And then I met my teacher

I woke up the next morning to Gerard attacking me with kisses. I giggled.
''Well, goodmorning.'' I said, smiling.
''It's Friday!'' He yelled. He was so happy about it, he looked like a child.
''Indeed, Gerard, indeed.'' I said.
''I'm taking you out for dinner, tonight.'' He said, wrapping his arms around my warm body.
''What's up with you this morning?'' I said giggling.
''Well, I happened to wake up next to the most beautiful boy in the world, and I think it made me happy.''
''Oh my god, Gerard. You're so cheesy.'' I said, making fun of him a little.
''Shut up!'' He answered, laughing. I kissed him softly and he smiled.
''What makes you smile?'' I asked.
''You.''
''What did I do?''
''Nothing. I just... I don't know. I just love you so much.''
''You need me to suck your dick to realize you love me?'' I said, playfully. He smiled and rolled his eyes. We laid in bed a little longer before going in the shower. He didn't flip me off this time. He even asked me to join him, which I accepted, of course.

When we arrived in the school parking lot, a little later, I saw Summer and her little group of friends smoking on the sidewalk. I looked away.
''Are you okay?'' Gerard asked.
''Yeah, I just don't feel like going to class.'' I lied.
''Well, at least I'm teaching your last period.'' He said, holding my hand to comfort me. I nodded and faked a smile.
''Ready to go?'' He asked. I nodded and grabbed my bag. I was ready to leave when he locked the car's doors. I looked at him confused.
''You're forgetting something.'' He said. I looked around me and in the back seat to figure out what I could be forgetting.
''I'm not...?'' I said, confused. That's when he closed his eyes and placed his mouth in an exaggerated ''kiss'' shape, waiting for me to kiss him. I rolled my eyes and pecked his lips quickly.
''Much better!'' He said, unlocking the car's doors.
''I'll see you this afternoon, pretty candy face!'' He said. He was so cheesy today.
''Yeah, see you! I love you.'' I said.
''I love you too.'' He said as I closed the door. He waited for me to be far enough and then got out of the car. I was walking to class when I saw James in the hallway, talking to some guy I didn't know.
''Frank! Come over here!'' He yelled. I started walking towards him when I heard an annoying girly voice calling me.
''Hey, weirdo!'' She yelled. I didn't even have to turn around, I already knew who it was.
''What do you want?'' I asked dryly.
''Is that eyeliner that you're wearing?'' She asked, mocking me. I looked down and didn't answer.
''Oh my god, it is! The weirdo is wearing makeup! Are you going to wear a pretty little dress tomorrow?'' She said, laughing to herself.
''I don't know. Might be.'' I answered, to annoy her.
''Eww, gross.''
''Hey! Why don't you leave my friend alone?!'' James yelled at her.
''You're lucky to have your boyfriend around to save your ass.'' She told me before walking away. Why was she so afraid of James? Whenever he would stand up for me, she would just drop the subject and leave. That was weird.
''I've got your back, Frankie.'' He said. Frankie. Only 3 people were calling me like that; Sam, mom and Gerard. It was weird to hear him calling me like that, just like it was weird hearing Gerard calling me like that at first. I would get used to it.
''Thanks.'' I answered. He smiled and grabbed me by the waist and pulled me closer to him while walking, which caused me to stumble.
''Oh, shit, are you okay? I'm sorry.'' James said.
''Don't worry.'' I answered. I couldn't resign myself to tell him I wasn't interested. I didn't want to hurt him. He was being really nice to me and I didn't want to break his heart, but on the other hand, I loved Gerard and the last thing I wanted was to disappoint him. I decided that it would be better if I told James, but not now. It wasn't urgent.

