My Way Home Is Through You -Part 2- (Frerard)

A smile spread across Gerard's face as he was sitting at his desk drawing. He was working on a drawing of an alien spaceship abducting a cow and a farmer. Gerard was super bored. Frank was working a lot at his new job, so they haven't seen each other too much lately. Frank was always exhausted by the time he would get home and didn't want to hang out with Gerard if he was just going to be a a downer. Gerard missed him but he understood Frank has other responsibilities too.

Gerard finished his drawing and stood up without bothering to shut his sketch book. He sauntered out to the kitchen, picked up his phone off the counter and checked for texts or calls. There weren't any. Gerard sighed, tossing his phone back down and walked over to the cabinet to grab a coffee mug. He closed the cabinet door and poured himself some coffee which was getting cold.

Mikey came waltzing out of his bedroom and noticed Gerard's sad expression.
"What's wrong Gee? You look unhappy. Is everything okay?"
Gerard shook his head. "I haven't heard from Frank yet. I don't get it."
Mikey sighed and sat next to his brother on the couch. "I'm sure everything is fine. He's probably busy. You know how new jobs can be."
"Yeah, I guess you're right."
Mikey flashed Gerard a smile. "See? Told you. I have to run and do a few errands. Do you wanna come with?"
Gerard shook his head. "No thanks, Mikey. I'll be alright on my own. I'll just play some Call of Duty or something."
"Okay. Suit yourself. See ya later."

Mikey left before Gerard even got a chance to respond. Gerard quickly got up from the couch and turned on his xbox and grabbed a controller and plopped back down. Gerard was playing Call of Duty for an hour and a half when his phone rang. He paused the game and ran into the kitchen to pick it up. It was Frank. Gerard's eyes lit up with delight as he answered.

"Frank?"
"Hey sweetie!" Frank practically yelled into the phone.
"H-Hi. How have you been? Haven't heard from you in a while. I was starting to worry..."
Frank frowned. "Aw I'm sorry. This new job sucks. It takes so much time away from you."
Gerard bit his lip and sighed. "It's okay. I get it. I just miss you."
"I know babe. I miss you too. But I just got done work...want me to come over?"
"Yes!"

****
In no time, Gerard was opening up the apartment door, letting Frank inside, nearly knocking him over as he yanked him towards him to kiss him. Frank pulled away panting and giggling.

"Wow. You really did miss me."
Gerard blushed. "Yes I did."

Frank grinned as he pulled Gerard to him this time, kissing him even more passionate than they kissed a moment ago. After a couple minutes the two of them finally pulled away panting.

Frank bit his lip. "Um, Gerard?"
Gerard cocked his head to the side? "Yeah?"
"Have you thought about taking things to the next level?"
Gerard stared at Frank in slight confusion. "What exactly do you mean?"
"Well, y'know..sex."
"Oh..Oh." Gerard's face started to turn crimson. "Is that what you want?"
Frank nodded. "We love each other. I'm ready for it. If you're not ready yet though it's fine."
Gerard just shook his head. "No, no. I want to. Just nervous I guess."
"Awwww." Frank inched closer to Gerard and wrapped his arms around him, pulling him into a hug.
"There's nothing to be worried about. You have had sex before right, Gerard?"
"Yeah of course. Only with one guy though and it was 2 years ago..."
Frank's jaw dropped slightly. "Really? How bout girls or were you always gay?"
Gerard fidgeted with his hands a little. "I have with two girls before I knew I was 100 percent gay."
"Ah, I see. Don't be embarrassed. We don't have to do anything yet until you're ready." Frank pecked Gerard's lips and Gerard smiled.
"Thank you, Frankie."
"Of course."

****
Frank and Gerard were playing Call of Duty together once Mikey got back. Luckily, Mikey brought home a large plain cheese pizza and he would spare awkwardness  that may have occurred if he didn't have enough food for Frank.

"Hey Frank! What's up man?!" Mikey excitedly called out when he walked past the couple on his way to put the pizza on the kitchen counter. He set the pizza down and got himself a plate and threw two slices on top of it.

"Not much. Finally was able to come over and see Gee. Now I'm kicking his ass in C.O.D."
Mikey chuckled and came back into the living room and sat on the floor. "I got a pizza. So whenever you two are ready. Go dig in."
"Alright awesome. Thanks"

Mikey smiled and took a bite of his pizza and turned to the TV screen to watch his brother get creamed by Frank.

It was 11:00 when Frank had to go back home. He had work early in the morning. He worked as a security guard at a bank. He hated it but it was a way of getting paid. He wished he was given better hours so he can spend more time with his boyfriend. He figured his boss didn't like him because he was a tatted up scrawny dude who looks like he doesn't belong doing a job like that. But hey, Frank was tougher than he looked.

Gerard was tossing and turning in his bed. He couldn't sleep. He kept thinking about what Frank asked him earlier that day. He let out an aggravated sigh before he gave up and sat up in his bed, glancing over at his alarm clock. It was nearly 1:00 A.M. Gerard sighed again and laid back down.

****
A week and a half went by and Gerard figured he'll tell Frank that he is ready 'to take their relationship to the next level. Gerard didn't really want to make Frank wait. He assumed Frank probably really wanted it and didn't want Frank to get upset by putting it off any longer.

