Unreal...(edited)

The next day they both slept in. When Gerard woke up he saw his hand was still linked with Frank's. He placed soft kisses on the boy's painted knuckles which made him wake up a little.

"Mmm..."

He mumbled.

"Morning Gee."

He opened his eyes and sat up a little.

"Hey Frankie."

Gerard sat up too, looking into his beautiful eyes.

"Why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face!?"

He started to try and wipe away an imaginary mark.

"No baby, you're just so perfect."

Gerard laughed and kissed the tip of his nose.

"Do you want to go have a shower?"

Frank asked.

"Yes..."

Gerard grinned and his boyfriend dragged him out of bed and into the bathroom. Just then Gerard heard the phone ring. He sighed heavily.

"I'll be back in a second Frankie, you just shower without me for now."

He smiled and Frank nodded.

"Okay Gee, but don't be too long."

Gerard kissed Frank then ran downstairs to find his phone.

"Hello?"

He said when He picked it up.

"Hi Gee, did you get that invite in the mail today?"

He heard his brother on the other end of the line.

"What invite? I'll go check now..."

He picked up a small pile of letters and found one that was hand written. He opened it quickly, ignoring the other letters that were probably all bills.

"A family reunion?"

He read out loud.

"Yes, and it's in Hawaii...weird, right?"

Mikey said.

"Yup, that's real strange..."

Gerard read the invitation as two tickets fell out of the envelope.

"Did you get two plane tickets too?"

He asked, looking at the details.

"Yup, but I may as well give them back the other ticket, my girlfriend's away at her mother's that weekend."

Gerard started to bite his lip.

"I don't think I want to go..."

Reunion's are always the worst...everyone asking about when he's going to settle down with some nice girl...he's never quite sure what to tell them.

"It's a free vacation for you and Frank, isn't it? C'mon, you have to go!"

Gerard sighed...he guessed it would be nice to go somewhere with Frankie.

"Okay, we go from the same airport, right?"

He gave in.

"Yes, they could of told us earlier though, we go in two days!"

Mikes exclaimed.

"Two days!?..."

Just then Gerard heard the shower stop running.

"Shit! I've got to go Mikey. I'll see you in a couple of days."

He hung up before Mikey could even say goodbye. Frank was half dressed when Gerard walked into the room.

"I thought I told you to wait for me?"

"If I was in there for any longer I would have turned into a fucking mermaid! You were forever Gee, what took you so long?"

He put his hands on his hips.

"Well, there's this family reunion thing going on in Hawaii this weekend and me and you have been invited..."

Gerard trailed off and Frankie's face lit up.

"Really!? Wow Gee, this is going to be great..."

He put his arms around Gerard's waist and kissed his forehead.

"Come on, let's get dressed and then we can choose what clothes we want to take."

He let go and went to finish dressing. Gerard stood watching him for a moment until Frank giggled and threw a t-shirt at him. God, Gerard loved him too much.

~Time passes~

It was Saturday morning and they were on their way to the airport. Mikey had offered to pick them up and drive them since they needed to be there by 7am and he wasn't entirely sure he trusted either of their driving skills when they were still half asleep.

Looking in his rear-view mirror, he could see his brother's head dropping drowsily onto Frankie's shoulder, his eyes drifting closed...he never had been a morning person. Mikey chuckled quietly as he returned his attention to the road and pulled onto the highway.

Gerard had been his normal cheery self this morning (feel the sarcasm?), whereas Frankie just didn't seem himself. He'd been reserved, quiet and not just a tired quiet. It was like he was nervous, and Mikey couldn't make out why...and apparently Gerard was too sleepy to even realise.

As they pulled into the car park at J.F.K, Mikey felt a grin spread across his usual poker face, he was really looking forward to this, the only thing that could make it better would be if Sarah could've come, but hey, a free vacation's a free vacation, right...and who's gonna turn that down?

"Guys?...we're here."

He called over his shoulder as he parked his car and turned off the engine.

"Huh?...What?..."

Gerard jerked awake, his head snapping up.

"Where are we?"

