The Boy With The Scorpion Tattoo

The rest of the week went rather fast. Gerard hung out with us all at lunch and he was really a great guy, Kellin and Pete have warmed up to him a lot. Me and Pete also met Mikey; Gerard's brother. He's incredibly tall, taller than Gerard even though he's younger.

Mikey's 19 and is even geekier than Gerard and Ray combined. Pete got a little flirty with him but I whacked him round the back of the head. I mean, he has Patrick. Cheating is something Pete would never do but I don't think Patrick would appreciate his boyfriend flirting with another guy, he's self-conscious enough.
Mikey came into Belleville High a lot. With his brother being a teacher and all, they were incredibly close so he visited him at lunch or whenever Gerard had a free period.

Kellin hasn't met him yet, he leaves to go see Vic like usual before Mikey arrives so hasn't had the chance.

I've been more tired than usual. I know it's because Ollie has been asking m if I wanted some overtime. That gave me a few more hundred dollars for my account, If It meant more money I didn't mind but it sure was exhausting. It's noticeable too since Bob, Ray, Gerard and Mikey all ask if im okay. I assure them I am though, pole dancing isn't easy; they don't have to know that though.

***

It's finally Friday. That means it's going to be even more busier at Exotica. I don't really talk to the other dancers at the club. I only talk to two dancers; Lyn-z and Jamia. They are my friends at the club and are a cute couple. Yeah, they're together which is funny because they get hit on a lot at Exotica after they dance and have a couple of drinks.

"Ready to go, Frankie?" Kellin brought me out of my thoughts. I nodded and grabbed my jacket before following Kellin out of the house. Pete was working at the Tattoo parlour where he was training, much to Patricks displeasure.

"We have a new bar tender. Well, I'm meant to train him. Mike or Mickey... something like that" Kellin rambled. I couldn't help but giggle, Kellin wasn't good with names unless he met the person more than once. He called Gerard; Gerald the second time he met him, It was funny.

We finally parked outside the club. It was only 6:30pm, I had until 7:40pm to get ready.

"Ill see you after your performance. Be careful Frankie" Kellin said giving me a hug. He was always so worried that I would hurt myself, but then again anything could happen up there to be honest.

I waved shyly and walked off to get ready, the club was only starting to fill up.

***

"And on next: The Boy With The Scorpion Tattoo!" The DJ announced. Cheering and whooping sounded from the audience seated around the stage.

I walked through the deep purple velvet curtains and struck a pose; my hip jutting out at the side with my hand resting on it whilst my other arm was above my head.

I strutted over to the pole, ignoring the cheers and wolf-whistles. I was only wearing the same leather short shorts that I always did and a red silk tie around my neck. I had black eyeliner rimming my eyes as well as red eye shadow.

The music rung out through the air as I span round the pole.

***1 hour later***

I was dressed back into my normal clothes after my routine. Lyn-z was up doing hers and she was dressed in her usual schoolgirl outfit with her black hair in the usual bunches.
I had to do a longer one than usual because of it being busy but I always had fun doing my job and I would be getting a bit extra, I always did because of Fridays.

I walked through Exotica towards the bar, I always sat with Kellin until he got off work which was at around 11pm. We worked every night although we got Saturdays off and holidays.

"Hey Kellin" I greeted my best friend, he was behind the bar like always and he was casually wiping down the bar. I sat up onto one of the bar stools, with some difficulty shamefully. Kellin snickered and rolled his eyes at my pout.

He handed me my usual glass of Cola and ice, I never was one for alcohol.

"So where's your trainee?" I asked noticing the lack of a third person.
"Mikey went to the bathroom quickly, he'll be back in a minute" said Kellin with a shrug. I nodded and left Kellin to serve his waiting customers.

"Yo Mikey" I heard Kellin say. I looked up from my glass and to the tall figure behind him. I couldn't help but do a spit take at the person that appeared in front of me.

"Hey Frankie, had no idea you danced" Was his reply. Kellin looked between us suspiciously but I took no notice as I was too busy gaping at my teachers BROTHER!

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