Saturday evening had passed quickly, and so did almost all of Sunday. Gerard and Frank hadn’t bothered to leave the house and had spent their time together mainly chilling out in the living room, watching tv, playing video games, always only a few inches away from the other.
As they had watched a movie, Gerard was laying with his head in Frank’s lap, their hands intervined. He hadn’t let go of Frank’s hand until the credits of the movie flashed over the screen and Frank smiled lovingly every time he looked down on the dark haired boy in his lap, for he had wished for this so long, to be a normal, happy couple in love again.

Frank had noticed, that Gerard was more careful around him than in the past. He was choosing his words very carefully and always started to smile lightly when Frank looked into his eyes. You could say that he was a bit diffident, as if he wanted to avoid any behaviour of his, that could smash their luck again.
Frank was just fine with that, he liked the respect and care he got from his boyfriend and hoped it would carry on as long as possible.

He was lazily scrolling through his Facebook, as an event invite popped up: Irish Folk Rock at the Rangoon Bar in about an hour. It was a small live concert, and the bar wasn’t far from home.
„Gee-“ Frank called out to his boyfriend, who was just sitting next to him, leant against the cushions with his feet in Frank’s lap, reading a comic with a concentrated look on his face.

„Hmm?“ he looked up with curious hazel eyes, eyebrows slightly raised.

„There’s a live concert tonight in the Rangoon bar, -here“ and he passed his mobile phone for Gerard to take it.

„Ohh… I didn’t know you wanted to go out tonight“ Gerard said with a hint of displeasure as he took the phone and scrolled down the page to read the details.

„Well I hadn’t planned anything, I just thought we have spent the whole weekend in here and it would be really nice to do something together.“

„Uhm..“ Gerard made an unsure face and gave the phone back.

„Come on babe, be a little spontaneous, we don’t have to stay too long, no worries.“ Frank smiled at him while squeezing his lover’s thigh a bit and instantly knew Gerard would say yes.

„O..Okey, just let me get dressed.“ and with that Gerard put his comic down and ascended the stairs, but not before pressing a sweet kiss to Frank’s head.

„Mhhhhm, love you babe, Frank called after him.“

The walk to the bar was no more than fifteen minutes and as they reached it, there were still enough seats to choose from. Frank decided to not sit too close to the band, for as he wanted to chat and not get into the way of people moshing or spilling their beers over him.
They sat down in a comfy red leather booth and Frank ordered two large Guinness and Chilli Cheese Fries for them to share.

Gerard looked pretty good in the red t-shirt he had picked, it showed a lot of his beautiful pale chest and had a big faded spider printed on it. Additionally he was wearing tight grey jeans with a brown leather belt, the jeans were slightly ripped at his back pockets and knees.
Frank was proud to be with such a beautiful man and he put an arm around Gerard’s waist, pulling him into his side while nuzzling his head into Gerard’s neck, which made his boyfriend giggle and shiver.

„I’m glad we’re here“ Gerard smiled at Frank and took a bite from one of the chilli fries which was loaded with cheese.

„Me too, and you’ll see, Irish music always puts you in a good mood, babe.“ he kissed Gerard’s cheek and neck, then grabbed one of the fries himself and dug in.

More and more people filled the bar as they had almost finished their small meal as two figures stopped exactly in front of their booth.

„Now that’s a nice surprise“ a male voice snickered, and Gerard almost choked on one of the fries as he looked up.
Frank’s grip on Gerard’s waist got painfully hard as he unconsciously dug his fingers into his boyfriend’s side.

*Cough* „Frank- please, that hurts“ Gerard choked out as he coughed another couple of times, covering his mouth with the back of his hand, while staring at William, who was accompanied by a boy, who Gerard had never seen before.

„Isn’t Frank an expert in that“ Will threw a scornful look at Frank, who obviously had turned to stone, only his eyes were burning with hatred for the blonde, tall man before him. His grip around Gerard’s waist had only loosened a tiny little bit, he didn’t want to let go of him in an irrational fear of William grabbing him and taking him away.

„You dare to walk over here and talk to me and my boyfriend like that?!“ Frank’s free hand was clenching to a fist and he sat upright, ready to jump into this fucker’s face any moment.
„What do you want to do? Spank me?“ Will grinned crookedly, then turned to the guy next to him and whispered something inaudible for the two, soon after the boy made his way to the front of the bar, and was out of sight.

Gerard couldn’t oversee that this boy had looked very much alike to himself. He had black hair, was pretty pale, skinny, only the boy’s face had nothing of his features, for he had a pretty long nose, an edged face shape and hooded eyelids, which made him look like he was stoned or very tired.
There was no question William choose him on purpose.