"Airport idiot. I'm not driving us to Hawaii..."

Mikey giggled, and was kinda surprised that Frankie didn't.

"Come on, let's go."

Climbing out of the car and hauling their bags out of the trunk, the three men headed into the departure lounge, and went to check in, Frankie dragging his feet behind the two brothers.

"Come on babe, hurry up."

Gerard grinned back at him, apparently having woken up now. Frankie gave a slightly pained smile, but quickened his pace to match the taller men as they made their way through the building.

After checking in, watching their bags disappear along the conveyer belt and through the little flappy doors, then passing through security with only a minor hold up as Mikey's keys set off the metal detector...Gerard, Frankie and Mikey all sat down on uncomfortable plastic seats while they waited for their flight to be called.

Two minutes later, Frankie stood up and walked away quickly.

"Frankie?..."

Concerned, Gerard stood too, but sat again as the younger man pushed his way into the men's room. Gerard turned to his brother.

"I think he's nervous."

Mikey nodded.

"I thought he was quiet in the car."

They sat in silence til he returned nearly ten minutes later, and collapsed onto the chair to his boyfriend's left

"You ok babe?"

Gerard asked, taking his hand and rubbing his thumb across the back of Frankie's knuckles. Frankie looked a little green, like maybe he just threw up.

"Fine...just..."

He hiccuped slightly.

"...I never flown before."

He looked down at their joined hands, a faint pink colouring his cheeks.

"Oh, sweetie..."

Gerard smiled at him.

"You'll be ok, I'll take care of you."

"Flight to Kona International Airport now boarding, gate 5, that's gate 5 for the flight to Kona International."

A woman's voice sounded out over the tannoy, sounding way too cheerful for this time in the morning.

"That's us!"

Mikey grinned as they stood and headed towards the gate. Twenty minutes later, they were being shown to their seats.

"Gentlemen...you have your seats all together. Get comfy, we should be taking off shortly."

A heavily made-up flight attendant told them, before going to help someone else. Mikey claimed the window seat, much to his older brother's annoyance, and grinned big as Gerard flopped down next to him, leaving Frankie with the chair by the aisle.

"How long's this flight?"

Gerard grumbled, staring at his hands.

"10 1/2 hours..."

Mikey laughed as Gerard slumped down with his arms crossed like an angry toddler around his chest.

"You'll survive."

"Gee?"

Frankie whimpered quietly as the plane started to taxi along the runway a few minutes later, grabbing Gerard's hand tight and squeezing his eyes shut. Gerard stroked his wrist and cooed comforting things in his ear as the plane sped up and left the ground.

Before long, they were high in the sky and tilting right to head towards their tropical destination.

"Welcome to Hawaiian Airlines flight 282, the sky's are clear and we have a slight tail wind, so we should be arriving a little earlier than planned. The pilot has now turned off the fasten seatbelt sign, so feel free to move about the cabin, however when seated, we do recommend that you leave your belts fastened. Thank you. Please enjoy your flight."

A mans voice (the co-pilot?) spoke clearly throughout the plane.

"Where's the toilet?"

Frankie asked in a tiny voice, still looking like he was about to puke. Gerard smiled softly at him.

"Just there baby."

He pointed to the door a few rows away from them. Unbuckling his seatbelt, Frankie stood on unsteady legs and walked to the small room. Gerard had an idea...something that might just help his stressed boyfriend to calm down.

Standing up and sending Mikey a wicked smile, that the younger man interpreted correctly and groaned with embarrassment at, Gerard followed Frankie's path to the toilet door and waited.

Nearly 5 minutes passed before the door opened, but before Frankie could step out, Gerard had pushed him backwards, gaining large eyes and a yelp of surprise, and stepped in after him, closing and locking the door again.

"Gee?"

"Shhh..."

Gerard whispered.

"Just relax."

Gerard moved Frankie around so that his back was against the side wall and leaned in to kiss his lips, soft and gentle. Frankie's breath hitched as Gerard dropped to his knees, hands already working the younger man's belt.

