MCR Highschool [highschool AU]

Chapter 5

Gerard was getting paranoid. Nothing had happened all day. It was lunch time and he was constantly looking over his shoulder. He knew the others were worrying, but he couldn't help it. He hasn't had a peaceful day in about a year and a half.

He and Bob successfully made it to the cafeteria without meeting any of the jocks. Or Dustin. They went to the normal table where the other three were sitting. They sat down and listened in on the conversation.

"Unicorns do too exist." Mikey said to Frank.

"No they don't, Mikey." Frank said.

Ray was sitting there grinning.

"Yes. They do." Mikey insisted.

"Fine then, where do they live?" Frank asked.

Gerard chuckled, he'd had this same argument with his brother multiple times before.

"They live in the arctic." Mikey said.

"And why would they live there?" Frank asked.

"Because. Their winter animals. So they live in the arctic where they can roam around without worrying about it getting to hot. And they blend in with their white color." Mikey said.

Frank looked at him. That actually was logical. Then he smirked.

"How do you know their winter animals?"

"Think of narwhals. They live in the arctic. They're related to unicorns. Therefore, unicorns are winter animals." Mikey said, smirking.

Frank looked at him for a second. "Damn you and you're logic."

Mikey just smirked.

Gerard butt in. "You should know not to get into an argument about unicorns with Mikey." 

Frank waved him off. "Yeah Yeah I know."

Then someone walked behind Gerard and put something beside him. He looked up to see one of the jocks walking away. He looked down to see a note sitting on the seat. His breath hitched as he slowly grabbed the note and read it.

Hello Gerard, I just want to let you know that were going to come for you. Watch your back. -Dustin

Gerard dropped the paper and let if flutter to the ground. His hands were shaking, he felt all the blood leave his face.

'nononononononono this could no be happening' he thought.

He heard the others talking to him but he wasn't listening. He was panicking. Why him? When would they come? 

He felt someone help him up and lead him out of the cafeteria and sit him on the floor of an empty hall. It was then he realized he was hyperventilating.

"Gerard. Gerard! Look at me!" a voice said.

Gerard looked up and saw Mikey kneeling in front of him. The others were behind him. He noticed Frank holding the note. Mikey snapped his fingers.

"Gerard! Please. Come on, breathe with me. In....Out....In....Out. Good that's it. Keep going." Mikey instructed.

Mikey was scared. He'd never seen his brother like this before. Finally, Gerard was breathing normally. Then Mikey noticed Gerard was crying. Gerard never cries. He pulled his brother in for a hug and held him tight.

"Shhh You'll be alright." Mikey said.

The others were standing back and watching. They didn't know what to do.

Frank looked at the paper in his hand. I had been by Gerard when they'd taken him to the hall. He hand't seen what was inside yet. Something made him open it and read it. He had to read it at least 3 times. Each time growing angrier and more worried. 

"Frank what's that?" Ray asked.

Frank shoved it at him. Ray read it over and his face was angry. He shoved it at Bob, who did the same.

"Mikey, you need to see this." Bob said, holding out the note.

Mikey looked between the note and his brother. He held out his hand and Bob gave it to him. He quickly read it over. When he finished he dropped it and hugged Gerard again.

"We'll keep you safe. Don't worry." Mikey whispered.

The others sat on the floor next to them. 

"Yeah. You've got us." Frank said.

"And were in most of your classes so we can keep you safe there." Ray said.

"And I'll punch anyone who tries to hurt you." Bob said, smirking.

Gerard smiled weakly, tear stains on his cheeks.

"If you guys are sure." he said.

They all nodded their heads.

"Thank you." Gerard whispered.

They all piled on him and a large group hug was initiated. They stayed like that until the bell rang. 

"Come on we've got Art, lets go." Mikey said, hauling his brother up.