Suddenly William sat down on the chair in front of their booth and Frank grabbed him violently at his t-shirt, completely fazed of the other man’s audacity.

„Do I need to beat you up real good, fucker?!“ Frank growled as his eyes burned holes into the other man, who only grinned at him.
„No babe, let him go, I don’t want to get in trouble.“ Gerard tried to pull Frank’s arm off William but he couldn’t move him one inch.

Frank huffed angrily and abruptly let go of William’s shirt, who at the impact almost fell down from his chair.
„What do you want, asshole?!“

„Oh I was just curious of the dynamics in your current relationship. I see you put that little dog collar off your boyfriend, had he been a good boy lately?“ William chuckled and crossed his arms.
Gerard’s face had turned redder than it had been before as he had almost choked on his fries. He just stared down into his beer, making himself smaller than he was, while tucking his hands between his thighs.

„None of your business.“ Frank spat at William through clenched teeth.

„I hope I’m not getting you into any trouble Gee, but Frank has surely forgiven you the many times we fucked without him knowing, right? Or are there any suppressed feelings of revenge which, if brought up, could earn you another beating back at home?“

Gerard’s head shot up at William’s words and he glared at him hateful.
„Okey that’s enough now, leave or I’ll fucking kill you!“ Frank yelled and punched William’s chest hard.
„Ow, calm down, dude, save that for your boyfriend“ and with that he stood up quickly, throwing a kiss to Gerard and went to join his company for the night.

„Frank…I..“ Gerard touched his boyfriend’s arm, but Frank yanked it away angrily. „I don’t wanna hear it“ he growled, not even looking at Gerard and leant with crossed arms on the table.
Gerard felt a painful sting in his heart, the tip of his nose started to prickle, always a sign that there would be tears very soon.

„Please, Frankie“ he tried again weakly „Let’s leave here.“ he pleaded desperately.

„NO! We’re not leaving just because of him, we’re gonna have a nice evening and he’s not gonna ruin it!“

„Fine, if you have to prove something, do it, I’m outta here.“ Gerard arose with shaky knees and struggled to slide out of the booth as a forceful hand grabbed him at his arm. A strong pain jolted through his body and his scrunched up face turned quickly in Frank’s direction.
You could only describe Frank’s expression with one word. Dangerous. His eyes were narrowed and hateful, parts of his hair had fallen into his face, and his jaw was clenched. All of this remembered Gerard of the night everything had started, the night when Frank had found out and confronted him, made him his slave.
„You’re not going anywhere. You will not leave me and make me ridiculous in front of him. You’re not leaving unless I say so.“

Gerard’s eyes were wide with fear, and he felt the first tears fall, rolling down his cheeks.
„Understand?!“ Frank hissed and grabbed him harder, shaking his boyfriend to get an answer out of him.
Gerard winced at the pain and hurriedly nodded his head, while more tears were falling.

„Clean your face!“ Frank spat at him, and a frightened and devastated Gerard dug his shaking fingers into his pockets searching for some paper tissues. But it didn’t matter how often he wiped his eyes, there were still more tears to fall, until his tissue was too soaked to be useful anymore.
Frank only rolled his eyes at him and took big gulps of his Guinness, chugging like there was no tomorrow.

The band had started to play, but both of them were numb to it now. The good mood which was radiating through the room was even worse to handle, and Gerard only wished to get away somehow.

From his place in the back he could clearly see William who had put his arm around the new boy’s waist, moving lightly to the music. Gerard’s mind started to wander and a flashback of their past hit him hard. He thought of the adventures, the sex, the stolen kisses, the secrets, and a happier self. His eyes turned dreamily as he pictured himself as the boy next to William, who looked yet so alike from behind. It was as if he was watching himself and William from a far. Unfortunately William caught him staring and winked back at him, which of course Frank couldn’t oversee, and as he looked at his boyfriends face, Gerard wasn’t fast enough to wipe the blush off his face.
Frank growled and Gerard guiltily hung his head, wrapping his arms around his body.

„Frank, I really need to use the bathroom.“ Gerard spoke up fifteen minutes later.
„That’s all fine, but you can’t go.“ Frank said emotionless, staring ahead.
„What? Why not?“ Gerard frowned, while suppressing his urge to relieve himself.
„Idiot“ Frank huffed, „Obviously it’s because the bathroom is right over there on the left, where the crowd is, and I don’t want you to be walking past that motherfucker.“

Gerard didn’t dare to say another word after the dirty look he had earned himself after his plead. He bit down on his lip and tried to think of something else. At least he wasn’t crying anymore.

