It was summer Frank and Ray had a weekend off work so they decided to go to a rock music festival and camp out. It was a regular thing they did as they really enjoy live music. They are both rather excited and felt like teenagers again. They spend the night before they leave packing , They are roommates so it was a lot easier for them to do trips like this as they would pack together and make sure nothing was forgotten. Although it had been 2 years since they had last been on a trip like this.

"okay i think that's everything we need" Frank says in relief as he puts the last packed bag down with the others.
"Yeah... Dude we really need to make a list when we do things like this.. Remember last time when we almost forgot our tent?" Ray says slightly giggling as he reminisces on past trips.
"yeah... that would have been a nightmare but we could have gotten one on our way there" Frank replied.

After this conversation they just chill and watch some Netflix before going to bed early to be up and ready for the long road trip to the festival.
It was a long trip after 5 hours on the road they finally arrive to see many people setting up their tents on the many different areas of the festivals field.
There was many vendors there as well, Hot food, Alcohol, Band merch and all of the stages that the bands would be preforming on.

"Right i think this is the spot we should set up camp" Ray said out of breath.
"Yeah its a pretty nice spot but we have to trail all the way back to the car to get the rest of our bags... and its pretty hot today" Frank agreed with his friend as he placed the tent bag down and started to get it out to assemble.
"true.. but i think we can manage... do you even remember how to put this thing up?" Ray asked slightly worried.
"of course i do Ray don't worry ... besides if i get it wrong we have the instructions here" Frank said beaming with confidence.

They set up the tent which goes well with no help from the instructions and after trailing to get the rest of their bags they are finally settled in and decide its time to have a wonder around and get some drinks before the bands start in a couple of hours.
After getting drinks and having a walk around they returned to their tent.
"So think you'll meet anyone interesting?" Ray said jokingly nudging Frank with his elbow.
"Well you never know but i'm not hoping for anything" Frank said in reply. He was openly Gay but had never been in love or had a relatively long term relationship. He figured they just got bored of him and left because of his hobbies. Ray was really the only friend he had, They had been friends since middle school but he didn't mind his work kept him quite busy so he wasn't bothered about having a little social life.
It started to get close to the bands starting so they went to the centre stage to get a good spot to watch the bands.
About 2 hours in Frank accidentally bumped into the guy next to him. "i'm sorry" He said to the stranger.
" It's fine don't worry about it, it is a little crowded it happens" The stranger replies reassuring Frank who had turned to face the man. He then noticed how attractive this stranger was... his face structure , the way his crimson red hair framed his face.. Frank couldn't help but blush he thought he was lucky it was dark so the stranger couldn't see.
" I'm Frank by the way" He says offering his hand for a handshake.
"I'm Gee" the stranger replies as he shakes Franks hand.
They talk for most of the night, Discussing hobbies and things they like, they were both surprised when they had a lot in common and there was no denying there was a slight connection between them both. Soon the bands finish and they go their separate ways .
" Well it was nice meeting you Gee... maybe i'll see you around?" he asked feeling hopeful.
" yeah i would like that" Gee says blushing. trying to hide it by lowering his head even though it was now dark so Frank wouldn't be able to tell. They then part ways.
By the time Frank gets back to his tent Ray is already there.
" where did you go? i lost you and couldn't see your small ass anywhere?" Ray says joking.
"uhm .. well ... " Frank mutters trying to form words. " I was talking to a guy" He finally managed to say feeling very shy about his little encounter with Gee.
" Oh really.. ? tell me everything" Ray said surprised as he sat on the bench next to their tent resting a hand on his face in anticipation of hearing Franks story.
" well i accidentally bumped into him .. i turned to apologise and saw his face... he was so handsome ..... we introduced ourselfs and got talking.. we like the same movies , comic books and bands. i thought this was going to be just another festival trip but there is something about him i cant get out of my mind... i know it sounds stupid because ive just met the guy but hes really cute" Frank gets flushed as he talks about Gee. Ray just looked at Frank with a beaming smile. "Dude you have t see him again whats his name? what does he look like?" Ray asked very excited.
" I didn't get his full name he just said his name was Gee im guessing it's a nickname... he has shoulder length bright red hair.. dark eyes and hes a bit taller than me" Frank explained to Ray.
" well we must find him again.. i've never seen someone have this sort of effect on you before so we have to see what this is" Ray said as he started to come up with a plan.
they chat for an hour about how to find Gee in such a big crowd of people... it couldn't be that hard right?

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Gee's P.O.V

wow ... i can't believe how interesting he is... i cant wait to tell mikey about him.. Gee thinks as he is walking back to his tent. Mikey is his younger brother and also best friend. They dont often come to festivals but wanted a little get away what a coincidence its the same one as Frank.

