Frank's POV

There was a weird warmth around me. Something I wasn't used to having when I woke up with a hangover. And my briefs were on. Another thing I wasn't used to having with a hangover. As I woke up properly, I became aware of two things. One, a soft breathing behind me and two, an arm draped across my stomach.

I never woke up like this. The last time I had woken up like this was with Cas and that guy from the hotel. And then before that was with Gerard. I froze as I remembered where I was and who had been at the wedding. I vaguely remembered following Gerard into the foyer but that was about it.

I closed my eyes and willed the pounding in my head to go away as Gerard's arm slithered off of me with a loud snore from him. I turned to look at him. He looked just as peaceful as I remembered. His hair splayed everywhere at every angle. I smirked slightly before crawling quietly out of the bed. I pulled my clothes on quietly, throwing the leftover luggage into my suitcase. I was desperate for a shower but I didn't want to risk waking Gerard. For all I knew, he was more hungover than I was.

"Frank?"Gerard said groggily. I poked my head out of the bathroom, toothpaste and toothbrush in hand,"Are you- are you leaving?"
"My-"I cleared my throat,"My flight is in a few hours. I have to leave soon."
"Oh... I should probably go and ask Mikey what time our flight is as well..."He looked down, picking at a loose thread on the blanket.

I walked out and dumped my toiletries into my suitcase,"Hey uh- I woke up with my boxers on... Did we not-"
"Do you not remember last night?"He asked quietly, not looking up at me.
"I was wasted. Completely smashed. I vaguely remember following you into the foyer but thats about it."

"Yeah I was pretty drunk as well. Don't remember much,"Gerard shrugged and turned his back on me. I had a strong feeling that he was ridiculously upset but I had no reason to do anything about it.
"So,"I paused in zipping up my suitcase,"Neither of these nights happened?"
"I uh-"He cleared his throat and turned around as he pulled his shirt over his head,"Yeah sure. No problem."

"Thanks,"I smiled gratefully. I grabbed my jacket and did a quick check to make sure I had everything. Miranda was going to be so mad at me. I pushed that thought out of my head and dragged my suitcase to the door,"I'll uh... Goodbye Gerard."
"Bye..."Gerard uttered out. I took one last look through the door at his crestfallen face before letting it click closed.

Downstairs, I paid the bill for the room and left the hotel for good. I had an hour before I had to be at the airport so I decided to take hire one of the hotels cars and take a drive around town. I wasn't really driving to anywhere in particular but I wasn't surprised when I found myself outside The Magic Bean. Or what used to be The Bean.

I pulled the hired car over and got out as the door opened and two men walked out, carrying a table over to a truck. I got out and walked through the open door. There were a few more men inside, basically tearing the place down.
"Excuse me. You're not authorized to be here. This is a building site. Dangerous,"A builder shouted at me.

"Sorry I- I used to work here is all."
"Used to work here? You're not uh- that guy that-"
"Frank!"Harry's voice boomed over the top of all the noise. He walked out from the storage room.

"Harry, hi."
"You've got a nerve coming back here,"He strode up to me, the angriest look on his face.
"I-"
"Because of you, Diane is dead. Di is gone and its all your fault. Lost the business because of you. I lost the best friend I've ever had. Because of you. Get out,"He spat.

I backed away a few steps before turning around and rushing back out to my car. I jumped in and drove away as fast as I could. I pulled into the school car park before changing my mind and driving straight to the house. There was a lot of shouting when I walked through the door. I could hear Taylor's voice booming over the top of them suddenly.

"Hellooo?"I called and walked into the dining room where a bunch of kids were sitting down yelling over something.
"Alright!"Someone yelled behind me,"That is enough! Everybody shut- Frank?"Steven made me turn around.

"Steven! Hey!"I smiled widely.
"Jesus christ Frank,"Steven pulled me into a hug, the dining room going quiet to watch.
"Frankie! Hey!"Taylor moved around the table and pulled me into a hug.
"What are you doing here?"He punched my arm lightly.
"I was here for a wedding. I can't stay. I just popped in to say a quick hello. I've gotta get to the airport."

"Do you have to leave right now?"Steven asked me sadly.
"Yeah,"I nodded,"Sorry. I'll try and make it back here for a visit one day."
"You better. And bring Gerard with you. Aint seen that boy in years,"Steven sighed.
"I uh- yeah sure. Take care you guys,"I smiled and waved a hand before leaving as fast as possible. That had been a bit more awkward than I had originally thought.

I got in my car and drove around the corner and stopped outside of Ryan's house. I glanced at my phone as I walked up the path. I had about twenty minutes before I had to leave. I knocked on the door, feeling jittery for some reason.
"Hello? May I help you?"Ryan's mother opened the door.
"Hi uh- I'm Frank. A friend of Ryan's. Is he here?"I asked hopefully. It was only just occurring to me that he had probably moved out.

"As a matter of fact he is. Come in,"She smiled and opened the door wider for me.
"Ryan! A friend of yours is here!"She shouted. She looked a lot different to when I had last seen her. Not as posh seeming as before.
"I'm coming!"Ryan yelled back as she led me down the hallway into the kitchen.

"Do you want a drink?"She asked, opening the fridge and staring into it like it held the answers.
"Uh- no I'm fine thanks. I can't stay long. Got to get to the airport soon,"I smiled at her as there was some thumping in the hall.

"Frank! Holy crap man! What are you doing here?!"Ryan shouted at the sight of me.
"I was here for Mr Stump and Miss- well Mrs now, Mrs Bellato's wedding,"I smiled, hugging him back as he basically slammed into me.
"You're lucky you cam by now. I was about to leave for the airport. I moved to New York,"He grinned at me.

"Really? Thats awesome man,"I smiled,"I've gotta leave for the airport soon as well. Do you wanna go together?"
"Yeah! We can taxi together. Save money,"He smiled,"I'll run and grab my bag because I've gotta leave now."

I nodded and awkwardly watched as he left to go upstairs.
"So where are you headed?"Ryan's mother asked me.
"I'm going to Washington to go see my two sisters for a couple of days before I go home to San Diego,"I smiled.
"Oh thats nice. You got a family? Back home?"

"No just my friends that I live with. My two sisters are all I've got left and they live in Washington."
"Thats a shame. I've only got Ryan left now so I know what its like when your only family lives far away,"She smiled at me sympathetically.
"What about Mr Ross?"
"I caught him with his dick up his colleague when we were in San Diego,"She smiled widely.

"Oh god. I'm- I'm sorry,"I stammered out, begging for Ryan to get downstairs.
"Dont be. Was a good thing. He's there now, still banging her I presume, meanwhile I get the house and most of the money!"She smiled even wider. I could see the sadness in her eyes though. She was lonely. I knew that look.

"Okay, I'm ready to go,"Ryan called, dragging his suitcase behind him.
"Alright darling. Have a safe flight alright?"She opened her arms wide for a hug.
"You call me if you need anything okay? You wanna talk I'll be there. You need me I will be on the next flight here, okay?"Ryan squeezed her tight.
"Same goes to you,"She smiled, kissing him on the forehead.

"I love you, Mum,"Ryan smiled as we walked.
"It was good seeing you Ms. Ross,"I smiled and followed Ryan. I helped him put his suitcase in the car, forcing it in next to mine.
"We probably could have just put it in the backseat you know,"Ryan said once we were in the car.
"Probably,"I chuckled.