Is it love or is it hate

Frank's POV:

We got to school and I heard Gerard's hand tightly in mine. I can't let him get hurt. We were the first people there other than the staff. We head to the principals office and knock on the door.

"Come in! Ah, hello Frank and... Gerard Way?" She says confused. We walk further into her office. "What did Gerard do this time? Is he giving you trouble Frank?" She asks. I shake my head and Gerard stares at his feet. I can tell he's nervous. I hold his hand and smile at him. I wish people didn't treat him like this.

"Hello Mrs. Willo. Gerard did nothing. Each time he came in here because he did something is actually wrong. Kids were beating him and abusing him and bullying him. I'm very sad to admit that one of those kids used to be me. We have made up and have become close. There is a huge problem though. This school is extremely homophobic and I know we have many gay and bisexual and transgendered students. Me and Gerard being part of that crowd. You see Mrs, Gerard is my boyfriend, it's getting so bad that kids are scared to even admit to their own family that they are gay. We need to set up and assembly to inform people on this detrimental crisis. The only reason they pick on Gerard is because he's the only openly gay student at this school. It needs to be stopped. He is a smart, nice, caring, good person. The only reason he 'admitted' to doing those things is because he was scared to stand up for himself. It scares him to go to school everyday because of all the pain he goes through." I say and see Gerard tearing up a bit so I pull him into a hug to comfort him. "It's okay Gee. I'm here. We will get through this." I tell him. I look up to see the principal with tears welling up in her eyes.

"Shit. Sorry, pardon my language. I'm so sorry Gerard, you should have told me. Thank you for making amends with him Frank. I would usually say that PDA is not allowed but I see that you holding onto his hand and hugging him isn't just affection but it calms him. I will make an exception for the two of you. I know how bad homophobia can get in high school. Me and my wife went through a lot. I will set an assembly up for you two right away. First period, okay? You two are my smartest students. I was ironically going to call the both of you into my office today to tell you that you are both graduating early due to special circumstances. Classes are too large and I had to graduate two students early. Don't worry you two. If anything happens and I mean ANYTHING. Just come to me. We can even just talk as friends if you need to. By the way you two are graduating at the beginning of November. Frank kind of needs to be 18 to graduate so we have to wait until then, otherwise you two will have graduated already." She says. I look to Gerard and we both smile.

"Thank you so much! I didn't know you had a wife. I hope you two didn't have an extremely hard time in high school. First period is great, thanks again. We are both excited to graduate. Thanks so much Mrs. Willo, it means so much to Gerard and I!" I say and Mrs. Willo gives a small laugh.

"No problem you two. You can call me Clara by the way. My wife and I had it rough but we survived. I can tell you my story later if you would like. I will set up the microphone in the gym and then inform all of the teachers. I hope everything works out for the two of you boys. I will be right down to the gym. See you there." She says and we smile and wave as we walk out the door.

The stage is set, kids are filing up the gym, my gang and Gerard and I are on stage. Clara is willing to talk to the students about being a lesbian and everything is working out great. Everyone is in the gym and the doors close. I walk up to the microphone. "Hello fellow students. I'm Frank Iero as many of you may know me. I'm here to talk about a big issue in this school. But first I would like to ask a few questions, I want those people who would think they would help this person out to stand up when I say the situation. If some kid was getting bullied how many of you would help?" I ask and everyone in the gym except Harry stands up. "Good, now how many of you help out me if I say fell down?" I ask and again everyone except Harry stands up. "Okay, now how many of you helped Gerard?" I ask and nobody stands up. "Nobody? He was bullied, beaten, abused. Why? Because he is gay. That's not fair. I want everyone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community to stand up and don't be shy. Even the people on stage will stand up if they are a part of the community." I say. I stay standing and everyone on the stage stands up except for bob. A bunch of kids slowly start standing up in the crowd and a few teachers stand up. "Good, now look around. This is your community. Even me. I have a boyfriend who is the nicest person I have ever met and it sickens me that the bunch of you out there who don't support your fellow classmates have the nerve to hurt someone like us. We are people too, we have different preferences from you though. I'm gay and I'm proud to say that Gerard is my boyfriend. Now all of you who are in support of the community stand up with us. Show the homophobic people that we are the plenty and that we will support and protect each other." I say and everyone else stands up except for Harry. "Now I would like you to look around. Do you see anyone sitting? Only one person. That's right Harry. We can all see you. We aren't going to bully you are mock you but understand that if you ever hurt an alliance member or a community member that there will be prices to pay. We won't hurt you but we can easily send you to jail for assault. Thank you everyone for your time and please be nice to each other. Protect each other and know that you all are part of the community rainbow. Have a good day everyone!" I say as everyone piles out of the gym. Gerard comes over and hugs me.

"Thank you Frankie. I never though anyone would do anything for me. Thank you." He says into the crook of my neck. I hold onto him.

"No problem Gee, it's what boyfriends do for each other." I say. I feel him smile against me and kiss my neck. I love him so much.

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