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Frank was cooking breakfast when I walked downstairs. “Hiya.”
I blinked and smiled at him softly. “Hey.”
He ran a hand through his hair, a little nervous. “I'm making pancakes, is that okay?”
I sighed quietly. I didn't know how I felt about this, whether I'd have been more comfortable if he'd been gone when I woke up.
I nodded anyway and sat down at the kitchen table. Frank glanced at me.
“Gee? Can I ask you a question?”
“Mhm.”
“How come you asked me to have sex with you last night and you were fine about it all and yet, when you come downstairs and find me making you breakfast, you seem conflicted?”
I sighed and rubbed the bridge of my nose lightly. “I don't know, Frank. I really don't. I'm not...I'm not unhappy you're-”
“I know. That wasn't meant as a guilt trip,” Frank said quietly. “Sorry. I'm just trying to understand so I can help.”
I bit my lip lightly. “I think it's because I asked you to. I felt like I was in control. You did things I didn't ask you to, but you weren't doing them because you were trying to hurt me. It was the opposite.”
“I promise I haven't poisoned the pancakes,” Frank smiled, and I closed my eyes for a couple seconds.
“I think it's just gonna take some time, Frank.”
He walked over to me and leaned down, ignoring me flinch. “Okay.” He kissed my forehead gently. “And we don't have to label this at all, if that helps. Not until you want to.”
I sighed softly and shook my head. “I want to trust you and I want to like...I want to be normal around you again, but it's hard..”
Frank straightened up and walked back to the stove, tipping the pancakes onto a plate. “What do you want on them, Gee?”
I blushed and shrugged. “Whatever you're having.”
“Maple syrup, then?”
I nodded slightly. “I'm not really used to being waited on.”
Frank chuckled and set the plate and the syrup bottle down in front of me, then handed me a fork. “Here. Just for you.”
I bit my lip, waiting until Frank had sat down next to me, his own plate in front of him. “Thank you, Frank.”
He smiled at me. “This is surreal..”
I frowned slightly, sitting back a bit. “What do you mean?”
“I mean I thought I'd never see you again, and here I am, making you pancakes. It's surreal in a good way..”
I let myself smile, nodding slightly. “It is..”
Frank bumped my shoulder with his lightly. “Have some, Gee..”
I took a small bite of the pancakes and grinned. “Mm. Really good..”
Frank smiled and kissed my cheek. “Good.”

I called Mikey later that afternoon.
“Hey, big brother.”
“Hi, Mikey,” I chuckled softly. “What's up?”
“Not much. Just finishing up at work. You okay?”
“Um, better than okay,” I giggled. “Frank came over last night and he stayed over.”
“Seriously? How was it?”
I hummed happily. “We had sex once and I kind of passed out and then he made me breakfast. He went to work an hour ago.”
“Tmi, Gerard,” Mikey groaned quietly, but I could tell he didn't mind. “Save it for Pete. He likes that stuff.”
“Yeah, cause he's totally in love with me,” I teased. “I just wanted to check you guys were still on for dinner?”
“Of course, Gee. It's in a couple hours, right?”
“Yep.”
There was a short pause. “How are you feeling with Frank, then?”
I sighed quietly. “I think it's gonna take some time for me to be comfortable completely. I still flinch sometimes and that, but he's still...he's still Frank. He's different, but not very different.”
“I'm happy for you, Gee. You deserve this..”
“Thanks, Mikey, but I need a shower, so I should probably go..”
“Alright. I'll see you tonight, Pete’s super excited.”
“He's always excited. See ya.”
I hung up, glancing over my wardrobe. Instead of getting in the shower, I grabbed my keys and hurried down the stairs to my car.

I opened the door to Frank and he grinned. “Holy-”
I blushed, biting my lip lightly. “Is it okay?”
Frank stepped forward, running his hands over my hips. His fingers stroked over the black fabric slowly.
“It's beautiful. You're beautiful.”
I sniffed, looking down at the dress. It was tight, clinging to my curves, and was only short-sleeved, but I had to admit it fit perfectly, and looked great with the pale pink tights and the pink and black heels I'd picked out. Around my neck was the necklace Frank had given me, the little bird charm still attached.
“I had to go and buy it like ten minutes ago,” I giggled. “Can you come in a second? I gotta do my makeup.”
Frank nodded, following me inside. “Sure. Why'd you have to go buy an outfit? You used to have hundreds.”
I glanced back at him, swallowing. “I had to throw all my dresses out.”
Frank followed me into the bedroom, watching me as I sat down at my dressing table. “Why’s that?”
“My ex didn't like it,” I said simply.
“Well fuck him, cause I do,” Frank chuckled, kissing my cheek. “I'll leave you alone for a minute.”
“Okay. I like your outfit too, by the way,” I hummed before he could leave. “You look good in suits. Really good.”
Frank shrugged and stroked his fingers through my hair. “Work outfit again. I might take the tie off.”
“Sounds good. Leave it here..”
Frank grinned. “Mhm. Good reason to come back, huh?”
“Exactly.”

