Spectrum (Frerard, Petekey)

24: the actual plot is happening fuckedy fuck

Mikey shrugged, his eyes widening a little as he seemed to notice Gee's- well, Frank's shirt and jacket, and really he was a fucking hypocrite for it, because Gee was now absolutely certain that it was the Slayer shirt that Pete had been wearing in that selfie he took with a dog outside Walmart for his instagram. Mikey had also reposted this photo, mainly because he thought it was the best thing in the world; Pete had of course criticised him for 'stealing his aesthetic' but seriously appreciated the extra followers it got him.

"I guess." Mikey went for in response, brushing his hair out of his face as the two made their way down the hallway a little. "They've been arguing non stop, it's getting boring, actually. Like it's not even bothering me that much anymore, it's just tiresome."

Gee laughed a little at that, "I'm really sorry you're stuck with this shit," she paused for a moment, "I had a great time at Frank's, though, if it's any consolation."

"Not really," Mikey rolled his eyes a little, "okay, well, I'm glad you're happy, though, for real. You deserve to be happy, Gee."

"His mum's really nice, you know?" Gee said after a moment, "she restores my faith in humanity, like she tries with Frank so hard, with the trans stuff especially, it's lovely, I'm a bit jealous even, but I'm really happy he has her. I mean, she doesn't quite understand it fully, but she's just... she's good about it."

"So yeah, she's just basically a decent human being." Mikey added, rolling his eyes, "Today has pretty much destroyed my faith in humanity."

"I can imagine." Gee let out a sigh, "so, how has grandma been? I mean, like generally, also, what did she say?"

Mikey shrugged, "I don't know really, she just... didn't say much other than general chatter, I mean she acknowledged that you're not here, obviously, but I think mum and dad put a hell a lot of effort into their excuses, so maybe she believes them, I don't know-"

"I don't believe them."

The two basically had a heart attack as they turned around to see none other than their grandmother herself stood in the kitchen with a glass of water. "I gave birth to your mother I can tell when she's lying," she added, looking between Gee and Mikey.

"Uhh..." Gee trailed off, blushing, unsure of what to say, how to even begin.

"I guess you've got some explaining to do, haven't you, Gerard?" She smiled, gesturing for the two to sit down at the kitchen table beside her. "I wasn't eavesdropping, I just came down for some water, and then I saw you two, didn't even recognise you at first," she directed her words at Gee, "you really have changed."

Gee nodded, biting her lip, "yeah... I... grandma... I'm called Gee now, not Gerard." She began, glancing at Mikey for reassurance, "I'm a girl as well."

"That makes sense." She said after a moment, leaning back in her chair, "and now they're trying to hide that, trying to hide you - unbelievable. Where even were you? Are you alright, honey?"

"Yeah," she nodded, "I was at my boyfriend's house."

"You've got a boyfriend?" She exclaimed, looking even genuinely pleased.

"Yeah..." Gee trailed off, "his name's Frank."

"And he's nice to you?" She continued to ask.

"Gran, please, you want to stop now, because she'll never stop talking about her boyfriend if you get her started," Mikey interjected, cringing a little, "but yeah, Frank's nice."

"That's good. If he ever stops being nice to you, you get rid of him immediately, you understand?" Her tone grew insistent, leaving Gee nervous, and more than just a little confused as she glanced at Mikey, who really held no much of an explanation as she did.