dual timelines!! pick ur own <3

THEN

The trembling of Gerard’s already broad and muscular body at barely the age of ten was being racked by tremors and shivers. The sight of the open casket ceremony of his sister and father would haunt him for the rest of eternity, and he needed you.

So you took his hand in your own and squeezed. Mammy and Daddy were still crying in the front row, and it was all you could to not burst into deep, cleansing sobs just like Gerard.

He leaned into your touch, and he still was all throughout the party back at the house, as every guest shook hand and offered their condolences. It was all you could do to fix a plate of grapes and water crackers for him and go down into the basement, where all your friends were.

Lizzie sat in the corner with Hugh, who was gently stroking her hair as she laid her head in his lap. Gerard was sitting a ways away from them, looking lost. Quickly putting the paper plate down as you instantly comforted him. This was where you belonged, even at the age of nine.

Being with this boy was the only thing your heart craved.

NOW

Things had changed. While you and Gerard were still in love, he had began to lead you on, not admitting the two of you were a couple even though everyone around you knew it.

And of course Lizzie was correct. Jamie Keheller, the boy you’d gone out with for practically a day back in second year, wanted to ask you out again.

As you stood in the line for hot lunch, you felt a presence from behind you. Swearing under your breath, you turned to face Jamie. “Hey, you,” He said with a warm smile. If the predictions swirling around the school were correct, Jamie Keheller was about to ask you out to the movie theater.