Frank couldn’t sleep. His body was too strained from thinking about Gerard. He kept telling himself over and over again in his head, “I fucking blew it. I lost my chance.” Frank kicked up his feet onto the table that was across from the sofa he was sitting on. He tossed his head back and sighed, wiping his hands down his face. He took in a deep breath before relaxing his body. Gerard was everything to him. He really was. Frank couldn’t imagine what he would do to himself if Gerard never shows up.

9 p.m turned into 10 p.m which turned into 11 p.m. Frank was staring at the front door with his eyes were giving up, they just wanted to sleep. But Frank was so hopeful. He held his head up by resting his chin on the palm of his hand, cupping the side of his face. His eyelids were heavy in desperation for sleep. He could feel his body giving up on him, almost dropping.

Outside, there was a cab. A cab who just dropped off Gerard. The cab driver asked, “Are you sure someone lives there? Looks pretty isolated.”

Gerard looked at the house. It sure as hell did look isolated. The house itself was pretty torn up. The paint was chipped, the glass from the windows were cracked up, and the bricks were losing color. Gerard shrugged, “I see a light inside-besides, I’m a big boy. I can take care of myself.” He grinned.

The cab driver smiled, “Alright .. be careful.” And he drove back to where he came from.

Gerard felt eerie at the sight of the house. The darkness around him was making it seem pretty intimidating. Gerard hesitated but then walked up to the front door. He didn’t give much effort into knocking-but he didn’t need to. The door opened and there was the teen who Gerard would identify as crazy. Gerard slightly waved, “Hey.”

Gerard stared into Frank’s eyes. He saw something-happiness, maybe? Frank smiled, “Hey .. come in.”

Gerard stepped inside and Frank shut the door behind them. Gerard viewed the inside of the house which was the complete opposite of what the outside looked like. There were neat posters on the walls, a clean space, and a welcoming environment. Gerard was pretty surprised. He looked at Frank, “You live here?”

“Um, yeah-basically. But so do other people-but they’re probably asleep by now .. we shouldn’t wake them,” Frank added in, “they don’t like it when people wake them.”

Gerard nodded but gave no response. He pointed to the sofa, “May I?”

“Yeah, yeah,” Frank replied as Gerard sat down on the couch. Frank sat on the same couch, but gave Gerard some space. There was quiet until Frank asked, “So .. what made you come?”

“The things you told me.” Gerard replied, “I can’t eat. I don’t feel cold .. and yes, I feel more violent.” Gerard stared at Frank, “So .. are you going to tell me what’s wrong with me?”

Frank nodded, “You’re a demon .. I think it’s better if my friends showed you.”

“Your friends?”

“They’re demons too .. “ Frank didn’t realize how weird it sounded to someone who was outside the group. Frank smiled at Gerard, “You know, they’re more skilled and have more knowledge.”

“I’m sure they do.” Gerard said, not buying into Frank’s accusations, “Listen, I’m tired .. can I sleep somewhere?” Before Frank could reply, Gerard patted the couch, “I can sleep here.”

Frank stood up and stretched, “You can. But you know, it’s pretty uncomfortable .. unlike my bed. So, you can either fuck up your back or sleep with me.”

Gerard almost laughed, “Funny that’s almost like something I would say .. “ Gerard’s smile faded a bit, “Weird.” He shrugged, “Alright. But no funny business or I’ll kick your ass.”

The next morning, Gerard awoke in bed alone. He can see the crease where Frank’s body laid, but Frank was nowhere to be seen. Gerard got off the bed and brushed his hands through his red hair as he yawned. He put on his combat boots and walked down the hall before spotting a beautiful black haired girl with pale skin and dark red lipstick. She turned to him and paused, “Oh my. Red hair?” She shrugged, “you actually don’t look that bad.”

“Do I .. know you?” Gerard asked.

The woman, obviously Lindsey, replied, “Apparently not. I’m Lindsey. Come on, follow me,” She walked out the back door with Gerard following. As they exited to the backyard, Gerard asked, “Have you seen a teen named Frank?”

Lindsey didn’t reply. Soon enough, Gerard was facing two other people he didn’t know. He felt a bit uncomfortable. There was a girl with short blonde hair and green eyes and a man with large plugs and dark blue eyes. Gerard made eye contact with the man who smiled, “Holy shit, Frank found you.”

