Safe?.... Never! (Re-edited for easier reading)

Frank made dinner early that evening, so they could sit and eat together before he went out. It wasn't anything special, just oven ready pizza, but that was ok, cos it meant it was quick, and easy, and it gave him more time to snuggle with Gerard on the sofa while they waited for Mikey to arrive.

Frank still wasn't entirely sure about going, even though Mikey would be there, he got nervous every time he thought about leaving Gerard's side.
Of course, Gerard had assured him that he'd be ok with his brother, that they'd lock all the doors and stay inside. He'd also said that Frank should go relax with Bob for a couple of hours, he was way too tense, and he needed to unwind.
But ever since that damn phonecall, Gerard had been jittery.. even more so than usual, and Frank was seriously considering calling this thing with Bob off.

"Baby, I think I should call Bob, make it another night."

Gerard frowned and turned toward his fiancé's voice.

"Frank.."

He began, sternly.

".. I want you to be able to relax, and you haven't spent much time with Bob since.."

He trailed off, that haunted look entering his eyes again.
Frank sighed, pulling Gerard back into his arms and stroking his hair.

".. Honestly baby, I'd much rather spend the evening here with you."

He kissed the top of his lover's head, breathing in the sweet scent of his honey shampoo.

".. It's all I really want."

Gerard cuddled into Frank's side, wrapping his arms around the smaller man's waist and pushing his head against his chest.

"That's what I want too.."

He thought for a moment, then sat quickly back up, startling Frank for a second.

".. Call him"

Frank grinned.

"I can stay home?"

He practically bounced in his seat.
He sounded so excited that Gerard giggled, nodding his head.

"Yeah, you can stay.."

Frank moved to throw himself at Gerard in happiness, but was stopped by a hand against his chest.

".. BUT.."

Frank's face dropped a little.

".. Mikey still comes round, and you call Bob, and Ray, and get them to come too..."

When Frank didn't reply, he carried on.

".. We can have a movie and popcorn night.. We haven't had one of those with the guys in so long."

It was the puppy eyes that did it for Frank. There was just no way he could resist them.

"Ok baby.."

Frank sighed.

".. Sit tight, I'll go call them."

Then he stood and headed for the kitchen, where he'd left his phone on charge.
Dialling Bob's number, he found it engaged.. Oh well, Ray first then. Hanging up, he tried The Fro's cell, after just two rings he answered.

"Hello?"

"Hey Ray, how ya doin'?"

"Oh, hi Frank. Yeah, I'm ok, you?"

"About the same.."

They both knew that 'the same' wasn't especially good.

".. Um.. "

"What?"

Ray could tell when Frank tried to stall.

"Nothing, just.. We were wondering if you could come over tonight? Movie and popcorn?... I'll even spring for pizza?"

He cajoled.
Ray laughed.

"You had me at popcorn dude. What time you want me?"

Frank grinned, perhaps tonight would be fun after all.

"ASAP dude, it's already quarter to 7."

Ray said he'd be there by 7, then hung up. Frank went on to try Bob again. This time, he got through.

"Hey Bobert"

He said, grinning.

"Oh, hey Frankie. What's up?.. Ya not bailing on me, are ya?"

He sounded concerned.
Frank giggled.

"Not exactly.. Just a change of plans."

"Yeah? How's that then?"

Bob questioned.
Just as Frank was about to answer, there was a loud crashing noise from the living room. Frank's head snapped toward the connecting door.

"Gee?.."

He called out. Silence.

"Err, Bob? I'll call you back"

Heading across the kitchen, Frank heard another, smaller crash, and he ran the last few steps, pushing the door open, and gasping in horror at the sight before him, his body freezing and his heart stopping in his chest.

A few meters away, closer to the front door than to him, was Gerard.

He was standing, his arms limp at his sides, his eyes wide in shock and jaw slack.. And there was a hand around his throat, and a wicked looking knife pressed lightly to the side of his face, close to his right eye.

"Hello Frank.. Nice of you to join us"

Frank swallowed hard, his fists clenching at his sides.

"Bert!"

He hissed...

Notes

HE'S BAAACK!! *laughs evilly*
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peace out my chipmunks,
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