Frank's P.O.V
*Monday*

Uggh I don't want to get up, but I also really want to because I get to see Gerard. Yesterday's bonding time went like any other day. They asked how school was, I gave them a little information on my classes and then they didn't ask about anything else. I kind of expected them to ask about Gerard but they didn't; I was a little upset by that but it was normal for me. I quickly got up and took a hot shower then proceeded to get dressed. I threw on my skinny jeans, shirt, and my jacket. I decided to skip breakfast but I would probably eat something at school. I walked down the road and enjoyed the scenery then of course my mind started to wonder to Gerard. I had a boyfriend....The realization struck that someone actually cares about me; Someone is waiting at school right now...for me. A huge grin spreads on my face and before I know it i'm by the school. I walk in and just as I hoped Gerard is waiting by my locker. His back is turned to me and he's talking to Ray. Ray spots me and nods his head my direction. Gerard quickly turns around with a smile.

"Hey Frank!" he calls

"Hey Gee, Miss me?" I mock

"Very much, How was Sunday with your parents?" he asks, I shrug my shoulders.

"Okay, They just asked about school and that was about it" Gee nods and he backs away so I can open my locker.

"Did you eat breakfast yet?" Gerard asks, I shake my head
"Did you want to get some with me and Ray?"

"Of course" I said, they smiled and we walked down the hall. We talked about classes and how most of the teachers sucked, then about a project that Ray and Gerard had in Home Ec where they have to make a desert.; Gerard was freaking out because he can't cook if his life depended on it. After some talking the bell rang and I was a little upset because this is the time where the name calling comes in. Gerard gave me a quick kiss on the cheek before he ran off to class, apparently the teacher would give anyone shit if they were a millisecond late. Of course I blushed at his action and smiled but then slowly walked to algebra. Stepping into class I was given the same glares as last week and the names 'Fag' were tossed around like a ball. I decided a couple minutes before class ended to use the restroom which was a big mistake, walking in Bryce and his friends were in there.

"Hey, Look who's come to join the party" mocked Bryce. His friends just laughed, I tried quickly running back out but as always I was pulled back by my shirt collar and shoved against the wall.

"It's weird seeing you not attached to that other fag. You still need to thank me" I didn't say anything but at that gesture Bryce quickly pulled his hand back and punched me in the nose. I yelled in pain but luckily it didn't feel like anything broke. Withing seconds I could feel blood run down my face. He tried to punch me again but I slightly moved to where he hit my eyebrow which I knew drew some blood.

"I fucking said to say thank you" He spat, Bryce quickly dropped me to the floor and kicked me in the ribs.


"That's for being a little disgusting fag" Another kick,

"That's for your fucking boyfriend shoving me against the lockers" Another kick. With every kick I tried to muffle my yells with my hand. A couple tears ran down my while I scrunched my eyes shut.

"And that's for not letting me beat you last week" He finally stopped kicking after that. The bell for second period rang through are ears and he stepped back.

"If that other fag tries to come at me today you'll get it worse next time"

At that they left and I laid on the floor for a minute. I knew Gerard was waiting by my locker and would soon get worried. I slowly stood up and groaned because of my side. I staggered to the mirror and looked at myself. My nose was still dripping blood so I grabbed some paper towels and pressed them against wound, My lip was cut somehow. I think I might have bit it when he punched me. Then my eyebrow had a drop of blood running down the side.Luckily he didn't hit me in the eye so no black eye for me. The bell rang again and that means class has officially started. I stayed there for a moment before I heard a yell.

"Frankie?!" At that moment a worried Gerard came into the restroom; He froze for a second before rushing over to me.


"Oh my god Frankie what happened!?" he asked instantly grabbing the paper towels out of my hand and attending my nose himself.

"Went to go to the restroom but Bryce was here" I told him hissing when he put pressure on my nose. His face suddenly became angry.

"I'll find those fuckers and kill them" he said. I immediately jumped up.

"NO, Don't do that!. I'm fine Gerard" His face became confused for a moment before he looked straight at me.

"Did Bryce threaten you that he was going to beat you up again if I did?" he asked sternly I slowly nodded.

"Like hell he is...I'm sorry Frankie" he said sympathetically.

"It's okay Gee, It's not like you could have prevented it" I told him calmly. Gerard just sighed and finished up cleaning my nose. He pulled me forward into a long hug; I stared at the wall behind him.

"I think i'm just going to go home" I mumbled letting go of Gee's grasp.

"I'm coming with you" he said firmly.

