"So you feel naughty?"I whispered as we crept up the stairs to Franks bedroom. The house was pitch black except for a soft glow coming from the embers in the fireplace.
"Shh Mum might still be up,"Frank giggled quietly. When we got up the stairs there was a light on in every room except for the bathroom and the spare bedroom. Claiires night light, Lily's lamp and Linda's main light.

"Told you she might be up,"Frank fell onto his own bed with a grin.
"Yeah you said she might be up. You didnt know for sure,"I poked my tongue out and pulled my jacket off before crawling up the bed to lie next to Frank.

"Dude why are you competing? You didnt even like, make a bet that she wasnt up,"Frank ran his fingers through my hair, leaving his hand on the back of my neck.
"True,"I smiled and trailed my hand up his leg and rested it on his thigh.

"So, you're just wasting time,"Frank breathed and pulled me forward for a kiss. I went to continue the kiss but Frank moved away.
"I just wanna go say goodnight to Mum. Let her know I'm home,"Frank said to my look of frustration as he got up.
"Well hurry,"I sighed and stretched out, taking up as much space as one person could on a double bed.

Frank quietly clicked the door closed and left me alone in the bright light. It was all silent for a minute before Frank started yelling,"What the fuck?! Lily! What the fuck is he doing here?!"He screeched. Oh shit. That cant be good. I bolted out the door and into Claire's room. She was already out of bed and looking scared.

"Hey Claire, its alright,"I picked her up and put her back into her bed.
"Whats happening? Is Frankie here?"
"Yeah, you remember Lily's friend Sam? I think he's here for a sleepover but Frank isnt that happy about it,"I smiled as tucked her in.

"I wanna see Frankie. I miss him,"Claire said sleepily.
"How about this. If you can stay in bed for me, then I'll get Frank in here to tuck you in. That sound good?"I whispered. There wasnt anymore yelling but I could still hear them talking loudly.
"You promise to bring him in here?"
"I pinky promise,"I smiled and held out my pinky. She hooked her smaller one around it and shook.
"Alright Claire I'll be back soon okay?"I sighed as Linda's voice boomed over Frank and Lily. Claire nodded as I carefully closed the door and turned around. Linda looked absolutely furious. Frank looked- fucking scarier than I had ever seen him and Lily looked ashamed and annoyed.

"You do not have the right to go into her room without knocking,"Linda pointed a finger at Frank.
"Thank you!"Lily threw her arms up un the air.
"Dont get me started on you missy. Sam call your parents. Lily get back into bed. I dont know what you were thinking! I'll deal with you in the morning because right now I have a head splitting fucking headache and I have to go into work early tomorrow. Now go to bed!"She screamed. Lily nodded and stepped aside as Sam walked out of her bedroom, phone to his ear.

Frank spotted me walking over and met me halfway.
"Whats going on?"I whispered. Linda ignored us both as she followed Sam downstairs.
"Lily snuck Sam into her room. I walked in and found them asleep in front of her tv. I knew Mum would never let her have a boy she hardly knows stay the night so I made fuss,"Frank grinned at me and started for his room.

"Oh, Claire wants you to tuck her in before you go to bed. She got a little upset,"I grabbed his shoulders and angled him towards her room.
"Oh shit. I didnt think about her. Maybe I shouldnt have been so loud,"Frank sighed.
"You havent been thinking of her all that much lately. She missed you Frank,"I said quietly as he opened her door.

"I dont need to tuck you in kiddo, you already are,"Frank put his hands on his hips.
Claire giggled and kicked her blankets away,"Now you have to."
"Cheeky,"Frank giggled back at her and grabbed the blankets. I leant on the doorframe and watched as he pulled the blanket up to her chin and kissed her forehead,"You go to sleep now okay sweetie?"

"Frankie can you take me to school tomorrow?"Claire yawned.
"I cant sorry. I start work early in the morning. Another day though,"Frank said sadly.
"Okay. Goodnight Frank,"Claire leaned up and kissed his cheek before falling back down and rolling onto her side, her back to Frank.
"Goodnight Claire,"Frank sighed. He got up and came to stand next to me,"Sweet dreams."

Once we were back in his bedroom I could tell he was too tired to do anything.
"Gerard I know I said-"
"I know dont worry. You start early so dont worry,"I said as we stripped down to our underwear,"What time do you finish tomorrow?"
"Uhh two. Why?"Frank struggled to pull his coffee stained jeans off.

"Why dont you pick Claire up after school? As a surprise?"I flicked the light off and tumbled into the bed gratefully.
"There. Thats why I love you,"Frank said seriously as he slid in next to me, putting his head on my chest.
"You love me cause I know how to fix your relationship with your little sister?"I murmered, sleep already taking over me.

"Dick..."Frank yawned again.
"Now who's running out of insults?"I whispered.
"Goodnight Gerard,"Frank snorted,"Love you."
"Goodnight pumpkin. I love you to,"And then I fell asleep straight away.

-time lapse-

I awoke to a horrible shrill beeping sound. Of course it was Frank's alarm at- half five in the fucking morning?!
"Frank what the fuck are you doing up at this time?"I groaned and rolled onto my stomach, burying my head under the pillow.
"I've gotta bake,"Frank whispered. I peeked out at him and sighed. My stomach rumbled and informed me that it wouldnt let me go back to sleep until I ate.

