After The Break Up

Frank's P.O.V

I stared at the phone. What have I done? My bloody jealous streak has fucked things up again. Why can't I just shut the fuck up?
"Give him time." Ray said as he took his phone back. "Go back to how it was before the band split up. He'll come round. You'll see."
I shake my head. "I don't think I can wait." I tell him. Tears in my eyes. "I love him, Ray. More than anyone realises."
Ray hugs me. "You have to wait. Give him time."

Time Lapse>>>>>>>>>>

Next day. Rehearsals.

Ray, Mikey and me are tuning our guitars and Bob's sorting out the drums when Gerard walks in. He doesn't even look at me. He doesn't look at anyone. He just sits at the table and gets a notebook out of his pocket. I watch him. I just want to hug him so bad.

Gerard's P.O.V

I look down at the notebook. Lyrics playing in my mind. Trying to ignore Frank. Of course Mikey walks over and puts a hand on my shoulder.
"Hey, bruv." He says, cheerfully.
I shrug his hand off. "Leave me alone."
He sits in the chair across from me. "What have I done?"
I look straight at him. Anger running through me."You know exactly what you did." I snapped. "My own fucking brother betrayed me."
Mikey looked hurt. "How? By giving your new number to your boyfriend?"
"Fucking ex, Mikey." I snapped. Then stood up and walked over towards the window to sit on the chair there.
"Mikey didn't deserve that, Ge..." Ray started.
I stood up and glared at him. "What the fuck gives you the right to but in?" I snap. "Your just as bad." I look at Bob. "Do you want to take a shot too?"
Bob stands up. "No, man." He says with a grin. "I'm neutral. I'm not getting involved."
I give him a weak smile and head to the door.
"Where you going?" Frank asked.
I spun round to stare at him. "What the fuck has it got to do with you?" I snap. "Back the fuck off, Iero."
"We have practice." Ray snapped.
I glare at him again. "I'm going for a fucking piss." I'm really annoyed now. "Alone if that's okay with you three?" I glare back at Frank. "And no Lyn-z is not there." Then I turn and march out.
When I emerge from the restroom, I see Frank stood in the hallway. Great. Another jealous fucking rant. I attempt to walk past him. He grabs my arm. "What now?" I snap, looking straight at him.
He runs a hand through his hair. "I'm sorry I'm such a jealous ass." He says. "I know you wouldn't do that to me. Your not like that. I just saw red when you mentioned her. I know you love me not her. I'm sorry, baby."
I sigh. "I can't avoid her, Frank." I pull him into a hug. "She's the mother of my child."
Frank rests his head on my shoulder. "I know, baby. I'm a fucking idiot."
"I'm not denying that."
Frank reaches up and kisses me. "Thanks."
I laugh. "Your welcome."

Practice goes well. I apologise to Mikey and Ray. At the end of practice I excuse myself to answer my phone. I go outside so I can smoke at the same time. It's Lyn-z of course.
Me: "What?"
Lyn-z: "Bandit would like to talk to you."
Me: "Sure. Put her on."
Bandit: "Hey Daddy."
I smile.
Me: "Hey, baby. How's my little sweetie doing?"
Bandit: "I'm okay. Mummy said I don't have to call Mark, Daddy."
My smile widens.
Me: "That's great, honey."
Bandit: "Can you come see me before bed tonight?"
Me: "Of course. I'll be round later to tuck you in."
Bandit: "And tell me a story?"
I laugh.
Me: "Of course, baby. Anything you want."
Bandit: "Yay. Love you, Daddy."
Me: "I love you, too, sweetheart. "
Bandit hangs up the phone.
"So you are still in love with Lyn-z." Frank snaps.
I stand up and look at him. "What?"
"That was Lyn-z on the phone cos I saw the caller id as you hung up." He snapped. "So your heading round to tuck her in are you?"
I shake my head. "Are you being serious?" I asked.
"Of course I am. Your a fucking lying cheat."
I saw red and punched him. He staggered back. "Stay the fuck away from me, you fucking prick." I snap as Mikey, Ray and Bob walk out behind Frank.
"Who hit you, Frank?" Bob asked.
"I did." I answer.
"Why?" Ray asked with wide eyes.
"Because he's a lying, cheating arsehole and I caught him on the phone with his whore." Frank snapped holding his jaw.
"That fucking 'whore' was my daughter, you prick." Mikey held me back. "You'd have known that if you'd have just trusted me. But no. As far as your concerned, I'm still in love with a woman I've never been in love with. Ever." I saw the realisation hit Frank hard. Tough. "That's the last straw, Iero. Stay away from me and stay out of my life. From now on our only interaction is through the band." I shrug away from Mikey and walk over to my car. I hear Frank calling me. But I just get in my car and drive away.

Notes

Just want to dedicate this chapter to a very nice friend (son) who is in hospital. Get well soon. Love and kisses.xxx