The Boy Next Door

Chapter 3

" What ever ." I say

" Why do you hate me so much ?" Frank asks

" Why do I hate you? The question is why do you hate me?" I ask

" I don't know I just dislike you." Frank says

" Sure you do you big liar ." I say

" What ever." Frank says

we continue with our work. I work by myself. We barely speak to each other. When class is over I head out with Gerard and Tessa. We walk out to the cafeteria for lunch since we have lunch very early . You know how I said that I'm not really close to the guys. Well I lied.

I'm extremely close with them. They are the greatest friends you could ever ask for.

When we get to the cafeteria we see Mikey, Ray ,and Matt at our usual table. Matt is the drummer for MCR. He is amazing on the drums. We walk over to our table and sit down. I see Frank walk be himself to a table. He is sitting all alone.

" Hey Brooke ." Matt says

" Hey Matt. Did Ray tell you?" I ask

" Yea he told me. But I also heard he is kind of a jackass." Matt says

" You are correct." I say

" I can't wait for school to be over so we can practice." Mikey says

" Me either I love watching practice." I say

" Well you are our biggest fan." Gerard says

" Awe I know." I say

we all laugh. We are always laughing at something. I look at Frank who is staring at us. He just glares and continues eating his food. Dang that boy sure loves to glare.

" Hey Brooke." Gerard says

" What?" I ask

" Don't worry about Frank. We'll straighten it out. " Gerard says

" Yea don't worry about it." Mikey says

" Brooke what are you going to do after practice?" Tessa asks

" Go home and listen to music." I say

" Sounds amazing." Tessa says

" Well it's what I usually do so yea." I say

We continue to eat until the bell rings.

The rest of the day couldn't pass by anymore slowly. By the last bell I was dashing out of the class and racing to my locker.

I put all my books away and race to the band room. Everyone else is there even Frank.

" Sorry I'm late. What did I miss?" I ask

" Nothing we were waiting for you." Gerard says

I sit down in front and so does Frank.

" What are you doing here?" Frank asks

"I'm an unofficial member. Plus I'm a friend." I say

" Well why am I here?" Frank asks

" Patience all will be explained after." I say

" This song is called I'm Not Okay." Gerard says

Then they start to play the song.

I've heard it a thousand times at least but it never ceased to amaze me. It had a great beat. It was one of my favorites.

When they are done Frank and I clap. So he does have manners. Go figure.

" So Frank we need another guitar player and we were wondering if you'd like to be part of our band?" Ray asks

" Sure I guess. But who told you I play guitar?" Frank asks

They all point to me. Frank just stares at me.

" How did you find that out?" Frank asks

" Well you were playing yesterday and I was in my backyard and I heard you." I say

" So Frank you can use Ray's guitar tomorrow so we can hear how you sound." Gerard says

" Ok." Frank says

We all leave the band room and walk out of school. When we reach the corner we all head our separate ways. Well except for me and Frank.

I keep my distance because in all fair honesty I can't stand him. He's has an attitude and is an ass to people. Particularly me.

I don't get what it is that he hates about me.

When we get to our street I head over to my house and he heads to his.

" Hey honey how was school?" My mom asks

" It was cool." I say

" Where's Clint?" My mom asks

" He had stuff at school." I say not wanting to tell her that I left without him

" So did they have a practice?" My mom asks

And yes she does know about MCR.

" Yea it was cool. Like always." I say

I head up the stairs to my room and turn on my music .

I look out the window and I see Frank in his room. I roll my eyes at him though I know he can't see me.

I flop on the bed as I think about Frank. He has a really bad attitude. But the boys will knock him into shape when he joins.

Ugh but that means I'll be seeing him at practice too. Shit why does this happen to me.

It's like they want me to suffer. But I guess I just have rotten luck.

I hear a knock on my door.

" Come in." I say

" Honey Frank's at the door ." My mom says

" Why?" I ask

" I don't know just go talk to him." My mom says

" Fine." I say while getting off my comfortable bed

I walk down the stairs to the front door. Sure enough the door is open and there is Frank.

" What do you want Frank?" I ask

"Well first of all I wanted to give you this. " frank says while giving me the brownie plate

" Wow you ate those fast." I say

" Well I hate myself for saying this but they were really good." Frank says

I roll my eyes. When he is still there I am surprised.

" Is there something else?" I ask

" You didn't have to do that ." Frank says

" Do what?" I ask

" Recommend me to that band." Frank says

" First of all I didn't do it for you. Second of all you technically got yourself in the band so don't thank me." I say

" But I do kind of owe you one . Because as long as I could remember my parents always wanted me to do sports but I always wanted to be inside on my guitar. If it wasn't for you I'd probably be on the football team." Frank says

" You don't owe me anything. I was helping a friend out." I say

" So I'm your friend?" Frank asks

" I wasn't talking about you." I say

" Whatever see you tomorrow I guess." Frank says

" See you tomorrow ." I say and I head back inside

" So what were you guys talking about ?" My mom asks

" Mom stop being so nosy. This is between Frank and I ." I say as I head up the stairs

When I go to bed tonight I think about what is to come tomorrow.