And then I met my teacher

''What? Who is it?'' Gerard asked.
''My mom.'' I answered.
''Well, pick up?'' He said. I nodded and did as told.
''Hello?'' I said.
''Frankie? Where are you?'' She asked.
''Uh, at school... It's Friday... Why mom?''
''Your cousin Brent is home! I thought you might like to come say hi. I know how well you guys get along.'' She said, super seriously. I couldn't blame her, Brent had always hidden his game incredibly well.
‘'Is that the only reason why you called?'' I asked coldly.
''Well, yes... That and to take some news...''
''I'm doing fine and I won't come see Brent.'' I said. I was about to hang up but she called my name.
''Frank!''
''What?''
''I love you...'' She said softly. I sighed.
''I love you too mom... I got to go. Bye.'' I said and hung up. Gerard was staring at me.
''What?'' I asked.
''Why didn't you tell her?''
''Because... She wouldn't even believe me anyways.'' I said.
''Why don't you try? You're her son after all... She loves you.''
''Maybe another day, Gerard.'' I said, slightly annoyed. He probably heard the hint of anger in my voice, because he didn't insist.
''You're hungry?'' He asked and I nodded. He smiled and told me to follow him. He opened the door and we walked out together. Our hands weren't touching. Our eyes weren't meeting and no words were being spoken. I wasn't with my boyfriend, Gee, I was with my art teacher Mr. Way. It was crazy how only a door could change completely the atmosphere between us. We finally made it to the parking lot he started walking towards the car, but he stopped.
''Go wait for me on the other side of the street, I'll pick you up. It's safer like that.'' He said. I nodded and started walking the opposite way. That's when I started thinking how stupid this whole thing was. He hadn't told me I love you. Nor had he hugged me. Why? Because he ' couldn't '. However, I could get hit by a car while crossing the street. I could die in 30 seconds and he wouldn't have kissed me goodbye. The worst part was that knowing him, he would probably hate himself for the rest of his life for that and it wouldn't even be his fault. Who's fault would it be? Summer's, James', Sam's, Mikey's, my mom's, the principal's, the government's... It would be just as anyone's fault, but it wouldn't be mine and it certainly wouldn't be his. I looked on each side of the road and crossed it? He was already waiting for me on the other side of the road. I made it to the car and collapsed on the passenger's seat. I was exhausted. If you'd asked me why I would have answered life. Anything and everything. Peace was a state of mind that I didn't seem to be able to reach. Not that I thought that I ever would be. I just had to learn to live with the pressure of the world on my shoulders.
''What do you want to eat?'' He asked. I shrugged.
''I was thinking that we could go see Mikey so maybe we could eat at the hospital's cafeteria with him? I know hospital food is pretty gross, but it would make him so happy, and-''
''It's fine, I don't mind.'' I reassured him.
''You sure?'' He asked.
''Yes, Gee, I am sure... But isn't he going to find it weird that I'm here with you?''
''No, you guys are friends after all, right?''
''Not that much...'' I admitted.
''Don't worry, it's going to be fine. Just don't call me Gerard and everything should go well.'' He warned me.
''Okay...'' I said, unsure of his plan, but I decided to follow it anyway. The car ride went by pretty silently. The radio was on and Gerard was humming the melody softly, but we didn't speak. He pulled in the parking lot and parked near the entrance.
''Ready?'' He asked. I nodded.
''Alright, let's go.'' He said, getting out of the car. He stretched his back before locking the doors and we started walking. Once we got inside, a nurse greeted us.
''Hey, Gerard. Michael is with someone already.'' She said smiling.
''Do you know who it is?'' Gee asked. She shrugged.
''One of his friends, but I couldn't tell you his name. Who's with you?'' She asked, smiling, looking at me.
''I'm Frank.'' I smiled back
''He's a friend of Mikey's.'' Gerard said, almost sounding like he was trying to convince her.
''Alright. Well, I'm pretty sure you know where it is.'' She said, winking at him. It made me cringe. He smiled at her and started walking. I grabbed his hand.
''What are you doing?!'' He whispered loudly, taking his hand off of mine.
''She fucking winked at you.'' I pouted. ''You're mine.'' I added.
''Frankie, I am gay. And I love YOU and no one else.'' He said softly, giving me a comforting smile. I nodded and he pressed the elevator button. We waited silently.
A few minutes later, we were in front of Mikey's room when the unexpected happened. The room's door opened and James got out. I looked down.
''Hey, James.'' Gerard said nicely. James didn't even bother to answer and walked passed us, voluntarily bumping into Gerard's shoulder. We walked in Mikey's room.
''Holy shit, he was right...'' Mikey said, disgusted.
''What the fuck is wrong with him?'' Gerard asked to Mikey.
''What's wrong with him? No, what's wrong with you Gerard?!''
''W-What do you mean?''
''Oh, I see you brought your little boyfriend!'' Mikey said, pissed.
''Who told you that?'' Gerard asked.
''Guess!'' Mikey said, angrily.
''James...'' I whispered to myself.
''Yeah! Good job! You should start listening to your little fuck toy! He seems to be pretty smart!''
''Don't talk about him like that.'' Gerard said, trying to remain calm.
''Oh, because you're defending him now? You're standing up for him over me?!''
''Mikey, don't be ridiculous, it's not what I'm doing.''
''I am ridiculous?! You're whole relationship is ridiculous! How old are you Gerard again? Oh yeah, 37! And he's 17! He's my age! That is fucking ridiculous.''
''That's enough!'' Gerard yelled.
''You're disgusting. Get the fuck out of here.'' Mikey said.
''I am leaving anyway. Let me know when you'll be willing to stop acting like a fucking asshole.'' Gerard said. He grabbed my hand and dragged me out of the room. He was walking really fast and hadn't let go of my hand.
''Gee...''
''What?!'' He yelled.
'' Slow down! You're hurting me!'' I yelled back. He slowed down and let go of my now numb hand.
''Sorry...'' He said.
''It's alright.''
''It's not your fault. I am just so pissed off right now. Who the hell does he think he is?!''
''He's still right...'' I admitted.
''Oh, no. You're not going to start rumbling that bullshit again. I love you and we're together. That's it. I don't care what people say, I don't care what HE says.''
''I love you too...'' I said.
''I'll fucking kill him.''
''Don't say stuff like that Gee... He's your brother and-''
''Not Mikey! James!'' He said.
''Oh...''
''Did you tell him?!'' He accused me.
''No! What the fuck?!'' I answered, offended.
''I am sorry, okay? I trust you, but how the fuck does he know?!''
''I don't know Gerard...''
''We'll have to talk to him.'' He said.
''Are you sure about that...?'' I asked.
''We need to! We can't afford having him starting rumors on us. Call him.'' He said.
''To tell him what?!''
''That we want to meet up with him. You're missing school this afternoon. Him too. I'll talk to the attendance services.'' He said sternly.
''Alright, but you call him.'' I said.
''Give me your phone.'' He ordered. I did as told. He went through my contact list and clicked on James' icon. He put the phone to his ear and apparently James picked up instantly.
''Hello, James. It's Mr. Way.''

Notes

Hello lovelies! It's been almost two weeks! I am so sorry! I hope you like this one!! I will probably post the next chapter either today and tomorrow. PLEASE, let me know what you think!!

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