Hold On Tight and Don't Look Back

Frank's P.O.V
*Wednesday*


The bell finally rang through the classroom to go to lunch; a couple more classes till we’re back home. I packed slowly waiting for Gee when the teacher said my name.

“Frank I have a teachers meeting right now; you can stay and wait for your friend but can you close the door on the way out?” He asked, the teacher was a pretty chill dude; I nodded and he grabbed his things and left. I went back to organizing my stuff when a minute later the door closes behind me and I turn around thinking it’s Gerard; but nope it was Bryce and one of his friends. Bryce had a devious smirk on his face and I backed up as they both rushed forward; I was now pinned against the wall by both of them.

“So Frank, You think disappearing for a whole week was going to make me forget?” He grinned; I didn’t say anything.

“Then a couple more days without me going near you?” he says again.
“You’re just another fag who no one cares about and seeing you hurt is fun; so that’s what I’m going to do. For missing out on a whole week I should show you an example of what will come” At that he pulls out a pocket knife and my eyes go wide.

“Poor Frankie scared of a little knife” He mocks; all I can think of is where the hell is Gee?

“Bryce you’re not going to cut him are you?” His friend questions; oh look, he’s starting to realize how fucking crazy this is.

“Maybe just a little” he says flatly; I try to squirm out of his grasp but all that leads to is him pushing me up against the wall even more. Before I can react Bryce quickly swipes the blade across my shoulder cutting through the shirt and onto my skin; I whimper out and tears blur my vision. Of course I wanted to scream but I surely didn’t want him to hurt me even more; A knife, he has a fucking knife that he just cut me with. He’s fucking crazy; I could feel blood run down my upper arm as Bryce pulled away.

“Good talk Frank; Lets go” he said walking towards the door. His friend looked at me hesitantly for a second before following him out the door; I took a shaky breath and relaxed but the movement made me wince in pain. I looked to the cut and carefully moved the shirt to see it; fuck it wasn’t just a small cut; more like a gash that split the skin. It ran all the way across my shoulder but I know it doesn’t need stitches or shit like that. I put pressure on it with my hand and slid down on the wall crossing my legs. A couple more tears ran down my cheek; Well it was an okay day till Bryce keeps fucking it up. A couple of moments later the door swings open.

“Sorry Frank the teacher- Frank what happened!?” Gerard yelled rushing over and kneeling in front of me. I lifted my hand off the cut and he gasped just looking at it

“Bryce, he had a knife” I said quietly; His face turned into anger

“He’s at lunch I’m going to kill him” He began to stand up but I grabbed his wrist.

“No, it’s okay. Don’t do that” I said looking at him.

“Frank are you crazy? Bryce pulled out a knife and cut you…and you don’t want me to do anything?” He asked appalled by my refusal for revenge.

“It’s fine baby” I assured

“This is not fine; This-This is crazy…and I wasn’t there. The stupid teacher held us back while you were here getting hurt.” Tears swelled up in his eyes

“Hey don’t cry; it’s okay. I’m fine” I said cupping his face

“I hate seeing you hurt” he said quietly, I sighed and kissed him on the forehead.

“Let’s get to lunch” I said but his face went to anger again.

“He’s going to be there” Gee said

“I know just ignore him; don’t do anything please?” I asked

“I make no promises; If he comes up to you I will punch him” I just nodded and we both got up; I grabbed my stuff and we headed down to the cafeteria. Before we go there I stop by the restroom and Gee helps me clean the cut; he washes off the dried blood wraps a paper towel around it to keep it clean. He looks to me and gives a sad face.

“You sure you’re okay?” he repeats again.

“I’m positive” I say pulling him closer; he sighs and leans his forehead on mine. We finish lunch without any interruptions from anyone and Gee walks me to class then goes to his; in the middle of class the intercom comes on.

“Will Frank Iero please report to the main office” the voice erupts through the speakers; everyone turns to me and I gather my stuff. Uh oh. I walk to the office and they gesture me to see the principle; I lightly knock on the door.

“Come in” I open it and the principle is about in his late 30’s; His name is Mr. Tarly but I think his first name is William. I heard he was pretty nice.

“You wanted to see me?” I ask

“Yes, there was a report that you had an incident with Bryce Nathers; is this correct? He questions. Dammit Gee; Well there is no use in lying.