“What do you mean he found me?” Gerard replied, taking a step back.

Frey hit Davy’s chest, “You idiot. Shut up. No one told him yet.” Frey, who Gerard described with blonde hair and green eyes said, “Frank has been looking everywhere for you ever since you came back.”

Gerard rolled his eyes, “Alright ok.”

Frey frowned, “You’re probably hungry, we’ll take you to eat.”

“I can’t eat.” Gerard replied more hostile, “I vomit each time I do.”

“Because you haven’t been eating what you’re supposed to.” Davy winked.

Lindsey hushed them both, “Can you two just keep your mouths shut? You’re probably just confusing him more.” Lindsey pushed back her long black hair and stared into Gerard’s eyes, “You died. Got resurrected. You’re a demon. You don’t remember shit because the new life you were given.” Lindsey glanced at his red hair, “And your hair color changed.”

Gerard looked at the three in silence before abruptly laughing, “I swear my week just keeps getting worse and worse. First, I’m thrown out of my parents house, got lost and ended up in this town that is a dump and now .. now a couple of psychos are trying to convince me I’m some demon.”

Lindsey frowned, “This dump is where you grew up, so I’d keep my mouth shut if I were you.” Lindsey took a step closer to Gerard who scoffed, “Oh yeah? And some girl like you is going to make me?”

Lindsey tightened her jaw, “This girl can kick your ass.”

Davy and Frey took a couple steps back. They both turned when they saw Patrick who appeared from the back door. He paused when he saw Lindsey’s face toward Gerard before heading back inside, out of harm's way.

Gerard inched closer to Lindsey, “I have a temper, I wouldn’t threaten me if I were you.”

“Guess that makes two of us.” Lindsey replied.

Gerard grabbed Lindsey’s wrist before forcing her body to the ground. Lindsey laughed a bit underneath Gerard’s body. She quickly punched his cheek with her free hand, sending Gerard to slam onto the dirt. Not wanting to keep his guard down, Gerard stood up but Lindsey already made her next move by colliding her leg against the side of his stomach. His body ached as he fell onto the ground again. His eyes stared at Lindsey who made her way toward him-and he felt his heart pulse as he focused on Lindsey. What was quick to Lindsey, was slow to Gerard as he grabbed onto her ankle and threw her over his his head. The ground dove in when Lindsey’s body hit it, sending a huge shock throughout her body. Gerard could feel his muscles pulsing-and it felt great to him.

Before Gerard could go on a rampage, another body stepped in front of him. He glanced up and saw Frank who asked, “Did you feel it?”

Lindsey groaned as she revealed her bloody nose, “I sure as hell did.”

Gerard nodded as he brushed off dirt from his shirt, “Yeah .. I .. I did.”

Frank smiled a bit as he said, “We should probably get you something to eat .. “ And even if Frank suggested it, his stomach constricted from seeing Gerard rip apart another human being.

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There was a car. A car with a couple driving from visiting their family. They were listening to the radio, unable to withstand singing along. That was until the car came to a screeching stop. The man driving stared at Lindsey who stood in the middle of the road. The man sighed, “You gotta be fucking kidding me.”

“Hey, just ask her kindly to move. Don’t yell at her.” His girlfriend replied.

“Fine, fine.” The man opened his car door and yelled, “Hey! Can you please-” His voice was cut by sharp teeth sinking into his neck. Lindsey had already got on top of the car and before he could finish his sentence she drove her teeth into his skin, allowing the blood to enter her mouth with awe.

The girl in the car screamed and struggled to open the car door.

Frank was standing beside Patrick who was cringing at the scene. Gerard was disgusted until he smelt it-the blood. Gerard sniffed the air and let out a breath of lust, “Do you smell that Frank?”

Frank frowned at Gerard and murmured, “No.”

Gerard rushed toward the scene and in a blink of an eye, he yanked out the passenger door before dragging the girl out of her seat. He held her wrists down as she frantically kicked and cried out. Gerard stared at her before glancing at Frank who was looking away. Gerard looked down to the girl again, hesitating to bite her. But he couldn’t help it-not for long. His eyes had turned white, and his teeth were enlarging from his gums. He shut his eyes before plunging his teeth into her neck. The girl’s screams were blocked by the blood that was spitting out of her mouth, her eyes widen in fear and because of the pain. As Gerard ripped out her neck, she stopped breathing. And Gerard had started eating.

