Frank grunted a little before lifting up his head, his black hair falling down in his face. He smiled as Gerard pushed it out of the way and kissed his forehead. The way he looked at Frank let him know that Gerard was happy to wake up with him.
"Good morning," he whispered. Frank yawned and rubbed his eyes, "Morning, Gee." His voice was hoarse, like the night before.
"I'm glad you stayed with me. I mean here, like this." He smiled and Gerard ran his fingers through Frank's hair.
"I'm glad, too." He looked away for a moment, trying to decide what to say. Frank summoned the courage to speak first, after a long silence.
"Do you love me?" He blushed; he hadn't really meant to ask. He was planning on telling Gerard he loved him, but changed his mind at the last second. Gerard was quiet for a while before looking him directly in the eyes,
"I love you very, very much, and I'm sorry that I was selfish before." He smiled as Gerard gently kissed him on the lips.
"I love you, too." Frank whispered