Homeland
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Frank’s POV
“So you’ve been MIA for the last couple of weeks, why has that been?” My brother Mich said as we walked to where Mich work.
“I might of found some guy.” I said and Mich looked at me.
“What was that rule you have with your job. Not to get involved with someone.” Much said and I smirked at him.
“Well he’s different from the others and I can’t seem to stay away from him.” I said and Mich rolled his eyes at me.
“You are a fucking slut when you are on leave.” Mich said as we stood outside of his work place.
“Have to make a most of it while I can. I get shipped all over the place and get sex starved I’m gonna take it while I can get hold of it.” I said.
“Just go careful okay and wear protection.” Mich said and I rolled my eyes at him.
“I’m 26 years old not the horny 15 year old.” I said and Mich chuckled.
“So dinner tonight or are you busy with your boy toy.” Mich said and I thought about it a little.
“I might have to let you know about that.” I said as I walked away from him.
“Just keep it in your pants yeah.” Mich said after me.
“Can’t promise nothing.” I said as him as I pulled my phone out and looked for Gerard’s number.
I had to wait for a couple of seconds before Gerard answered.
“Why are you phoning me this early in the morning.” Gerard said sleepily.
“Well I was wondering if you wanted to spend the day with me, but if you are busy then don’t worry.” I said and Gerard sighed loudly.
“I was on the late shift last night and it’s like the middle of the night for me, but you can come round. But only if you bring some food and coffee with you.” Gerard said and I chuckled.
“Well I’ll see what I can do.” I said and Gerard hung up and I frowned as he never told me where he lived but a couple of seconds later I had a text from Gerard telling me his address and what he wanted.
I walked to a coffee shops and got Gerard a coffee and food and then I headed towards where Gerard lived.
I got to the rougher end of the neighbourhood and walked down this alleyway and walked up some steps where I came to a door which looked like it had seen better days so I knocked on the door and a girl in just a crop top and very short shorts on answered the door which made me frown.
“You’re Gee’s fling?” The girl asked.
“Is that Frank?” I heard Gerard say.
“I have no fucking clue, I mean he’s short covered in tattoos which I like by the way, and he has coffee.” The girl said and I heard someone move and I saw Gerard peer over the girls shoulder the both looked like shit to be honest.
“This is Frank, he can come in.” Gerard said and they both moved back from door and I walked in and looked round the apartment.
It smelt like weed and alcohol it at the same time it felt homely.
“Yeah I’m going back to bed if you want to join me.” Gerard said and I smiled and followed Gerard to his room which was a mess.
“Want me to shut the door behind me?” I asked as Gerard crawled back into bed making sure there was enough room for me.
“Just push it too. There’s shorts over there if you want to wear them.” Gerard said as he got himself comfy.
I walked over and took my jacket and shoes off and putting the coffee on the side.
“So how come you are still dying at 10 in the morning?” I asked as I got into bed where Gerard sighed as he watched me get comfy.
“We was working the late shift last night so we never finished much before 1 this morning and then weed came along and we got super stoned at 5 in the morning and we then went to bed and yeah that’s why we’re still in bed.” Gerard said quietly as he fell asleep.
I looked around and found a tv remote for the tv in Gerard’s room and I turned the tv on and just sat there until Gerard woke up again.
“So where’s the girl gone then?” I asked and Gerard looked at me since we was sat on the sofa enjoying each others company.
“Her name is Johanna, with a name like that I would of thought you would of remembered it.” Gerard said and I chuckled.
“I’m not good with names, I can just about remember yours.” I said and Gerard smiled at me.
“Shit I forgot I need to take my meds.” Gerard said as he stood up and walked out the the kitchen and I just watched him as he put a tablet into his mouth and washed it down with some water.
“Your medication, what’s that for?” I asked as Gerard walked back into the sitting room and sat next to me on the sofa as he looked down.
“If I told you, you wouldn’t like me as much.” Gerard said quietly and I reached out and made him look at me.
“Try me, I’m a understanding person.” I said softly and Gerard sighed loudly.
“I have bipolar, if I don’t take my medication then shit gets pretty crazy with me and I do stupid things.” Gerard said quietly and I smiled at him.
“Doesn’t change how I feel about you. But I’m glad you have told me.” I said and I pecked Gerard on the lips.
“So where has your crazy girlfriend gone then?” I asked and Gerard sighed.
“Johanna has gone away for the weekend so I have the flat to myself.” Gerard said quietly.
“Fancy spending the weekend round mine?” I asked and Gerard looked at me and nodded.
“Yeah I like that idea.” Gerard said quietly and I smiled.
“Go and make yourself pretty even though you look pretty good in just your pants.” I said and Gerard smirked at me.
“Do I Now, well sadly for you I’m going to go and have a shower and then get dressed. Now you are free to help yourself too the weed if you want a joint.” Gerard said as he stood up.
“I don’t smoke or do drugs.” I said as Gerard walked away.
“Well that’s boring.” Gerard said and I just rolled my eyes as I just got comfy and waited for Gerard.
“How long have you been living in this neighborhood then?” I asked as we walked to mine and I said I would stop for food as well.