Frank turned his back to the scene. He was appalled by the scene that was happening behind him, and Patrick saw it. Patrick turned his back to it too and asked, “What’s wrong? I thought you wanted Gerard back-well, now you got him.”

“I know .. but .. I forgot how he gets when he eats .. “ Frank frowned, “Does he know I’m his slave?”

“No, I don’t think so. You gonna tell him?”

“I should but .. no, I should-right?”

“Well,” Patrick paused in thought, “I would. I mean, you did make a deal with him .. then again, he told me he didn’t want to be a demon anymore when he was human.”

“He said that? Fuck, I should’ve told Death to make him human.”

“I mean, it’s not like he remembers it anyway.” Patrick replied, facing Frank, “Don’t beat yourself over it. You didn’t know until now.”

Frank nodded softly before turning around and seeing Gerard finishing up his meal. Gerard stood up, revealing he was covered in blood from head to toe. He looked at Frank and Frank looked back. Gerard gave him a half of a smile and mouthed, “Pretty.”

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Later that night, Gerard and Frank were sitting beside each other on their bed in silence. Gerard wasn’t sure what to talk about. He turned to Frank and smiled, “So Lindsey told me you’re my slave.” He added in, “Is there any limitations to that?”

“I am your slave and before you died-you made it pretty obvious there weren’t.”

“What do you mean?” Gerard asked, “What’d I do to you?”

“Raped me, broke my bones.”

Gerard widen his eyes, “Why would I do that?”

“You tell me.”

Gerard paused, “Well, raping you seems too excessive but then again, I was a demon for a longer period of time.” He scrunched up his nose, “I probably let it get to me .. and probably still will.” He chuckled but it faded away when he noticed Frank’s frown. Gerard cleared in throat, “But uh .. you know, I wouldn’t hurt you.”

Frank looked at Gerard, “Yet.”

Gerard stared at Frank, “You think I will?”

“You are a demon.”

Gerard shook his head, “Alright. Think what you want .. slave.” Gerard grinned before slightly tugging at Frank’s sweater, “It’s a little weird that you’re my slave. Aren’t you like 16 and half angel?”

“Who the hell told you that?”

“Lindsey. She’s really cool actually. We have a lot in common.” He raised a brow, “So is it true?”

“Yes. But I’m also dead.” Frank sighed, “Basically what you need to know is: I’m a 16 year old soul who committed suicide and became your slave in the afterlife. Still am. You sacrificed yourself for me to kill one of the devils who tried to kill me for power. Death brought you back by resurrecting you-any questions?”

“Why did I sacrifice myself for you?” Gerard’s eyes stared into Frank’s.

Frank inched closer to Gerard, “Because .. because you loved me.”

Gerard smirked, “Does that explain the butterflies in my stomach when I see you?”

Frank blushed, “Shut up .. but probably.”

Gerard leaned in, “Something about you makes me .. happy. It probably relates to my previous life .. “ His breath brushed against Frank’s lips, “I don’t think my feelings for you have gone away,” Gerard grasped onto Frank’s hips, bringing him closer before pressing his lips against Frank’s. Gerard used his other hand to cup Frank’s cheek, embracing the kiss. Gerard broke the kiss, letting a soft moan escaped past his lips. Frank smiled before climbing on top of Gerard, kissing his neck. Gerard traveled his hands down onto Frank’s butt and squeezed, making Frank giggle.

Frank paused, “Can I ask you something?”

“Yes, you can suck me off.” Gerard grinned.

Frank laughed, “I already know I can do that but .. what do you remember your life being as? I know Death gave you false memories-what were they?”

Gerard frowned, “Well .. I don’t remember most of it .. but my parents kicked me out so I drove out here and basically ended up here. I remember feeling like a demon when I came here .. “ Gerard looked up to Frank, “I .. I barely remember anything at all.”

Frank smiled a bit, “It’s okay. You’re where you belong.” Frank leaned down and kissed Gerard, “Now, how about that blowjob?”

Gerard laughed, “Yes, boy, yes. Get to it.”

Notes

I'm probably going to edit this later, js. Merry Christmas Eve! I have to help host a party with my mom. I suppose it's fine.
Have a great day, lovely people! xo