**********Flashback***********

Time Lapse: 9 years back

Gerard paced back and forth, occasionally stealing a glace at the clock. Frank was never this late.

It was their weekly skip day. Every Thursday, the two would go out for lunch then not come back for the rest of the day. Sure it led to detention the next day, but it was always worth it.

The ticking clock seemed to mock him. Lunch would be over soon and Frankie was no where to be seen. Wound by Smashing Pumpkins lightly played through the speakers of Gerard's phone. He smiled as he checked the caller ID and picked up the call, "Hey Frank, where are you?"

There was muffling in the back of the other line followed by giggling and a light, "Shut up Mark!" It took Frank 24 seconds to speak, not that Gerard was counting.

"Hey Gee, look I know it's skip day, but I was wondering if I could take a rain check?"

Gerard felt his heart drop a little. What's so important that he would miss Skip Day? He wasn't going to let Frank off the hook so easy. He was going to make him attend even if he had to drag him by the hair.

"Yeah, sure, that fine Frank."

Gerard internally face-palmed himself. A happy noise emitted from Franks end of the call, "Thanks Gee! You're the best! See you later!" He hung up before Gerard had a chance to say goodbye.

Gee sighed and began making his way to Starbucks alone.

-Time Lapse: 1 Week-

Gerard was at the usual spot by the lockers. He leaned against them, tapping his foot impatiently. Frank was late.

Again.

Gerard was about to give up when he heard running in the hall to his left. He smiled when he saw Frank, but it wavered once he saw the boy Frank was dragging behind him. "Gee, this is my boyfriend Mark. Mark, this is my best friend Gerard."

The word boyfriendwas like poison to Gerard's ears.

Of course he didn't expect Frank to be single forever. Hell, he didn't even know Frank was gay. But even if he wasn't, as cliche as it sounds, Gerard wanted to be the one Frank introduced as his boyfriend.

Mark extended his hand out to Gerard, much like he did to Frank a while back. "So you're the famous Gerard that Frank keeps telling me about, it's great to finally meet you."

Frank's face turned a nice shade of red as he lightly punched his boyfriend, "Mark!" He whined.

Gerard smirked a bit. Frank talked about him?

He took Mark's hand and shook it. Mark's grip was firm and his hand was rough, and nothing like Franks.

"So Gee," Frank chimed in, "I was wondering if Mark could join us on Skip Day?"

The word no graced Gerard's tongue, but Frank just looked so happy and it made him melt inside. He couldn't. He didn't want Mark there. This was a day for him and Frank only. He gave the obvious response,

"Yeah sure, no problem."

Frank grinned and threw his arms around Gerard, "Thanks Gee! You're the best!" He pulled away before Gerard had a chance to hug him back. Frank immediately went to Mark's side and the three of them walked to the nearby cafe, leaving Gerard awkwardly trailing behind.

**********End Flashback**********

Time Lapse: Present

Gerard was beginning to feel the effects of the tequila. It wasn't fair. He wanted his Frankie and he wanted him now. He took another shot, hoping it would bring a better memory, or take them all away.

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