“I’ve been crashing with Johanna for a year now.” Gerard said and I looked at him.
“So where was before that?” I asked and Gerard sighed.
“I was on the streets, it’s how I met Johanna.” Gerard said and I stopped and looked at him.
“Wait you said you was 22, how long had you been on the streets for?” I said and Gerard shrugged his shoulders.
“I was on the streets when I was 17, so I was on the streets for 4 years.” Gerard said and I frowned at him and I looked round and saw a nice pub so I caught hold of Gerard’s hand and headed towards it.
I found us a table and sat down with Gerard and we ordered our food and we was just waiting for our food.
“So you spent 4 years on the streets?” I asked and Gerard looked down.
“Yeah, I wasn’t in a good mind set for most of it.” Gerard whispered.
“That doesn’t matter now, you have a roof over your head and a job you’ve done well for yourself.” I said and Gerard shook his head.
“You don’t get it.” Gerard said quietly.
“Then help me understand then.” I said and Gerard looked at me.
“Not here okay. I just want to enjoy this without feeling shame or feeling disgusting.” Gerard said and I smiled and wrapped my ankles round his which made Gerard smile slightly.
“That’s fine with me okay. Whatever you want to do then it’ll be okay with me.” I said and Gerard smiled as our food came and we talked a little more and after we had eaten we went back to mine.
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We got back to mine and I let Gerard explore my place since it was bigger than what his place was.
I was busy making us a drink when Gerard came out holding my uniform.
“You’re in the army.” Gerard whispered and I turned round and saw him holding it.
“Yeah, it doesn’t bother you does it?” I asked and Gerard looked somewhat hurt.
“Why should it bother me.” Gerard said a little louder.
“Because your face says something completely different to what you are saying.” I said reading Gerard’s facial expressions.
“It’s your life at the end of the day, I understand that I’m just some fling while you are here and then when you go again I’ll be nothing to you.” Gerard said and he turned round and walked off.
I sighed as normally yeah people like Gerard would be just a fling to me but I felt different towards Gerard.
“Gee.” I said as I walked after him and I found him in my room sat on the bed.
“If you are just using me then I would rather leave now then be lead on and only to thrown away like I was nothing to you.” Gerard said as he looked at me and I saw some tears roll down his cheek.
“If you was just some normal person to me then yes this would be a fling, but this is different, I feel different around you Gee.” I said and Gerard looked at me.
“Don’t lead me on if I’m just going to be nothing to you.” Gerard whispered and I lent forward and kissed him hard than what I intended to do.
“I’m not leading you on, you are something to me. I didn’t tell you what I do for a living because not many people know or are allowed to know what I do.” I said and Gerard looked at me with huge puppy eyes.
“People say that but they use me.” Gerard whispered and I moved so I pushed Gerard on the bed and I kissed him as I hovered above him.
“I’m not using you. These 6 weeks having literally been the best 6 weeks of my life and I’ll miss seeing your pretty face when I leave or when I get called.” I said and Gerard looked unsure.
“Why do you think I keep coming back, I mean you have a fine ass and your face is to pretty to ignore.” I said as I kissed him again and Gerard blushed slightly.
“With or without clothes you are just gorgeous.” I said as I rolled his top up and kissed his hip bone which was poking out.
“Don’t tease.” Gerard said and I chuckled.
“I haven’t even started baby.” I whispered as I pulled Gerard’s top off and started to tease Gerard.
I was out in the kitchen cooking when Gerard came out wrapped in the duvet.
“So this is where you are.” Gerard said and I looked up and found Gerard leaning against the wall.
“Well I thought I would treat you to some good food since you look like you could do with some good food.” I said and Gerard smiled slightly.
I heard Gerard walk over and he lent against the side next to me.
“What you making me then?” Gerard asked and I looked at him.
“It’s a surprise, but I promise you it’ll taste good.” I said and I lent forward and peck Gerard on the lips.
“It better do because I am starving and that’s not a word I use often.” Gerard said and I chuckled.
“Well go put some clothes on, it’ll be ready soon.” I said and Gerard pouted at me.
“Put I like being wrapped up in the duvet.” Gerard said and I chuckled as I pulled him towards me which made Gerard giggle slightly.
“So do I, but it’s rude to eat at the table with no clothes on. Just put some pants and one of my hoodies on then you’ll be presentable.” I said quietly and kissed Gerard and he kissed back but it was the type of kiss of wanting something more.
“Nope, I haven’t slaved over the cooker for it to get ruined by fucking you against the counter.” I growled slightly.
“But that sounds better than food.” Gerard said as he bite his lip.
“Nope, food then I might think about giving you what you want.” I said as I gently pulled Gerard’s lip out of his teeth and kissed him.
“Get dressed.” I whispered and Gerard rolled his eyes at me and he walked off and I just watched him as I went to sort the table out and dish the food up.
“That was amazing. Thank you.” Gerard said as I picked up the empty plate and put it on the side.
“That’s okay.” I said as I walked over and kissed Gerard and I heard my phone go off which made me sigh as I walked over and looked and saw it was work which made my heart sink a little as I looked over to Gerard.
“Gee, I’ve gotta go.” I said and Gerard looked at me confused.
