Time Will Tell [Frank Iero][2]

Part 7

My body was crushed against the person in front of me. I got my hand out and in the air as I screamed out the last line of one of MCR's new songs that they had just written not too long ago. The sweat was dripping from my face but I couldn't feel it, I was too focused on the music being played by my best friends.

"I wont go down by myself, but I'll go down with my friends!!!"

I pushed my way passed a few screaming girls as Gerard yelled into the microphone once again.

"We've got one more song for you guys tonight!!! This one is called Skylines and Turnstiles." He grinned at the crowd, "Everybody dance!"

I screamed along with everyone else in the crowd as the music started playing again, so happy that they were playing my favorite song. Music was the cure I didn't realize I was missing and I was so pleased that I had decided to come out of my hole tonight. If I had known that this was how I would feel, I would have done it days ago. I found myself being forced against the barricades at last; I raised my arm in the air and sung out the words Gerard yelled into the microphone.

I think Mikey noticed me because he moved toward Frank and said something to him. Frank's eyes immediately connected with mine and a grin formed on his lips. I blew him a kiss and went on singing the lyrics. Gerard finally saw me and grinned, reaching out into the dangerous crowd just to grab my hand and squeeze it tightly. As the song ended Gerard stood and thanked the crowd.

"Hope you're ready for the headliners!"

With that they exited the stage. I grabbed one of the security guards as he walked by the barricades.

"Excuse me!"

He turned and looked at me, "Can I help you?"

"Yeah I need to get backstage," I showed him my pass.

He nodded and in one movement pulled me up over the barricades. He pointed in the direction of backstage and I quickly walked that way. I soon found myself surrounded by crew and some of the other bands. I saw Spencer.

"Spencer." I grabbed his arm, "Hey!"

He turned at my touch and smiled, inspecting the light yellow haze that now was left on my cheek "Hey!"

"Have you seen my guys anywhere?"

"Yeah. Mikey, Bob and Ray are by the drinks and Gerard and Frank went out back."

I nodded and smiled, "Thanks. Good luck tonight!"

He smiled and turned back to his band mates. I walked over the where Bob, Ray and Mikey stood talking.

"Hey guys," I looked up at them timidly; they hadn't heard me talk in a while, it even felt weird for me.

Mikey was the first to speak, "Hey Lenny." He smiled happily.

I smiled back, "You guys were great as always."

They all thank me and before I went outside I grabbed a water bottle. I headed for the back door, opening it and looking to my left and then my right to find Gerard and Frank sitting against the wall smoking. I walked over to them. I stood there smiling down at them; Frank grabbed my hand and squeezed it lightly.

"I'm glad you decided to come." He smiled up at me.

"Yeah, me too," Gerard spoke excitedly.

I nodded, "It was... fun."

I took a seat next to Frank and took the cigarette from his fingers, taking a quick drag from it. I handed it back to him and smiled with thanks. He just had that stupid grin on his face that he got whenever he was really happy.

After watching a few songs from Underoath we headed back to the bus to get some well-earned sleep. I lay in my bunk half asleep when the curtain was pulled back for the second time today. I groaned and looked at Frank - he just smiled back.

"Frank, just let me sleep," I rolled over so my back faced him.

He laughed quietly, "Let me stay with you. I'm all lonely down there in my bunk." I could tell he was pouting.

I turned over again giving in too easily, "Fine."

He giggled and climbed up into my bunk maneuvering him self so he lay comfortably next to me.

"Ow! Dude, you totally stepped on me," I heard Bob yell from underneath us.

Frank turned and peered down at him, "Sorry man, had to get up here somehow."

Sometimes not having the bunk right across from Frank was annoying. Frank and Bob were down on the floor, while Mikey was above Frank and I was above Bob (Gerard and Ray were next to Mikey and Frank's bunks). An unforeseen giggle escaped me.

"You think that's funny, Len? I'll get you tomorrow," He threatened playfully. Even though I hadn't been very active with the boys they still treated me as though what happened hadn't changed their view of me. It was nice knowing they still saw me as me.

I laughed louder, loving the feeling of laughing again, "Bring it on, Bobby boy!"

We could hear grumbling from below us but then everything became quiet once again. Frank turned to me so we were both laying facing each other. I got lost in his bright hazel eyes, but was pulled away once he spoke quietly.

I felt his hand grab one of mine, "I'm really glad you came tonight."

"You already told me that." I moved closer to him.

He smiled, "I know. I'm just reminding you."

I kissed his nose, "You're cute."

He half smiled at me, "I love you."

I snuggled into him with a sigh, "I love you too."

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A/N: Double update because why not! This first sequel will have 38 chapters, I believe, and then there is the third and final book (which I think only has 10 chapters). I'll tell you the title to that book in the next few chapters. :)

I love this book, even though I wrote it so long ago. Thank you to everyone has been reading since the beginning, you are all amazing!