xoGee (Frerard)

5: Family Pictures

The next day at school was painful for Gee.

The first class he had that day was maths, which he didn't like at all. Not only was the subject stupid, but he also had to spent it in the same room as Frank. Frank still had no idea that Gerard was in fact the Gee he was becoming quite close with.

Gerard however knew exactly who Frank was. Gerard hadn't noticed Frank a whole lot before they started talking. He never really stood out. He always sat right next to wall in the middle of the classroom, while Gerard sat one row behind him a bit more to the left. Gerard always thought he was a very ordinary guy, nothing special about him, but ever since they first started talking he noticed little things about Frank that made him very interesting to watch.

Gee was hypnotised by the movements Frank made. The way he would scratch his neck when he was thinking or nervous. The way he would talk with his hand. The way he unconsciously bit his lip ring. It all had Gerard sitting on the edge of his chair, staring at the boy in front of him.

"Mister Way, what is so interesting that you don't feel like paying attention to class?"

Gerard blushed. He never minded being called out in class, but this was an entirely different situation. He didn't want anyone to know that he had a crush on the boy in front of him.

Frank turned around to look at him which made him blush even more. He made eye contact with the punk and nervously smiled at him, which Frank luckily returned. "Nothing, miss."

"I trust that you will be able to answer the questions on this topic correctly next week then."

"Of course I will."

***

Gerard was at his locker getting his books, when he was tapped on the shoulder. He turned around and to his surprise he found Frank smiling back at him.

"Hi, I'm Frank. I'm in your maths class."

"Oh, hi," Gerard spoke, not really knowing what else to say.

"What's your name?"

"Uh, it's Gerard. Gerard Way." He flinched after saying his own name. If Frank linked Gee to Gerard it was all over right there in that moment. But he didn't.

Frank kept smiling, explaining why he was talking to Gerard. "I missed the last lesson because I had a dentist appointment and I don't really know anyone that's in our class and you seemed nice enough today, so I was wondering if I could copy your notes? Only if that's okay, though. I'd totally understand it if you wouldn't want that." Frank nervously bit his lip ring.

"No, of course, that's fine. Or, you know, maybe we could study together if you don't already have someone to study with. You might have noticed that I didn't really pay attention today, so I could use some help too." Asking the cute punk boy who is already your friend, but he doesn't know it yet on a date without it being an actual date? Check.

Frank smiled even brighter at that."I'd love to. Today after school?"

"Yeah, cool. We can go to my place. Just meet me at my locker after school and we can go together."

"See you then." Frank waved at Gerard before walking off to find his friends, leaving Gerard to pinch himself to see if this wasn't dream. And, oh God, it wasn't.

***

"I like your living room," Frank spoke as they entered the Way household.

The two had met up after school as promised. Gerard was happily surprised when Frank led him to his worn out car. His house wasn't far so walking wouldn't have been an issue, but there was just something about knowing that Frank had his license and a car so they could go anywhere together.