A Work In Progress

Frank’s POV

I woke up very confused.

I wasn’t at my house. I wasn’t in my bed. But I was in my clothes from yesterday. I got up and stretched and I remembered what happened last night. I went to Gerard and Mikey’s house, and I fell asleep in Gerard’s arms during the movie.

I fell asleep in Gerard’s arms. Crap. He was probably straight. He probably didn’t even like me and I just jumped on him. Doing great, Frank. My self-deprecating thoughts were interrupted by a voice. But it wasn’t just any voice. It was an angelic singing voice. The singing was so beautiful I couldn't believe it. I followed the source of the voice and ended up in the kitchen, but the only one in the kitchen was Gerard. “Gerard,” I said and he turned around, clearly startled and with wide eyes.

“I am so sorry but that was- I- ... amazing. What was that? I have never heard anything like it before,” I said. “Oh- uh... It’s just a song I wrote. Sorry if I woke you up,” he muttered nervously, rubbing the back of his neck. “No, you didn’t wake me up, but, Gerard, that was amazing. I’m serious...” I said, slowly inching closer to him.

He was so beautiful, and by the looks of it, he was also a great cook because the pancakes he just made smelled delicious.

“Frank,” he said, but I cut him off when I put my hand on his face, cupping his cheek. It was then that Gerard grabbed my face with both his hands and kissed me.

He kissed me.

I leaned into the kiss, leaning my body against Gerards. I let out a little moan and Gerard ran his tongue inside my mouth, exploring. I kept kissing him back passionately until finally, I needed air. I pulled away reluctantly, gasping.

“Frankie-” Gerard started but Mikey came downstairs laughing on the phone and completely oblivious to what had just happened in the Way’s kitchen. Somehow, he didn’t notice the furious blushing on mine and Gerard’s faces and left. I let out a breath I didn’t even realize I’d been holding.

“Gee, what just happened?” I asked him, cautiously. I realized that I had never felt the way that I feel about Gerard before, ever. “Does this mean we’re-” I stopped and hesitated. “Gay?” Gerard finished for me. I gulped and nodded nervously. “I guess it does, Frankie,” he said.



Gerard’s POV

Everything was going great. And I mean, great. Frank and I were together, but secretly. We’ve mostly been at Frank’s house since his parents are always working and Mikey can’t spy on us there. But we go out for coffee a lot and hang out at the park when it isn’t too cold.

For the past few weeks, we’ve been trying to figure out how to tell our families. So far, we haven’t told anyone, but I assured him that Mikey was going to figure it out sooner or later. There is no one that knows me better than Mikey, and I didn’t think I could ever hide something like this from him. Frank and I both agreed that Mikey and Ray would be the first to know. Then we would tell our families. Frank was worried about telling his parents, though.

“Gee, my parents… might not…” he sighed, putting his face in his hands and resting his elbows on his knees. We were sitting on my bed, Nirvana playing in the background.

“What do you mean Frankie?” I questioned while pushing a strand of hair behind his ear. “They’re just- they’re very religious and the one time I asked them what they thought of the community they just- just laughed and said something about going to hell,” he said, frowning.

“It’s gonna be okay Frank. We’ll be okay as long as we’re together,” I said, stroking his cheek.

“I love you, Gee.” I smiled and replied, “I love you too, Frankie.” He leaned up and our lips met. When we finally broke the kiss I looked into his eyes and smiled. “I don’t know what I would do without you,” I whispered. “I don’t know what you’d do without me either,” he whispered back and giggled. Fuck, I really love this boy, I thought.

(Timelapse)

“WHAT?!”

“Mikes, I need you to calm down for a second,” I said, holding out my hands. I could see Frank looking up at him expectantly, but I already knew inside that Mikey would be happy for us.

As if right on cue, he ran up and scooped us both up in a hug.

Frank giggled cutely and I yelled, “Mikey!! Put me down!”

Mikey complied and let us go, but he still had a huge grin plastered across his face. “Guys, I love you,” he said. “Aww Mikes, we love you too,” I said. Frank looked at me with warm eyes and I smiled.

This was great. Mikey was so amazing. Everyone loved him, and I have to admit that sometimes I got jealous of him, but he made everyone happy, and that was more than I could ask for in a brother.

Mikey pulled me into another hug and I playfully messed up his hair, causing him to pout jokingly. Frank giggled again behind me and I turned to face him, releasing myself from my brother’s death-grip. I stepped towards Frank and pulled him in for a kiss, feeling nothing but pure joy.


Mikey’s POV

I was truly happy for Frank and my brother.

It’s only been about three months since I met Frank at school that one day, but since then, I could tell something was up with my dear brother. He had been acting different but in a good way. I could tell he was happier.

I had been suspicious of Frank’s relationship with my brother, and somehow I was expecting this. Not to mention the fact that I had caught them playing around multiple times and their obvious flirting and blushing didn’t help their arguments.

I had only hoped that they would be comfortable enough to tell me, and I was very happy to hear from Gerard that I was the first to know about their relationship. Honestly, I looked up to my brother and I was glad to see him this happy.


Frank’s POV

“Hey, Gerard?” I asked, trying to get the attention of the red-headed boy who was currently reading a comic on my bed.

“Are you happy?” I inquired. I truly wanted to know. I noticed something changed when we told Mikey our news, but I couldn’t tell if the change was a good thing or a bad thing.

“Frankie,” he frowned. “Why wouldn’t I be? Of course, I’m happy. I will always be happy as long as I’m with you. Why are you asking me this?” He shot me a reassuring smile.

“I… it’s just that something seemed a bit off after we told Mikey,” I answered, trying to get a sense of his thoughts. “Frankie, I was just happy that we had Mikey on our side for when we told our parents. Of course, I knew he was going to be supportive of us, but it’s nice to have the extra comfort in case something happened with my parents. Especially my dad. I’m just… not sure.”

I listened intently. I, myself was worried about our parents’ reaction, but he had seemed so sure about it before and I just wanted to make sure that Gerard and I were doing this together.

“Okay, I just don’t want you to worry, Gee,” I said, stroking his face. I smiled at him and pulled him in for a kiss. “I’m telling my parents tonight,” he said. “I want you to be here.” I nodded and pulled out my phone to tell my mom that I would spend the night at a friend's house. I knew that Gerard and I were in this together.

Notes

can we take a moment of silence for mcr? March 22nd 2019