From past to present and hopefully future

Gerard's POV:

Frank and I have been hanging out more and getting to know each other for real. We like a lot of the same things. He showed me his guitar and played me some songs. I sang along and we were always having a good time together. Frank's adoptive mom and his daughter were coming back today and he wants me to meet them. I told him I'd help out with her and help him find his trust in himself. A car pulls up in his driveway, we both wait by the door and I hear a little girl yell.

"Daddy! We're home!" A soft girl voice yells out. Frank and I walk around to greet them. His daughter looks at me and smiles and then looks at Frank and points at me. "Is he going to be my other Daddy? Did you get a boyfriend?" She asks Frank and we both laugh a bit.

"Hey Lily! This is Gerard. He is just a friend." He says but I hear him whisper. "Hopefully one day he will be your other Daddy. Dad has had a crush on him for a long time." I don't think he knows I heard him but I feel a smile ghosting on my face. They both giggle.

"Hey Frank! Who's this? Did you finally get a boyfriend?" His mom asks. I blush a little but nobody seems to notice.

"God Mom! You think every man I meet is my boyfriend! This is Gerard. We are FRIENDS! " he says sounding exasperated. I giggle.

"Well it's quite obvious they neither of yous are straight is he a one night stand?" She asks and I laugh.

"No Mrs. We are just friends. We have known each other for quite a long time." I say calmly and professionally. She laughs.

"God you two. You make it so obvious you like each other but you won't admit it to each other will you?" She asks but it sounds like more of a statement.

"Mom, he knows I like him. We have an odd past so we decided to fix things. He is just a friend. He wanted to help me with that trust problem I've been having. Remember the kid I told you about that I met on one of the suicide prevention sites that I was helping out? He's the same person. Ironically we met in person the same way." He says and I look down at my feet. I see Lily come up and hug my leg. I sit down to her hight and smile.

"Do you like my Daddy as more than a friend? Can I call you Gee too? You full name is too hard to say." She says. I smile at her and hold her hands. Thank god Frank and his mom are still poking at each other so I can talk to Lily.

"Yes I do but please don't tell him yet please. And yes you can call me Gee. That's my brother's name for me too. Would you like to go play as your Dad and Grandma have this talk?" I say as she smiles widely. She has a smile similar to her fathers.

"Yeah! I won't tell him! I can't wait to have another dad someday. My dad really likes you. Do you want to play monster high dolls with me?" She says with a giggle. I nod. She leads me to her room and we start to play. We are both having fun and laughing when I hear someone start chuckling at the door.

"Good to see you two getting along. Raised Lily the right way. No stereotypes and no biases. She's my punk girl though." He says and she smiles proudly. I let out a giggle and ruffle her hair.

"Hey Gee! No fair! When are you going to tell him though Gee?" She asks. I smile at her. Frank looks at us confused.

"When do you want me to? Do you want to tell him for me?" I say and Frank stays in a confused haze. Lily's eyes brighten.

"Can I tell him now?" She asks. I nod. "I can't wait for Gee to be my other Dad!" She squeals. I laugh and stand up. Frank looks like he's in shock. I walk towards him. I give him a soft kiss on the cheek.

"Just going to grab a cup of water. Want anything Lily? Frankie?" I ask. Lily just nods yes. Frank doesn't say anything but he follows me downstairs.

"What's going on Gee? What was that? Why did Lily say other Dad? I'm confused." He says as I grab the cups for Lily and I. I giggle and turn around to face Frank.

I kiss him softly on the lips. "That's for teasing me at the hospital." I say and I kiss him again but a little harder. "And that's for being so damn adorable." I say and he blushes a deep red that is deeper than my hair colour.

"What does this mean Gee? A-are you asking me to be your boyfriend or am I getting the wrong message?" He asks. I kiss him again.

"Does that answer it or do I have to say it word by word. Frank. Iero. Will. You. Be. My. Boyfriend?" I ask and he stands in shock again.

"Just say yes already!" I hear his mom yell which makes me burst out into laughter.

"Y-yes!" He says and lightly hugs me. I kiss his forehead.

"Don't have to be so light Frankie." I say as I ruffle his hair. He just hums.

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