Dragging Frankie's jeans and boxers down to his ankles, Gerard wrapped his long fingers around the base of his lover's already hardening dick, and started to slowly stroke, as he sucked the tip into his hot, wet mouth.

"Geeeee..."

Frankie moaned quietly, his hands tangling in Gerard's long black hair. It didn't take more than a minute before Frankie was fully hard and biting his lip ring in an attempt to quieten his desperate moans. Gerard removed his hand as he slid Frankie's large cock all the way into the back of his throat, and began to massage his balls.

"Ahhhhh...Geee...ba-by..."

Frankie's hips started to thrust forward and Gerard took it, letting him fuck his mouth as he whined and whimpered towards his climax.

"Geee...I'm...gonna..."

He never had time to finish his sentence as he exploded into Gerard's throat, a deep moan leaving his lips as Gerard swallowed around him, milking every last drop.

As Frankie started to come back down, Gerard pulled off and wiped his red, swollen lips with the back of his hand, before pulling the panting man's clothes back into place and standing up to face him.

The blissed out smile on the young man's lips was quickly covered by Gerard's soft kiss once more.

"So..."

Gerard leaned his forehead against Frankie's.

"...what do you think of flying now then?"

Frankie giggled.

"Best thing ever."

Heading back to their seats, avoiding the odd looks people were giving them, the two men couldn't help but laugh as Mikey stared disapprovingly at them, his cheeks red with embarrassment.

"Did you really have to do that?"

"Yes!"

Gerard and Frankie said in unison, before collapsing into fits of laughter.

"Fuckin' children."

Mikey muttered, turning to stare out the window and ignore them for the whole rest of the journey.

~Time passes~

Eventually they arrived on the Big Island and traipsed stiffly off the plane, tired but happy to be back on the ground.

After going through all the passport checks and collecting their bags, they headed outside into the moist heat of Hawaii and straight into the arms of about 30 assorted relatives, most of which neither of the brothers even recognised, and none of which Frankie knew at all...though it wasn't long before all three were being made to feel right at home.

When they finally got to the hotel that was unfortunately currently invaded by the Way family, they were told that there was going to be a barbeque. Now Gerard knew that he and Frankie would much rather stay in their room and sleep after that 10 hour plane ride, but as it was family, Gerard felt he was obliged to be there. After a quick shower and change of clothes, Gerard, Mikey and Frankie went down to the sea. They all had to admit, it was pretty spectacular.

The sun was just setting so the sky was a pinky red colour, the water was light blue and the sand was white and warm...Gerard wished he'd brought down his sketch pad but that's rude, isn't it? He looked around for Mikey and Frank, Mikey was already laughing with some cousins Gerard only vaguely remembered, but Frankie was standing by himself, looking down on the ground and biting his lip.

"What's wrong baby?"

Gerard said softly into his ear.

"I don't know...your family seems so nice and I want to impress them but what if I'm not good enough?"

He wiped his eyes. Gerard laughed softly and kissed his cheek.

"Aw Frankie, you're perfect! You don't need to impress anyone anyway...no one will judge you or anything, they'll love you."

"Really?"

Frank sniffed.

"Really."

Gerard smiled, grabbing his hand and pulling him over to his extended family. Of course, assorted relatives came up to Gerard and started asking him questions...

"So Gerard, what do you do for a living?"

"You're still an artist?...no, I meant what's your proper job?"

"You still haven't got a girlfriend yet!?...

"What...YOU'RE GAY!?...sorry, I always forget."

But after the embarrassing questions, they all started to talk to Frank a little and Gerard was right, everyone did love him. By the end of the night he was talking and laughing with everyone else, even more than Gerard and Mikey were, but was still clinging onto Gerard's arm like a child.

After Frank had to explain he was a vegetarian and he wouldn't eat any of the hamburgers that they were offering him, everyone sat on the beach and ate their slightly over cooked food.

"So, Gerard, Frank...how did you guys meet?"

One of my aunts asked. Shit!...Gerard didn't know how they'd met. Well, he know how they met, but not how Frank thought they'd met.

