Beyond The Filter

*Frank's P.O.V*
I feel so relieved to have found her. We're both at my flat now and she seems okay. Just really pale. She must've taken something from her brother. I don't understand, it's her brother! He should want to protect her at all cost especially as they both don't have parents, wouldn't he? Well, it doesn't matter now. He's never getting anywhere near her anymore.
"You need anything Crissy?" I asked and silently cursed myself for calling her that. How fucking gay do I sound?! She turned quickly and looked at me.
"No thanks, I'll probably just go and sit down." she replied with a smile. To be honest, she is absolutely gorgeous. I don't understand why she has nobody but us in her life. Her beautiful naturally curly brown hair still sit perfectly at her neck and swooped elegantly down her back. Even without make-up, she was the prettiest girl I've ever seen. But I can't tell her, I can't say that I love her because she belongs with Gerard and I couldn't stop them being happy. They're my two best friends, It would break us all. She got up and placed herself in the nearest chair.
"Hey, you want to put a movie on? I've got all sorts, action, adventure, horror, sci-fi, everything anyone could possibly want!" I said with a laugh. She giggled and her eyes sought mine. My heart missed a beat whenever her stunning brown eyes flickered towards me. Stop it Frank! Fuck sake, keep it together!
"Sure! What are the sci-fi options?"
"Erm... I've literally got all the Star Wars, Star Trek, Terminator, Alien. Movies like that, you get the picture."
"Can we watch Star Wars? I used to watch that all the time as a child. It is the best film ever made!" she beamed.
"Ha, nerd!" I teased. "But yeah sure, I think it's already in the DVD player actually." I grabbed the remote and played the film. I sat next to her as she stared intensively at the screen. She does love this film Jesus! She was mumbling all the lines, pretending she had her own light saver and even shouted at the screen when Obi Wan was defeated by Darth Vader. To be honest, I wasn't interested with the film, I was just fascinated by the girl next to me.

It is nearly the end of the movie and it seemed like all the action was too much for Crystal as she was laid against a pillow that was on my shoulder. Poor thing, she didn't deserve all this hatred and bad luck. I got up off the sofa and carefully placed her head on the pillow and laid her down softly. I didn't want to wake her up, she actually looked peaceful for a change. She only moved slightly and immediately went back into her deep sleep. Just as I turned to get myself a drink, my phone run, loud. Fuck! I forgot to put it on silent. I could hear a ruffling noise as her shadow told me she was waking up. I quickly answered my phone without checking the caller.
"What?!" I answered rudely. Oh well.
"Fuck Frank! Sorry did I catch you in the middle of your period?!" and that familia high pitched voice was Gerard. Fuck.
"Oh hey Gee. Sorry I'm just stressed. Haven't been able to sleep, this song is keeping me up. Anyway, what's up?" I didn't want him knowing Crystal was here, god knows what he would do.
"I just wanted to ask, if you were doing your song, how come Pansy's here? Surely you'd take her?" fuck.
"Oh, erm, I've got another guitar here, my old one. I completely forgot about her!"
"That doesn't sound like you Frankie, you never forget about her."
"Oh well, I'm just stressed out lately."
And a voice replied that wasn't Gerard.
"Frankie?! Who is that?! Fetch me some coffee would you! I'm worn out and need re-energising!" ooooooh fuck, Gerard must've heard her due to him not talking and all I could hear was heavy breathing.
"You. Piece. Of. Shit. You wanted her all along didn't you! She ran away to be with you. YOU. And you even sounded like you gave a SHIT about me! Fuck you. I'm out." he said before the distinct tone of the other phone being out down. I let it drop from my hand before Crystal ran to me.
"Frank! I'm so sorry! I'm useless! I didn't know it was Gerard. I need to see him. I need him to understand. But first I need to tell you everything. And you may not like it, you may not believe me, but hear me out." she said in a serious tone. I nodded my head and followed her to the sofa as she explained everything.

*Time lapse, 1 hour*

Fuck. I don't know why, but I believe her. Mikey has always been strange. I love him like a brother, but he's so over protective of Gerard and I know he would do something stupid, anything to get Gerard's attention again.
"Crissy, don't worry, we can sort this out. You and Gerard need tobe together again, it's the ony thing keeping you two together. I'm sure if we go over there and explain what's happened, we can persuade Gerard to believe us. Okay?"
"Yeah, that would be okay." she nodded. I went to go and grab my coat and shoes quickly but by the time I'd got back to her, she was already asleep. I guess this can hold till tomorrow. But I don't want to leave it too late. I want it cleared up and sorted so that we can be back to normal again.

*Time lapse, the next morning, Gerard's P.O.V*

Even sleep would not die down my temper. That short little piece of shit. He was my best friend! He knew I loved her, he knew that if anything like that would happen, it would break me apart. Thoughts soared inside of my head while I laid in my room. I could've just been happy with Crystal and now they've gone and ran off together. The worst thing is, I still fucking love her. And not just because shes beautiful, one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen, but her personality and the way she loves everyone that cares for her is just incredible. She's so caring. But still she goes off with Frank. I refuse to think she did it of her own free will. Fuck, I need to stop thinking about her, she's just a girl. Nothing more.
On the plus side, Mikey seems to have cheered up over the past 24 hours. He's actually talking to Ray and I again, which is a good thing. I don't know what came over him over the past few months, but it's over now I think. He's probably been over thinking again or a little bit shocked about what's happened during the past few weeks. Hes also never good with new people. We've had friends come and go over our time we've all been together, but Mikey didn't like them, so we had to distance ourselves away from them over time. Surely enough, they would leave us alone. But Crystal has stuck around much longer than anyone else and it's probably taking Mikey Awh to get used to her.
I'm suddenly snapped out my thoughts as a hard knock comes from the direction of the front door. I really cant be bothered to go and answer it, so I let Ray go and get it. I hear Ray greeting them and then nothing else as I couldn't hear their mumbles, but I knew they were talking.
"Gerard! Get your lazy ass down here! Someone's here for you!" for fuck sake. It's ten in the morning, I don't want this. But against my thoughts better of it, I find myself opening my bedroom door and making my descent to the porch. I'm greeted with two faes I don't want to see.
"Gerard! Listen, you don't understand what's going on!" was all I heard before I slammed my fist onto his face.

Notes

Is anyone still interested in this? Okay bye.