Eternity Is An Unbearable Thought

Upon awakening, Frank discovered that he was clinging -- like a fucking baby koala, what the hell -- to the vampire, whose bed he was sleeping in. He blinked and tightened his grip on the soft black material in his hands. He wasn’t sure how he got to this position, but he knew by the firm hold Gerard already had him in that he wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

The elder woke not long after, his grip tightening considerably and a smile stretching his mouth. He seemed content as it was, and Frank couldn’t lie, he was enjoying the distance (or lack thereof) between them. He wouldn’t admit that, of course, but where’s the harm in thinking it?

After laying in bed for several minutes, just enjoying each other’s presence and soaking in the attention, Gerard shifted and yawned, revealing inch long canines that could very easily rip into Frank’s jugular and take his life. But when Gerard opened his killer eyes and smiled tenderly at him, he realized that maybe he wouldn’t do such a thing.

…

Arriving to school with the Wicked Ways was an interesting experience, considering Mikey seemed to be plotting against both boys quite seriously in his little black book and most of their audience was staring at Frank and his casual entourage with mixed horror and awe. Frank -- somewhere deep in his weary mind -- wanted things to go back to the way they were, when he was merely an ‘emo freak with good grades’ and got his head shoved in toilets when the bitchy dominants felt like it.

Gerard was sure to dismiss all curious gazes with a single glance and a possessive hand on the smaller boy’s shoulder. Frank made a mental note to bitch about the whole ‘mineminemine’ thing when they got back to Gerard’s house/palace/Olympus.

The vampire kissed Frank’s head with an affectionate smile when they reached physics (cue the ‘whine whimper fuck my life’s please) and shot a nasty glare at Acne Face, Sinus Dude, and Braces Man, causing them both to duck their heads and shut their eyes, as if that would protect them from Gerard’s wrath.

At lunch, Gerard once again sat with Frank, alone, answering questions with swerving answers that got Frank’s blood boiling (no pun intended), i.e. “Why do you follow me around?” answered with “Why do you keep noticing?”

Frank was going to cut a bitch.

Gerard went with Frank to his old, dilapidated ex-home, looking at the young boy with saddened eyes and a hesitant, weak smile. He only seemed to show this caring, concerned side to Frank, when they were alone. Frank figured he needed to keep his dangerous status if he was going to protect a small human with attitude issues in a high school made mostly of temperamental dominates and surprisingly violent fertiles.

Standing outside by his mom’s grave, he murmured to her, “I’m sorry, Mom, but I can’t stay in this house any longer; it’s not safe. I’m going to live with a friend, who will take care of me, I promise. I’ll come visit sometimes, with Gerard and we’ll talk for as long as I can. I love you, Mom.” He didn’t have the heart to tell her Gerard was a vampire, at least not yet.

Gerard stood at the back door, gnawing on his lip and wondering just what happened to Frank’s mom. A duffel full on Frank’s things and a guitar case were slung over his shoulders, digging into them almost unnoticably. He shifted them and called to Frank softly after a few minutes of silence. Frank turned to him, tears on his face and nose red. The eldest sighed and took his hand gently, leading him to the car and stowing both him and his things in it.

“I promise you’ll be okay,” Gerard whispered before leaning over and kissing him with a soft urgency neither wanted to interrupt. Gerard left his hand on Frank’s thigh as they drove back, rubbing it in circles and trying to loosen his muscles.

Laying in Gerard’s bed that night, Frank couldn’t help but think how he was scared of Gerard because of what he was, but felt so at ease with him because of the same reason. Gerard was the reason he was scared, but also the reason he could sleep at night.

Notes

I'M HOME I'M SO HAPPY TO BE HOME
But it's 1 AM so it's a somewhat shitty chapter with a somewhat deep meaning to it.
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-Stitches

Title by Three Days Grace -- "Scared" because I miss Adam.