Oh, Baby Let Me In

*A month later*

Mikey and I spent the day together today. We went to Starbucks and a comic book store ten minutes down the road. It was awesome! We haven't been spending as much 'brother time' as we wanted.

I've been coming out of my room a lot lately actually. It's kinda weird. Ever since Mikey started bringing Frank over, I've been doing things with them more and more. I was super nervous at first. It isn't that bad at all. Frank is one hell of a guy and I missed spending time with Mikey.

Right now, I'm in my room. I just put away my Howard The Duck comics I bought today. My pinhead brother bought them for me. I told him that I could afford it, but he wouldn't listen.

I don't have a job since I was in college. I told Mikey I'll go out and look for jobs first thing in the morning. I didn't want to become a burden on my brother.

Another reason I want a job is if something were to happen with Frank and I, I should at least have some kind of job. I sincerely doubt he wants to be with a bum who lives in his brother's basement.

Wait....did I just admit I want to date Frank?

I think I did.

Oh God. What is happening?

****
I was out for 5 hours today, walking into any place that had a Now Hiring sign. I found a couple places. I applied to four jobs so far. A book store, a coffee shop, a bus boy at a diner, and I applied at Toys 'R Us.

I've got my fingers crossed that I get a call from one of the jobs.

****
It's 7:00 P.M. and Mikey is cooking dinner. I warned him he better not burn the house down. He promised me he wasn't going to.

I walked into the kitchen to make sure he wasn't going to catch anything on fire. Afterall, the man puts forks into toasters. I can't exactly trust him in the kitchen.

We talked and thought to save money, we should cook at home more instead of ordering take out all the time.

"It smells good in here, brother. What cha making?"
"i made spaghetti. Is that okay with you?"
"That sounds a-okay with me. You didn't burn anything yet did you?"
He punched my shoulder. "No. I did not. Asshole."

I stifled a laugh as I took a spoon and stirred the tomato sauce and took a tiny spoonful to make sure it wasn't poisoned.

"Mmmm. This is pretty good sauce."
Mikey smiled. "Thanks."

Ten minutes went by and the spaghetti was done. We served ourselves and sat down at the kitchen table, which is something we normally don't do. We sit in the living room to eat for the most part.

We figured it would be easier and less messy if we ate at the table. Neither of us wanted to scrub tomato sauce out of the carpet or off o the couch.

After we ate our delicious pasta, Mikey put in a movie. We watched The Shining remake. He fell asleep half way through the second disc. This one had three discs total.

I shut off the TV and put our plates in the sink. Then I put away the left overs into plastic containers and stuck them inside the fridge.

I washed the dishes and checked on Mikey. He was out like a light. I took a blanket off of the top f the couch and covered him up.

I traveled down into my room and drew a little bit.

Once I was tired of drawing I gone to the bathroom and took out my razor after looking at myself in the mirror. I really needed to shave. I was starting to get scruffy.

I went straight to bed after I was done shaving my face. It was getting late and I didn't feel like doing anything else.

****
I was woken up by my cell phone buzzing on my desk. I groggily rolled out of bed and forced my way over to my desk to answer my cell phone.

I cleared my throat.

"H-hello? Yes. This is Gerard Way."
"Uh-huh. Sure. I can come in for an interview."
"Tomorrow at 2:30? Sounds awesome."
"No problem. And thank you."

I have a job interview at the coffee shop called Track Side Coffee Shop here in Belleville. I seriously hope I this interview goes well.

****
*The next day, Tuesday*

My job interview only lasted about an hour and I was hired on the spot. It appears they fired somebody and needed a replacement as soon as possible.

I was excited! I got a job that involves being around coffee all day long. I can't wait til I tell Mikey.

Mikey works at Barnes and Noble book store, which one of the jobs I applied to. I think Mikey will be relieved to see I won't be working there. He jokingly told me if I got a job there, he would quit on the spot.

You know, he can be a true jerk sometimes.

I know he was kidding, but I do think it would be hilarious if I was hired at his work and he had to explain why he was quitting.

****
Mikey came home around a few minutes after 5:00.

"Hey, Gerard. You home?"
"Down here!" I called from the basement.
"Get any calls yet?"
"Yep! Track Side Coffee Shop." I answer while climbing up the basement stairs.
"That's fantastic!"
I nodded vigorously. "As a matter of fact, I had an interview there today and was hired right away!" I cheered pumping my fist into the air.
"No way! That's fucking great, Gerard!"
Mikey threw his arms around me, pulling me into a hug. "Congrats, man. Seriously."
I smiled. "Thank you. I'm glad I didn't have to try so hard to get a job, y'know?"
He nodded. "I hear ya."

I left the room to use the bathroom and Mikey was in the shower.

When Mikey came back out from his room, he told me he was taking me out to dinner to celebrate. I said he doesn't have to since it's just a crumby job. He insisted anyway. He does not take no for an answer.

It was a great night. He took me to Chilli's. Nothing too fancy. The food was amazing and we both had one drink to celebrate.

I checked my voicemail and the manager, Mark wanted me to start work on Thursday. It wasn't too late yet so I called the coffee shop and spoke to a Hayley and she said she will tell Mark I called.

I plugged my cell phone into the charger in the wall and went outside for a quick smoke or two.

Things just might be okay.

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