We were friends until we were lovers

Gerard's POV:

Frank and I are walking towards this Ryan Ross kid. Frankie's holding my hand and Mikey is behind us and keeping a close eye on Brendon who's beside me. Poor guy, I know what he's going through. We reach that Ryan boy and Brendon looks scared.

"Hey Ryan!" Frank says. He waves at the boy who is looking at his guitar notes. He has a guitar on his lap and a pencil behind his ear.

"Hey Frank! Hey Gerard! Hey Mikey! B-B-Brendon? Frank, what's he doing here?" The boy asks in a hushed tone. Brendon gives a shy smile. Frank, Mikey and I are the only open LGBTQ students in this school. Apparently Ryan is part of the community too Frank told me.

"H-hey Ryan." Brendon says shyly. Ryan looks at Brendon in shock. Almost like he is some kind of beast that can tear him to shreads.

"Brenny, why don't you tell him?" Frank says to Brendon. I pat his shoulder and motion him to sit with all of us. He gives a shy nod and sits down.

"Look Ryan. I hate my friends. They hurt all the people I care about. I'm their forced maid. I can't leave otherwise they said they'll kill me. The only person that was ever my real friend in the past was Frank. I'm sorry that I couldn't stop them bullying you. I kind of like you Ryan." Brendon says shyly. Frank gives him a soft smile as he moves onto my lap and cuddles me. I smile and kiss his cheek. Mikey puts his music on again.

"Y-you hate your friends? You care about me? What do you mean you like me? You aren't going to beat me up?" Ryan spews questions to Brendon. Frank and I let out a light giggle as we watch the confusion on Ryan's face.

"My 'friends' are complete assholes. I do care about you. I'm kind of bi, I think you are really cute and really nice. I don't beat anyone up, I usually get beat up if my 'friends' don't get enough of a rush." Brendon says sadly. Ryan gives him a sad look. Brendon closes in on himself again and starts to play with his jeans.

"I-I didn't know. I'm sorry Brendon. I'm kind of homoflexible. I thought you were cute but you scared me. Is that why when I was getting beat up you would give me sad looks? I always though you were sad that I wasn't getting more hurt. It really confused me though when you gave me a small smile in the halls." Ryan says. When he mentions the part about the bullying Brendon looks like he may cry. Frank and I put our hands on his shoulder. Ryan moves a bit closer and puts his hand on Brendon's. Brendon tenses in shock but quickly relaxes.

"I'm really sorry Ryan. I hated seeing anyone get beat up. When Gerard and Mikey came and stood up for Frank, I was overjoyed that at least one person was being protected. I'm sorry I didn't tell any of you sooner." Brendon says with a small sob. Ryan launches himself onto Brendon into a hug.

"It's okay Brendon. Thank you for apologizing and Brendon... I think I like you too." Ryan says. Brendon wraps his arms around Ryan, it's quite endearing. I wrap my arms around Frankie and we both lean into a kiss. It's just a sweet kiss nothing too lustful. Mikey sighs.

"Pete is coming here soon, don't worry Mikey." I say and he gives a light smile. Frankie gives me a quick peck. I smile and he cuddles into my shoulder. I take a quick look over to Brendon and Ryan and they are still hugging. It's beautiful.

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