The Sharpest Lives

Set in an AU where Gerard is an Editor at a Comic Book Publisher and Frank is a Record Store Clerk and singer in Pency Prep.

Gerard and Frank meet via mutual Friends and instantly hit it off. Their relationship blossoms quickly and the two fall in love. Will Gerard's demons come back to haunt their relationship? Will Frank be able to handle Gerard's emotional needs? And will the couple be able to overcome one of the biggest challenges they could possibly face?

1. Chapter 1 - Early Sunsets Over Monroeville

   Gerard is constantly plagued with panic attacks and has been all his life. We are introduced to his world and how he is coping with his anxieties.

2. Chapter 2 – Get the Gang Together

   Gerard and Frank meet for the first time, hitting it off instantly. Both men are uncertain what the other is looking for in a partner, if they are looking at all. The night is filled with chances, nerves, and plenty of blushes cheeks as the two get to know each other.

3. Chapter 3 - Stage 4 Fear of Trying

   Frank is taking a chance he normally never would, and despite the fact that he has a job to go to in the morning, all he can think about is spending time getting to know the raven haired man he met just hours ago.

4. Chapter 4 - Yesterday

   Frank and Gerard mull throughout their day, both with one another on their mind.

5. Chapter 5 - Give 'Em Hell, Kid

   Frank prepares for his show, nervous of what Gerard's opinion might be. He hasn't been nervous for a show in years, and his bandmates can tell, something is up. Gerard struggles with being honest with Frank, and knows that if he want's a relationship with him, he's going to have to be.

6. Chapter 6 - Surrender The Night

   Gerard and Frank spend the night together for the first time, learning about one another and their sexual desires.

7. Chapter 7 - Hypnotic Spells

   Gerard reveals a painful detail about his past to Frank.

8. Chapter 8 - Remedy

   Gerard visits Mikey where they get into a disagreement. Frank comes to pick up the pieces and reveals a secret about himself that may help Gerard mend is broken past.

9. Chapter 9 - Blood

   Gerard makes a mistake, and it has nearly deadly consequences. Mikey shows his soft side and Frank needs Gerard to be honest with him about his intentions.

10. Chapter 10 - Mama

    Gerard's therapist helps him come to a realization that may help him move on from his past. In order to go through with it, though, he'll need Frank and Mikey's help.

11. Chapter 11 - Miss Me

    Gerard, Frank and Mikey prepare for a trip to Mama Way's. Gerard has a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach that this isn't going to go well. Frank is trying to convince him otherwise, and Mikey's just excited to catch up with old friends. Things don't exactly go as planned, to say the least.

12. Chapter 12 - Leviathan

    Bert finds Gerard and Frank, and changes both of their lives forever. Gerard has trouble dealing with the aftermath, while Frank seems to be taking it fairly well, that is until Gerard recoils and turns Frank away.

13. Chapter 13 - Sleep

    Lindsey finds Gerard passed out, nearly dead on his kitchen floor after barging into his apartment. Jamia and Frank rush to the hospital, only to be met with a grim perspective on the situation.

14. Chapter 14 - PS Don't Write

    Gerard is finally home, the events of the past two months seemingly behind him - at least for the time being. Right?

15. Chapter 15 - My Way Home is Through You

    Still processing his unexpected mail, Gerard calls on Lindsey for help. Frank asks Gerard a very important question.

16. Chapter 16 - Make Room!!!

    Gerard and Frank meet with Brent to discuss the case against Bert and the impending trial. Frank surprises Gerard with the help of James.

17. Chapter 17 - This is the Best Day Ever

    What does Frank have in store for Gerard's birthday?

18. Chapter 18 - How it's Going to be

    Back to reality, Brent brief's with Bert's attorney and Frank and Gerard finish the move.