such a softer sin | gerbert

chapter fifty two

Bert smiles as him and Gerard walk around town together. In and out of different stores that are mostly thrift shops, not looking to get anything. Just spending time some together out of the apartment. Gerard thought it'd be good for the both of them to get some sun and fresh air today. They're always inside, and after the past month they really need this.

"Babe look, you think this would fit?" Bert says picking up and holding a womans bra to his chest. Gerard laughs, slapping his arm. Bert's a big jokester, always looking to crack jokes and to make others laugh, especially Gerard. He loves to see that smile, hear his laugh.

"Try a smaller size goofball." Gerard laughs at his ridiculous but lovable boyfriend. The two laugh together as they continue through a thrift shop. Gerard snapping cute polaroids of Bert who picks up random things like glasses, hats and scarfs and putting them on.

Gerard laughs almost to the point if tears as Bert dances around the isles with glasses and a fedora on. "You're such a dork."

"Yeah but you love it." Bert grins sweetly, tipping his hat at him. Only earning another laugh from Gerard, absolutely in love. Even though it seems to be with a child. It's his personality, and he'd have him no other way. He loves him just the way he is, he'd never try and change anything about Bert.

"You're right, though it's not just that I love." Gerard smiles. The two continue through before leaving the store and stopping for a coffee. Continuing down the sidewalk in town. That is until they hear their names being called from a distance. Turning to see Jeph and Dan togethet, walking along the sidewalk.

"Fancy seein' you here beautiful." Jeph smiles looking at Gerard as they approach. Gerard can't help but to smile, he's happy to see them. They've all become really good friends, especially him and Jeph. He's really amazing, not to mention really sweet.

"Hey guys, we're just walking around town hanging out? What are you guys up too?" Bert says. He misses seeing his best friends every day,  but he'd much rather stay at Gerard's. Though it's only temporary, just until Bert's better, he's really enjoying being there with them too. With Gerard.

Gerard's decided that he isn't going to bring up his suspicion of Bert having ptsd just yet. Though it's not even a suspicion anymore, it's clear at this point. He's going to wait until the right time, not a planned week he set up. It's a sensitive topic, he can't just throw it on him randomly and explain that he took a week off from work just for it.

"Bored so came out to find something to do. Mind if we tag along?" Dan says. They invite them along with no hesitation as they're all close. Bert's gotten over his worry of them all hanging out together, his fear of accidentally revealing something. Gerard has some peace of mind to know that Dan's aware of their sexuality. Even though it changes nothing.

The four of them roam around town together, Jeph making no attempt what so ever to hide his flirts with Gerard. Which annoys the hell out of Bert, but can't say anything about it or it'd be obvious something's going on between the two of them.

"How's been staying sober for you Gee, I haven't asked in a while? I'm always here if you need anything, if you ever feel to need to relapse or just need to talk." Dan asks curiously. They know about him trying to stay sober. Checking up on how he's doing, seeing if there's anything he can do to help.

"Tough but I'm managing. Thank you, it really means a lot to me." Gerard smiles, thankful to have such amazing friends. Dan smiles, nudging his arm sweetly.

Bert looks at Gerard as he hears him speak about how it's been hard. He hasn't mentioned anything about it in the past several weeks though. Does he not want to talk to him about it? They continue on with their day, Bert making jokes to make the 3 of them laugh.

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Bert rolls his eyes after watching Jeph kiss Gerard's cheek softly as they approach the apartment complex where they're splitting up. The couple heading up to Gerard's apartment and out of the cold, the sun is now gone and up the pretty moon has risen.

"Jeph's so flirty with you. I mean he's naturally charming to everyone but especially you. I hate it." Bert says as they enter into the apartment, taking off his black jean coat and putting it on the hook next to the front door they've just entered through.

"It's okay, it doesn't mean anything. Jeph's like that with everyone. You get jealous very easily. Ya'know that, Mccracken?" Gerard chuckles as he slides off his coat. Tossing it over the arm of the couch he's stood beside, looking towards Bert who walks over to him.

Bert snakes his tatooed arms around his waist, smiling sweetly. "I can't help it. But I mean, I can't blame guys for constantly hitting on you because I mean damn how could they not?"

Gerard laughs at Bert's cute comments, seeing how jealous he gets. Gerard softly kissing his lips though Bert quickly takes control of the kiss as he usually does. Hands gripping his hips tightly, making Gerard grin slyly against his soft plump lips.

"C'mon, let's go shower, it's freezing." Gerard whispers pulling away from the kiss. Bert smiles, following Gerard into the bedroom to the bathroom.

[this is short im SORRY dont ATTACK me. just enjoy the fluff, it's been a while.]