"Mikey?" Gee whispers loudly as he approaches their tent.
"yes?" He replies in a tired tone.
" i met someone tonight" Gee said trying to hide his excitement.
"YOU WHAT?" Mikey shouted and ran to his brother grabbing both shoulders.
"well at least i think so his name is Frank .. it started off with him accidentally bumping into me and we had a bit of casual conversation like you do at gigs and festivals... but then we got to know eachother a bit..... we like the same stuff... and he even made a comment about seeing me around.... that has to mean something right? i mean when you meet people at gigs you might see them at others but you never really ask to see them again you know what i mean? " Gee explained speeding up towards the end tarting to over think the events that had just happened. He hoped that he wasn't imagining things and that there really was a connection there. " I mean its stupid right? .. I'm just imagining it.." Gee looks defeated as he finishes his sentence.
" NO! .. of course not Gerard.. you can feel a connection with anyone even if you have just met him it sounds like you really hit it off" Mikey says reassuring his brother.
" I really would like to see him again ... i don't even know if i will..." Gerard trails off and goes to his room in the tent. Mikey just watches as his deflated brother zips up his door... Right we have to find this guy...He thought to himself as he got himself into his bed.

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The next morning both Gerard and Frank are very excited to start the day... full of energy and ready for the challenge that would be finding eachother. It was still 4 hours before any of the bands were due to play so there was plenty time to get food and have a look around for eachother.
It had been 3 hours with no luck... Frank was loosing hope that he wouldn't find Gee he also wondered why he didn't give him his proper name. The bands were due to start playing soon and with 3 stages and different bands Frank wanted to see on each he headed to the first one with Ray. It was a good set but Frank was distracted looking around to see if he could spot crimson red hair but he was to short to see over the crowd. After an hour and a change of stage there he was.... He had found Gee with a blonde dude.
" There he is" Frank basically squealed at Ray shaking his arm.
"GO over there then" Ray said pushing Fran in front of him.
" I-I .... Hes with someone though" Frank said a little defeated.
" Fine I'll come with you" He said grabbing Franks arm as they started walking over to Gerard and Mikey who were to engrossed in their conversation to notice them walking over.

"hey" Frank said as they approached them timidly.
"Hey " Gerard said a bit overly excited as a smile spread across his face.
" This is my friend Ray" Frank says pointing at Ray feeling rather awkward as he hadn't actually thought of what to say when he saw Gerard again.
" nice to meet you Ray i'm Gee and this is my brother Mikey" they all shake hands and make pleasant small talk as they wait for the band to start playing it was starting to get dark by this point.
" I'm going to head to the bar.. mind if i get you a drink?" Gerard asks Frank nervously.
" yeah sure i'd love a drink" He said trying to hide the smile on his face.
" sweet is whiskey alright?"
" yeah i love whiskey" Frank replied reassuring Gerard that he had made a good choice.
"awesome me too... well i'll be as quick as i can" He said rushing off to get them drinks.
By this point they had formed a little 4 man group chatting and having a laugh.
Gerard returns with the drinks and hands Frank his drink.
"Thank you " he says politely taking the drink from Gerard's slightly brushing his fingers on Gerard's as he takes the cup. Gerard smiles in response and stands a little closer to Frank. The music starts again and they spend most of the night chatting once again ... They were standing closer and closer to one another when Gerard got a bit of confidence and took Franks hand in his.
Frank choked on his drink in surprise to what was happening.
" shit .. sorry.. are you alright?" Gerard asks embarrassed and concerned about Frank.
" Yeah i'm fine... just went down wrong" he replied trying to recover the awkward moment... he felt so embarrassed and like he has ruined the moment... so he took Gerard's hand and intertwined their fingers.
They stay like this for the rest of the night chatting and laughing... But the night came to an end.. and so did the festival....
"it's been really nice getting to know you gee" Frank says shyly
" i agree... who would have thought you could get to know so much about someone at a festival" Gerard responds.. leaning a little closer to Frank, Who notices and does the same... They are chest to chest, Gerard puts his arm around Franks waist and hugs him. Frank hugs him back pulling away a little and looking up at Gerard.
Gerard lifts his hand up to Franks face and holds his chin with his thumb and his fingers guiding him up to his lips where without any hesitation kisses Frank.
They kiss for a little while passionately ignoring the homophobic comments from people passing by when they are interrupted.
" FRANK? COME ON WE HAVE TO HEAD BACK NOW!!" Ray shouts from a few feet away.
Frank and Gerard part themselves and Frank starts to walk away from Gerard.. " well that's my que" he joked as he walked towards Ray. Gerard then headed to find Mikey and call it a night.

The morning came and Everyone was packing up .. Frank was a little distracted and wasn't packing as fast as Ray but they finally got it done and headed to the car to go home.. it wasn't until they were on thr road home where Frank had realised he had made a mistake...
" FUCK" he shouted startling Ray
" what is it?" Ray asked concerned
" I messed up ... last night was so perfect ... we kissed Ray ... not sloppy or just a bit of fun like really kissed" Frank explains.
" Okay but how is that messing up? " Ray asks confused.
" thats not what i messed up .... i was to busy getting to know him and flirting back and forth that i didn't get his full name... or his number .... I didn't even think of giving him mine either" He said defeated.
"oh... how are you going to contact him? .. there is clearly a connection with you two i seen it last night" Ray says happy for Frank.
" yeah i know... i don't want to let that go.... but i'm never going to see him again.....

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