And then I met my teacher

''Hello, James. It's Mr. Way.'' He said, waiting for an answer.
''You don't need to go to school this afternoon, I will take care of that. I think Frank, you and I need to talk.'' He said in a tern voice. I don't know what James answered, but I guess he approved because Gerard started explaining the details of our meeting to him.
''I will wait for you in the parking lot, along with Frank.'' He said before hanging up.
''What did he say?'' I asked, assuming he said yes.
''He'll be there in five minutes.'' He said, looking for his car keys in his bag.
''Go wait for me in the car, I'll go to the attendance desk. I'll be back in 5 minutes.'' He said giving me the car keys. I nodded and started walking away.
''Frank!'' He called when I was a few meters away. I turned around to look at him.
''I love you.'' He mouthed. I smiled and continued walking.
I made my way to the car without any trouble. No Brent, no Summer, nothing. I unlocked the door, sat on the passenger seat and waited for him to come back. The sky was beautiful. A perfect blue without a single cloud. It would have been a perfect day to go for ice cream if it wasn't for the cold wind of October. I looked at the car's clock. Five minutes had past when I saw Gerard and James in the rear-view mirror walking towards the car. I took a deep breath in and closed my eyes. I heard the backdoor open.
''Where are we going?'' James asked.
''I don't know, where do you want to go?'' Gerard asked me. I didn't get a chance to answer before James did.
'' I could use a coffee.'' He said.
''Do you have money?'' Gerard asked him.
''Nope.'' He answered arrogantly.
''Okay, so I am supposed to pay for your coffee?!'' Gerard asked, pissed.
''Alright Gee, just pay for it, There's enough tensions already, we don't need to create new ones, do we?'' I said calmly.
''Gee.'' James repeated with the most judgmental look ever on his face.
''Alright, let's go for coffee...'' Gerard said.
''I can already see who tops.'' James said arrogantly.
''Shut up, James.'' I said. He didn't answer and looked out the window.
The car ride went by silently. It was rather awkward so I was glad when Gerard pulled over in a parking lot.
''Where are we?'' James asked confused.
''Longueuil.'' Gerard answered dryly.
''What?! Why so far?!'' James complained.
''It's not a topic I want to discuss anywhere near school.'' Gerard answered.
''It's not my problem.'' James said.
''Will you quit being a dick?!'' I yelled at James. He froze and didn't answer.
''Alright, let's go.'' Gerard said, getting out of the car. I followed him and James sighed before opening the backseat door.
''I hope they have good coffee at least.'' James mumbled. I sighed, annoyed by his attitude. Gerard noticed my facial expression and grabbed my hand to comfort me.
''Are you fucking kidding me?'' James said.
''What?'' I asked.
''Are you really going to hold hands the whole time?''
''What does that even change, James?'' I asked, exasperated.
''It's gross.''
''It's gross? Are you fucking serious? We're not having sex infront of you we're just fucking holding hands! I don't know what the fuck can be gross about that!''
''Your relationship is gross.'' He said. I sighed and gave up. I didn't have any energy to waste for him. Gerard squeezed my hand and kissed the top of my head. Surprisingly, James remained silent. Maybe he didn't see.

We got inside and a lady welcomed us with a wide and white smile.
''3 people?'' She asked, smiling. Gerard nodded and she asked us to follow her. She walked us to a table and assured us that she would be right back to take our orders.
''So? What did you want to tell me?'' James asked.
''Why did you tell Mikey?'' Gerard snapped.
''Relax 'Gee'.'' He said, looking me dead in the eyes.
''Shut up.'' I said.
''Or what? You're going to make him fail my assignments?'' He said, mocking me. I looked down.
''You're so fucking weak. Now I understand why Summer likes you so much.'' He said, winking at me.
''That's enough.'' Gerard said, in his stern teacher voice.
''Are you guys ready to order?'' The waitress said, coming out of nowhere. I jumped.
''Yes, actually I would like to have a large Moka.'' James said.
''A large Moka.'' She repeated, writing it down on her pad.
''And you folks?'' She asked Gerard and I.
''Just water for me please.'' I said.
''I'll take a regular coffee and bring him a lemonade, please.'' He told her, talking about me. She nodded and left, telling us that it shouldn't be too long.
''I would have been fine with water...'' I said.
''Don't worry, Frank! He's taking care of you!'' James said, mocking us. I sighed and started playing with my nails to distract myself.
''Now, I will repeat my question. Why did you tell Mikey?'' Gerard asked again.
'Doesn't he get to know?'' James asked.
'Of course, but not from you, What's going on between Frank and I is none of your business.''
''Who told you?'' I asked.
''Who told me? No one told me! I'm just not fucking dumb!'' He said.
'What do you mean?''
''First, you tell me that you're with someone, then you come out to school with love bites on your neck.'' He said. I tried to cover them up with my shirt, shameful. ''Then Mr. Way decides to do the big come out! Do you really think I am stupid?! And that's without even mentioning how he looks at you while he's teaching! How he strokes your back when he walks past you! The look of jealousy on his face when I stand too close to you! The fact that you're always staying after class to talk to him and that you're always in class before everyone else! I am not fucking dumb!'' James said. Was it really that obvious? Maybe he was right! Maybe It was fucking obvious. Maybe everyone knew already. I looked at Gerard in panic, but he didn't even looked scared at all. He was boiling.
''Listen here you little fucker, you can try to manipulate me all you want. You can try to raise my little brother against me or to get me fired, I don't care, but if you touch a single hair of my little boy, if you make him shed a single fucking tear, I swear to god you won't like what's going to happen.'' He said, threatening.
''Your little boy?'' James asked. Indeed, Gerard's choice of word was kind of weird, but I guess he didn't really think it out. He was too pissed to care about little details like that.
''Is he your little or something?'' James asked. His little? What did that even mean?
''Maybe. And even if he were, it would be none of your business.'' Gerard answered. So I was his little? But his little what? This whole conversation was confusing.
''Disgusting.'' James mumbled. The waitress came back with our drinks and left.
''Are you jealous, James?'' Gee asked.
''Jealous of what?''
''Well, I have noticed that you seemed to be pretty... Interested by Frank. Maybe that's why you're trying to mess things up between us. Because you're jealous. That would make sense.'' Gerard said.
''That's ridiculous.'' James said.
''Oh really?'' Gerard asked.
''Yes, really! I don't want your pathetic little emo boy! He's just a fucking loser!'' He snapped. I looked down and tried to hold back tears. Even Gerard was to shocked to speak. A single tear scrolled down my face. I couldn't believe what he just said.
''Frank... I... I'm sorry...'' He said, realizing the power of his words.
''It's fine...'' I said. Gerard was still way too shocked to say anything.
''Mr. Way's right... I'm in love with you... I can't help it...'' He admitted. He looked sincere.
''I knew it.'' Gerard mumbled.
''So you've decided to ruin my life?'' I asked James. I didn't need him to answer, it was a rhetorical question. I already knew the answer.
''I won't tell anyone...'' He said.
''I don't know why, James, but I feel like it's a little too late for that!'' Gerard said ironically referring to Mikey.
''I am not talking to you.'' James said.
''Hey, I am still your teacher. Be respectful.'' Gerard snapped.
''Look, Frank, I love you, but I won't tell anyone. I rather know that you're happy dating someone else than that you're unhappy dating me. I love you enough to put your happiness in front of mine. I just hope you won't get hurt.''
''Thank you...'' I whispered, still crying.
''So, how would you like to pay?'' The waitress asked.
''One bill please, it's on me.'' James answered.

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