Car Crash

Chapter 4

Gerard Way- 

I didn’t understand. This girl forgave me for killing her entire family. Just like that… ‘It wasn’t your fault’ she had explained to me. And we’ve been sitting in her bed, her head rested on my chest, talking for hours. I lost count of how many. And as her eyes closed, I held her closer, and she fell asleep in my arms. Now, I’m just sitting here, thinking. “Gee?” I looked up to see Mikey in the doorway. He was leaning on his shoulder against the frame, arm resting above his head.

“Yeah?”

“What’s gonna happen to her?” He gestured to November with his hand.

“I don’t know, Mikes…”

“I mean… is she going to a home for orphaned kids? Stay with a relative? Does she even have any!?”

“I said I didn’t know, Mikey! I really don’t freaking know!!” I quickly looked down at the sleeping girl, hoping I hadn’t woken her. She sniffled in her sleep, unaffected by my outburst.

“I’m sorry, Gee. I'm just worried... and well, I was thinking…. And… maybe… what if…..”

“What if what?”

“Well, our tours over now and… nevermind… nevermind it’s stupid…” Already, I knew what he wanted to ask. I had been thinking the same thing.

“Mikey… I know what you mean…”

“Really?” I nodded. Take her with us. Adopt her and let her live with us… I pondered the thought.

“I think it’s a good idea.” Mikey said, seeming to read my thoughts. “But,” He continued, “If you’re really going to consider it… I say wait for Lindsey, she’ll be here tomorrow morning. And it’s really late.” He went to the ugly green chair he had occupied earlier.

“You’re staying there?”

“Yeah, I don’t want to wake her if I try to move.” He nodded and fell into the chair, soft snores following almost instantly. I grinned and shook my head. My fingers mindlessly played with a loose string on the hem of the scratchy blanket, given to me by the doctor. I couldn’t stop thinking about that idea. How could I? Is it really smart to consider taking this stranger to live with me and my family? Wait… she wasn’t really a stranger…. I don’t know. I couldn’t concentrate, I was too tired to think straight. I just need to sleep. I felt my eye lids drop and I fell into an uncomfortably dark, dreamless sleep.

Gerard Way-

I suddenly felt a warm hand on my chest, and jolted awake. Franks beaming face was the first thing I saw. The thick white strings of his Batman (I wuuuv Batman ^-^) sweatshirt fell over my face, tickling my nose. I crinkled my nose and giggled. “What do you want, Frankie?”

“Lindseys here! Shes outside with the rest of the guys, and November.”

“Outside?”

“Yeah, November wanted to stretch her legs out, and the doctor said that her wounds were healed enough, as long as she could walk. And she can sooo… Shes outside! By the way, you look like hell. So I told Lindsey to wait so you could change and stuff.  Here!” He turned and picked up a bundle of clothing.

“Thanks Frank...” He nodded and stood there, figiting. He seemed like he wanted to say something. “You okay?”

 “Uh… Well Mikey told me about last night… And I think it’s a really good idea! I know its none of my business, I guess, but still.”

“I don’t know Frank… I just really don’t know…” I took the clothes from his hand and headed to the bathroom.

 “Okay, you change and I’ll go get Lindsey.”

“Alright” I called over my shoulder and shut the door behind me. I was pulling on my jeans, when voices were heard outside the door. Quickly, I finished getting dressed and opened the door. In a blur of blonde someone threw there arms around my neck.

“I’m so glad you’re okay. I missed you!” Lindsey’s voice was muffled by my shirt. I smiled and wrapped my arms around her waist.

“I missed you, too, Baby.”  I swayed slightly, her in my arms, for a moment, before breaking apart. “So, did you talk to Mikey?”

“Yeah… and its completely up to you…”

I sighed. “No… no its not.” She was confused, and I explained to her. This decision effected someone else, much, MUCH more than me. Or Lindsey. Or Mikey. “I have to talk to November…”

She nodded, and said, “She’s outside, come on.” I followed her, hand gripping hers lightly.  While we were walking, thoughts flooded through my mind. I could possibly have to fate of this teenage girl in my hands. It made my head spin.  We walked out into the blinding Texas sunlight. There was a very slight breeze,  but still,  the heat was scorching.  I raised my hand to shield my eyes from the blinding light, and I finally spotted the four of them, sitting in the shade of a small prairie tree, out in the middle of a large field of wild flowers.  Even though it was almost all bland and dried out, it was breathtakingly beautiful.  Me and Lindsey made our way over to them. The soft crunching sounds of dead grass and flowers getting crushed under our feet echoed slightly in the otherwise silent field. The others heard this and looked back to see who was joining them, waving. We returned they’re waves and sat next to November, who was sitting with her back against the tree.

“Hey, Gee” I smiled at the nickname. She hadn’t called me it before…

“Hi, November… Its really nice out here.” I closed my eyes and soaked in the rays of the sun.  “Hey… Can I ask you something?” I opened my eyes and looked over at her.

“What is it?”

“Well,” The guys scooted closer to listen, as Lindsey perched next to me, “we were all wondering what youd think of… maybe… living with us? Become part of our family…?” Her eyes grerw wide and her jaw dropped.

“What?” She finally said, after a small bit of silence.

“Let us adopt you.. I know it sounds crazy, and I completley understand of you don’t want to. But, I’m keeping my promise to your mother. I think it’s a good idea.” I looked at the guys, asking if they had anything to add. They all had satisfactory smiles, all anxiously waiting for Novembers answer.