"Up next we've got Panic At The Disco!"Di called into the mic before walking off the stage. She came back behind the counter and smiled at me,"You can finish now. You need to get ready. You guys are closing the place down."
"Awesome. I'll go tell the guys."I smiled. I took off my apron and hooked it on the door to the storage room and went over to where Gerard was sitting with the rest of the guys.

It was a week after Gerard and I had gotten back together. School wasnt nearly as awkward as I thought it would be with Ryan. He and Brendon were fine again and everything was normal. Except for Linda. My Mum. God. I hadnt seen her at all so far but I knew I would have to talk to her soon as much as I just wanted to ignore it all.

"We're closing the place down tonight."I sat down on Gerards lap and locked my arms around his neck.
"Good to see you Frank. Oh wait thats just your back."Bob said.
"Fuck you."I smiled at Gerard.
"God. You're like a new couple. You're in that stupid honeymoon phase."Mikey moaned.

"Get over it bitches."Gerard looked at them over my shoulder.
"Okay well. You two can stay here. We'll go get all the gear."Bob sighed. There was scraping of chairs and then they were all walking towards the door.
"Awesome. Time to make out."Gerard giggled.

I leaned in and kissed him, sucking his lip into my mouth.
"Excuse me?"Someone tapped me on my shoulder. I detached myself from Gerard and looked around. There was a man in a casual looking suit holding something small in his hand.
"Can we help you?"Gerard asked angrily.

"I'm sorry to disturb you but you wont regret giving me your time."He said as he sat down where Mikey was sitting. I sighed and moved to a seat and waited for the guy to start talking.
"Right, my name is Rob Cavallo. You are Frank Iero and Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance yes?"
"Yes... Rob Cavallo... Where do I know that name?"Gerard glanced at me and back at Rob.
"I uh I work for Reprise Records?"
"Thats the one!"Gerard snapped his fingers and looked at me,"This guy found The Smashing Pumpkins."

"Holy shit. What do you want with us?"I stared in amazement at Rob.
"Well, I've heard a lot about you guys and thought I would come meet you for myself. Are you playing tonight?"He was actually serious. Gerard was staring at him agape as well. I cleared my throat and kicked Gerard under the table.

"Sorry yes we are. But- holy shit man. The rest of the guys have just gone to go get our stuff but yeah, we're closing the place."Gerard leaned forward eagerly.
"Awesome. I'll hang around and listen to you. See if what everyone is saying is true."He smiled and got up.
"Brilliant uh thank you."Gerard called as he walked away.

"Oh my fucking god?"I looked at Gerard's grinning face.
"I know right! Wait til the guys get here."Gerard's face took on a weird look.
"What are you thinking?"
"I'm thinking we dont tell them. That way if Rob does like us enough to do whatever then fuck yes but if he doesnt, I dont wanna get their hopes up for nothing."
"Good point."I said as I got back in his lap.

-time lapse-

"What the fuck are you grinning about Gerard? Its really annoying."Mikey grumbled as we got ready.
"Nothing. Nothing at all."Gerard smiled at him and started humming happily as he continued putting eye liner on. Gerard had somehow convinced the rest of the guys to dress up a bit. I knew why but the others thought he was high.

"Up next we've got My Chemical Romance!"Di called outside. The bathroom was hot and stuffy with all 5 of us in there and the sound of Di's voice shouting through the microphone and the crowd on the otherside of the wall, it somehow made everything worse.
"Come on guys, we're up."Gerard sighed as he fluffed his hair in a ridiculously cute way and strutted out of the bathroom.
"Frank did you blow Gerard in the bathroom?"Mikey watched Gerard go looking confused.
"Nope."I smiled at him and followed Gerard.

Gerard was already at the stage. He was leaning against the side talking to- Ryan. What the fuck? Gerard looked angry but satisfied. Ryan looked embarrassed and annoyed. What the hell were they talking about? I squeezed through the crowd and slowly creeped up to them to eavesdrop. It flopped. I couldnt hear what they were saying from where I was standing and if I got any closer they would notice me. I glanced behind me and saw the rest of the guys moving through the crowd as well.

I sighed and took the last few steps to reach them and immediately regretted it.
"Frank can settle this."Gerard sighed and turned to me,"Who is better at giving blowjobs? Me or him?"
"I- are you serious? I'm not answering that."I looked at the both of them, completely flabbergasted.
"Come on, I wont be offended."Gerard waggled his eyebrows at me.

Ryan looked like he didnt want to be here but he was standing his ground.
"Are you actually wanting an answer?"
"Yes."Ryan and Gerard both chorused.
"Fuck okay um... Honestly? It's been a while since you gave me one Gee. And Ryan? I try not to remember anything that we did."
"I'll change that tonight."Gerard grabbed me round the waist and pulled me closer to him.
"Deal."I smiled.

"Right. I'm not needed here anymore."Ryan sighed,"Good luck guys. I heard that someone from Reprise Records is hiding in here."Ryan waved as Gerard and I started grinning again.
"Honest to god, one of you got blown."Mikey looked at our faces as the finally burst through the crowd.
"Frank's getting blown tonight."Gerard kissed me on the cheek and climbed up on the stage to cheers.