Frank opened my door for me, helping me out of the car. I smiled at him nervously, then checked my arms. The makeup over the scars hadn't rubbed off yet, and I'd given the tube to Frank to keep in his pocket just in case.
Mikey and Pete knew about them, but I still wasn't ready to show them to the world. Frank kissed my cheek, taking me by surprise and causing me to flinch.
“Sorry,” he hummed simply, smiling at me. “Didn't mean to surprise you.”
I glanced up at him, blushing slightly. “It's okay..”
Frank held my hand tightly as he led me into the restaurant. I spotted Mikey and Pete and grinned, waving as I gently pulled Frank over. I sat down, Frank's fingers slipping from mine, and looked up. “Come on, Frank..”
He hesitated, looking a little nervous before he sat down, next to me and across from Pete. I smiled at him softly and Pete grinned at me.
I rolled my eyes and Mikey smiled. “It's good to see you in a dress again, Gee.”
I blushed immediately and cleared my throat. “I just bought it. It was kinda cheap, but..”
I felt Frank's hand on my thigh and pushed it away quickly, not looking at him.
“Well, it's nice to see you again, Frank,” Pete cut in, smiling. “It's been a while.”
I bit my lip softly, looking over the menu. Frank glanced at me worriedly, but didn't say anything.
“Yeah, it's all pretty surreal, but in a good way, y'know?”
Mikey nodded slightly. “So what do you do for a living, Frank?”
I tuned out for a while, studying the menu and letting myself get lost in thought. Frank nuzzled my cheek suddenly and I jumped.
“Hey. Have you chosen yet?”
I nodded slightly and glanced up. Mikey and Pete were talking quietly, probably about the menu, and Frank was watching me, a caring expression on his face.
“Yeah. I'm just gonna have a salad.”
Frank sighed, brushing my hair behind my ears gently. “Gee?”
“Mhm?”
“You're not trying to lose weight again, are you?” He asked in a very quiet voice, just above a whisper. I shook my head, frowning slightly. “Should I be?”
Frank closed his eyes for a couple seconds. “No, Gee,” he sighed after a pause. “You're perfect the way you are, okay? You don't need to worry about that.”
I smiled slightly and he brushed his thumb over my cheek. “Order whatever you want. I'll pay for it.”
I blinked and was about to protest when the waitress walked over.

By the time we’d finished the main course, Frank had gotten me to eat a few fries off his plate, and was much more relaxed, joking and laughing with Mikey and Pete. I didn't even look at the dessert menu, gently pushing it away from me. When the waitress came over, Frank ordered two sundaes. I glanced up and he kissed my temple. “You don't have to eat it, Gee. Not if you really don't want it.”
I blushed, biting my lip lightly. “I um...I do want it..”
Frank chuckled and kissed my cheek. “Good. I want you to have it.”
“Why don't you buy me dessert?” Pete complained suddenly. I blushed a little darker, glancing up.
“Cause you have your own big boy money on your big boy card,” Mikey chuckled, patting his husband on the cheek. I smiled and rolled my eyes as Pete pouted.
“You're a child,” I commented, and Pete stuck his tongue out at me.
Frank snorted and kissed my cheek as the waitress set our desserts down in front of us. I started to eat mine eagerly, and Frank rested his hand on my thigh lightly. I didn't push it away this time.

Frank drove me home to ‘pick up his tie,’ following me inside slowly. I glanced back and bit my lip. “Everything okay?”
He blinked and nodded. “Yeah. Of course. I'm just...worried about you, I guess. I care about you, Gee. A lot. I...I love you..”
I blushed, ducking my head slightly. “Frankie, I...I..”
He lifted my chin gently. “It's okay, Gerard. Look at me, honey. You don't have to say it, okay? You don't have to lie or do things you don't want to because you think it'll make me happy. Ever. I want you to feel free to tell me the truth, because that's all I ever want from you..”
I fell against his chest, sniffling as he wrapped his arms around me. “F-fuck.”
Frank chuckled softly and nuzzled the side of my head. “Oh baby. I think you're tired, hon. How about I help you get to bed?”
I nodded slightly and he wrapped an arm around my waist, walking me to the bedroom. “Come on, baby..”
I whined softly, falling back on the bed and giggling.
“You're drunk, I swear,” Frank laughed, carefully taking my shoes off and setting them aside.
“I'm so tired,” I groaned, rolling onto my stomach. Frank snorted, unzipping my dress and helping me out of it. “You're a weirdo.”
“Mhm.”
Frank peeled my tights off and handed me a makeup wipe. “Here. I'm gonna get changed, alright?”
I grunted and wiped my face, then crawled into bed, curling up under the covers. After a few minutes, I felt Frank climb in next to me and he wrapped his arm around my waist tightly before flicking the light off.
“Sweet dreams, beautiful. I gotta go home early tomorrow, I don't have any meds here.”
“M’kay. G’night.”

Notes

Sorry it's kind of short, but it is cute :)
I've nearly finished this story now, I've only got a chapter or two more to write, and it's gonna be a really sweet ending, I think you guys are really gonna like it..
Thanks so much for reading and commenting, guys! <3