"Erm...do you want to tell them Frankie?...you tell it better."

Gerard looked at him. It was dark now and the fire someone had made was flickering in Frankie's eyes.

"Okay..."

Frank smiled and then began.

"It was awhile ago, what...nearly a year? Anyway, I was in this park, reading a comic book I'd just bought on a bench. The park was pretty deserted as the weather wasn't that great and was going to get worse soon. Then Gerard sat down beside me and said how much he liked that comic and that he wrote comics. We talked for ages, I don't remember exactly what about, but I remember saying something embarrassing like 'Are you sure we've not met before, I wouldn't forget a beautiful face like yours' or something..."

He giggled.

"Anyway, we were talking for ages, then it started raining. We both ran out the park, trying to take cover. Then all of a sudden I decided to kiss him. I just though why not?...and for some reason, he kissed back. After our first kiss he asked if I wanted to go to the Starbucks across the road and I obviously said yes. Gee bought coffee, we talked some more and I gave him my number...and that's how I met the love of my life."

Frank grinned and kissed Gerard.

"So when's the wedding?"

One of the cousins shouted which made everyone laugh. Shortly after that they all went back to the hotel.

"Are you better now?"

Gerard asked when he and Frank got back to their room.

"Much better baby. You family is awesome."

He grinned then yawned.

"You tired sweetheart?"

Gerard smiled and Frankie nodded.

"So am I, let's go to bed..."

Gerard got undressed and jumped into the massive hotel bed, his boyfriend following soon after. Gerard cuddled into Frank's chest and wrapped his arms around him.

"I love you Frankie."

He smiled.

"I love you too Gee."

Frank kissed the tip of Gerard's nose and almost instantly fell asleep.

~Time passes~

When Frankie woke up the next morning, finding himself laying sprawled out on the floor of the hotel room, it took him a few seconds to remember why he wasn't curled up in bed with Gerard.

They'd gone to sleep last night, cuddled close to each other, but in the early hours of the morning the tropical heat had just gotten to him. He'd wiggled out of Gerard's arms and straight off the edge of the bed with a small "oomf" noise. Once on the floor, feeling the cooler air down there, he'd decided to stay put for a while and had just drifted back off to sleep.

Groaning slightly at the stiffness in his back, Frankie sat up and looked at the still dreaming man laying starfish style on the bed. Awww, he looked so cute with his hair all messed up and his mouth hanging open a little. Frankie stood up, his knees cracking loudly as he straightened himself out, then leaned over and placed a soft, closed mouth kiss to his cheek. Gerard stirred slightly but didn't wake and Frankie grinned down at him as an idea started to form in his mind.

Pulling on his skinnies, though he knew he'd likely bake in them, and opening the top drawer of the nightstand, Frankie pulled out a notepad and pen and wrote the following message~

My darling Gee,

I woke up and you looked so adorable there asleep that I decided to leave you be, and go fetch you some coffee...and a surprise. I won't be long, I'll be back soon, don't worry

I love you with all my heart,

Frnkxo

Then he placed it on the pillow next to Gerard's head, softly kissed his nose and slipped out of the room, hotel key and wallet stuffed safely in his back pockets.

On the way down to the beach the previous evening, Frankie had spotted a boy selling old acoustic guitars from a tiny stall nearby and he'd decided to go check it out. Managing to dodge a couple of Gerard's cousins in the lobby, who had kept going on about "when's the wedding?" every 5 minutes, by hiding behind a large potted palm until they'd disappeared into the hotel's bar, Frankie eventually made it outside into the bright morning sunshine, and instantly regretted leaving his shades back in the room.

Blinking against the harsh light that reflected off the glistening blue sea and blindingly white sand, Frankie looked toward where he'd seen the boy and was overjoyed to see he was in nearly the exact same place.

Walking over (he totally wasn't skipping, honest) Frankie approached the boy. He couldn't have been more than 15, but looked happy to be there as he smiled wide at Frank as he reached him.

"Hi there...you enjoying your stay on the island?"

