All I Want Is Nothing

This was absolute bull shit. I should have gotten at least a warning first. Not just straight detention. "Hey, Gee where you going?" Mikey asked as I was walking the other way. "I got a detention" I mumbled, His eyes widened in bewilderment "You what?! Gerard how you like never talk back or anything" I scoffed "I was late for Mr.Winchesters class." Mikey nodded "Should I wait in the car, how long ar are you going to be?" I shrugged "Probably an hour or so, You can take the key's and listen to music," I said, digging in my pocket for my car keys, Mikey was shaking his head "Mom and dad are going to kill us" THere was clearly worry on his face, I nodded knowingly... I didn't want Mikey to walk home alone and I didn't what him getting in trouble... It was then that I saw Pete walking by "Pete!" I shouted. He was one grade older than Mikey, I trusted him... He should do fine. "Yeah?" "It's my brothers first day, He's a little worried I have detention, could you walk him home please?" "Yeah, Of course," Pete smiled "Thank you so much" I sighed of relief.

"Ah, Gerard, Happy you actually showed up" Mrs.Greenwood our principal rasped "Thi-This wa-was my first la-late" I mumbled with my head down. I knew Ray and Bob. But Frank was new, I didn't know him... Did I even want to know him? "Well take a seat, no use arguing." She scowled. I kept my head down as I took my seat next to Ray. Who kept his eyes cast down... Fuck did I do something wrong? Or wait... Are you not allowed to talk in detention? Fuck I'm so confused...

"Mrs.Greenwood, There's a situation in the courtyard." Mr.Dawn, the VP said in a panic. Mrs.Greenwood sighed and then looked at all of us "Stay here, Don't talk, don't leave" She snapped before standing up and leaving... The moment she did leave though there was a loud groan "Thank fuck" A voice that wasn't Ray or Bob, Almost shouted, Causing me to jump "A little happy are you?" Bob laughed "My plan worked" He shrugged "What plan" Ray mused, "I asked this Andy kid to start a fake fight in the courtyard" He shrugged, he turned to face us and my head, shot down. "Come over here, Frank" Bob offered, Frank nodded and came over, My breath caught in my throat.

"This is Bob, and this is Gerard, Youn already know me I'm Ray" Fran nodded "Hey dude, Nice to meet ya" Bob greeted "Heya" Frank smiled, then he turned to me "H-hi" I whispered "He's got bad anxiety" Ray commented... Gee thanks for that. I felt my face flush. "Hey, that's okay, My cousin has anxiety as well if you ever need to talk I'm here, Okay?" He offered, That was sweet of him but he'll just get tired of me, I'm surprised Ray and Bob haven't yet. "Th-Thanks F-Frank" I smiled shyly "Its no problem"

"DIdn't I tell you guys not to move or talk?" Mrs.Greenwood scowled "Whatever. Get out of here" She held the door open and ushered us out.

"Do you guys wanna head to the mall?" Bob asked "Sure, I'm down" Ray agreed "Frank, G?" They looked at us "Yeah, That sounds like fun, Just gotta text my Mom" He smiled, then all eyes were on me, as much as I wanted to go... I couldn't "My uh... My parents" I frowned. Bob and Ray nodded knowingly, a look of worry on their faces, Frank looked confused "Right. Be safe yeah?" Ray said, I nodded and made my way to my car. Mentally redying myself for the wrath I was about to receive. My way home was filled with anxiety.

"GERARD ARUTHER WAY, WHERE THE FUCK HAVE YOU BEEN!!?" My father's angry voice boomed through the house "I'm sorry, I tried to tell him" Mikey said hurriedly "Mikey, get out of here dear, You don't need to see this" My mother said sweetly, offering both of us a look of sympathy. Mikey nodded and hurried down the hall. I stood petrified. "Where were you, boy?" My father yelled "Don, Come on" Mom tried reasoning "I... Ha-had detention" I whispered "Oh, So you're getting into trouble eh?" my eyebrows furrowed "Fucking answer me" He yelled, slapping me across the face "I was late for class dad." He made a grunt sound before punching me in my stomach "I suggest you straighten your act up, Son, Before you fuck up even more." he spat feeding one last punch to my face and pushing me towards my room.