“What do you mean you’ve gotta go?” Gerard asked quietly.
“I’ve been called, I’ve got to be at base in 2 hours.” I said and Gerard looked down.
“Do you know when you’ll be back?” Gerard asked as he looked at me again.
I shook my head.
“I don’t know how long I will be gone for.” I said softly and Gerard looked down.
“Babe, you can stay here if you want. I need someone to make it look like the house is lived in.” I said and Gerard looked at me.
“But what about Jo? She relies on my half of the rent to live where she does.” Gerard sniffed and I walked over and I got hold of his hand and stood him up.
“She’s can stay here if she wants, babe that place you live at is a fucking shithole.” I said and Gerard looked at me.
“Jo loves where she lives.” Gerard whispered.
“I understand but you can stay here if you like.” I said and Gerard smiled as he nodded and I kissed him softly.
“I need to get myself sorted.” I whispered and Gerard nodded as he let me go and I went to pack my stuff and get changed.
I walked back out to the sitting room after I changed and Gerard looked at me.
“Damn, forgotten how much I like a guy in uniform.” Gerard said and I chuckled as Gerard stood up and walked over to me.
“I don’t know how long I’ll be away, but you don’t have to worry about the bills as I’m paying for the bills. The only thing you’ll have to worry about is buying food for yourself.” I said and Gerard nodded.
“I need to go.” I whispered as Gerard rested his head on my shoulder.
“Please don’t go.” Gerard whispered as he sniffed.
“I have to baby, who else is going to keep the country safe.” I said and Gerard looked at me as I saw some tears roll down his cheeks.
“Don’t cry okay, I’ll be back here before you know it okay.” I said and Gerard nodded.
I lent forward and kissed him which Gerard returned.
“Please be careful and stay safe.” Gerard whispered against my lips which made me smile as I kissed him again.
“I will and I’ll write to you when I get a chance.” I said as I kissed Gerard again and I pulled him into a hug.
“You be good while I’m away okay. If you can’t cope staying here then you can go and either live with Johanna or she can live here. As long as I still have you and a apartment t come back to I don’t care.” I said and Gerard nodded and I held him closer to me.
“I have to really get going now.” I said and Gerard moved back and looked at me.
“Be careful okay, make sure you come back.” Gerard sniffed and I smiled at him as I nodded.
“I promise.” I said as I kissed Gerard and I walked past him and I could feel Gerard watching me until I walked out the front door and shut it behind me.
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“You are never one of the last ones to get to the base Iero, what’s going on?” One of my team mates also called Frank said.
“Saying goodbye was a lot harder this time round than normal let’s just say that.” I said and Frank frowned at me.
“Wait you’ve found somebody? Shit Iero how long have we been on leave for like a month and you’ve found yourself a bird.” Frank said as we walked into a bunker.
“Yes I might of found someone, we’ve been on leave for 6 weeks and I wouldn’t call him a bird since he isn’t a girl.” I said as we put our bags down.
“Hey guys Iero has found a bird.” Frank said and I just rolled my eyes since everyone knew I was gay.
“Jesus, the poor bastard.” The captain, George, said.
“Hey I’m not that bad.” I said as I picked a document and started to read it.
“Jesus we’re sneaking into Egypt, that’s going to be like a mission impossible, especially since our country and this country now hate each other.” Another person called Ollie said and we hummed in agreement as we read the document.
“I know things between us and that country aren’t good anymore but we are the best and our country are relying on us to complete this mission.” George said and I looked up and frowned slightly.
“So why we going there then? This gives us no information on why we are going there.” I said.
“It’s classified.” George said which made us all look at each other.
“We need to know, if we don’t know what we’re going then we’re going in blind which is more dangerous than actually knowing just the tiniest bit of information.” Ollie said and we hummed in agreement.
“I know just as much as you guys do, so rest up okay. We’ll be out of here by morning.” Captain said and he walked off and I looked at everyone.
“Well this could make or fucking kill us.” I said as I got up and walked of the bunker said sat outside.
“So this poor bastard your seeing, is he hot?” Frank said as he joined me outside.
“I find him hot, so yes he is hot.” I said and Frank chuckled.
“How did you two meet?” Frank asked and I rolled my eyes as I looked at him.
“It’s was after our last mission I was in a club drinking and he was very intoxicated and we had a few more drinks and then I took him home with me.” I said and Frank chuckled as he shook his head.
“This guy is different to the other guys you’ve fucked isn’t he.” Ollie said as he joined in the conversation.
“Yeah he’s different. I mean before saying goodbye wasn’t hard and by the time I got back they had moved on and so had I to be honest, but this time it was hard. Makes me just want to be at home and with him.” I said and Ollie patted my leg.
“It don’t get any easier buddy trust me, try having kids that’s when shit gets really hard.” Ollie said and I smiled at him.
“It’s strange leaving him and having the hope he would still be waiting when we get back.” I said and Frank and Ollie chuckled.
“Trust us, it’s literally the best feeling in the world going home and having them waiting for you and the sex is just amazing.” Frank said and I couldn’t help but chuckle.
is this being continued? x
12/14/18