Tongue Tied

Sage’s POV
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I woke up with my head on Gerard’s bare chest and his arms wrapped tightly around me. I wiggled under his grip to try and wake him up. But he just continued snoring.

I started to poke his neck and lightly tickle him.

”Stop it.” he stirred.
”Well wake up then, sleeping beauty.”

”Nooooooooooo!” he protested and held me tighter against him.
”I wanna lay here with you forever.”

”I know you do G. But that’s not possible”
”We could make it possible.”

”No we couldn’t.” I said freeing myself from his arms.

He sighed and turned over. Burying his face in his pillow.

”It’s too earlyyy.” he groaned and looked at the digital clock next to his bed.
”Look! Its noon. Too damn early.”

I chuckled and started poking at his hips.

”C’mon G. I’ll buy you coffee.”

He stayed quiet for a moment before turning over onto his back.

”Okay fine. But make it a large.”
”Deal.”
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"I woke up with like 23 messages from Frank." Gerard mumbled after taking his first sip of coffee.

I lifted up one eyebrow. “Oh? Is he okay?”

”Frank? Yeah he’s just a little shit. He wants us to go to his party tonight. Said to bring Mikey. He’s got a girl for him to meet.” He finished the last sentence with an ‘ew’ tone.

”A girl for Mikes. That might be nice.” I mused, sipping my coffee.
”No no.” G protested. “He’s too young. He probably still thinks girls have cooties.”

I laughed loudly and grabbed Gerard’s hands.
”You’re the older brother. Of course you’re against it. But it might be nice for Mikey. And! If Frank knows her then that means she lives out where Mikes is goin to college. It works out!”

Gerard frowned and looked down at his shoes.
”Yeaahh. You’re right. At least he won’t have to worry about getting a….a date.”

”It’s a fancy party? We need dates?”

G nodded. “Its his engagement party. He’s proposing in front of everyone.”

"That’s sweet." I chuckled in aw and held tighter onto his hands.
”I’ll be your date if you’ll be mine.”

He smirked. “That’d be wonderful my dear.”

I noticed his cheeks get slightly pink.

”Are you blushing, Gerard?”
”No!” He exclaimed, pulling away his hands to cover his cheeks.

I started to chuckle and then my mind raced. Too fast to keep up with anything. Suddenly it stopped. It felt like birds were singing in my head and butterflies were tickling my stomach.

It was like I was 13 again and my crush had just smiled at me in the hallway.

My mind kept repeating “He blushed! You made him blush!” And I couldn’t believe it.

Gerard’s voice suddenly interrupted my fluttery moment.

”We should get going. I’ll take you home and pick you up when its time to go okay?”
”Oh. Um. Yeah. The party! Sounds good.”

His eyebrows furrowed. “You okay?”
”What? Yeah! I was just lost in thought.”

We grabbed our coffees and began to walk out of the shop.

”Gerard?”
”Hm?”
”You totally blushed.”
”Shut up.”

I leaned my head on his shoulder as we walked and he slowly moved his hand to mine and intertwined our fingers. But this time…I was the one who blushed.
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It's been about an hour since Gerard dropped me off at my apartment. I've been laying on my bed thinking about him. My mind was fluttering.
I don't know why this took me so long to realize. I have a huge crush on him..I think I always have.
And he likes me too!

Wait..He does right? Ugh I hate thinking..

Oh shit! I don't have a fucking dress for tonight.

I got off of my bed and opened my wallet. $75...that enough for a dress and some shoes.
But I really should save it for rent..Fuck it. I'll figure my rent out later.

I'll walk to the mall which is a few blocks over and find a dress then be back by...3. Hopefully.
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Gerard's POV
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My heart was still racing by the time I was at my parents house to get Mikey. It's been over an hour..I'm not sure if this is healthy at all but do I care?
Nope.

"MIKES!!" I exclaimed as soon as he got into my car.
"Easy dude." He said through a laugh. "What's up?"
"She likes me. Sage she likes me!"
"Mom totally called it when you were 18. Remember how many time she'd ask when the wedding was?'

I laughed and mimicked my mother. "Oh Geebear! She's so beautiful! And the grandchildren would be gorgeous! I can already picture you in a suit.. all handsome while Sage walks down the aisle."

Mikey and I burst out in laughter.
Once it was quiet I started telling him about Sage again.

"She kissed my nose last night..and she held my hand twice today! She even blushed."
Mikey smiled. "Sounds pretty legit, G."

"Yeah..." I found myself smiling wide. "She even asked me to be her date for Frank's party tonight."
Oh fuck. I didn't tell Mikey about that yet...
"Date?!" He spat out. "We fucking need dates?!"
"Calm down calm down. Frank already got you one. He thinks you'll really like her. And she lives out by where you're going to college."

