Hang em High

"You okay?"

Gerard odded "Scarted"

Frank shifted slightly "There's nothing to be scared of"

Gerard sighd "I lived there my whoel life Frank, I-I've nvr even been outside before now"

"Just gunna warn you it sucks a bit but at least you're not gunna get whipped and shit"

Gerard nodded worriedly.

They arrived in Belleville a few hours later "You'll sure you guys will be all right?" Toro asked as they got out of the car

Gerard looked to frank, holding a sleepy Mikey/

Frank nodded and started walking "You have my number, give us a bell if you need help!" Toro shouted as he drove past

Gerard followe frank.

They found a motel "Here" he said, entering and asking for a room

Gerard just stood next to him, too shy to speak.

The lady at the desk gave them a room at the back of the motel. Frank lead them there and put Mikey down on the single bed, turning to face the huge double one "I don't mind sleeping in the same bed together, do you?"

Gerard shook his head, still terrified of the outside world "We- Me and Mikes need to say our prayers" he said automaticcly.

"He's asleep, you could say them for him?"

Gerard looked uncertain but nodded.

Frank stripped off to his boxers and curled up in bed, listening to Gerard muttering his payers

Gerard was knelt by the window, praying quietly.

Frank continued to listen

When Gerard finished he crossed himself and clambere ditno bed.

Frank snuggled up to him "Hey" he whispered

"Hey" Gerard mumbled

Frank leaned up and kissed his cheek

Gerard giggled.

Frank raised his eyebrow and kissed closer to his mouth