Frank's P.O.V

I walked into Algebra class to see students staring at me. I walked to my seat and I could hear the usual whispers "Fag", "Gay boy" I roll my eyes, I was used to the name calling. It didn't bother me much. I sat at my desk waiting for the teacher to arrive; My thoughts start to wonder to Gerard. Why does he care so much about me? He is the hottest man to walk this earth, he can get with any boy he likes, He can make a career off his artwork, and doesn't give a shit what people say. Then there's me; I play guitar and...That's about it. I'm not as cute as Gerard, I don't have that much talent and I certainly lack in romance figuring I’ve never had a boyfriend. My thoughts get interrupted when something hits me on the back of the head; I look down and a balled up piece of paper is laying on the ground; I already have a feeling on what it’s going to say. I open it and “FAG” in huge letters is written on it. Ouch, that hurt me right in the fucks I don’t give. Hmm, my second day of school and I’ve already been called names and stuff thrown at me; that’s a new record. I throw the paper to the floor and look up to where the teacher is now entering the class,

“Sorry I’m late, everyone take out their workbooks and turn to page 93” Everyone groans and loudly slams their books on the table.

Class was finally over and everyone stood up to head to the hallway, I quickly packed my things in hopes to meet Gerard by my locker…Wait am I rushing to go see him, I mean I like him and he is the first one to ever treat me nicely. I give a small smile but then someone runs into my shoulder, I grab my aching shoulder and look over. It’s just some stupid dumb kid, He was probably the one who threw the paper “Watch where you’re going fag” he says and I give him a death glare before he leaves. I walk into the hallway where I’m pelted with glares from the other students; I hear whispering amongst them all I can make out form several different people are “Bryce” “Fag” “Punched”. Mikey was apparently right when he said Bryce bragged about it. I’m also pretty sure some other kids who were in the locker room spread it around. I grin as I see Gerard leaning against my locker. I walk over to him and he smiles back.

“Hey, How was Algebra?” he asks leaning off my locker so I can put my Algebra stuff away and grab my art supplies.

“Lesson, was fun. Students, not so much.” I reply closing my locker door. I turn to him and he looks somewhat mad.

“What did they do?” He asks seriously.

“Calm down Gerard” I joke “Just names and a paper thrown at my head; Nothing to bad.”
Gerard still stares at me
“I’m used to it” Is all I say before swinging my backpack around my shoulder, He sighs and stares at me.

“I wish you didn’t have to go through that” He says sadly. He actually cares? We start walking down the hallway to art when I ask a question.

“Umm, from what Ray said…You saw me before P.E. class yesterday?” He looks at me and blushes; He blushed…He looks so cute when he blushes.

“Sorry about Ray, he can be a jerk sometimes…Ya I saw you in the morning near your locker. I haven’t seen you here before so I was curious to who you were.” I smile and he looks forward, All of a sudden his eyes get slightly wide. I look to where he was looking and at the end of the hallway is Bryce. I tense up and Gerard notices, he pulls me over to the side of the hallway and looks at me.

“Frank it was just a dream; As long as you’re with me he won’t hurt you.” I wish you were with me all the time then. Gerard’s eyes light up a little; shit did I say that aloud?
“Me too” he says then smiles, I feel a blush creep on my face. I look down the hallway to Bryce who hasn’t even noticed us yet.

“Let’s go before we’re late” Gerard says smiling still. I nod and we continue to walk down the hallway. One of Bryce’s friends nods his head in our direction and Bryce turns around with a smug look on his face.

“I knew it, you guys should thank me” Bryce says as we walk by, Gerard throws him a glare but keeps walking. I on the other hand feel someone yank my shirt collar back; I stumble and fall to the ground; I look up to see Bryce leaning over. In less than a second Gerard pushes him into the locker.

“You leave Frank the fuck alone, you got that?” he spits at him and his friends. There’s something in his voice that sounds like he will murder you on the spot. His friends nod and Bryce just stares at us. Gerard turns to me and grabs my hand helping me up. Still holding my hand he hurries off to the classroom practically dragging me with him.

“Gerard slow down” I joke, He stops and turns to me,

“Are you alright?” he asks with a small amount of anger in his voice

“Ya, I’m fine. I just fell; Thanks for getting him out of my face though”

“I wanted to punch him so bad” Gerard says curling his fists, He paces for a moment trying to calm down, I stop him and place my hands on his shoulders, he relaxes and looks at me.

“Calm down Gerard, I’m fine okay? Let’s just go to class”

“I said I would protect you though” I sigh and look into Gerard’s eyes.

“You did, you pushed him away from me; that was protecting me. I fell down, I don’t need protection from falling down…Even though I’m always clumsy” Gerard giggles and I smile. “Just forget about it” Gerard nods and we head into the classroom.

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Throughout the rest of the day I am pelted with the same insults, None of them original. I think the only different one I got was just “Frank the Faggot” Well they cared enough to learn my name now. Throughout the classes I had with Gerard we talked about our lives; I was really pleased when Gerard ignored the Aaron and bullying topics, I really did not want to talk about it right now. During P.E. I changed in the restroom and when I came out Gerard was waiting.

“Why do you change in the restroom?” he asked

“Well…I’m really self conscious. Why do you think I wear my jacket all the time?” Gerard looked as if he was just realizing this.

“There’s nothing to be self conscious about, I’m sure you have a beautiful body” As soon as he said that he regretted it “I…Not like that…I meant…” I cut him off.

“I know what you meant” I respond blushing wildly, he nods and looks to the side still really embarrassed.

After a small game of soccer and me tripping over my own feet several times the bell finally rings. We head out into the parking lot wondering what to do. Then Mikey comes out.

“Mom called, she and dad are going on a date. I’m going to go over to Patrick’s house. You cool on your own?” Gerard nods and Mikey walks off. I kind of feel bad that Gerard will be alone.

“Did you want to hang at my house for a bit?” Gerard’s eyes light up again and it’s so cute. He stares at me for a moment.

“Ya, Sure. I mean if your parents don’t mind?” he asks

“My parents are never home remember” His face drops a little…I think he feels bad. I just smile at him and we head to the direction of my house which is not too far. We walk for a bit in silence before Gerard’s strikes up a conversation.

“Can I ask you something?” he says looking towards me.

“Of course” I say casually.

“Well…you’re an only child, you didn’t have many friends, your parents are never home, you get bullied and have been sent to the hospital….what is it like?” I wasn’t to shocked, he is never alone and has siblings and a family, friends, doesn’t care if he gets bullied. It was new for him to be friends with somebody with a different life.

“It’s really lonely…It’s hard to describe it really.” I shrug my shoulders; I’m not sure how to respond. It looks like Gerard was going to do something but he decided not to. I wonder what he was going to do? We finally arrive to my empty house; It should feel weird right, Inviting someone I’ve known for two days into my house? It doesn’t feel weird though; Like he was my lifelong friend. I mean he’s asked me on a date, I really, really like him but I don’t want to tell him. He’s seen me cry and was there to comfort me. I feel like I’m safe when around him…I realize I’ve been staring at my house forever and quickly head inside, Gerard following closely behind me.

Notes

I'm sorry guys if this sucks...I've been in a sour mood the past couple days and I can't focus on any of my stories. So I may not be able to update for a while. I will try though. I hope you understand......
*Here's pictures to lift the mood though*