She's the Prettiest Girl in the Club and She Can Prove It With a Pair of Brass Knuckles

The next day, Jamia and Frank went out to get dinner together and talk about stuff that happened and was going to happen, because truth being told, it was alot.
Jamia had applied for a job as a hairdresser and had gotten it, and since they were both in their senior year of highschool, college was soon to come. Jamia had already planned out to what college she wanted to go to, but Frank had other plans. And he still had to tell Jamia about what he had in store.

As the two of them sat down in the rather busy restaurant Frank had taken Jamia to, he felt pretty nervous. Not only did the last week of high school start tomorrow, but he also had a weird gut feeling that this whole conversation would be pretty emotional.
He handed Jamia the menu and ordered for both of them after they had decided on what to eat, since he was going to pay for it later anyway. Jamia smiled at his behaviour, he acted like such a gentlemen sometimes and he didn't even notice. Props to grandpa Iero.
"So what did your parents say when you weren't home this morning?"
Frank asked, raising his eyebrow and taking a sip of his drink.
"Well let's just say they weren't surprised...they know me. And since I did pretty good at my finals they let me get away with stuff like that."
Frank chuckled. He had done pretty well at the finals himself, his only motivation had been to get out of that shithole for once and for all. He also had some surprises in store for the people who made his life a living hell there, but that still had to wait a day or two.

"So Mr. Iero, not that I complain...but why did you invite me out to dinner on a sunday?"
Frank looked at his hands and then back up into Jamia's eyes, smiling weakly.
"Uhm well...alot of new stuff is going to happen soon and I don't know if I like it or what the future has in store for us I guess...so I thought we should sit down and talk about it..."
Jamia nodded softly. She knew that this conversation was coming sometime, but she had actually expected it to be a little later. Maybe after they had actually graduated.
"So Jamia..uhm I already told you that I now joined My Chem and we are recording a record already which is crazy...uhm and yeah our first mini tour is coming up pretty soon. If things go well I'll of course stay in the band...and I will dedicate my life to this. I have a good feeling about it and the rest of the guys have too, especially Gerard. I just think that oppurtunity is calling me on this one."
Frank looked Jamia straight in her eyes, expecting a response of some sort from her.
"Well...I know you Frankie and I'm sure you'll be successful in what you are doing."
She smiled at him and reached over the table to take his hand in hers. Frank looked a little taken aback by her response, maybe he had expected her to start screaming at him to stay here and go to college, but Jamia knew better then that. It was his biggest dream to be successful with his music, so why should she stop him from being truly happy?
"If you are gone though...that will be pretty hard wont it..."
She mumbled, looking at him. He nodded softly and gently laced their fingers.
"If we get big enough I can take you on the road with me. But yeah I guess the first few tours will be pretty shitty, I mean I can't really imagine not seeing your cute little face everyday."
Jamia chuckled at that and squeezed Franks hand softly.
"Well...I'll survive I guess. I'll just buy a dog or two and they can keep me company while you're gone."
"Oh yeah I've always loved dogs!"
Frank beamed just as their food arrived. They started eating in silence and after a few minutes, Frank spoke up again.
"What about you? What are your plans exactly?"
Jamia swallowed and grinned at Frank.
"Oh I guess I'll go college...and I've always liked hairdressing so maybe that is going to work out? Who knows.."
Frank swallowed. This was actually getting more to him than he thought it would. Not only the fact that he wouldn't be able to see Jamia everyday, but also that they did part ways in some sort. He didn't want that to happen like this. What if she met someone new in college and fell in love while Frank was gone? No, that couldn't happen.
And he wasn't planning on letting her go like that.

After the two of them had finished eating and Frank had paid for both of them, he took Jamia by the hand and lead her into his car. He strated driving off to the park because he still had something that he wanted to give Jamia. Something that actually meant alot to him.
As they exited the car, they laced their fingers and walked around in the park. It was a sunny day and they enjoyed the beams of sunlight hitting their skin.
Jamia loved moments like this. When she could just be with Frank and forget about her everyday troubles for a moment. He made her calm and feel alive at the same time, and it was just great to be with him.
The two of them walked over to a bench that was located just infront of a little pond, and Jamia squealed in delight when she saw a whole bunch of baby ducks in there. Frank looked over at the pond and grinned cheekily. Jamia knew that look.
"Let's steal a duck and call it Fernando. It can be our pet duck!"
Frank said, standing up and walking over to the pond. He held out his hand to the ducks but none of them paid attention to him. He pouted and looked at Jamia.
"Don't you know some weird duck attraction call or something?"
Frank asked and Jamia just giggled and shock her head.
"Nope. But you could always jump in the pond and pretend to be one of them. Maybe they'll accept you as their leader and help you to take over the universe."
Jamia said it with the most serious expression ever and for a second Frank even believed her. That was until she started laughing and he went back to sit next to her, cracking a smile himself.

After they had sat there for about 20 minutes just joking around, Frank reached into his pocket. Jamia looked at him confused and he took her hands in his. She looked into his eyes and smiled, not knowing what he was doing.
"Uhm so..since high school will be over soon and our ways are going to slightly part, I just...I don't want them to part too much. I don't want us to be done after high school because...well because I just don't. I really love you so much Jamia and I promise you...I promise you I'll marry you some day. Just wait for me and don't move on. It would break my heart.."
Frank held her hand softly and put a ring on her finger, looking at her with concern.
Jamia felt herself tearing up and she wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him close to kiss him. This had been totally cheesy but totally cute at the same time. And she would never more on.
"Frankie you cheesy bastard..."
She mumbled while rubbing her eyes.
"I won't move on you fucker...and who taught you to hold speeches like that?! Jesus Christ. I love you okay? And I don't want you to leave me. But since you promised to marry me I won't worry about that anymore.."
She smiled down at the ring and softly touched it with her finger.
"Hey it wasn't THAT cheesy..and you cried so I did a good job."
He grinned and took her hand to lead her back to the car.
"Frank where did you get this ring from anyway? It's beautiful..."
She smiled and squeezed his hand.
"Oh it's grandma Lily's engagement ring. She gave it to me when I turned 15 and she said if I ever find the girl I wanna be with for the rest of my life I should give it to her. So I did."
He said it like it was the most normal thing in the world when it really wasn't. Jamia just grinned and got into the car, putting in a Rise Against tape as Frank drove off into the city to take Jamia home.

As the two of them drove down the dusty Jersey road, they felt good. Although they didn't know what the future held, they did know one thing. They had each other and that wasn't going to change.

Notes

Sooooo guys this can either be the very last chapter of this story or not. Just comment if I should continue with this story or if you've had enough of my nonsense! :)
- xoxo, Paco.