"Fuuuck,"I thumped the bed with my fist and groaned loudly.
"Gerard just go back to sleep,"Frank muttered as he pulled his uniform on.
"Cant,"I mumbled.
"Why?"Frank sighed, sounding tired and fed up.
"Hungry."

Frank laughed quietly and climbed on top of me, straddling my back and gripping my shoulders.
"Do you want me to make you something?"Frank whispered and trailed his hands down my bare back then up again.
"No you have to- work- fucking stop will you? Or neither of us will be making food,"I giggled as Frank kissed the back of my neck.
"Come on then sleepy bum,"Frank patted my shoulder before climbing off.

I clenched my eyes shut for a second befpre sighing and getting out of bed. I grabbed at some clothing that looked like mine in the dark and came up with my Green Day hoodie and a random pair of track pants that I had never ever seen before let alone seen Frank wear before.

"Dude I've been looking for this,"I whispred as I pulled my hoodie on.
"What? Oh yeah. Sorry. Its losing your smell anyway,"Frank muttered and left the room. I struggled into the track pants and followed him as we crept down the hall and down the stairs.

Frank flicked on the kitchen light and sighed,"I need blueberry muffins. They sell like wildfire every time its my week to fucking bake them."

"Do you want me to help?"I said as I pulled the fridge open and stared.
"Nah its fine. Grab something to eat and go back to bed,"Frank smiled as he hip bumped me out of the way and grabbed milk and butter from the fridge. The good thing about this kitchen was that a lot of the itme the sound just stayed in. You could barely hear anything anywhere else in the house.

"M'kay,"I moved and stood behind Frank at the pantry.
"Gerard can you do me a favour and grab the sugar? I cant reach it,"Frank sighed and went back to his station, muttering about idiots that put stuff he needs in high places. I grabbed the sugar and set it down next to him, knocking my hip into his and saying,"Here you go shorty."

"Fuck off I'm not that short,"Frank grumbled.
"Okay Frodo. You're not short,"I grinned and went back to the pantry. I stared, not reslly looking for anything in particular when something caught my eye at the very top of the pantry. I stood on my tip toes but still couldnt reach it so I grabbed one of the barstools and dragged it over.

"What are you getting?"Frank asked as he mixed stuff in a bowl.
"Just- some- of- these,"I grinned gleefully and showed Frank the box of Baileys chocolates.
"Gerard those are Mum's,"Frank stopped scoopingh flour and gave me a look.
"I'll buy her more. A whole box,"I said as I opened it,"Look these are almost gone. I'll buy her more than I'm going to eat,"I smiled and popped one into my mouth. My god they were good.

"Whatever. Gimme one,"Frank opened his mouth and waited. I put one in my mouth and moved closer to him. I kissed him openmouthed and pushed the chocolate into his mouth with my tongue.
"Mmph-"Frank started giggling through the chocolate and into my mouth. I pulled away and grinned at him,"Good arent they?"
"When you eat them like that they sure as hell are,"Frank smiled and went back to mixing. There was two more left and I wanted a chocolate kiss.

"Give me a chocolate kiss,"I said and stuffed a chocolate into Frank's mouth.
"God,"Frank choked. He grabbed my face and kissed me. I opened my mouth and couldnt help but laugh over the sensation of chocolate and Frank's tongue in my mouth. It was fucking awesome.

I swallowed the chocolate and laughed,"Today I'm getting some Hershey's Kisses and we're gonna have some fun."
"Mmm cant wait,"Frank winked at me before grabbing the muffin tray.

"Well I hope to god that fun is in your apartment, Gerard,"Linda said behind me.
I turned around and smiled,"Dont worry it will be,"I held the box out to her,"Chocolate?"
"Thanks,"She smiled and took it,"Dont worry about getting me more. I got those from the receptionist at work,"Linda smiled and sat on a barstool,"They're from her cheating ex."

"Mum I'm gonna pick Claire up after school today but as a surprise so dont tell her,"Frank said as he spooned muffin mixture into the muffin tray.
"Alright Frankie. Dont be late though and dont forget. Do you need a lif tto work?"Linda yawned.
"No, you're too tired. What are you doing up anyway?"Frank said as he put the uncooked muffins into the oven.

"I couldnt sleep. Heard you two giggling like girls about something so I came down,"Linda smiled. I stared at her intently. That had seemed like a lie. Her face looked weird as she watched Frank start cleaning up. She looked at me and fuck she caught me staring. I looked away for something to do.

"Gerard are you gonna go back to bed?"Frank turned around and leaned on the bench, dusting flour off of himself.
"I dunno... I'm tired enough to... What if you give me a lift home before work and then you cna take your car to work?"I tried to ignore Linda's stare boring into my head.
"Sounds good. These will take a little while so I'm gonna grab a shower,"Frank smiled and left the kitchen.

There was an awkward silence that lasted about thirty seconds before Linda suddenly said,"What do you know?"
"Excuse me? About what?"I rounded on her, a million thoughts and questions bursting into my head.
"I- nevermind. I'm just tired. Forget I said anything,"She waved her hand and got up from her seat,"Have a good day."
"Wait,"I called but she was already going back upstairs,"What the fuck is up with everyone these days?"