Bulletproof Heart

Gerard's POV

I stopped outside the hallway to wipe my eyes with the back of my hands, hoping I looked pretty normal. Ray and Mikey were both together by the time I reached the lockers.

"Ready for a fun week?" Ray hyped, a little too strongly. Mikey nodded, his poker face in place as always. I bobbed my head with a complete lack of enthusiasm. "Really? My family is letting you both stay in a beautiful cabin in the woods, basically. All expenses paid, even your food. But if you don't want to go... I'm sure I can find a few other guys who would be more than happy to take your place."

The Way brothers both looked down in shame. "I'm sorry. 'Course I'm excited." Mikey.

"Me too, Ray. I'm just torn up. I'm sorry. Didn't mean to be ungrateful." I groveled a bit. Could he really find replacements for us? Don't know about that. I don't care how great this cabin is. Thats when he blindsided me. It was clever really.

"So, guys. About this week."

"Yeah? We can still go, right?" I held my breath, then let in out as he nodded.

"Oh yeah. We can still use it. But my cousin Frankie is coming along."

"What? Why? It was just supposed to be us?" I whine, aware that I sounded like a bratty child.

"Remember what I just said about this being my family's cabin? Well, it belongs to Frankie's parents, who will be out of town all week. They don't want their youngest alone. Frankie isn't too keen on the idea of spending vacation with you guys instead of friends."

"How old is your cousin?" Mikey asked, joining the conversation.

"18 and a senior like us".

"What 18 yr old boy can't spend a week without his mommy and daddy? Sounds like he's either a mama's boy or a freaking pussy." This was mumbled quietly under my breath as we turned to leave.

"See u tomorrow to Ray."

"Ok, Mikey. Gerard. Make sure you're ready about 8am. I'll pick you up and we'll me Frank there."

I roll my eyes as I turn my back to my friend, beginning to walk away. Super-Freaking-Duper. Yes, this cabin isn't even my family's and I'm acting like a total jackass. Pull it together, Way. Besides, it could be worse. This cousin could be a five yr old brat. Oh My God, could you imagine chasing him around and giving him snacks? Well, Ray would be doing that, but we'd still have to listen to his whiny tantrums. Or even worse, a GIRL! Some dork with a fro (sorry Ray) wanting to tag along with us. We wouldn't we able to play our drinking games or relax and be ourselves. She would definately develop a crush... why am I even going on for? None of this matters because its a 18 yrs old wuss who can't seem to spend a week without his parents for some reason. I've lost my ever loving mind. Thanks Lynz. Hope you're happy.

At least this doesn't get in the way of my main objective for this vacation, and for the foreseeable future. No falling in LOVE. No getting hurt. NO GIRLS

Notes

Almost time to meet Frankie.... Hope you're all liking this.

B