I Believe We're the Enemy

The next morning, Franks chest rose and fell softly as his body was cradled in Gerard's arms. His eyes opened slowly, the sun's rays shone through the window blinds onto his eyes. He shut them tight again before burying his face into Gerard's bare chest.
Gerard chuckled lightly as his fingers played with Frank's hair. Gerard admired Frank, not taking his eyes off of him, "It's 7 in the morning, kid."
Frank's voice muffled in Gerard's chest, "I slept over?"
"Yeah, you did." Gerard smiled as he intertwined his fingers with Frank's, "I hope you won't get into any trouble." Frank pulled away from Gerard slowly, he yawned widely, "No, I'll be fine." Frank rubbed his eyes and smiled at Gerard-but it faded quickly. Gerard looked at him, "Are you alright?"
Frank shook his head, "I need to tell you something."
Gerard sat up on the bed, "Then tell me."
Frank laid his head on Gerard's shoulder-he couldn't do it. Frank looked into Gerard's eyes, and it soothed his thoughts a bit-but it also made it harder to tell the truth. Frank muttered, "I really like you."
Gerard smiled, "I like you too." Gerard kissed the tip of Frank's nose, "We should take a quick shower before heading to school, don't you think?"
Frank replied, "Sure, I don't see the hurt in that."
Gerard got out of bed and grabbed two towels from the floor, "Good. Let's go then."
"Together?"
"It's quicker." Gerard grinned.

****

Gerard and Frank walked by each other as they walked into the school. Gerard glanced at Frank’s hand, debating whether or not to hold it. Just as he was reaching it, Rogen swooped by and yanked Frank away, leading him along side by him.
Gerard turned around and watched as the two walked the other direction, to the doors that led outside the school.
“What the…?” Gerard started, but his words faded away quickly. When his mind snapped back into reality, he rushed after the two, and flipped Rogen’s body to face him, “What the hell do you think you’re doing?”
Rogen glanced at Frank, and replied calmly, “I’m just going to talk to the kid.”
Frank said before Gerard could make a remark, “Gerard, it’s okay-I’ll be back in 5 minutes.”
Gerard stared at Rogen before replying to Frank, “Are you sure?” He asked, obviously worried.
Rogen grinned, “Whoa, I’ve never seen such empathy rub off you, Gee.”
Gerard scowled.
Frank said, “Yes, Gerard, I’ll be fine.” Frank felt a slight discomfort that Rogen was giving him. Rogen’s act was settle but he knew as soon as he told Rogen that he couldn’t do the deed, he would snap. Though, Frank knew he didn’t want to drag Gerard into this. Frank would rather take a beat down than let someone take it for him.
Gerard’s stomach churned when Frank walked away with Rogen. He counted the seconds, “One...two...three...four…” He stopped along the way, and realised, he was way into this. Gerard never felt this way about anyone before and he was scared. Frank had the power to break Gerard’s heart any second, shattering Gerard’s confidence deep into the drain than it already is.
Mikey walked down the hall and spotted Gerard in the crowd. He walked over and stood next to him. Mikey looked at Gerard who was spaced out, then looked to where ever Gerard was looking. Mikey said, “Why are you looking at closed doors?”
Gerard murmured, “Frank.”
“Frank?” Mikey frowned, “Gerard, the kid will be fine. I know you’re trying to make money to get into college, but maybe he’s better off fighting his own battles.”
Gerard looked at his brother, “You don’t like him...?”
“I’m not saying that. I’m saying that at the end of the school year, you’ll be graduating, then who will protect Frank then?” Mikey placed a hand on Gerard’s shoulder, “Come on, let’s ditch first period, get to the tree, and have a smoke.”
Gerard replied, “You don’t smoke.”
“You’re right, but you look like you could use one.”

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