Oh, Baby Let Me In

I have been a little on edge ever since I ran into my stupid ex boyfriend at the grocery store. Mikey assured me I'll be okay said not to worry. I couldn't help it. I worried anyway. What if Billie Joe decided to come to the house when Frank was over? I sure as hell don't want any confrontation between the two of them.

Mikey told me over and over again that he doubts something like that would happen.

I sighed and said "You never know. Billie Joe is an unpredictable man."

It turns out I had every right to worry because Mikey told me that Billie came to his and Frank's work today and gave Frank a death stare. I hope to God and all things holy that he does not try any shit with Frank or I will retaliate.

Now, Mikey said he didn't say a word to Frank which I was relieved about. But the look he gave my boyfriend was troublesome.

"Frank didn't see the look Billie Joe gave him. He was too busy with another customer to notice. It was really unnerving though, like he knew who Frank was."
The corners of my mouth twitched into a frown. "I think Billie Joe is stalking me, Frank or both.."

Three days later and I was at Frank's.

"Baby, are you okay? You seem kind of out of it." Frank asked me after kissing my lips.
"Yeah...just got something on my mind is all."
"Aww, you wanna talk about it?"
I shook my head. "No, I'll be okay. Don't worry." I smiled to reassure him.
"Okay love. If you change your mind, let me know."

****
"Has Billie gone to your job since the last time?" I asked Mikey before shoveling rice into my mouth.
"Uh, I don't think so. At least I haven't seen him."
"Good. I hope Frank doesn't end up bumping into him someplace.."
"I hope not either. That will not end well at all."

I thought everything was fine again until the worst happened. Frank took me out to get my hair cut and Billie Joe was there getting his hair bleached. What the fuck?!

My heart started to race as I gripped Frank's hand tighter, silently praying that he doesn't say a word to us.

Apparently my prayers were answered because all he did was smile at me and walk out of the salon. But unlucky for me, Frank noticed and wasn't gonna ignore what happened.

"Who was that?" Frank turned to me, arching an eyebrow.
I bit my lip nervously and sighed. "My ex boyfriend."
"Oh. He's cute."

WHAT?

"Not as cute as you." I said and gave his hand a squeeze.

Five minutes later it was my turn and got my hair pretty short. It was no longer shoulder length. I loved it. Frank loves it too because his jaw dropped when he looked up from his cell phone at me.

When we headed back to Mikey and I's place, I took a shower since I was so damn itchy from getting my hair cut. Frank insisted on joining me. I was not going to say no to that.

Afterall, he was pitching a tent in his jeans ever since we walked out of the salon.

After Frank and I got clean, we hung out with Mikey and his girlfriend again.

We sat around playing videogames. It was awesome! I couldn't tell you how great it felt to be included in coupley things again. It has been far too long since I've done double dates with Mikey.
We started out couples against couples but then it turned into a competition between Alicia and Frank somehow. It was hilarious to watch.

Later on, when we got hungry I made us soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. A simple meal seemed good enough. Everyone enjoyed it so it worked out anyway.

****
I was drawing in my sketchpad when I heard frantic pounding at the door. I was startled and knocked over the chair when I shot up out f the chair to see what it is.

I flung the front door and it was Frank with an angered look on his face. "You wanna tell me why your ex boyfriend is stalking me?"
"W-what are you talking about, Frankie?"
"You heard me. Billie Joe is your ex, correct?"
I gulped and nodded. "Yes. Yes he is."
"Yeah, well he's stalking me."
"How do you know he is?"
"Because I recognized him from the day I took you to get your hair cut. Then I run into him two more times after that."
"Oh my God. Babe, I have no idea why he's doing this, I swear."
Frank's face softened and he sighed. "I didn't mean to get angry with you..it's just creepy as fuck. Like what does he want from me?"
"I don't know. I honestly don't know."

Frank and I talked to Mikey about Billie Joe and we had the locks on the doors and windows changed. Frank wanted to stay with us too because he was really freaked out by the situation.

I still don't have a clue about what Billie is doing. My only guess is that he's trying to check out Frank on his own stalkerish terms. I have a feeling he wants me more than anything now that he knows he can't have me. I'm beginning to become very scared for my life.

I knew Billie was screwed up, but this, this in insane. I called the cops and I also got a restraining order against the lunatic just in case we see him again. I knew I didn't see the last of Billie Joe Armstrong.

****
Weeks went by again, and I only saw Billie once. I told him to stay away from me. He acted like he had no idea what he was up to. I knew better than that. He listened though. Nothing creepy or stalkerish happened anymore. I was relieved.

I felt safer leaving the house by myself, instead of going somewhere with Mikey or Frank. They never left me by myself unless I had to work. If I had off from work, I tagged along to Barnes and Noble or went to visit my parents.

That unpleasant chapter in my life is finally over.

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