I Drew You Once in Art Class

Ninety-Seven

"Dude, can you fucking believe that?"

Gerard watched as Frank ran to the back of the gym to the place where songs can be requested.

"He found, like, a girlfriend in the 5 seconds that we haven't been talking?"

"Maybe she's not his girlfriend. Maybe he's just trying to make you jealous," offered Bert, definitely not pouring alcohol in his punch cup as he spoke.

Gerard faced him and gave him a look.

"What! Sobriety is pointless anyway."

Gerard was about to tell him why he was incorrect when a new song came on and everyone started cheering.

Gerard squinted as he listened. "The fuck? Is that that Barney theme song?"

Bert sipped his intoxicating drink. "I believe it is," he said, neutrally. Gerard's eyes landed on Frank, falling over the girl in a fit of laughter. "Wait a second... is that Hayley fucking Williams?"

"Dude, don't ask me! I don't go here!"

"Christ."

"Are you gonna be pissy about this the whole time? Or can we go start a mosh pit?"

Gerard sighed, tossing his cup into the nearest trash can.

He missed.