What Are Roommates For?

8. Could You Pass The Bottle?

Gerard's POV

I was sweating, wearing only my undershirt and pants as I drank and swayed to the music in the corner. Classes ended for the week, it was time to party... Comfortably at the very least. I didn't know where or how I kept getting beers, but I was slowly making my way to being wasted.

"Hey, do ya come here often, pretty boy?"

I looked to my left, seeing a girl dressed in some clothes that were definitely not weather appropriate. I looked away, drinking my beer and feeling the beat against my head as I swayed again. I felt a tap to my shoulder, looking over and seeing the girl that was still persistent; I guess she was one of those chicks that couldn't take a hint. Ugh. I sighed and tried to ignore it, not feeling sober enough to talk.

"Hey, don't you know when someone is flirting with you?"

"Ugh, don't care, I'm in limbo. This is my away time from all that complicated shit."

"It doesn't have to be complicated, baby. I saw you a few months back, thought you were kind of cute, that's all."

"Mm, Nah thanks, I still stand."

"Ugh, whatever."

I saw her roll her eyes, but everything was kind of slow as I forced my tired body to try to find a door or something that led me out of this frat house. I sighed, unable to find one that led outside, but started to panic as I stumbled to find it. I grabbed out my phone, trying to look for Ray's contact and barely pressing call. I put the cold phone to my ear, walking into what I thought was the bathroom. I sat on the counter, hearing Ray pick up and smiling.

"Heeeey, Ray-Ray... I um- I need help."

"Dude, I told you to have some time away, not get drunk."

"That wa an accident... I-I um- I can't find the door."

"Gerard, geez, I'm on my way, send me your location."

"Tank you, Ray! I'm in the bathroom and oh- location."

I took the phone from my ear, pressing the buttons tiredly and then pressing send. I smiled, reading it and feeling rather proud as I had spelled most of it right. I put the phone back up to my ear, almost falling but catching myself with my left hand. I giggled and sat against the wall.

"Does that look right?"

"Yeah, you're just a little ways away, I'll see you in a minute."

"Okay, bye-bye, see ya in a min."

I heard him hang up, putting my phone in my pocket and sighing as I rubbed my tired eyes. All I wanted to do was sleep, maybe eat a little something since I probably should have done that in the first place. I heard a knock not long after, looking up and seeing Ray after I opened the door. I could see some relief on his face, feeling his warm hand grab my hand and guide me away.

I kind of giggled, trying to walk with him and then feeling the chilly breeze on my skin. I shivered and leaned against Ray a bit, seeing our dorm building and smiling a little. I felt him move me away from the door, opening it and leading us into the building. We then looked around to see no one, not even in the common area.

"Hehe- he found my thing in the shower."

"What thing?"

"Oh, ya know... It was- hic- suctioned to the wall. Mm... I'm surprised that bar in the shower hasn't given out."

"I'm still confused."

"I'm a bottom, Ray, you put the pieces together."

"Ah- enough said, let's just get you back to your dorm, buddy."

"Hehe, that couch in my bedroom? The one with a hideaway bed? Didn't mention it and he slept in my bed with me. Hehe- I wore socks."

"Of course, now come on, you gotta help a little bit, Gee."

I babbled a little, seeing our hall and helping out a bit to get to my dorm. I tried my best as Ray held me up, knocking a little loudly as I tried to lean on the wall. Apparently, the wall was actually a door and I almost fell as it was opened. I saw Frank, smiling and giggling a little bit as I poked his nose.

"Hey, Frankie, hehe."

"Um- I'd have to guess you knocked then?"

"Yeah, he couldn't find the door to get out of the party, much less find his way back."

"Ah, yeah. Geez, Gerard. You shouldn't have drunk so much."

"I felt like I needed it though- loosen up a bit."

"Ugh, I feel bad for leaving him with you, but I have my test to study for and I can't keep an eye on him."

"Wait- you din't tell me that, Ray, look who's itrespomsible now."

"It's still you, Gerard. Could you just make sure he doesn't sleep on his back?"

"Yeah, yeah, I can do that. Go study, I got him."

I smiled a little, waving goodbye to Ray and watching him go back to his dorm. I was led to the couch, feeling my shoes being taken off and then my jacket. I looked at Frank tiredly, smiling to myself and poking his face again. He moved me a little, propping me up, and then I couldn't see him anymore. I frowned a little, moving a bit to try to find him, but I felt a hand to my chest.

"Hey, take it easy, just sit up a bit and take this, will ya?"

I nodded, grabbing what Frank was trying to give me, noticing that it was Tylenol and taking it immediately. I downed a bit of the water, wiping the excess on my arm and smiling at Frank as he put my glass down. I saw him disappear again, frowning once more and then seeing him appear with some blankets. I felt one of them go on top of me, opening my eyes a bit more to see Frank with another blanket on the couch. I stayed on my left side, feeling my tired eyes slipping shut.

"You're pretty, Frankie."

"Thanks, but go to sleep, Gerard."

"Mm, sleepy."

I yawned, looking at him one last time before closing my eyes and snuggling into the couch. I heard a light click off, seeing no more light shining beyond my eyelids. I smiled a little bit, blowing a silent kiss and falling asleep once I stayed still for a little bit.