Save yourself and I'll hold them back tonight

10.chapter

Gerard's pow

I moved slightly, yawning. I felt Frank's arms around me. I sighed happily. I felt his steady breathing and i could hear his heart beat. I turned to look at the clock. It was already 7.30.

"Frank," i shook him slightly. He mumbled something and turned away. I guess a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. I licked his cheek and he giggled, slowly opening his eyes. "School," i said and he frowned. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me down. "Seriously," i laughed. He let go and we got up.

Frank changed his shirt, i looked at him worried. "You lost weighed," i mentioned. He shrugged. "It's not that bad Gee really." I didn't like this at all.

We walked into the school. Some people winked me and tapped my shoulder, others just called us fags or made disgusted expression. I honestly didn't care at all.

 Something pushed me on the side and i could see in the corner of my eye, Frank falling. I turned to see Bert. He looked pissed. "You little shit, want another run?" Frank yelled angrily. "Outside, now!" Frank laughed and took my hand. "I already proved myself. And as for Gerard..." I cut him off, "leave us alone, i don't like you and i never will." 

We left him behind his jaw dropped open. I felt a little sorry for the guy, but no wait i didn't feel sorry for him at all! He's mean and ignorant and egoistic. To hell with him!

After the class i said goodbye to Frank and went home. I saw a car parked and my stomach tightened. My parents are home.

I closed the door, to find my parents sitting at the table. Mikey was on the couch with painful expression. I felt a big, dry lump in my throat. What's going on?

"Sit down Gerard, we are going to have a little chat," my father said coldly. I looked at mum. She was sitting straight, with arms crossed.

I swallowed hard and sat down. "Since Mikey here won't tell us anything, i decided to question you myself," he started. "Everyone deserves a chance to explain themselves." I was getting really freaked out. "We heard a rumour," my mum continued. "Apparently you are dating some boy?"

Of course they found out. The whole school knows about it. "And we heard he is very dangerous, he beat that poor innocent boy and got suspended!" Her eyes widened. I looked at Mikey, whose head was buried in his hand now. 

I thought for a second. If there's anything that i learned from Frank, is definitely that you have to stand up for yourself and your believes. 

"Yes i'm in love with the most amazing boy in the world. He accepts me for who i am, unlike my parents and is always there for me!" I raised my voice. "He's been my best friend and now he is so much more! Guess what?!" I laughed maniacally, "he actually gives a shit about me!"

I was standing in front of them, breathing heavily. They looked at me with surprise on their faces. My father stood up, not bothering to look at me. My mum just turned away, tears forming in her eyes.  

I stormed to my room, slamming the door. How could they be so...awful? It's not that i'm a freak, they are.

Mikey came behind me, calming me down a bit. He agreed with me. They are in fact freaks. He said they will probably just ignore me until i turn 18, which will happen soon. 

I had enough money saved from my summer jobs and granmma Elena left me quiet a fortune, so i was good. I feel like she knew something like that would happen, she secured her will, so my parents couldn't take anything. I called Frank telling him everything. 

He was really worried, but what's done is done. 

6 months later

Finally, today is my birthday. I'm metting Frank at the restaurant. We decided to have a little celebration, since it's my birthday. I already bought an apartment and we'll check it out, after dinner. 

We graduate in a month. I can't wait. Ray found me a job in a comic book shop. It's not that well payed, but it's enough for now. After a year i'll take Mikey in with me. He doesn't deserve to be with them.

"Gee!" Frank screamed, running towards me. He crashed into me, hugging me tightly. "Happy bday, baby." He kissed me. I grinned and kissed back. We went inside, smiling like two idiots. Which we actually were, since we were hopelessly in love with each other. My life looks shitty, but it's actually pretty damn perfect. I have Frank and that's all i need. Love makes everything beautiful.