Chapter Two

Just then Gerard walked up to Rachel. He takes in her appearance gratefully: blue eyes, short brown hair, and her shortness that would make her fit perfectly in his arms….

As Gee stares at her, she stares at him and takes in his gorgeous looks for the first time: hazel eyes, shoulder length, greasy black hair, pale complexion, and a gorgeous black jacket that fits his body perfectly.

"Hi. Are you moving in or helping?" Gee asked her.

Rae: "Moving in. My mom thought it would be fun to move from Florida to here."

Gee: "Why?"

Rae: "No clue."

Gee: "Well, if you want I could show you around town."

Rae: "Thanks, but I'm exhausted from the flight. Maybe tomorrow? I know that school starts soon, so it would be nice to know where I'm going."

Gee: "So do you want to take a break from moving stuff in? It seems like your mom has enough help… We can hang out at my house, or yours. Whichever you prefer."

Rae: "Let's go to your house. Mine is a mess. Do you have any siblings or pets?"

Gee: "Well does a younger brother count as a pet?"

(Laughs)

Rae: "I guess. So what did you say your name was?"

Gee: "I didn't but its Gerard. You can call me Gee."

Rae: "Mines Rachel, but you can call me Rae."

Gee: "I have a friend named Ray, but it's a guy."

Gee motions towards the door to his house.

Gee: "So do you want to go in?"

Rae: "Umm so does your brother bite?"

Gee: "Mikey wouldn't hurt a fly even if it tried to kill him."

Rae: "So is that your Mustang in the drive?"

Gee: "Yeah I just got it and I worked hard for it."

Rae: "Well what kind of hobbies do you have?"

Gee: "Well I love to sing and draw."

Rae: "I love to draw too. May I see some of your work?"

Gee: "Yeah. Let's go down into my room. It's in the basement though. I hope that's okay."

Rae: "Yeah that's fine."

They go downstairs into what Rae thought would be an awful excuse for a room. To her surprise, it's the most beautiful room she has ever laid eyes on. The carpet is blood red and the ceiling and walls are painted black. Around the room, there are sketches beautifully drawn and slightly colored of city scenes or beautiful girls. There is a basket in the corner of the room by the closet and the only clothes I can see in it are band tees and skinny jeans. When Gee walks back over, he hands Rae a black bound velvet encased book. She opens it and her draw drops. There drawings are different from the ones on the walls. They have a totally different personality.

In these sketches, there are always two lovers covered in blood with bodies strewn around them. These two lovers are always just about to kiss. As every page turns they get closer to the kiss. On the last page they are in a passionate embrace and a beautiful kiss.

Gee: "I know they are a little weird. Sorry, I shouldn't have even mentioned them."

Gee tried to take the book from her but she pulls back.

Rae: "No, sugar. These are amazing and beautiful. I could never draw anything this amazing."

Gee: "You're just saying that. Just give me the book back and forget I showed them to you."

Rae: "No. How could I forget something so beautiful?"

Gee: "You really like them? You don't think I'm completely insane and a possible homicidal maniac?"

Rae: "No. You're too pretty to be a maniac."

Gee: "You think I'm pretty? Wow two complements in less than two minutes… Thank you, sugar.

Rae: "Of course you're pretty. Who in their right mind would think otherwise?"

Gee: "That's the problem. Too many people think I'm pretty."

Mikey (from upstairs): "Gee!!!! Frank is here and so are Ray and Bella."

Gee: "We'll be up in a minute bro. Keep your pants on."

Rae: "Who are they?"

Gee: "Well, Frankie and Bella are brother and sister. Ray is the other one I was telling you about. You'll see, sugar."

Rae: "Why do you call me sugar?"

Gee: "I call everyone sugar. Would you rather me not?"

Rae: "No its fine, doll face."

Gee: "Doll face? That's cute."