Why me? (MCR)

Chapter 47

January 15, 2002
Frank
Siren and I drove down the dark streets to Donna Way's house to drop Ivy off for the next four months. I miss her already. It's too early for this... Literally, five in the morning?!?!?!

Ugh. I feel bad now because Siren's driving and she had the most turns trying to get Ivy calmed down last night. "By the way, on the way to where the van is, I'm driving. You need to relax for a while," I said, breaking the long silence. She turned her head to smile at me, "Thanks Frankie."

"No problem," I responded as we pulled into the Way's driveway. "So, when do you guys get the huge tour bus thingy?" She asked, curiosity in her voice and eyes. I chuckled, "Uhh, I think that's for when we're actually famous, Siren." She laughed, "Damn, I thought you already were." I full on laughed, being careful of the sleeping Ivy though, "Sure, sure. Cmon, we have to get going if we're gonna make it to the magical touring van on time." We're meeting up at Ray's so we don't have to leave our cars in a weird parking lot of something.

"Ok then, Sir Frank, go on if you're in such a rush," Siren said sassily. My jaw dropped in shock, "Did you just sass me?!" She nodded proudly, "Yes I did, got a problem?" I laughed again and opened the door, letting her go in first.

Jade and Gerard were here too, so that made it even better. "Well, I would say 'look what the cat drug in' but uh... You're actually taller than cats! Congrats!!" Jade teased, poking my ribs.

I whined, "You know, sometimes I think you're the older sibling." She laughed, "Me too. So, you ready to tour?" I shrugged, "Kinda, but I'm hating the early mornings." Gerard nodded, smiling, "Me too. But we gotta go. Thanks for watching them Mom. See ya in four months!" They went over and kissed Amber and Jake one more time and hugged Donna. They came over to me and said their goodbyes to Ivy then went outside. "See ya at Ray's," Jade called as they left. We kissed Ivy's cheeks and handed her to Donna, hugging her and thanking her.

"See ya later Momma Way," I shouted as we went outside to the car. I could hear her laughing inside and she shouted a goodbye before she closed the door. "Frankie, you are way too hyper for six in the morning," Siren said, yawning.

I laughed and put an arm around her shoulder, "Yeah, but you did get up more than I did to take care of Ivy." I opened the passenger door for her and helped her in. "Thanks Frankie," she said, smiling at me.

I smiled back and went around to the drivers side and drove off to Ray's.

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I shook Siren's shoulder gently, waking her up. "Siren, wake up, we're at Ray's," I explained quietly, knowing how sensitive she is to loud noises when she first wakes up. I don't know how she deals with me in the morning though because I'm so hyper. Hehehehe. I helped her out of the car and opened the trunk, getting our bags out. I sighed and asked enthusiastically, "So, are ya ready to spend the next four months of your life touring in a van?!"

She glared and so did Jade, "Frank, you're my brother, and I love you, but shut up. You're acting incredibly stupid right now." I stared at Jade with my mouth hanging open in shock. I ran up to her and snatched her glasses and my bag, running off into the van.

I heard her exasperated sigh and Siren telling her that I had too much coffee and skittles. So maybe I sorta kinda have an addiction to skittles. Ok maybe a full on obsession. Skittles? "Did someone say Skittles?!" I exclaimed, running around. "Oh God," Gerard muttered, watching warily as I ran around outside the van.

"Frank, I think you should–"

"Taste the rainbow, motherfuckers!!!" I shouted, still running around. I didn't notice that Siren had stuck her bag in my path and I tripped over it, flying through the open door and face first onto the carpet floor. I heard laughs behind me and some might ask why it didn't happen sooner.