After another fifteen minutes Frank exploded, for Gerard had squirmed around, obviously in great need, and told him to go outside and come back as soon as he had finished. Gerard stumbled out of the door relieved, and looked around for the perfect space.
Normally he wasn’t one to pee outside, but he sure couldn’t hold it any longer. He found some bushes next to the back entrance of the bar and finally solved his problem. After he finished he started to shuffle back slowly, when his name was being called.
„Gerard!“ Gerard’s head snapped into the direction of the noise and he started to run, as soon as he saw that it was William, exiting the back entrance.

„Leave me alone! I’m in enough trouble for today you bitch“ he screamed over his shoulder, as he saw William catching up slowly but surely.
„Gerard, stop“ William caught him and pinned him to the chilly brick wall of the building, near the main entrance.
„No no no no no!“ Gerard squeezed his eyes shut and put his hands over his ears to block out any words that may come from his captor.
„You’re acting like a four year old, Gee“ William chuckled as he pushed the other male harder into the brick wall.
Gerard opened his eyes again and shoved hard against William’s chest. „What the hell do you want from me?! I thought you’re here with somebody! And I’m here with Frank!“ Gerard yelled at him.
„True, but he’s not you after all, and if Frank sees this, you won’t be with him any longer, sugar.“ And with this words he grabbed Gerard’s shoulders and pulled him right in front of the big window at the bar’s entry and slammed him against the glass to make some noise, while attacking Gerard’s mouth with his.

„Nhhhmmmhummm!!!!“ Gerard’s muffled protest wasn’t audible for Frank who of course had turned his head at the loud thud at the window.
There was his boyfriend, in William’s claws. They were kissing like the devil, shameless in front of the window for every one to see. Some people chuckled and pointed at the couple outside, but Frank was loaded.

He arose from the booth, paid the bill, put on his jacket and walked outside the bar, totally calm, where Gerard and William had finally stopped kissing and now were staring at each other. Gerard was frozen to the spot, his eyes wide and shocked, his lips pink and juicy from the kiss.
William on the other hand had an aroused look on his face, his hungry eyes were burning holes into Gerard.

He cleared his throat next to them and both looked at Frank. His calmness made him even more dangerous, he seemed ready to kill someone.

„So, back at it again, Gerard?“ Frank’s eyes were shooting daggers at the now shivering man before him.

„Frank, it wasn’t what it looked like! He caught me and forced himself on me! I swear!“ Gerard’s eyes started to water again.

„Sure, like back then in the park right? You’re always a victim Gee, aren’t you?“

„Sorry to tell you Frank, but he threw himself at me, when I came out for a smoke, guess he’s still after me.“ William said in a too pitiful voice.

„WHY YOU LITTLE SHIT!?!?!? WHAT THE FUCK?!!!? Gerard jumped at William’s throat to strangle him but William moved out of his way smoothly.
Gerard lost his balance then and tripped, so he was kneeling on the asphalt, looking up to both of them with tearful eyes.

„Frank!“ He turned to face his boyfriend, „You have to believe me, I’m your boyfriend, I love you!“ Gerard whimpered pathetically from the ground.

„I don’t know Gerard, you cheated me once, I don’t trust you anymore. And it’s him again. I don’t know what to believe.“ Frank looked down on him, disgusted.

Gerard slowly staggered to his feet again. „Frankie, you said you’d forgive me!“

„Yeah, I have forgiven you for the shit you’ve done to me, but I haven’t forgotten, and that doesn’t mean that I trust you again.“

„Just admit it Gerard, you want to be with me, you can’t keep yourself from me, or why are you running always into me, wherever I go.“ William was sly, he could turn the words how he needed them. And he clearly could see, that Frank was on the verge of losing it, he just had to give him the final push and then Gerard would be free for him.

„That’s a LIE! Frank, please don’t listen to him!“ Gerard yelled and turned to Frank again, who took a step back so Gerard couldn’t touch him.

„Listen, Gerard, I told you that I wouldn’t give you a third chance. It’s over, it’s as simple as that. You can do whatever you want now, just spare me your begging.“ Frank already turned away, but stopped in his tracks.

„You don’t mean that, do you? Frank, that’s a joke right?“ Gerard’s heart started to beat double the pace, his breathing getting shallow, he started to panic.

Frank didn’t answer, he just stood there with his back to an almost broken Gerard.

„Frank, you can do whatever you want…“ Gerard choked out through loud sobs. „Put this fucking collar on me again, whip me how much you like, or….or fuck me senseless, just..don’t leave me like this. I beg you!“ Gerard couldn’t see clear anymore, those weren’t tears, they had turned to waterfalls now and he sank back on his knees again.

„And what should that be good for, Gerard? Those were punishments to teach you a lesson, but I think this is a lesson you’ll never learn, so why bother. Don’t follow me or I’ll punch you in your damn face.“ And with a last angry look at him Frank was gone.

Notes

such long chapter
much drama
wow.