Happy Chinese New Years

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"Which dress do you like better, Gee?" I asked.

"Why's it matter?" Gerard replied. "If this Dallon kid actually likes you then it shouldn't matter what you wear."

I pouted because Gerard sounded crabby again.

"Gee," I whined. "Just tell me which dress I look prettier in."

Gerard sighed quietly and looked at the two options. One was a dark blue dress with white polka dots and a thin brown belt around the waist. The other was light purple and lace.

"Button, you look beautiful in both of them," he said.

"That doesn't help me," I complained.

"Frank, it doesn't matter what you wear," Gerard said.

I whimpered and looked down at my feet. "Frank? What about Button? You always call me Button. At least use Frankie."

"Come here, baby," Gerard said.

I went over and sat on his lap and he wrapped his arms around me.

"I'm just nervous about you going on this date," he said. "I don't want him to hurt you. And if he does hurt you then I'll hurt him."

I wrapped my arms around him and buried my face into the crook of his neck.

"Wear the blue dress," Gerard said after a moment of silence. "It makes your pretty eyes stand out."

I smiled and got up to change into the dress. I put on a pair of brown flats and made sure my hair looked okay. Gerard was the one who actually did my hair. I was originally gonna grow mine out like his but it was too long and it annoyed me. I said he could cut it however he wanted to. He dyed it black at my request and made it so I had this fringe that swooped across my forehead and down and was a little curly at the end. He then spiked up the back of it and I loved my hair so much.

"Where are you guys going?" He asked.

"To the movies," I said.

"A lot can happen in the dark," he mumbled.

I looked over at him with wide eyes.

"Do you think he's gonna try and kiss me?" I asked excitedly.

"He better not," Gerard said.

I pouted at him and he sighed.

"Sorry," he muttered.

"Dallon is nice," I stated. "Maybe once we start going on dates more you can meet him too."

Gerard just pursed his lips and I went downstairs, hearing him following behind me.

"Oh, your first date," my mom cooed. "Have fun, sweetheart."

I smiled, glad that someone was finally being happy for me. Gerard was just pouting in the corner and Mikey didn't care all that much.

"Thanks, mom," I said.

The doorbell rang and I squeaked in fear. Oh god, what if he doesn't like me. I went over and opened the door, noticing the way my mom and Gerard stood a bit away to watch.

Dallon stood in front of me and he looked so nice. He had just a black button up shirt with black skinny jeans and black shoes.

"You look beautiful, Frankie," he said.

I giggled and blushed, stepping out with him. We went to his car and I sat nervously, my hands in my lap as I looked out the window.

"Thanks for agreeing to go on this date with me," he said.

"Of course," I said.

We got to the theater and we looked at what was playing.

"Pick a movie," he said.

I looked and I really wanted to see the Disney movie that was playing but I didn't think he'd want to. I nervously pointed to the movie and he smiled.

"Sounds perfect," he said.

I sighed in relief, glad he didn't mock me for wanting to see the kids movie. We got our seats in the back of the theater as the trailers played. It was a little awkward between us because neither of us really knew what to say. Eventually, the movie started and the awkwardness faded away.

Halfway through, I felt him wrap an arm around my shoulders. I blushed and leaned into the touch. I was so glad there wasn't an armrest between as he scooted closer, his side pressed against mine.

The movie unfortunately ended. He held onto my hand as we walked out to his car but he didn't start it.

"Let's just talk for a bit," he said. "Tell me about yourself."

"Um, I'm seventeen," I said. "I like cats and movies and trains and going to the park."

Dallon laughed softly. "Well, those are all very good things. I'm curious, your last name is Iero, is that Italian?"

I shrugged my shoulders. "I don't know my parents, I don't know if I'm Italian. I guess I am."

"You don't know your parents?" He asked.

"They died when I was a baby," I said. "I was living on the streets but my mom took me home to live with her and they became like my family."

Dallon smiled. "I'm glad you're safe now then."

We talked for a while, a lot longer than I thought. But it was just so nice but then I was interrupted by a text.

