You can say I Love You, But I won't hear it

Gerard’s P.O.V
There was only ten minutes left of class and after this it would be free period; I watched Frank as he went over his notes. That’s what he seemed to do every period is pull out a notebook and take notes; some teachers gave him a review packet to do tonight. When he first arrived in to class you could tell he was nervous, I mean I would be too but by second period he loosened up and just relaxed;some kids in the class kept staring at Frank and Matt but he didn’t mind. I winder when he decided to start coming to hearing schools and not deaf schools? I imagine that deaf school would be easier for him and it would be easier to make friends and learn that way; I’ll have to ask him. I also introduced him to my friends Ray and Lindsey who were in this class; they greeted him at first looked to Matt when talking to Frank which he kindly reminded him that was rude. Soon after that they talked a little before class started; I think he’s going to make an awesome friend. He’s different but in a good way; I wonder what it must be like being deaf? I don’t know anything about deaf culture...Maybe I should start learning then.

The Bell rang and Frank lifted his head up a little to see the classmates putting stuff away so he did the same thing and grabbed his back pack and walked over to Matt; I traveled slightly behind him


“Go ahead and go get food; I have free period now” Frank said and signed

“Okay, i’ll be back after lunch” He waved off and we all left the classroom as Matt went down the hallway; Frank turned to me


“So what do you usually do during free period?” He asked


“I usually go outside and sit by a tree and draw” I answered


“Okay...” He looked around the hallway wondering what to do then looked at me


“You can join me” I said, he would be good company and Ray and them are working on schoolwork,boring.


“Are you sure...I don’t want to be a bother” I furrowed my eyebrows; why would he think he’s a bother? He’s really nice and kind. I quickly shake my head


“It’s fine” He smiles and nods; I gesture for him to follow as I lead the way outside....It’s still on school grounds to it’s fine, near the cafeteria but far enough o where no one can annoy you; I sit down under the tree which provided the most shade and Frank does the same thing.


“Nice spot” He comments and I nod

“So, umm...You said you draw?” I instantly spark up and grab my backpack


“Yes I love drawing and painting; I mostly do comic book style art and, oh I have some drawings in here-“ I felt a tap on my shoulder and I looked up to see Frank staring at me in confusion; shit I was looking through my backpack and talking, not at him

“Sorry, I got excited” I said, I could feel my face heating up


“It’s okay” he smiled; I grabbed the notebook with the drawings and repeated to him what I said; he opened it and his eyes went wide as he flipped through it


“These are amazing!”


“Thank You” he hands it back and we sit in silence for a moment

“If you don’t mind me asking...How did you go deaf?” I decide to question


“When I was five I had an ear infection and it took my hearing...My parents were out of town so I was left with a babysitter; I told her my ears were hurting but she ignored me and kept bringing her boyfriend over, by the time my parents got back and took me to the doctor it was too late” He said and I kind of felt bad; what a horrible baby sitter to ignore the child you’re taking care of.


“I’m sorry” That was really all I knew how to respond; he shrugged his shoulders


“I’ve come to terms with it...It’s been 10 plus years ; I’ve had Matt to help when I was young”


“Matt has been with you for that long?


“Yeah, he was my ASL teacher when I first went deaf and he’s been my teacher and interpreter since...Kind of like a big brother” He lightly smiles and I nod


“I have a little brother; only a year...he goes here maybe you’ll meet him sometime” I mention


“Cool” we sit in silence again before he sits up a little

“Umm...Thank you for being my friend” he says quietly


“Why wouldn’t I be?” I asked


“Throughout the years of going to a hearing school, no one has really been a friend; they all think i’m the weird deaf kid. My best friend is Matt and that’s been it. So thank you for not thinking the same thing they did” He responds kind of upset


“You’re not weird at all, you’re really nice and kind and whoever thinks different can go fuck themselves” Frank lets off a small giggle and I grin

“So tell me about yourself” I say realizing that we don’t know to much about each other yet


“Okay, i’m Frank Iero Jr, I love horror movies, I’m Bisexual, and I like sleeping” He ends with a laugh, my eyes go wide and happiness fills in my head

“You don’t mind that i’m bi do you?” He asks suddenly


“No, of course not, i’m gay” He looks at me for a moment before smiling


“Cool, well I guess neither of us have a problem then” I nod happily; for the rest of the time we talk about horror movies and our favorite scenes and characters before the bell rings


“Time for lunch” I say “I’m starving” we both get up and walk back to the school...Like I said before, what an interesting day

Notes

Sorry it took so long...I hate school shopping but I got my school ID and my schedule...Honestly i'm kind of nervous

Anyway I hope you still like this <3

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