Philosophy class went by pretty quickly and before I knew it, it was already lunch break. I was sitting at a table with the boys when Avery decided to go straight to the point.
''Frank, I need to ask you something.'' He said.
''Yeah?'' I answered.
''Are you gay?'' He asked, super seriously.
''Uh, yeah, why?'' I said giggling.
'''Cause you don't look very straight to me.'' Matt added.
''Matt!'' James said, shocked.
''Sorry, sorry, my god!'' He said. I laughed.
''It's fine.'' I said, giggling.
''How about you, James?'' Avery asked. Syd and Matt both looked at him with their mouth wide opened.
''What? We never asked him after all...'' He added to justify his question.
''I'm bi.'' James answered.
''I thought you were gay.'' Avery said.
''I had a girlfriend a month ago!'' James defended himself. Avery stopped speaking.
''But it's over, James. You need to move on. Domini has a new boyfriend now and you should do the same thing.'' Syd said.
''I moved on! I don't care if Domini has a new boyfriend! Good for her! Doesn't mean I want one!'' James said, clearly annoyed.
''Do you want one?'' Syd asked.
''Well, there's that one guy that I like... But why am I even telling you this?! It's none of your business.''
''Alright, James. Relax, we were just asking. How about you, Frank?'' Avery added.
''Uh?'' I asked, confused.
''Do you like anyone?'' He clarified. Alright, it was now or never.
''Well, I'm actually seeing someone.'' I admitted. All of a sudden, James got up.
''I am not feeling too good... I'm just going to go home guys...'' He said. I could see the hurt in his eyes. He left without saying anything else and I started feeling guilty.
''Do you guys think it's my fault?'' I asked.
''Well, I wouldn't say it's your fault, but, I mean, it's pretty obvious that you're the guys he was talking about...'' Matt said.
''Shit.'' I said. I got up, grabbed my bag and ran after him.
''James!'' I yelled. He turned around, crossed my gaze and kept walking.
''James, wait, please!'' I yelled again, trying to catch my breath. He stopped and I ran towards him.
''What do you want?'' He asked.
''I came to apologize.''
''What for, Frank?''
''Well... Uh, well-''
''Exactly. You don't even know what you're apologizing for.''
''Are you in love with me?'' I asked, going straight to the point.
''Yes! Yes, Frank, I like you! I like you very much and I thought it was obvious.''
''I... I didn't notice...'' I lied.
''And I thought you would be the one to make me forget Domini...'' He added. As soon as he said that I started feeling compassion for him. He had just told me exactly what I had been thinking the night Gerard broke my heart. ''I thought you would be the one who would make me forget about Sam'' I had thought. Instead of rejecting James the way I probably should have done, I just wrapped my arms around his neck.
''I'm sorry...'' I whispered.
''It's fine...'' He answered.

About two hours later, I was sitting in Gerard's class next to James, completing the self-portrait we had been asked to do. Mine was incredibly bad. It didn't even look human. I felt a hand stroking my back.
''Do you need help?'' Gerard asked.
''I don't know, do I?'' I said, showing him my drawing. He giggled.
''I'll help you after class, okay?'' He suggested. I nodded.
''James, you're good?'' He asked.
''Yeah, I'm fine. Thank you, Mr. Way.'' He answered. Gerard nodded and walked away.
''Seems like things got better between you and him.'' James said.
''Yeah, I think the sleepover probably helped to show him that I don't bite.'' I said.
''I'm glad he stopped picking on you. I didn't like it.''
''Yes, well, it seems like someone else took his place for that.'' I said, referring to Summer.
''Don't worry, she won't be bothering you for too long.'' He said. I smiled thankfully. That's when I started wondering... How often do we forgive people not because they deserve our forgiveness, but because we still want them in our lives? Because we're not ready to let them go? I didn't deserve James forgiveness. He had been by my side since day 1 and I broke his heart in front of all his friends, knowing very well that he had a thing for me. It was cruel. A real friend would never do that. I had been a real jerk to him.
''Frank, are you okay?''
''Oh, um, yes. I was just... Thinking.'' I told him.
''Okay, quite everyone, I would like to make an announcement.'' Gerard said. I was curious. He hadn't told me anything about an announcement. It was a surprise, even to me.
''I want to inform you that we will go on a 3 day field trip in two weeks. We will go see various Art museums in New York City. The best part is that since it is educative, I convinced school to make it free for Art students. You will only need to provide money for food and personal expenses. The field trip will take place on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of November. I will pass some sheets around. If you are under 18, you will need to have this filled and signed by your parents. If you are over 18 you can take care of it yourself. You need to bring back the sheets to me by October 27th. We will call it a day for now. I will see you next class, have a good weekend.'' He said, passing sheets around. Everyone seemed very excited, but certainly not as excited as me. New York City. That was exactly 45 minutes away from Belleville.

Notes

I know, I know, there isn't much Frerard in this chapter, I am sorry :/ I'll make it up to you guys. I just wanted you to get to know the boys a little better. I hope you enjoyed it over all! A big thank you to all of you for the rates and feedback!

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