My Chemical Romance, Infected

Chapter Three: Frank

Chapter Three: Frank

            The next day, I woke up and got ready for school. My brother, Cheech, stole my breakfast again so I just walked to the bus stop with headphones in my ears. I called Jamia at the bus stop and told her that I could help her with her Social Studied project during lunch. I got on bus number six and sat in the way back alone until Ray got on. The next stop was the Way’s house. We all sat in the back and just shared random things like always. “So Gerard, are you able to sing for the talent show?” asked Ray. “Yeah.” “Okay so Mikey is our bassist, Ray and I play guitar, you sing, who plays drums?” I asked. “I can play drums.” Said Lyn-Z. “Are you sure?” I asked unsure about a girl joining the band. “Yes, just because I am a girl doesn’t mean anything.” Lyn-Z said sounding offended. I just stared out the window the rest of the ride to school. As we got off the bus Ray asked, “Wait, if we all have our license, why do we ride the bus?” “That is a mighty good question, Ray.” Said Gerard as we walked into the school building. In the middle of English, we went under tornado lock down. The gang had our own spot in the building, the guy’s locker room. Ray brought Christina, Mikey brought Alicia, Gerard brought Lyn-Z, and I brought Jamia. “Well this is comforting.” Said Christina holding Ray’s hand. “Fucking storm, why the hell would mother nature be a bitch to us now.” Said Gerard as Lyn-Z got up to go to the restroom. When I heard the water running, I walked over to where she was. “Hey, I’m sorry about earlier. I am sure you are an amazing drummer.” I said leaning against the wall. “It’s okay, it always happens. But thank you for apologizing.” She hugged me and went to go sit by Gerard again. After about two hours, we could finally go back to class. It turned out that it was lunch time so I hurried to be the first one in line. When I got to our table, everyone but Mikey was already there. I do not understand why they never ate. I quickly ate and threw away my garbage and sat back down at the table. “We gotta show you the hideout sometime.” Said Gerard staring at Lyn-Z. “Yeah we so have to.” Said Ray, I just nodded. Ray left with Christina wherever they always went, Mikey still wasn’t here yet. I just sat back in my chair and tried to write a song. I half listened to their conversation and half listened to music. After about four minutes I decided that I should go help Jamia with her social studies project. “Bye guys, I gotta go help Jamia.” I said as I rose from my chair. “Okay, see ya later.” Said Gerard. “Bye.” Said Lyn-Z. I walked to my locker and put my notebook in it. I smacked my back against the metal locker and let my body slide down it soon hitting the smooth floor. I looked up at the ceiling and shut my eyes for a little bit. I began walking to the library and thought, Gerard and I always spent time together as if we were brothers. Now that he has a new friend, a better friend, I may not see him as much as I use to. Sooner or later Gerard is going to realize that he wants to take the next step on his own. When that happens, I don’t know what I will do.