ryan scrambled out leaving the boys alone. Mikey shut and locked the door.

“What in the hell is wrong with you!?” Mikey hissed. Frank frowned and pushed the box off of him.

“What’s wrong with ME!? Mikey you’re the one that almost killed that boy and you’re asking what’s wrong with ME!?” Frank snapped.

“Frank you tried killing yourself, AGAIN.” Mikey growled. Frank rolled his eyes and opened the box. He grabbed a orb and pressed it into Gerard’s head.

“Not like you can say anything WAY, you hung yourself.” Frank spat venomously. Mikey snorted.

“At least I didn’t fail.”

“I WOULDN’T HAVE IF YOU HADN’T STOPPED ME.” Frank screamed.

“Frank, think about Gerard. What if he woke up and you were dead on the bathroom floor? He’s be devastated.” Mikey sighed. Frank chuckled darkly.

“He’s gonna kill me anyway.” Frank sat back down and drew his knees to his chest. Mikey sat down next to him and rubbed his back.

“I know.”

*Back To The Present*

Mikey sighed for the umpteenth time that day and shook his head. “Frank, it’s not like he’s going to want to do it. Infact I would be surprised if he didn’t fall back into depression and drugs because of it.”

“But I know you won’t let that happen, he needs to do his job.” Frank mumbled, fighting back tears. There was a gasp and a cough pulling the two out of their silence. Frank jumped up and ran to bed. “Gerard!” Gerard looked up at Frank and his eyes widened.

“Frank!” Gerard sat up and hugged him. Mikey walked over and sat down on the bed. Gerard looked over to him and grabbed his arm. He pulled Mikey into the hug too and started sobbing. “I missed you two so much.”

“Do you remember everything?” Mikey asked, pulling away. Gerard nodded.

“Yeah. Mikey I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you, you too Frank. It’s my fault.” Gerard cried. Frank shook his head and smiled.

“No Gerard, It’s okay. We understand.” Frank cooed, rubbing Gerard’s back.

“I tried, I tried, I tried.” Gerard sobbed into Frank’s chest.

“I know.” Frank looked at Mikey and nodded. Mikey gave him a sad smile and pulled a black orb out of his pocket. He handed it to Frank and backed away. Frank pushed Gerard back. “Gerard, I want you to know that I love you and that I would do anything to help you.” Gerard looked at him in confusion.

“I love you too, Frank what’s going on?” Gerard asked. Frank hugged Gerard again and pressed the orb into his chest. Gerard gasped in pain and managed to teleport him and Frank to their special area. The secret clearing in the woods. Gerard pushed Frank and frowned as he started to lose control of his body. “What did you do?” Gerard growled. Frank slowly walked back to Gerard..

“I’m helping you.” Frank wrapped his arms around Gerard’s neck and pressed his forehead against Gerard’s. He mumbled one of the things that Gerard NEVER wanted to hear again. “Don’t fight.” Gerard’s hand went straight into Frank’s chest, digging for his soul. Frank gasped in pain and tightened his grip. Gerard whimpered as he pulled out an bright orb. He pressed into his chest and cried. Frank collapsed, taking Gerard with him.

“Frank…” Gerard sobbed. Frank smiled shakily up at him.

“Don’t cry baby. I love you.”

“I love you too!” Gerard cried, cupping Frank’s cheeks. Frank wiped Gerard’s tears away.

“I’m sorry…” Frank breathed. Slowly his eyes dimmed. Gerard rocked back and forth.

“I’m so sorry...i’m sorry...I’M SORRY!”

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