Disclaimer: Frankie is the best in the world and I don't own him! cries You know it Darkness (from Legend) just asked Frank to suduce Lily for him he woulda hadher in the bag! ...this is a pretty weird discalimer huh...o well on to Author's Notes
A.N.: I am so sorry Dark Syrinx I didn't know you reviewed! I didn't get an email! I apologize deeply bows and you really make my day with your reviews... your gonna make my ego burst anyways I didn't get to formally re-read it so sorry if there's some typos... please review it means a lot
Frank wandered the empty streets alone. The smell of falling evening eminated all around him. His light footsteps echoed in his ears as he scanned the landscape. Along the street were bars and night clubs. He had come here to clear his thoughts. He had decided it would be best alone as Brad and Janet had their own things to work out amongst themselves. Here peace swept over him and the few people he met he gave polite smiles to, which were frequently returned with more suggestive and tantilizing ones. Restraint came hard to him as it was his usal instinct to pursue those open for a little..."action".
He sighed lightly pausing by an open door. Inside the lights were dim and the few people inside were randomly scattered. It appeared to be recieving customers so he entered his questing eyes landing on the bar. He strode over sitting on one of the stools a bit too delicatly for how he was dressed. "Just a gin and tonic please" he said to the lingering shadow that crossed his downcast gaze. It drifted away and he turned to the floor behind him. The dance floor was mostly empty and the song was something he didn't recognize. 'It reminds me of the castle' he thought a pang of homesickness resounding within him. He flinched. His brows knitted suddenly and his lips pursed 'Why am I moping? I'm letting Riff Raff win! I have to just forget about what I lost and realize what I've gained!' He turned back to the counter resting one arm upon the semi-sticky surface.
' There's no reason to become depressed over nothing. You actually have two people here who are willing to stick their necks out for you and take care of you, an dall you do in return is bitch and moan about how miserable you are! Some courtesy! From this moment on you will analyze and learn to imitate human life. You'll make the best of it and you like it. In the process you will repay Brad and Janet for thier immense generostiy'. He nodded a feirce determination flickering in his eyes. The barkeep came up to him grinning widely. "Rough night?" he asked laughing a little. Frank returned the gesture "yes, you really woudln't believe" he responded. The bartender laughed again and handed him his drink. "Going a bit light for trying to drive your woes away eh?" he crossed his arms letting his eyes graze over Frank's form. "Well I never believed in ridding problems with drink. It always seemed so sloppy to me. And you always remember in the morning". The other nodded in agreement, he seemed to want to add to Frank's comment, but was drawn away by a request for a 7&7.
Frank raised the glass to his lips and let the cool liquid grace his tongue. He replaced the glass onto the dark colored wood and looked over at his closest neighbors. One was a burly man in a dark coat and mussed hair. He made a face and turned to his other side. The other was awoman in her twenties it seemed and she was drinking what looked like a cosmopolitan. Her dyed blonde hair fell i nlanky streaks an dher makeup was smeared. He could easily guess what she was here for. He faced forward once more and took another sip. 'Not much company...' he commented to himself, 'Looks like I won't get much "studying" done here'. He sat, the quiet music seeming to grow louder with each silent second that went by. Occasionally a couple would enter and grab a drink and begin to dance on the floor, well more like move side to side while bobbing heir head, but Frank decided that being over-critical wouldn't get him anywhere. (wow that last sentence was a run-on it I've ever seen one O.O).
The bartender returned to him after a bit looking a little more exasperated then he had when Frank had first came in. "So what are you getting away from?" he asked wiping his hands off on a rag hanging from a pocket in his apron. "Actually I came here to clear my mind" Frank said "Oh. Would you like me to leave you to your contemplating then?" he began to walk away but Frank locked his eyes on the others meaningfully. "Actually I would enjoy the company if you wouldn't mind". The bartender seemd to be relieved that he had said this and returned to his former spot. "What's your name?" Frank questioned running afinger along the rim of his glass. "sorry. How rude, my name is Richard" he flashed his teeth again. Frank nodded and offered his hand "Frank. My friends call me Frankie though". " Nice to meet you Frank" Richard answered shaking his hand firmly. 'I wonder if I should take that as a hint?' Frank wondered to himself. Richard stepped more into one of the lights and Frank could take notice of his shoulder-length red orange hair. It shone destinctivly like someone who was overly paranoid about their hair. A sly grin overtook his full lips Richard had broad shoulders, was of medium height, had a toned yet not overly muscular shape, soft pale-ish skin, and blue emerald encrusted eyes. And if Frank was not mistaken was Richard wearing...no it couldn't be, but no now Frank was nearly postive of it Richard was wearing light red eyeshadow and mascara. He did his best not to make a sound of suprise,but instead took along drink from his G&T. "Well Richard how long do you usually stay open?" "Usually till everyone either passes out or just leaves of thier own accord..." Frank smiled and looked at the three or four couples talking on the floor. "Actually..." Richard walked off ofr a moment then came back with a butterscotch haired woman. "Hey Kay watch the bar huh?" "wha?" she asked stumbling after him. He flung off his apron and jumped over the counter. "Let's go" he said gesturing to Frank. He accepted and the two left laughing good humordly. Kay blinked "o-kay..."