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It was around three in the morning when I heard a knock on my bedroom door. Confused I stood up and walked over to it. "G, It's me" Mikey's voice came through the closed piece of wood. Sighing I opened it to reveal a scared, sorry looking Mikey standing at my door "Oh, G... I'm so sorry, I should have tried harder" tears rose in his eyes. I just shrugged "It's fine, Mikes" he shook his head though "It's not! G!" He cried "Mikey, shh" My eyes widened "What the fuck is going on out there!" shit "Mikey. IN." I pulled him into my room just as my dad walked out "You!" He pointed a finger at me, Wheres Mikey, I know he was out here too" My father said angerly "You won't touch him" I said matter of factly, he looked at me with a raised eyebrow "Oh? So youll take his beating?" I gulped "Don, get back to bed. Leave it for once" thank god he walked back into the room.

I turned around to see a worried Mikey "Why do you always do that, Gerard?" I gave him a look "Saving my ass" He continued, I sighed "You are my baby brother. No one hurts you." I said simply "Oh..." "Just... Go to bed Mikey" With a sigh he nodded, tiptoeing across the hall back to his room. I let out a breath of relief and laid back down.

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"Holy shit, Gerard!" Ray gasped once he saw my face. I shrugged it off "It's not the fi-first time, Ray" I mumbled, "Still, G, You need out of there." I shook my head "I ca-" "Hey gu- Oh shit, Gerard!" Frank gasped. "What happened?!" My face flushed and my breath caught "His stupid ass father-" Ray started, but I cut him off "Opened the d-door not knowing I was behind it... The kn-Knob hit my e-eye..." I rushed out, hopefully, he believes that. I saw Ray shoot me a look, and Frank nod skeptically "Right... Tell him to be more careful" He drug out his words, Obviously not believing my lie. Thank god the bell rang though. So it was off to class.

"Good to see you're all on time" Mr.Winchester commented "Good morning to you too, sir" Bob commented, "Do I hear another detention from you, Mr. Bryar?" He asked Bob smiled fakely "Oh no sir, Just wishing you a good morning" The class laughed at his comment "Right. Sit down, All four of you" this time we all sat at the same table, Ray and Bob in front of Frank and I. The teacher just rolled his eyes.

"So you guys ready for a whole year of hell?" Frank laughed "Not really" Bob sighed "Never really am" I laughed lightly "That's a fat no from me" Ray mumbled "Arent we an enthusiastic group of people" Frank laughed "Well, You haven't felt the wrath of this school yet, Frank" I commented, He shrugged and looked down, slightly worried. Great way to scare the new kid, Gerard. Way to go. "Fr-Frank, I so-sorry i-" He looked up quickly "Oh no, Gerard, It's okay. You didn't do anything!" Frank assured, But I didn't quite believe him...

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The day went by as usual. I avoided Troy and Jake as much to my ability. But lunch was unavoidable...

"Hey, You're that new kid right?" Troy commented, My heart stopped, please don't bother Frank... "Yeah? What's it to ya?" my eyes widened, an angry look crossed Troy's face, as a bored look settled on Franks. "What are you doing hanging out with this freak" He jeered and he pushed my head forcefully "Hey, leave him alone" Frank defended, angerly "Why, He's a freak. All I'm saying is you could be hanging out with my group and... ya know... Not them" he said disgustedly "I'd prefer not to hang out with assholes" I choked on my pop "Frank!" I whispered worriedly "Excuse me?" I looked up at Troy "Do-Don't hurt him" I rushed out "Please?" Troy narrowed his eyes at me, then pulled me off the bench "Fine, I'll hurt you" He spat before kicking my ribs "Aye! Fuck off yeah?!" Frank yelled, pulling him away from my fetal position "Aw, Stutter boy needs someone to defend him, Defenceless fag" I cringed... Not gay... "Just get out of here, Ass hole." Frank muttered "Whatever."

"You okay, G?" Frank asked, helping me up "I'll be fine" I mumbled "They're fuck tards. You don't have to protect me, I can handle my own" He smiled "I di-didn't want you getting hurt" I whispered "Fuck that. I don't want you getting hurt" I smiled slightly... He was sweet, I'll give him that.

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