We eat our pizza while watching Edward Scissorhands. I have been quieter then usual since my realization of my feelings towards Frank. The poor guy will probably run scared if he ever finds out, which I'll try to avoid. The movie ends and Mikey and Ray head to Mikey's room to play video games. I lead Frank into my room and decide to tell him why I'm mute.

"Frank?"

"Yes?"

"Do you still want to know why I don't talk?"

He nods "Yes, but you don't have to tell me if-"

"I want to..."

He smiles comfortingly "Alright."

I sigh "Mikey and I... our.. Dad... he's not very accepting. Everything has to be a certain way or its wrong and you will regret it until its fixed." I bite my lip "Before I continue, I should mention that I'm gay..." I look for his reaction, a grin.

"OK, you're gay... continue?"

I smile and nod "I came out to Mikey and mom but never told him.. One night mom had gone to pick Mikey up from some school event... and I was talking on the phone to my friend Alisha... We were talking about this guy who we'd both been crushing on. We weren't sure if he was gay or straight... turns out my dad had the phone in the living room to his ear. He heard the whole conversation. He came up stairs holding his belt. I was afraid he'd found out about my grade in P.E. He beat the shit out of me, and then locked me in the room so mom and Mikey wouldn't see. He did this every day for about a month until Mikey found out. Mikey didn't get to mom in time. For telling Mikey, I got much worse then the normal beatings." I lift up the back of my shirt and show him the scar "He wrote that with a dull kitchen knife." I lift my pants legs and sleeve to show the random scratches "It is much crueler to use a dull knife then a sharp one. A sharp knife will go into the skin with ease, you have to force a dull one to. " I sigh "Talking was what got me into that issue. Well that and my sexuality but I can't control that as easily as I can avoid talking. But the silence seemed to take control and even if I wanted to speak I couldn't. I still have that problem sometimes, but I'm getting better with it."

Frank's eyes water "Gerard... I don't know what to say! That scar is so horrible! I can't believe he wrote that!"

"FAG?" I sigh "Not exactly my favorite word but its who I am..."

I nod and trace my fingers over the three letters on my back.

He pulls me into a hug "There is nothing wrong with being gay and you'll be able to talk again! The proof is you didn't even know me and you could talk to me!"

I hug back "Please don't pity me so much. I'm doing much better now, its been about a year..."

He nods "Thank you for trusting me enough to tell me Gee..."

I smile "You're welcome. So, as you know something quite personal, its your turn. Who is Frank Iero?"

"Me." he grins "Hmm, I'm an only child, my favorite Holiday is also my Birthday, Halloween, I'm also gay, I love getting tattoos and piercings..."

I smile "I can see that."

He and I continue to talk about our hobbies and interest with ease. Talking to Frank is like breathing. So simple. I struggle to talk to mom and even Mikey! But with Frank... I'm not afraid. I don't feel as if I should be silenced for the rest of my life. I don't feel miserable and the thought of jumping off of a building is far away. Instead, I'm relaxed. I feel like I could sing! I feel euphoric! Suicide is the last thing on my mind! I learn quite a bit about Frank. His relationship with his divorced parents is pretty bad. They both move so much and shove him at the other when they've had their fill of responsibility. He also has suicidle tendencies. We talk for hours losing track of the time. I hear mom moving around in the kitchen. I grin.

"Hey Frankie?"

"Yes Gee?"

"Lets go scare my mom!"

He rolls his eyes but agrees.

We sneak into the hall and watch mom move around, starting breakfast. She turns her back to us and we quickly creep right behind her.

"GOOD MORNING!" We yell in unison.

She jumps and drops the skillet, letting out a scream "Gerard Arthur Way!" she smack wildly at our arms.

Mikey and Ray run down the stairs to find mom glaring at Frank and I , giggling like school girls.

"What are you even doing up this early Gerard?" she sighs.

Mikey looks at the clock "Holey Sh-Crap!" he blushes after almost swearing in front of mom "What are you doing awake?"

I shrug "Haven't gone to bed."

Mom frowns "Gerard..."

"No, don't freak out I wasn't miserable or anything, Frankie and I were awake all night!"

Mikey and Ray laugh, quite loudly.

I shoot them a disapproving glare "Talking."

Frank blushes and nods in agreement.

Mom shakes her head "Now get busy with breakfast or get out of the kitchen!"

"But Mom!" I whine "I need coffee!"

"Alright then you can make it, everyone else, out of the kitchen." she swats Mikey with the spatula playfully.

I start the coffee pot and find myself feeling less talkative.

"So you're talking a lot today Gerard.." mom looks over at me.

I just nod.

"You were just talking fine!" she sighs "I know its not your fault honey its just confusing."

I nod again.

"Hmm... Mikey come here."

Mikey walks in "Yes mom?"

"Get him to talk."

He shrugs "You alright Gee?"

I bit my lip and nod.

He frowns "Gee... are you sure?"

I nod again.

Mikey looks at mom "I don't know..."