He glared slightly at me. "She better be worth this."
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I checked myself out in the mirror. Black dress pants, white button up shirt, black vest, dress shoes.
I look pretty decent honestly. Not too shabby, Gerard.

"Mikey! C'mon we gotta pick up Sage!"

Mikey walked downstairs in black dress pants, a light blue button up shirt, topped with a black bowtie.

"You look very dapper, brother." I complimented in a joking tone.
"You as well, brother."
"Shall we be on our way?"
"Indeed we shall."
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"Can you go in and grab her while I watch the car. This is a no parking zone."
Mikey sighed lightly and unbuckled his seat belt. "Sure thing."
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Sage's POV
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I looked at myself in the mirror. I had a champagne colored dress on.
For the first time in a while..I felt beautiful. I touched up my blood red colored lips when I heard a knock on the door.

I opened the viewing slot, saw Mikey standing there and quickly opened the door.

"Mikey!!" I yelled and pulled him into a tight hug. This kid is like a brother to me.
"I've missed you too." He said while laughing.

I pulled away and watched him analyze my outfit.

"You look beautiful!" He exclaimed, still admiring what I had on.
"Thank you." I said shyly. "Now c'mon. Lets get going!"

We walked through the lobby and I prayed I wouldn't see my landlord.
Until I heard his loud annoying voice ring through my ears.

"Sage baby! Just the hottie I was lookin for!"
"Joey! I actually can't talk right now. I'm going to an engagement party." I hoped he would respect that and leave me alone.

I should have known better. Its Joey. He never leaves me alone. But fuck. I really didn't want Mikey around to hear what he had to say.

"My bad, sweetie. You look delicious. I could just eat you up." He added a wink to top off the grossness.
"Is this your date?" He asked pointing to Mikey.

"No. Its actually my date's brother." I said with a sigh.
"Of course of course. Now I wanted to speak with you. But I'll make it quick alright?"
"Go right ahead."
"You see, babycakes..I need your rent by in full Monday. Or I'm afraid I'll have to kick you out. I have actual paying customers who have a liking in your apartment. And I told them unless you pay up by Monday. Its all theirs."

I was fucking shocked. I had no clue what to say. I can't get kicked out. I can't I can't.

"Joey, listen. I can't get it to you in full by Monday..But I can slowly pay it off! I have $15 I can put down right now. Please. Don't kick me out. I need this place."
"I need it in full by Monday! How many times do I gotta say that huh? IN full. I ain't accepting little bits. In full or your out, kid.
That's all I had to talk about, sweets. You can go now."

"Fuck..." I mumbled softly.

"Y'know Sage, Gerard could help with your rent easily."
"Mikey.." I started quietly. "Don't tell him. Please. This is my fault..I don't want his help."
"But Sage h-"
"Can we just go please? And forget that this even happened? Please Mikey?"

He slowly nodded and pulled me into a quick hug.
"Let's go." He whispered.
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Once we got to the party my mind seemed to clear a little bit. Having Gerard around me helped a lot too.
He wouldn't stop calling me beautiful and he kept an arm around me. It was comforting.

Mikey met his date almost as soon as we arrived. She had medium brown hair and hazel eyes.
They seem to really like each other. I've never seen him laugh so much around a person he just met.

"Everyone!" Frank shouted to get everybodys attention.
"If you would please look up here. I am going to propose to the beautiful goddess standing next to me."

Jamia's face suddenly lit up and her hands flew to her face. She began lightly crying as Frank got down on one knee.

"Jamia, I love you. You know that. Everyone here knows that. But you're the only person Ive ever felt so strongly about. I want to live with you forever. And not just own dogs with you..but have kids with you. I want you to be able to hear me say I love you everyday. So please, if you wish...will you marry me, Jamia?"

By this point she was completely in tears. She squealed out a "Yes!" and Frank put the ring on. Everyone cheered as they hugged.

The room slowly began to calm down and the music that once was loud and hyper was slow and soft.

Gerard grabbed my hand and his eyes sparkled. "Dance with me! C'mon."
"G, I can't danc-"

I was cut off by being pulled where everyone else was dancing. His hands rested softly around my waist and I put mine around his neck.

"Am I doing this right?" I asked softly.
"You're doing it perfectly." He said with a quiet laugh.

I felt awkward for a moment. I didn't really know what to say or if I even should talk.

"You look really handso-"

Interrupted again. But by a different cause. A completely cause. He kissed me.

Notes

im so sorry i havent updated in so long!! i hope you guys enjoy this chapter! im off to bed <3