"Gross."Bob sighed. He pulled his drumsticks out of his back pocket and followed him.
"What are we even playing tonight?"I asked as I hung Daisy over my shoulder.
"Uh I'm not sure. I'll ask Gee."Ray lay his guitar down on the stage, climbed up, picked it up again, and went to Gerard.

Mikey and I climbed on stage as well and stood in our place.
"Whats up guys?!"Gerard shouted into the mic,"Now, Frank over here, he has just started working here! Buy his coffees and keep this place going so we can keep playing okay?"
The crowd laughed and cheered.

"Ray has told me that we dont know what we're playing tonight. So what do you guys think we should play?"
There were shouts of American Idiot and Cancer and something else but it was mainly American Idiot.
"How about this. Would you like it if we played a new song for you? Frank you havent actually heard this yet because I wrote it for you but we've managed to get it finished."Gerard smiled at me.

"I think you should play it."I smiled at him.
Gerard walked over to me and said without a mic,"Beware, its the music the guys were working on for a while but the lyrics I wrote when I was angry at you and shit..."
"Oh this ought to be interesting."I smiled and sat down on the stage to watch.

"Frank, we're playing it last."Gerard held his hand out for me to take. I blushed slightly as he hauled me up. Thankfully at that point the lights came on and blinded us for a moment.
"Alright! Tonight! We are playing American Idiot! Last Caress! And our special new song!"Gerard shouted. I smiled to myself as I put Daisy back over my shoulder. And then we were off. The first two songs past by in a blur. I was covered in sweat and my eye liner was running down my face like I had been crying but I didnt care. I was insanely happy right now. Gerard was happy. Mikey was happy. Ray was happy. Bob was happy. We were all ridiculously happy up here.

"Alright! A brand new song! This song is called Demolition Lovers!"Gerard took a step back as Ray started playing softly. I sat down and watched happily. It went on for about 20 seconds before Gerard started singing,"Hand in mine into your icy blues and then I'd say to you we could take to the highway with this trunk of amunition too. I'd end my days with you in a hail of bullets."Gerard's voice was hoarse but beautiful.

"I'm trying... I'm trying to let you know just how much you mean to me. And after all the things we put each other through. And I would drive on to the end with you. A liquor store or two keeps the gas tank full and I feel like there's nothing left to do but prove myself to you. And we'll keep it running. But this time! I mean it! I'll let you know just how much you mean to me! As snow falls on desert sky until the end of everything!"Gerard's voice became more scratchy.

I couldn't help but shiver as the lyrics hit me. Gerard had been really upset. More upset than I thought.
"I'm trying! I'm trying to let you know how much you mean! As days fade! And nights grow! And we go cold!"Gerard was barely moving as Ray thrashed about behind him. This whole song was just beautifully haunting. It gave me chills.

"All we are... All we are is bullets I mean this. All we are... All we are is bullets I mean this."The crowd was silent. They were all just staring at Gerard who had his head down, his hair hiding his face. Ray sounded fucking amazing. Bob's drumming was intense. And Mikey just completed it.
"And as we're falling down... And in this pool of blood. And as we're touching hands.... And as we're falling down! And in this pool of blood! And as we're falling down! I'll see your eyes! And in this pool of blood! I'll meet your eyes! I mean this forever!"

My heart practically somersaulted off of a cliff as Gerard finally looked at me. His make-up was running from sweat and he looked... odd. I couldnt explain it.
"Thank you!"Gerard smiled at the crowd. It hit me then that they were screaming at us. I stood up and moved over to Gerard.
"That was amazing. You guys, fucking just- shit man. So good."

Di suddenly appeared at Gerard's side and said into the mic,"Alright people closing down time."
There were a few moans and groans but slowly people started leaving. I helped the guys unplug their shit when I saw someone pushing through the crowd. I grabbed Gerard's arm and pointed.

"Shit. Okay. Um. Hey guys? Guys!"Gerard shouted and stopped Mikey and Ray fighting over who's guitar case was who's. God only knows why Mikey bought the same one a Ray.
"What?"
"The guy from Reprise Records talked to us. Said if he liked what he heard he would bring us into the stud- Hey Rob."Gerard smiled at Rob who was standing at the edge of the stage.

"This saturday. Are you all free?"He held out a card. Gerard leaned forward and took it from him.
"I have work but I'll call in sick."Mikey looked like he was fighting the urge to jump up and shout.
"Brilliant. The address is on there as well as the time and where to go. See you boys saturday."He waved at us and joined the throng of people leaving.

"Guys... Did we just- what are- how- holy shit."Ray spluttered with the biggest fucking grin I've ever seen on his face.
"Damn right. We- fuck! Yes!"Mikey punched the air jovially and grinned at us all.
"Come on. Its only thursday and Frank and I have school tomorrow so just forget about it til saturday."Gerard smiled. We all started chatting about what was going to happen in saturday as we walked out. All through the car ride home we continued talking about it and Gerard and I were babbling about it to a half asleep Lily. All in all, it was a fucking awesome night.