She nods "Go tell Frank to come here please."

He nods and goes to get Frank.

Frank walks in the kitchen slowly "Y-yes?"

"Frank, honey come here."

He stands beside her "Um..."

She turns to me "Gerard are you alright?"

I sigh and nod, still chewing on my lip.

She turns to Frank "You ask him."

He shrugs "Alright.."

He walks over to me "You ok Gee?"

"Yes! I'm fine! How many times are you people going to fucking ask-" I stop realizing what just happened.

Frank frowns "Have I missed something?"

I nod "Yeah... I'm in one of those Really don't feel like talking moods and... I'm talking... to you."

"You wouldn't even talk to me!" Mikey pouts.

I feel my face heat up "I don't really know how to explain it Mikey..."

Ray frowns "And you've known me forever and don't talk to me!"

"Ray, I honestly try! I don't know why I can talk to him with such ease or... why I can right now but I don't do this intentionally!"

With Frank I'm not afraid. I'm comfortable and relaxed.

Ray smiles at Frank "Well what ever you're doing, keep it up man!"

Frank grins at me "I dunno what I'm doing though..."

I feel my lips form into a smile.

Ah hell... there's no denying... I'm really in love with this boy!

The coffee pot goes off and I make a mad dash for it, for more then just my intense need for caffiene. I pour myself a cup, gulp in down and pour another. I hear Mikey giggle and look to see why as I inhale my second cup. Frank's jaw is dropped.

I grin at him as I pour my third cup.

"Do you breath coffee?" He gapes.

I nod "Coffee!" and pour myself another cup.

Mikey walks over and snatches the coffee pot and pours himself one "If you want some, you have to pry it from the addict." he informs Frank.

Frank walks over as I'm pouring another cup.

I frown and see that there is none left after this cup. I hold it out to Frank and smile.

"Coffee?" I hold it out further when he doesn't take it.

He slowly reaches for the cup and takes a sip, then looks over to Mikey "Well that wasn't difficult."

Now its Mikey's turn to drop his jaw, along with Ray and Mom.

"Dude! What the fuck! Talking to him, sure. But your coffee? You gave him your coffee?" Ray asks bewildered.

I nod "Yeah..."

"You don't share coffee! I have to snatch it from you!" Mikey frowns.

I shrug "Frankie's an exception."

Frank sips the coffee, but pauses to ask "Why?"

I feel my pale skin turn pink "I-I dunno...You just are...with both things, it would seem..."

He nods, accepting this answer and drinks the remainder of the coffee, that I don't regret giving him.

I gave him my precious coffee? What the fuck is wrong with me! Why am I happy to give him my coffee?

We eat breakfast and decide that we are going to Ray's tonight. We gather our clothes and such and swing by Frankie's for some of his clothes. I offer to go inside with him.

We walk into his room and he gathers clothes. I sit on his bed and watch him.

"Gee?" he pulls some clothes out of his dresser.

"Yes Frankie?"

"Are you that protective of your coffee?"

I nod "Very much so."

"Why did you give it to me then? And why do you talk to me? I know there's more to it then you're letting on!" he sits beside me and looks into my eyes.

I sigh "I gave you the coffee to be nice Frank. As for why I talk to you... I'm not completely sure. Other then the fact that its so easy! I-I'm not afraid... I'm afraid to talk to everyone! Mom, Mikey and Ray! But you... I'm not afraid..."

He smiles "I'm glad, though I'm not very intimidating..."

I smile back and pull him into a hug "I'm sorry that's the best answer I have."

"Gerard?"

"Frank?"

"I'm glad you talk to me. You're my best friend, ya know..."

"I'm glad I talk to you too. And you're my best friend as well."

We go back to the car and I drive to Ray's.

Mrs. Toro smiles "Hey boys how ya doing?"

"Fine Mrs. Toro." I cover my mouth, as my eyes widen.

She smiles "Glad you're doing well Gerard. Wait... did you actually say something."

I nod and try again "Yes ma'am."

She nods "You boys have fun!" and she leaves with Mr. Toro.

MIkey tilts his head "You're insane."

I laugh, quite manically.

"Prove his point more, why don't you?" Frank grins.

"If he's just figuring it out he's worse off then me!"

Ray nods "That's true Mikes..."

Mikey frowns "Who's side are you on anways?"

"Uh... The right one." Ray smiles at Mikey.

I sigh "Ya know what? Seeing as I can talk today, thanks again Frank, I'm just gonna put this out there. I know I'm gay so my opinion is blah blah blah. But you two are like... flirting all of the time and always talk about each other.. Really you two should consider dating."

Mikey glares at me "Fuck you!"

"I'm not forcing you! I was just promoting the possibility!"

Ray blushes and stays silent, for a change.

Frank giggles and says very quietly "I thought they already were..."

"Oh shut up!" Ray finally speaks "Which movie do you guys wanna watch?"

We look through the bag of movies we rented.

Hope you guys liked it I'll start on the next chapter soon Review? =)