Frank tried getting into his pants  two days ago, but Gerard freaked out. For some unknown reason, he was afraid of disappointing him. Frank looked disappointed when everything was hot and heavy and Frank reached down to unbuckle Gerard's belt only to have his hand slapped away. Frank didn't understand it. Gerard said he had sex with a guy before. What was the big deal?

Frank and Gerard were sitting on a park bench talking.
"Frank, I'm sorry about the other day.."

Frank grabbed Gerard's hand in his own, lacing their fingers together. "Don't worry about it. I should have asked you if it was okay before I tried taking your pants off."
Gerard nervously bit at his thumbnail. "I feel bad. You've been so patient with me and I feel I'm being unfair to you."

Frank gave Gerard's hand a squeeze. "Gerard, no. Seriously, it's okay. I don't want to make you feel like you have to sleep with me if you don't think you're ready for that yet."

Gerard sighed. "Look, it's not that I don't want to..it's just the last guy I was with would always somehow get me to do stuff I didn't want to do, so since then I've been scared to get that close to someone."

Gerard began to tear up as Frank stared wide eyed at Gerard and tugged him into a hug. "Oh honey, I'm so sorry. That isn't right."
Gerard didn't hold back and let the tears to fall. "It was awful!"
Frank gently rubbed his boyfriend's back then cupped a hand around Gerard's face. "Gerard, baby, trust me. I would NEVER do anything like that to you. I love you and wouldn't dream of putting you through something like that ever again."

Gerard sniffed again, pulling a tissue out of his back pocket and blew his nose with it before tossing it into the trash can next to them.

"I know that Frankie. I can tell that you genuinely care about me. I trust you."
A small smile tugged on Frank's lip when he reached over and pushed some red hair out of Gerard's eyes. "Good. I'm glad. Let's go back to your place. It'll be more private."
Gerard agreed.

Gerard calmed down by the time they got back to his and Mikey's apartment. Luckily, Mikey wasn't in sight to ask Gerard what was wrong. Frank went to the kitchen to make Gerard and himself some coffee while Gerard went to the bathroom.

Five minutes later Gerard returned to the bathroom and Frank was unfolding a blanket and shaking it out. Gerard smirked as he made his way over to him. He kissed his lips lovingly and sat down, patting next to him. Frank sat next to him, throwing the blanket over him, snuggling close after turning on the TV and putting on the SyFy channel.

Frank smiled when he looked over at Gerard. Gerard had fallen asleep with his head leaning on Frank's shoulder. Frank kissed the top of his head and decided to sleep too. Just then Mikey comes barging out of his room about to yell something when he spotted them on the couch.

"Oops. Sorry." He laughed.
Frank giggled. "No worries. Poor thing is tuckered out."
"You wore him out, huh?"
Frank snorted. "No no no, you pervert."
Mikey laughed again and went back into his room.

****
Two hours later Gerard opened his eyes and yawned.
"Mm. Hey Frankie. How long was I asleep?"
"Uh, two hours."
"Oh wow. That long?"
Frank nodded. "Are you feeling okay?"
"I'm fine. I guess crying like I was really wore me out."
"I understand. You feel better now though, right babe?"
"Mhmmm." Gerard kissed Frank's cheek then stood up to stretch.
"I'm hungry. Want some spaghetti?"
"Sounds great!"

Gerard made enough spaghetti that there would be enough for Mikey if he wanted some. Frank and Gerard ate together on the couch, watching Spiderman. Gerard washed the dishes once they finished eating and not too long after, Frank went home to get a few things and his work uniform. He was spending the night. Gerard was excited. Frank never really spends the night with him because of work, but it was a Friday night and Frank didn't have to work until night time tomorrow.

An hour passed and Frank returned with a small bag of his belongings. The two men brushed their teeth and changed into their pajamas. Well, Gerard has Batman pajama pants on and a ratty grey t shirt whereas Frank stripped down to his underwear. Gerard giggled and kissed Frank on the mouth.

"You're practically nude and I look like a dork" He giggled, crawling into his bed.
Frank laughed and joined him. "Not a dork. You look beautiful."
Gerard's face turned pink. "Liar. I do not."
"Yes you do. Shush."
Gerard giggled again and nuzzled against Frank and smiled. "I love you."
"I love you too, Gee"
In no time, they were fast asleep.

****
Frank and Gerard's relationship has been going strong and Gerard decided since he broke down and told Frank what happened to him, he trusts Frank and finally wants to give himself to him completely.

Frank brought Gerard over to his house. Gerard thought it was weird how Frank was always at his apartment and never really been to Frank's. Frank was having renovations done he explained. He didn't want Gerard over until it was all finished.

Gerard was sort of dressed up, but not over dressed. He had a nice black buttoned shirt on and one of his nicer pairs of skinny jeans. Frank had a cardigan on. He thought he looked like a dork but Gerard thought otherwise.

Frank and Gerard were having a romantic candle lit dinner in the dining room. They both made vegetarian lasagna together since they were arguing over who would make it. Gerard insisted on cooking. Frank did too, so they came to a compromise.

They ate and talked. After they were stuffed with pasta, they cleared the table and washed up the dishes as carefully and fast as they could.  Once everything was finished in the kitchen, Frank shut all the lights off and lead Gerard upstairs to the bedroom. Gerard and Frank took turns in the bathroom to freshen up.

Gerard's heart was pounding as he splashed cold water on his face and brushed his teeth. This was actually going to happen and Gerard was nervous as hell.