I'll Be Your Gerard If You'll Be My Frank

School?

{Gerard's POV}

The world outside hadn't stopped.

Although, everything looked the same.

The same cars passed by on the street.

The same leaves fell from the trees.

I could tell it was a little windy from the way the branches on a nearby tree swayed.

I'd always liked Autumn.

I found it peaceful.

Which was good because relaxed was the best thing to be right now.

I was a little worried though.

Frank's birthday was coming up and I had no idea what to get him.

I had to think fast because it was next week.

On Halloween.

What could I get him?

I didn't really have any money but I knew my Mom would let me borrow some if I asked.

It would help if I knew what to get him first though.

Maybe I should ask him.

But I wanted whatever I get him to be a surprise.

I kind of needed an idea first though.

"Gerard?"

I looked away from the window which was a little cliché anyway for the start of a chapter.

My Mom was resting against the living room doorway.

"Yeah?" I asked when she didn't say anything.

She crossed the room and sat on the sofa.

I moved around a bit more on the chair until I was facing her.

"I've been thinking..." She bit her lip, "What do you think about going back to school soon?"

School?

I hadn't really thought about it.

I definitely needed a change in scenery but was I ready to go back?

"I know you've been through a lot, but I think it might be time to go back," She said.

I looked down.

"I don't know..." I mumbled.

"I don't mean right away. I mean in a week or so."

I didn't say anything.

Was it time to go back to school?

I knew I was miles behind on work but I could catch up, right?

Plus, if I went back to school, I could spend even more time with Frank.

That was definitely worth it.

"Are you scared about going back?" My Mom pulled be out of my thoughts.

No point in lying.

Not after everything that had happened.

I shrugged, "A little."

She smiled reassuringly, "Don't worry, honey. Mikey will be there. And Ray. Oh and of course Frank. I know he'll look out for you."

Frank would look out for me.

I knew that much.

And he wanted me to go back to school.

It would be hard though pretending not to be a couple.