Born To Lose (Frerard)

Chapter 10:Lost Under The Surface

-Chapter Title Credit:Numb by Linkin Park-

Not another word was spoken between the brothers.

He wanted to discuss this incident further, but Gerard had no intention of doing so tonight.

Mikey looked tired and Gerard was hurting from being beat up in the boys bathroom.

Again.

He wanted to slip into his dark secluded basement,pop some xanax,and curl up in bed possibly watching a movie.

To the Way brothers relief their mothers car wasnt in the drive way upon their arrival.

Mikey immediately dragged Gerard into the bathroom and fussed over his wounds.

"You have a concussion."Mikey huffed after inspecting him.

 "Who did this to you?Please tell me?"Mikey whined after cleaning the blood from his brothers face.

Gerard shook his head exhausted before croaking out,"Mikey?Can you go get me a glass of water?"

"Dont move,"Mikey quickly exited the bathroom.

Gerard grinned to himself and stumbled to his feet.

He poked his head out of the bathroom just to make sure his brother had left,then ran-the best a drunk man could- to the basement.

Mikey must have heard,because Just as Gerard ripped the basement door open Mikey skidded around the corner.

"Gerard!"He yelled grabbing at the door handle.

But it was to late.

Gerard had managed to yank it shut and lock it.

Drowning out the shouts from his brother,Gerard descended into the much needed darkness.

As Gerard reached the bottom of the stairs he noticed two frightened eyes peering at him from the top bunk.

Once Frank saw the flaming red hair he relaxed visibly.

"Hey."Gerard mumbled studying the small boy who was wrapped in a blanket.

"Hi."Frank said so softly it was almost a whisper.

Frank watched as Gerard grabbed a pill bottle and swallowed four pills.

"What did you do?"Frank asked as Mikey gave a final shout before falling silent.

"Got drunk."Gerard sighed before asking,"Do you wanna watch a movie?"

Frank nodded slightly.

"Well come on down and pick one."

Frank slowly unraveled himself from the blanket and hopped off the top bunk.

After a moment of debate he placed Girl,Interrupted into the DVD player.

Gerard smiled softly at Frank and scooted over making room for Frank to sit on the bottom bunk with him.

Frank shyly snatched his blanket from his bunk and curled up next to Gerard.

They were both fully into the movie so when the shout,"Dinner boys!!!" came they both jumped.

Frank accidentally bumping his head on the wall.

He cursed silently biting back tears.

"We already ate!"Gerard yelled back pausing the movie.

"oh....okay..."

once the footsteps had faded Gerard turned to look at Frank.

"You okay?"

"I hit my head."He sighed rubbing the sore spot.

"I did that multiple times today,"Gerard chuckled climbing out of his spot.

Seconds later he returned handing two of the pills Gerard had taken to him.

Frank didnt ask,he just tossed them in his mouth and swallowed.

Gerard didnt miss the flinch that crossed Franks face as he swallowed.

Frank locked eyes with Gerard who was looking at him confused.

Frank pulled his shirt down,revealing the rope burn on his neck.

Gerard frowned understandingly.

He had so much happen today he had almost forgotten he had found Frank with a rope around his neck.

"Frank....why are you here?I mean like living here?What happened to you with your dad?"

Frank hung his head.

"My dad isnt the nicest guy Gee."His voice was shaking and Gerard instantly felt bad.

"My dad wants me dead.He cant 'handle' me.Truth is im such a disappointment to him...he just....doesnt want me around."Frank took a shaky breath looking up at Gerard with wide watery eyes.

"I dont think your a disappointment and I want you around.But then again im just a alcoholic loser.But I do enjoy your company."

Frank cracked a smile.

"Thats why we get along.Were both fucked up.So I suggest we be fucked up together and finish this movie."Frank said causing Gerard to smile as well.