“Y-ya” I say

“In this report they said he pulled out a weapon and used it on you; May I see the damage?” I sigh and pull up my sleeve; I see the paper towel that was covering it is soaked in blood. I take that off exposing the giant gash that was a little red around the sides; It looks bad like it did before. Mr. Tarly reaches for the microphone and turns it on.

“Will Bryce Nathers please report to the principal’s office” FUUCCKK. Within 30 seconds the door opens to reveal a confused Bryce but once he sees me his eyebrows furrow and I take a step back.

“Mr. Nathers please empty your pockets” he says

“But-“ Bryce tries to object

“Empty your pockets” he says sterner Bryce sighs and reaches into his pocket pulling put the pocket knife he used on me and places it on his desk. Mr. Tarly picks it up and examines it before placing it in his desk drawer.

“Bryce Nathers you are hereby expelled from school; I have called your parents and they have been informed, please grab your things and leave the grounds immediately” My eyes go wide and so do his; I did not expect that.

“WHAT?!” Bryce yells

“You have brought a weapon on school grounds, which is a serious offense. Then finding out that you used it on a student that will never be tolerated; I have dealt with you in the past and I will not any longer. Now you may leave.”

Bryce stands there for a second before turning towards me and rushing over; I press against the wall with my hands out in front of me for defense.

“MR. NATHERS DO YOU THINK ATTACKING A STUDENT WILL HELP YOU AT ALL” He says standing up and slamming his fist on the table. Bryce stops and grabs his stuff quickly walking out the door; I let out a sigh of relief. He’s gone; he got expelled. I don’t have to worry about him anymore.

“You okay Frank?” Mr. Tarly asks.

“Yeah thanks” I say.

“I’m sorry for all this trouble but there should be less of that for now on” I nod and gather my stuff.

“I’m going to call the nurse; I want you to get a real bandage for the cut” he buts in

“Okay” I say

“Frank, I’m also sorry for your loss I hope everything gets better” he says sympathetically talking about my parents; I smile and nod walking out the door to head to the nurse.

Since class was almost over I wait by Gerard’s door until the bell rings; once he sees me I run up and hug him.

“So what happened?” he asked since he’s the one who ‘reported’ it

“He’s expelled” Gerard’s eyes go wide.

“Expelled? I knew he was probably going to get suspended but he’s expelled?” I nod, He smiles and hugs me again.

“I’m glad I told someone then” he says; I hum in approval.

“Come on let’s go” I say pulling away; He nods and grabs my hand walking to class. Walking down the hallway I hear someone call my name.

“Hey Frank” I turn around and realize it’s one of Bryce’s friends; he was the kid who was there when Bryce cut me. Gerard turned too and immediately stepped in front of me; the friends put his hands up showing he wasn’t any harm.

“I heard about Bryce and I just wanted to say that I’m sorry” he says. Surprisingly it sounds like a genuine apology; I kind of figured most of his friends followed Bryce around like a puppy dog following every order. Then since Bryce is expelled they really don’t have to worry about that anymore. Gerard turns to me for an action and I step closer

“Thanks, I’m fine though” Is all I say; he nods and turns around to go the other direction. I turn back to Gee who was alert, making sure the kid didn’t pull anything funny; I grab his hand again and smile guiding him to the next class. I really couldn’t be happier right now; Bryce is gone. He’s suspended and is never coming back; the one kid who was desperately trying to get to me is out of my life forever. I know other kids are still going to call me names but I don’t care about that; I think Gee was thinking the same thing because he was smiling also and when he looked to me he squeezed my hand. I think things are going to get a little better from now on.

~~~~~

Finally it was the end of the day and since Gee has a car now we don’t have to walk home; we’re by the car waiting for Mikey and when he sees us he smiles

“New travels fast I heard about Bryce; why did he get expelled?” he asked, I pulled up my sleeve and moved the bandage exposing the cut that looks the same.

“That’s why; he had a knife” I say, I look back to Mikey who’s eyes were wide.

“He cut you?” he gasped, I shrug my shoulders.
“Well glad he’s gone” Mikey smiles, I hum in favor and we head home to do our stupid homework.

Notes

YAY Bryce is gone!

*Scoffs* You think that's all the drama though?
But what do you think is going to happen next?