Gerard: where are you?

I glanced at the time and saw it was nearly midnight.

"Oh no, it's late," I pouted.

Dallon started the car and drove off towards my house. We pulled up outside and he walked me to the front door.

"Maybe we can do this again?" He asked.

I smiled and nodded, looking up at him in the glow of the porch lights.

"Can I kiss you?" He asked.

I blushed, nodding slowly. Dallon leaned down, giving me a soft kiss. I giggled as he pulled away and I gave him a hug. The door opened and I saw Gerard there, a small frown on his lips.

"Bye, Dallon," I said.

He waved goodbye and got into his car. I walked inside and looked around at the dark house. It seems like everyone else was asleep.

"Why are you still awake?" I asked.

"I was waiting for you to get home," he stated. "Come on, let's go to bed."

We went up to our bedroom and I changed out of my dress and took off my makeup. I put on just a pair of lavender colored panties and one of Gerard's big t-shirts.

"The date was so nice," I said, looking over at Gerard as he stripped down to his boxers. "Dallon was so nice too."

I giggled quietly and blushed, not feeling tired at all.

"I even had my first kiss," I said.

"He took your first kiss?" Gerard asked.

I looked over and saw him with a frown on his face. It sort of looked like he was hurt or angry.

"Is your stomach still hurting?" I asked. "Why aren't you happy for me?"

Gerard sighed, laying down.

"Let's just go to sleep, I'm tired," he said.

I got into my own bed and he turned off the lights. I frowned and looked over to where he was sleeping in his own bed with his back to me as he faced the wall. I got up and grabbed Turtle, crawling into his bed with him between him and the wall. Gerard looked at me in the dark.

"Mr. Turtle doesn't want you upset," I said softly.

Gerard kissed my forehead gently and I smiled. I buried my face into his chest and he wrapped his arms around me.

"I'm sorry for being so pissy, Button," Gerard whispered. "I don't know why I am."

"Tummy ache?" I asked.

"Yeah," he said quietly.

"Can I kiss it better?" I asked.

I pushed Gerard onto his back gently, moving down his body. I gave gentle kisses to the soft skin on Gerard's pale tummy. I looked up and saw him blushing.

"Better?" I asked.

"Y-yeah, Button," Gerard said.

I smiled and laid down on him, resting my head on his chest. I could hear his heart beating really fast and I frowned in confusion. I looked up at his blushing cheeks while he stared at the ceiling, wrapping an arm around my waist. I smiled, nuzzling my face into the crook of his neck as he let out a breath.

"Gee?" I asked.

"Yeah, Button?" He replied, sounding a little distracted.

"Do you really not like Dallon?" I asked.

Gerard didn't say anything and I looked up and saw him just biting his lip. That was enough to give me an answer and I whimpered. I got up to go back to my own bed but Gerard held me tight in his arm.

"Oh now, little Button can't sleep alone all the way over there," he said, smiling again for the first time that day.

I giggled and gave him a hug.

"You feeling better?" I asked.

"Yeah, I think I am," he said. "But if you go over to the other bed then I'll get all sad again."

I smiled and laid down with him again.

"How about tomorrow we watch movies all day and cuddle up in bed with snacks and cookies and it'll just be you and me all day?" He suggested.

I gasped and nodded excitedly.

"And we'll stay in our jammies too!" I exclaimed. "All day long!"

He smiled, rubbing my back softly.

"Hey Button, I asked mom about going to California," Gerard told me. "She said if she can get the days off work then we can go take a road trip to visit grandma and grandpa."

I shrieked happily and Gerard covered my mouth.

"Quiet now, you don't wanna wake everyone else up," he said with a small chuckle.

I giggled and gave him a hug.

"It'll be so fun," I said. "I've never been to California before."

Gerard smiled, kissing my forehead.

"Come on, get some rest now," he said.

I shook my head.

"Too excited to sleep now," I said.

Gerard wrapped his arms around me and I felt myself calm down slightly as he cuddled me. I smiled, starting to feel the tiredness take over as I fell asleep in his arms.