"No it's fine, I don't want you getting in trouble" I told him picking up my backpack that fell when Bryce pushed me into the wall.

"I'm staying with you. I'll text Mikey later" I nodded knowing I wasn't going to win. We went out and left the school unnoticed.

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We arrive at my house after walking back in calm silence; As always my parents aren't here and the house is quite. I grab Gerard and me a glass of water before I turn on the T.V. My nose still hurts really badly and I can't stop playing with the cut on my lip. After a bit I head upstairs and Gerard follows me; I open my door and just like his room it's filled with band posters, a bed, dresser, and a desk that's pretty empty. Gerard stands by the door as I head towards the closet. I see some clothes laying on the floor and when I bend over to pick them up pain from my side instantly sparks through me. I yell out and grab my injury.

"Are you okay?" Gerard asks worried

"Ya, Bryce kicked me a couple times" I muster out trying to stop the pain for a moment.

"Here lift up you shirt" I immediately tense up and look at him "I'm just going to check the bruise"

I'm still frozen not sure of what to do. I don't want to lift up my shirt, 1. Because i'm self conscious 2. There is something that I used to do awhile ago, before I played guitar; The things I did left a permanent mark on my skin that I wish could disappear. I was being bullied so much that I used to do something to distract myself; I did not want Gee to know...I know he was going to find out sometime but I just thought I could hide it forever. I am scared that he will leave me once he sees the scars that bare on my stomach and thighs. Shit I could feel myself tear up.

Frankie why are you crying?" Gerard asks stepping a little closer, I hesitantly pull up my shirt with shaking hands and look down. I see bruising on the side where Bryce kicked me but all along my stomach were pale white lines. I look up a little to see Gerard freeze then look to me.

"Frankie" he says slowly, "Please tell me those aren't what I think they are?"

I begin to cry more, tears falling on the carpet below me. Believed me I've stopped. I haven't hurt myself for about two months because I learned to play guitar; Music was what made me distracted. But I still have the scars that let me see the path that I chose. After about a second I feel arms wrap around me and guide me towards the bed. I reluctantly sit down at the edge of the bed not daring to look Gerard in the eye. He pulls me closer and I cry into his shoulder.

"Shh, shh, Calm down. Why...Why would you ever do that to yourself?" He asks, his voice faltering for a moment.

"I...I...I was fed up with everything" I choked out, Gerard swayed back and forth comforting me. "It was just a distraction from everything.... I had no one." I whispered, Gerard leaned up and looked at my tear stained face.

"You have me now. I will never leave and I will be there for you" he told me all this and I couldn't believe it. All my life I was bullied and left alone and it seems like Gerard was the only one making me happy. Of course I stopped cutting before I met him but that doesn't mean I wasn't sad. I looked at him before resting my head back on his shoulder; He pulled me closer before asking me more.

"Have...Have you stopped?" I nodded

"About two months ago...Then I turned to music and learned to play guitar" I quietly told him, He nodded and spoke again.

"Do..Do you have any more?" I nodded and he tensed up a little.

"On my thighs...But i'm not going to show you those...yet" I told him, He sighed and kissed my forehead, I looked up to see a tear fall from his face.

"Please don't cry, I didn't mean to make you upset" I said nervously.

"It's just...No one should ever be treated like that, ever" he said quietly, Tears were still falling from my face and I just looked at him; I didn't know what to say but he continued talking.

"I really care about you Frankie...I don't know what it is that gives me these feelings toward you, but I do" I still don't know what to think; I care about Gerard so much also but my mind is fuzzy and it can't think straight. He is the only one that makes me happy. I'm afraid if my feelings get to strong they'll just end up making things worse. I wiped off a tear and Gerard pulled me closer; I again laid my head on his shoulder and closed my eyes.

"Are you tired?" Gerard whispered, I nodded and he let go; I kicked off my shoes and socks and laid on the bed not bothering to change out of my jeans and shirt,I looked to the clock and it was only 10:35 AM Gerard got up from the bed and looked at me

"Did you want me to go?" he asked.

"Stay here please?" I didn't want to be alone, A small smile creeped up on his face and he nodded. He took off his shoes and laid down next to me. He wasn't exactly spooning me but he was close...It felt comforting though, I let out a shaky breath and closed my eyes. Gerard was playing with my hair and I gave a small smile. Then my mind became fuzzy when sleep took over.

Notes

I was debating whether to put this in or not...I don't usually write about stuff like that but I decided to step out of my comfort zone.

The next chapter will be the same scene but from Gerard's P.O.V

I would like to know how I'm doing but NO ONE IS COMMENTING!!