My Silent Undoing (Frank Iero)

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO:

LILA'S POV:

The moment I walk into the Way residence I am welcomed by Mrs. Way. I'm trying to get used to calling her mom. It just feels a bit unnatural at the same time.

"Lila," She smiles warmly.

"I'm going out later to see Frank." She gives me a wink.

"Come to the kitchen so we can share a snack." That's when I smile. One of the tips the counselor gave the Way family was to share food with me so I didn't feel too intimidated to eat food on my own. We would share everything. I was slowly getting comfortable eating certain foods.

We sat down at the kitchen table.

"Tell me about your first day back." She says. Mikey had went up to his room.

"It went well." I began to nibble on the carrot sticks she gave me. There was a little tub of ranch. I dipped it slightly in the ranch.

"Anything interesting happen today?" She asks me, and I find my face flush. I thought about the heated kiss with Frank earlier today.

"Not really. Just a regular school day." I smile.

Before I know it I am laying down in bed relaxing. My mind keeps wandering back to that kiss. There's a knock to my door.

"Hey." It's Gerard. He's home. I quickly get up and go to the door. I feel the huge smile on my face.

"Hello." I say back. He sits on the bed.

"We are having a small party next week ok?" He looks at me with concern.

"That sounds like fun." I can't wait to hang with all my friends. It'll be great.

"Hey how are you and Frank doing?" Gerard asks me randomly while yawning and putting a hand to his face.

"We're doing great." I answer awkwardly. Does he think something is happening between us?

"That's good. He's been very good at being there for you since you've been at rehab." He looks at me with concerned eyes.

"Yeah. He really knew how to look after me." I get it. Frank's done so much for me.

"He was a mess Lila. A complete mess. When you were unconscious, and during the time you were in the Intensive Care Unit. He was such a mess. I wouldn't ever wish that upon anyone. To feel the way Frank did in that moment. It was heartbreaking to watch." Gerard is all over the place, and I feel overwhelmed.

"I can only imagine."

"You need to be careful. Frank may seem fine, but he is completely vulnerable right now when it comes to you. He's worried you'll break. I know I shouldn't ask this of you, but I think maybe it's time you tried to help him out a bit. Not saying that you didn't before, but right now he needs you more than ever. He won't tell you it, but I know he needs you."

"I will of course. I adore Frank. I will take care of him. He's been amazing to me, and I want to be the same for him."

"When you smile at him, his whole world shines with it." Gerard says randomly. "That's got a good ring to it." He smiles at me, and then walks out of the room.

I decide to go pay Frank a visit at his home.

"Hey," Frank answers his door.

"Hi."

"What you doing here? I was going to go over later to play you my song"

"I wanted to see you sooner." I suddenly feel nervous. He smiles at me.

"Well then come in."

"Is your mom home?" I ask him.

"No," He smirks at me.

Ten minutes later and we are now laying on Frank's bed. We are both on our backs.

"I just want to thank you again for everything."

"Lila you don't have to thank me. I care about you a lot." I feel Frank caress my arm to assure me, and it makes me shiver.

"I care about a lot as well." I find myself propping my head on my hand and am staring at Frank.

He joins me as well. We are very close together.

"My mom doesn't get home till later." He leans closer, and I think he's going to kiss me. I want him to so badly. He leans in real close. "I want to play that song for you before she gets here." His words hit my lips, and I am in agony.

He gets off the bed, and grabs his guitar. I sit on the bed waiting for him to play me the song.

Before I know it he's playing me the beautiful song. The lyrics slowly hit me. It's about me. At the hospital. How when I was unconscious he felt broken and beaten down. This song is about his side of the story. His struggles, anxiety, and fear of overall loosing me. He finishes the song, but before he even puts his guitar down I quickly get off the bed.

I grab his face, and kiss him. Kiss him real hard.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Sorry it's been so long I have been working crazy hours, traveling, and friends visiting. I love you guys. Thanks for reading!