Cast No Shadow

Gerard wouldn’t be able to tell you if he was that high or that exhausted based on what he was seeing right in front of his face. He supposed it could be both, but then he didn’t remember even getting high today, so maybe that one isn’t it. He could also be dreaming, but he didn’t think he was.

He looked at the little ball of bright light closer. It was a bright blue, and he had to squint to really try and see if there was anything in the middle of it. Now he was sure he exhausted or really fucking insane.

“Is that a fucking dick?” He said, eyes wide. It was a dark-haired naked little dude. He backed up on his bed before looking at the clock on the bedside table. Okay, it was way too late for this. Or early. It was five. The ball of light moved closer to him and the man stared at him for a long while, not really caring that his junk was out. Then, as suddenly as it appeared, it flew out of his open window.

“Okay, okay… So maybe I didn’t just see a hot naked little guy,” he said to himself, in complete denial. “Sleep. I need sleep. Sleep sounds terrific.” He laid back down and closed his eyes, completely choosing to not address the situation. He wasn’t exactly the best at confrontation. He fine with it.


He got dressed for school, humming a random tune and trying not to think about the weird “dream” he had last night. He knew it was real now. He just didn’t know why a small, blue and naked glowing guy had appeared to him with his dong literally over his face. He shook his head. “No. Nope. Not thinking about it,” he said to himself as he went out his bedroom door.

“Morning, sweetheart,” his mother said to him as he went into the kitchen. She was making breakfast for everyone in the house as she did every morning except for the weekends. That was her time to sleep in, she always said.

“Morning, mom! Morning, pops,” he said, giving his mother a hug at the stove and his dad a smile from his seat next to him at the table. “Where’s Mikey?” He asked, noticing his younger brothers absence.

“He already left to school. Ray just picked him up,” his mother, Donna, said. Gerard nodded and started checking his bag to make sure he had everything. From the corner of his eye, he saw a little blue ball of light. He froze, quickly looking at it. He stared for a moment, before ripping his eyes away.

It wasn’t a fucking dream, he thought. He was officially a crazy man. Goddamn it.

“Mom, can I get my breakfast to go, or something? I just remembered that I needed to get to school earlier to use the computer,” he said, turning to look at her. She smiled and nodded, putting it on a paper plate for him and wrapping it in foil. “Thanks, ma,” he said. He gathered his things up and slung it over his shoulder.

“Of course, baby. Anything for my little Gerard,” she cooed. He blushed.

“Mom, that name is embarrassing,” he said, but he couldn’t deny that he loved when she fawned over him. “But I love it. Just don’t say it when the guys are over.”

“Copy,” she said, kissing his cheek as he headed off.

“See you after work, Gerard!” His dad, Don, called out.

“Later, pops!”

He walked to his pickup truck and got in, cracking the window just enough on the passenger side and setting the plate on the seat. “Okay, so, like, I don’t know if you can hear me, Little Blue Light. But if you can, you can get in the truck,” he said out loud. Nothing happened for a moment, but he suddenly saw the blue light rushing from the side of his house into the crack in the window and on the seat. He didn’t know what to say or do so he just stared at it. Suddenly, the light began circling the plate and bouncing all over the passenger side.

“Are you hungry?” He asked, freaking out and hoping the ball of light wasn’t planning on killing him or something. The ball bounced up and down, like it was nodding. It caused Gerard to chuckle a little and he took the foil off. He watched it land on the plate, and he gasped when a piece of scrambled egg was picked up and engulfed in the blue light. He leaned down and looked closer at the light as he did last night. He was surprised to see bright hazel eyes look back up at him. “Can you talk?” He asked.

The little figure nodded as he put a huge piece of egg in his mouth. Gerard saw the man’s lips move but he couldn’t hear anything.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t hear you,” he said sadly. The man shrugged and scooped up some beans with his hands and ate it off of just like that. Gerard reached into the glove compartment and pulled out some napkins. “Use this to clean your hands,” he said, putting it on the seat next to him. The man wiped his hands on it and continued eating it. Gerard just smiled and started up the truck before pulling out of the driveway and heading to school.

“So I’m not sure what to make of this. Are you, like, a fairy? Like the one in the movies?” Gerard asked. The man went right up next to his ear and started talking.

“Yes,” he said. It sounded like a normal voice, but it had a weird echo that went with it and it was a little high pitched. Gerard supposed that made sense. “That is one of our many names. You are the man called Gerard, correct?” He asked. Gerard nodded as he drove.

“Yeah, that’s me. Hey, could you turn your light down? I don’t want other drivers to get distracted,” he asked, keeping his eyes on the road.

“Others cannot see me if I do not wish them to,” the fairy explained. “I have chosen only you to expose myself.” Gerard chuckled a little at that.

“Yeah, I got that. You were naked last night right in my face. Why?”

“We do not enjoy wearing clothes while exploring the world. It causes too much restriction,” answered the man.

“Oh. So what’s your name?” Gerard asked.

“You may call me Frank. Which is only a translation of my real name to English.” Gerard nodded along.

“I don’t want to offend you, but why did you show up in my room?”

“You are very attractive, Gerard, and I enjoy staring at you. This is only my third time venturing out into the world that is not mine; I would like a human friend to spend my days with,” Frank answered.

“Well, thank you! That’s really nice! I’ve only seen your eyes, but they are very pretty,” he complimented back. Some time, soon, he would freak the fuck out over the fact that he was casually conversing with a fucking fairy, something that’s been thought to be mythological, but right now he’ll just talking to Frank like any other friend.

“I would like to request occupying your household with you.” Gerard swerved a little.

“What?”

“I will do chores, as they are my favorite, and spend time with you as you see fit. I’ve chosen you, Gerard, to be my companion.”

“Look, Frank, that would be awesome, but I don’t live by myself. You’d have to stay hidden all the time, unless my family is asleep or away,” Gerard explained. “I don’t want to put you through that.” The ball of light got closer to his neck and he became a little frightened, but instantly calmed when it felt like Frank was snuggling on his shoulder, near his neck.

“I can become any animal you would like. Anything of your choosing,” he said. Gerard sighed a little.

“All right. How about a cat? My family loves cats, even though I’m allergic to them.”

“I do not want to cause you harm,” said Frank.

“It’s no sweat. I can just take some medicine and it goes away. It doesn’t hurt me at all,” Gerard clarified.

“If you are sure, then a cat I will become. I will find you later, Gerard. I am indebted to you, truly.”

Gerard laughed softly. “It’s not a problem, Frank. I’m just really curious about you,” he admitted.

“And I you.” Then the ball of light was gone and Gerard felt colder than he was.

He couldn’t exactly tell you what he thought of the situation because, frankly, it hadn’t sunk in yet. He was a seventeen year old high schooler who’s now besties with a mythological creature. He’s giving the guy room and board as a fucking cat, because apparently they can do that. He needed a drink. Maybe twenty. But he couldn’t deny that he enjoyed the excitement this gave him; he wanted to know all about a world that wasn’t his. He wanted to know everything. And maybe it was selfish, but Gerard had always been a curious being. This time, no matter how crazy, was definitely no exception.

Notes

Okay, so while in San Diego, I've decided to write this fic for a breath of fresh air. I've never written a fantasy type before. Well, unless you count my weird Naruto fanfiction. I'll only continue posting this if I see it's well received. I like motivation as much as the next guy so comment, rate, subscribe, and all that. I'd really appreciate some feedback!

Also, my other fics are coming along pretty well, too, so look out for those!

Much Love,
-OAIF <3