He asked with a toothy grin. Frankie returned the smile.

"Oh yes, it's beautiful here. We only arrived yesterday, but it's really lovely."

Frank gushed slightly. The boy giggled.

"So, you looking to buy a guitar today?"

Frankie laughed.

"Actually, yes I am..."

His eyes roamed over the small collection of old instruments propped up around the boy's chair and table.

"Could I see that one please?..."

He pointed to a somewhat beat-up looking dark wood acoustic guitar and the boy smiled, carefully picking it up and passing it to him.

Sitting on the edge of the table, Frankie gently strummed a few simple cords and was surprised at how good it sounded...it was even in tune.

"I'll take it."

He smiled, and after they'd agreed on a price, Frankie thanked the boy who said his name was Mika, then headed back into the hotel, not forgetting Gerard's coffee, and returned to the room.

When he opened the door he was instantly tackled by a distressed Gerard, who threw himself into Frankie's arms, narrowly avoiding crushing the guitar and coffee between them and sobbed into his shoulder, while clinging tight to his shirt.

"Aww baby it's ok...I'm here, what's wrong sweetie?"

Frankie cooed, unable to hug him back as both his hands were full. Gerard sniffed and eventually pulled himself together enough to lift his head and talk, though his voice sounded cracked and weak.

"I...I woke up...and you weren't here. I thought you left."

Soft tears traced down his already sun-reddened cheeks as his eyes turned to the floor.

"Aww, baby...didn't you see the note I left you?..."

Frankie nodded towards the bed, his eyebrows raised. Gerard looked that way quickly, then slowly shook his head.

"Sweetie...you know I'd never just leave you..."

Gerard nodded silently.

"Here, I got you coffee..."

Wet eyes grew wide with delight as a grin spread across Gerard's face, the caffeine fix gratefully accepted. Frankie giggled as his lover moaned around his first sip of the morning.

"Good?..."

Gerard nodded happily, grinning like an idiot now everything had all been cleared up. Frankie smiled and took Gerard's hand, leading him over to the bed.

"I got this too..."

He said, setting the guitar across his knees.

"I was kinda hoping you'd sing for me?...please?..."

Gerard blushed slightly, a little shy even in front of Frankie.

"Mikey said you've got a great voice."

The younger man urged. Gerard sighed, feeling a little defeated.

"Ok Frankie..."

He said softly.

"What do you want to play?"

Frankie thought for a second then smiled and started to play the first few cords.

"Do you know this one?..."

He asked, before he began to quietly sing the words.

"I've been here before a few times,

And I'm quite aware we're dying,

And your hands they shake with goodbyes,

And I'll take you back if you'd have me."

Gerard recognised the song and joined in with a soft smile on his lips.

"So here I am, I'm trying,

So here I am, are you ready?

Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you,

Always.

Kiss you, taste you, all night,

Always."

Their eyes were locked as they sung the words.

"And I'll miss your laugh your smile,

I'll admit I'm wrong if you'd tell me,

I'm so sick of fights I hate them,

Let's start this again for real."

"So here I am, I'm trying,

So here I am, are you ready,

So here I am, I'm trying,

So here I am, are you ready."

"Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you,

Always.

Kiss you, taste you, all night,

Always.

Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you,

Always.

Kiss you, taste you, all night,

Always."

Gerard leaned forward to ghost his lips over Frankie's ear, causing the younger man to shiver.

"I've been here before a few times,

And I'm quite aware we're dying."

"Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you,

Always.

Kiss you, taste you, all night,

Always.

Come on let me hold you, touch you, feel you,

Always.

Kiss you, taste you, all night,

Always."

When the last cord was played, Frankie placed the guitar carefully on the floor next to the bed and turned to Gerard, pulling him gently into his arms.

"That was beautiful baby..."

He whispered against Gerard's ear.

"I love you so, so much."

"I love you too Frankie..."

The older man smiled, soft happy tears slipping unnoticed from his eyes as he allowed himself to be lay down on the cool sheets and wrapped in his lover's warm embrace. His lover, his Frankie.

"I love you too."

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