“No; I mean, I haven't even been at this school for that long and I feel like you haven't had a normal day since I came along…” Gerard's voice fades away with hesitation while he continues to avoid eye contact with me.
I look him over, still in disbelief. I try to hold it in but I end up laughing anyway.
His eyes flash to me as he blushes, embarrassed. He inquires, “Why are you laughing?”
When I can catch my breath, I face him completely, holding out my arms so he can fully see me. I demand, “Gerard, look at me.” He acts slowly, still sheepish. I resume, “Gerard, I'm not normal. I don't look normal. I don't have what people would consider ‘normal days’. Since you came along, it hasn't changed for the most part and I'm fine with that. Am I still an outcast? Yes. Does Matt still mess with me? Yes. Am I still alone here? No…. Do you know why?”
Gerard shakes his head and I have to resist the urge to roll my eyes.
I sigh, already red-faced before I can even say it, “Because of you…. And I know that sounds really cheesy- and it is- but it's also true.”
He looks hopeful and almost whispers, “Really?”
I reassure him, “Really. Out of all the things that happened to me, I think you're my favorite.”
Gerard grins, showing all his teeth, making my heart skip a beat. The bell rings and he takes me hand, lacing our fingers and planting a kiss on the back of my hand.
“You're a dork,” he comments as we leave the bathroom to get to class.
“Yeah,” I reply, smirking, “but I'm your dork.”
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Parachutes
FanfictionFrank Iero was born unlike most kids. He was born with special powers. He's been bullied most of his life and has taught himself that he's alone in this world until he meets someone new. Frank learns that there is someone who cares for him and he's...
