Gerard's POV

"Fuck I left my toothbrush,"Frank groaned.
"It doesnt matter. We'll pick it up tomorrow,"I sighed, pulling Frank closer to me and nosing at the crook of his neck. It was about quarter to eleven and we had just gotten into Frank's bed after telling the guys what had happened. At this rate we werent gonna be in California for Frank's birthday.

"Do you think we should go back over there now?"I whispered in the darkness.
"Fuck no. I'm having my birthday here. Claire wont see me for god knows how long once I leave so we're having this party,"Frank said firmly.
"Oh shit I didnt even think of that,"I mumbled.

"Mmm. Gerard I just want to sleep now I'm sorry,"Frank sighed and placed his hand over the top of mine, around his waste.
"Yeah sorry. I do too I suppose,"I yawned,"I love you Pumpkin."
"Love you too Gee,"Frank murmured. I kissed the back of his neck lightly before drifting off straight away.

-time lapse-

Frank's POV

"Gerard?"I called softly and crept up, gripping my gun tightly. It was new years eve. Damn near everyone living in these apartments would be out partying. The only people that I knew were here was Gerard, Mum and that traitorous fucking bitch.

I glanced behind me, shining my torch down the stairs before darting through the doors out of the stairwell and into the dark hallway. She had cut the power. Fuck. Not one light was on in the building. The stairs were never lit but fuck, the halls? This place was creepy enough as it was.

"Gerard? Are you up here?"I called desperately. I glanced up and down the corridor before heading towards his old apartment. It had been so long since I had been here. I knew Gerard still had his key so if he had been chased upstairs he would have come straight for here. I just didnt know if She was up here as well.

I reached the door and stared at it. It was ajar but I couldnt hear anything inside. I pushed the door open slowly, cringing as it creaked like in a movie.
"Gerard"I whispered hoarsely, staring around at the place. It was pretty dark but I could still see the place was trashed. At that moment I heard him whimper. He was in pain.

"Gerard?! I'm coming Gee!"I took two more steps in, feeling something thin push against my leg. I shone the torch down to try and see what it was. In the silence I heard two ticks and then I saw a bright flash of light, felt a searing heat and then nothing at all.

Gerard's POV

I wriggled and squirmed underneath all the bonds, keeping me on the chair as I heard Frank call for me. I tried calling out for him but She shut me up with a slice to my cheek.
"Gerard?! I'm coming Gee!"Frank shouted. I heard him take two more steps and then I knew it was too late.

I screamed against my gag as I heard the explosion go off next door, struggling against the ropes surrounding me. Tears were streaming down my face as She laughed, trailing her hands along my shoulders as she walked around me. She leant down in front of me and whispered in my ear,"I do belive we've won."

She pulled off my gag and looked down at me expectantly but I couldnt even talk. All I could do was sob helplessly. I had lost. I had lost everything. Everyone important to me. They were all gone. Cole had fucking won. I still couldnt understand why he had left me alive. But then, as I heard footsteps walk into the room, I looked up and in an instant I understood why.

"Well well well. What do we have here?"Cole said, a look of pure satisfaction on his face as he strolled towards us. I glared at him through blurry eyes as he smiled at Her.
"Fuck you,"I spat out.
"I dont really think that's the right thing to say Gerard. You should be bartering for your life right now,"Cole sat down on the couch that I had shared so much laughter and drinks with Her on.

"Whats the point? You've taken everyone... Everything I love... What do I have to live for now? My brother's gone my boyfriends gone my friends are gone... Why would I want to live after all of this?"I sniffed, feeling another load of tears make their way out.
"Well... How about the fact that your boyfriend is still alive?"Cole said calmly as he sat back in the couch and pulled a phone out.

"Liar,"I snarled. I tried to lunge at him but the ropes stopped me.
"Oh Gerard,"He chuckled and clapped his hands twice,"I'm not a liar Gerard. I thought you knew that?"
I stared at him, not once through this whole ordeal had he lied to me, but how could Frank still be alive after-

"Frank!"I screeched, pulling at my ropes even harder, ignoring the pain as they reopened my wounds from tugging against them. Two guys were dragging him into the apartment with grim looks on their faces.
"Gerard shut up,"Cole snapped and stood up. He took Frank from the two guys and pulled him into the arm chair across from me.

"G-Gerard?"Frankie coughed out. His face was blackend and swollen and bleeding. I could barely recognise him.
"Frankie. Baby,"I whispered, letting the tears fall.

"Gerard its gonna be fine. Its gonna be okay. Everything's fine,"Frank said softly, his voice suddenly stronger and closer.

"It's all okay. Gerard you're safe. You're here. It's all okay. Shhhh its all okay,"Frank whispered as he stroked my hair.
"Oh god Frankie,"I sobbed and grabbed for him, needing to feel him.

I opened my eyes and let out my breath at the sight of Frank's bedroom. I ignored everyone standing in the doorway watching me and buried my head in Frank's arms.
"You're okay now. Its all okay. You're here and I love you and its all fine,"Frank whispered, holding me tightly.
"Fuck Frank,"I shuddered as I remembered it all too well,"Fucking nightmares man."