Keep Me Safe from Myself

**Gerard POV**

I just sat there and watched as Hannah met up with another girl and walked towards the school. I put the car in park- how could he do this to her? I knew he was an awful drunk, but I never dreamed it would get this bad. I was ashamed to call him my ex-best friend. I shot a quick text to Mikey.
-Keep an eye on Hannah, make sure she's okay-
My thoughts continued to race when I heard beeping horns and distant shouting. I turned around to see 5 cars behind me waiting for me to go. I flipped them off and started the car again, weaving in and out trying to escape this mess.
'Don't kids even know how to park anymore?' I thought out loud, narrowly missing a white bumper. I didn't know what kind of car it was, nor did I care. Never really was a car person.

I drove back to the comic store and walked in. Jackson was still here, checking out a small child buying a superman comic book. I made a dash towards the break room and started making myself a pot of coffee. I thought back to mine and Hannah's little disagreement. How can she digest all that sugar and still be a size 5? Her curves were dazzling, and her hair the perfect shade of red to match her smoky grey eyes. I had been sneaking her hair dye ever since she moved up here, Zack never let her have any. I don't understand why she is still with him, he's such a fucking-

My train of thought was broken by a loud beeping. I looked at the coffee pot to see it hadn't gone off yet. Confused, I looked down at the table to see my phone flashing. It was Mikey.

-M: Sure. But how the hell do you know her?-
I shot back a reply, and heard the coffee pot beep.
-Old drinking buddy's girlfriend. Really worried for her-

Worried? I was scared shitless for her. Damn, I thought. I've really gotta stop thinking about her.



**Hannah's POV**

School was actually a lot better today. Mikey clung to me like a leach, which surprised me. I got dirty looks from Jenna, but just shrugged them off.
When the final bell rang I hopped on the bus ride home. I'd finally figured out which bus it was, which would definitely help a lot. I put my earbuds in, just to take them out five minutes later. My stop was the first one.
I walked through the door and saw Zack standing right at the door way. I slowly closed the door and put my hands up defensively. He slowly took them both and placed them at my side.
"Hannah, I'm so fucking sorry for last night. You have every right to be upset at me. Please forgive me baby, it won't happen again I swear. I just need another chance to prove I'm still the man you love." He unveiled a rose from behind his back and handed it to me.
I wrapped him in a hug. I knew he cared about me! See, it was just a mistake. He loves me, he really does. I smiled and told him of course I forgave him.

I peered in the hallway and saw the brown paint can still sitting on the floor. I thought Zack had finished painting the walls? Guess not. I took my homework and brought it to my room. Pre-Calculus. Ew. I called up Frankie hoping he could help me. The screen turned fuzzy as my Frankie illuminated the screen

"Hey, Einstein, I need your help with some math. Think you and your smart mouth can do it?"

"Well I wouldn't be Einstein if I couldn't, now would I?" He sassed, putting a calculator to his face.

He helped me with my homework, before asking me about last night. I tried to avoid the conversation, but he wouldn't let me. I explained everything- I couldn't lie to my little man. I even told him I lost my sharpie and tried to call him during a panic attack. He put two and two together.

"Did you-?" He quietly asked, and I nodded. I felt a tear fall down my face and I picked up a handful of sharpies.

"But look at what Gerard gave me."

"oooOOOOoo. Who is this Gerard and why do I get the feeling you're going to tell me anyways?" Frankie laughed.

"His name is Gerard Way, and-"

"OOOOOHHHHH GIRL I KNOW HIM! I met him at a concert a few years back and we kept in touch. Girl he is FI-INE." Frankie screeched like a fangirl.

"ERMERGERD FERNKER you have no Idea! Gerard is gorgeous, funny, sweet, and an AH-MAZING artist! Like did I mention he's gorgeous? And don't even get me started on- Frankie? What's wrong? " I stopped. His face looked horrified. He pointed at me and I looked at my little camera box, then turned around. Zack was standing there, his face more red than my hair. Fuck. How long has he been standing there? Long enough apparently. He grabbed me by my hair and dragged me out of the room.

"Are you for fucking real?! I pour out my heart to you and this is how you repay me, by going ape shit over MY best friend!? I gave you EVERYTHING." He backhanded me. "You had nothing when you moved in here! Nothing! After your neighbors kicked you out for being a pathetic piece of shit, I gave you a home. I gave you food. And you and your midget are going Ga Ga over Gerard?!" He grabbed the paint can in the hallway and oozed it all over my hair. "Why don't you look like a fucking normal person when I talk to you." I closed my eyes shut to protect them and tried to run, but quickly ran face first into into a wall. I felt myself being lifted, when his hands went around my throat.
"If I can't have you, nobody can. You don't deserve anyone, you stupid slut. Do you really think anyone's ever going to love you as much as I do?" I could feel myself slipping. My mind was going numb. I relaxed, accepting death as a friend rather than an enemy.

"Thank You." I whispered.

I heard the door burst open and all of a sudden my neck was free and I started gasping for air. I took a big breath, but instead of air, paint shot down my throat. I started violently choking and vomited. Gasping one last time, I opened my eyes and saw Gerard beating the shit out of Zack, before I lost consciousness.

Notes

Awwe shieeeet. Gee to the rescue :3 I'm finally going to see divergent tonight, I'm so excited. By the way do you guys think I'm updating too often?? I don't have much going on in my life, that's why I've kinds just spend my time doing this. If I should wait then let me know. Comment, rate, subscribe <3
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-Hazel