Mute

Frank's pov*
The doctor walks out of the room.
I hold Gerard's hand, trying to calm him. He shakes quite obviously.
Maggie, that annoying adoption chick, won't shut the fuck up.
Mid sentence, I'm drawn into the conversation by six simple words.
"Maybe he shouldn't live with you," Maggie says. I snap my head towards her, dumbfounded.
"What?" I question, anxiety rising in the pit of my stomach. No way is she taking away Gerard.
"Maybe he should go back to the adoption center," Maggie elaborates.
"No!" I beg.
Mom looks at me, awe and shock spreading about her face. She's as surprised by the next words as I am. "I like him! Don't make him go!"
Mom smiles fondly, but I ignore it and turn back to Gee.
"Gee, don't you wanna stay?" I plead. He looks nervous. Why isn't he looking at me like before? Is he mad at me?
"Maggie, can you please reconsider?" Mom asks the bitch (Yep. She's a bitch. I went there.)
"I really don't think they'd be a good idea," Maggie shakes her head.
I tear up a little. Gerard's thumb grazes over the back of my hand comfortingly.
"Gee, you wanna stay with us, right?" Nod. Do something!
"I think it's best for me to take him back," I really wanna punch this bitch right now.
"But I tried to protect him! He's okay, isn't he?"
"Listen- Frank, he hit his head pretty bad, obviously he's not okay."
The door opens just as I open my mouth to holler 'You fucking bitch! He's okay!' But I'm cut off.
"Hello, again," the doctor says, trying to lighten things up.
"Is he okay?" I ask impatiently.
"Well... Yes, but no... He is in an okay condition physically, but he can't remember anything...," he says solemnly." He's not got a clue who you are."
My heart sinks. I nod slowly.
"ah... Could we have a moment?" Maggie asks in her Bitchy tone.
"Of course," the doctor steps back out.
"Gee...," I look at the pale, weak boy. He doesn't know me.
"This is just what I thought," Maggie scoffs.
I spin around to face her, dropping Gerard's hand.
"He's fine! He'll be okay! Just let him stay with us! Please!" I feel my face redden.
"Do you hear yourself? Honestly, he doesn't even know you. I doubt it'll make a difference in his life," she sneers.
Mom looks at her with disbelief.
"Listen, let Gerard choose!" I beg like a child.
"Fine," she nods. We all look back at Gerard.
"Gee, who would you like to go with?" I ask him. His eyes cut between me and Maggie.
Shakily, he raises his hand is points to me. I feel like jumping up and down, but I decide to sit still.
"Are you sure?" Bitch asks.
He nods, biting his lower lip like he's afraid of her.
I glare at Maggie. She lets out a groan but nods, "Fine. But next time something like this happens, he's gone. No exceptions."
Mom says something, but I don't listen and stare at Gerard, suddenly seeing him in a new light.
"Frank, I'm gonna go get a coffee," mom says.
"I'll join you," bitch says. I nod, staring at my friend.
The door closes as the two leave the room, leaving Gee and I alone.
I stare into his eyes for a moment. He looks nervous and I can't help but wrap my arms around him. He flinches, but soon adjusts and hugs back. I smile against his shoulder.
I pull away and look into his eyes.
"I'll never let them do that again...," I whisper. He looks at me, comfort coming from him.
I think I like Gerard. Like, LIKE.

Notes

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