"Just Friends."

Chapter 5

Gerard's P.O.V.

I woke up on Franks couch, my arms wrapped around him and both of us in a little blanket. Im actually surprised niether of us haven't fallen off this couch overnight, even though its pretty big. I took out my phone. To check the time. Shit! Im late for work! I quickly, but gently got up from the couch to make sure Frank was sleeping. I covered him up with his blanket, and kissed his forehead. He looked so fucking adorable whenhe was asleep. Focus Gerard. You might get your ass busted by your own brother.

Great, now how the hell am i supposed to get a ride? I ran outside, feeling the cold,fresh air hit my face and watching the early sunrise dew. Maybe I could walk? The shop is not that far from here.

I began walking towards the shop, taking my time. If im late, fuck it. I might as well make the most of it. I grabbed a coffee from Mel's Coffee shop and continued my way to the Music shop. I watched cars pass by and the tall glass skyscrapers shine with the suns reflection. In the distance, i could hear the sound of cars honking. The city was huge, but there only a few cars on the road today. Within minutes, i made it to the store.

I casually walked in, hoping Mikey didnt noticed i was 15 minutes late. "Good morning, Mikey." I walked past him toward the counter, taking a sip of my coffee. "What the hell, Gerard? You realize your late right?" "Big deal. Nobody has came into the store in the past 15 minutes except me and you." He gave me an irratated look and sighed. "Look, whatever, I just want to make a business for money, okay?" Ive got bills to pay and mouths to feed." I was confused. "Whos mouths do you feed, Mikey Way?" His face turned a bright red. "Nevermind...just clean the place up okay? Ill be in the back room setting up drum kits."

He walked towards the back of the shop. We were on the shady side of a skyscraper, so all i could see through our glass doors was a big office infront of us in a different building, with light shining against the glass. Cars drove by, more than earlier. The city must be awake. I wonder if Frank is.

Frank. His band. Ray. "Mikeyyyy!" I yelled, too lazy to get up from my chair. "What is it?" "I gotta ask you something." "What?" I took in a deep breath and sighed. "If Frank and Ray approve, do you want to join my band?" Mikey's eyes lit up with happiness. He ran his fingers through his brown hair and smiled. "Id love to." I smiled. "Well, im the lead singer, and Frank and Ray play the guitar, maybe you could play the bass guitar." Mikey seemed so happy. Hes always loved music, actually we both have, but we've never actually gotten a chance to start a band with others. "Fuck yea. Im in!" "Okay,I'll call Frank and tell him."

I pulled out my phone and called Frank. He picked up after two rings. "Hello?" He sounded tired. Shit Gerard. You woke him up. "Good morning, sleepy head." From the other end of the line i heard him faintly giggle. "Good morning. Do you need anything?" "Yea, um.. My brother, Mikey, wants to volunteer to play the bass in our band, since we have a gig this weekend." "Sure! Fuck yes! We've been wanting a bassist for a while. This is perfect." He went on mumbling and mumbling about how he was happy the band was getting together. "So is that it? Is our band finally together?" Frank paused for a moment. "Almost" he replied. "All we need now is a drummer."