Why Can't We Be Together

A week has pass since Mikey came over and since Bob basically told me he likes me. Luckily our friendship wasn't affected. You can say were even closer then before. Usually the other person feels awkward around the person that told how he or she felt about the person but me....I feel the same around Bob.

Mikey has been talking to me here and there. It's more then before which is a good thing. In photography he gives me notes asking how I'm doing and everything. I guess he's not ready to let people see that he's talking to a vampire. I understand though. It's his brother that's holding him back. I caught him yesterday staring at me. It was really weird actually. Bob had pointed it out to me. I don't know what this means though.

Today is Thursday which means tomorrow starts the three day weekend,yay. I'm surprised that none of my teachers gave out homework. So I'm free and can hang out with Bob and Ray. I was at my locker,getting the necessary things I wanted to bring home with me. There was a tap on my shoulder. I spun around to find Mikey standing before me.

"Hi." I chirped. Mikey smiled and pulled me into a hug. He made sure to look around before he gave me one.

"Hey Frank. How are you?"he asked.

"I'm good. You?"

"Hmm same old. I was wondering if you wanted to come over my house tonight. My parents are going out of town for a few days and Gerard is taking Lyn-z out somewhere which will probably lead to having sex. So I have the house to myself tonight."

"What about Alicia?"

"Oh um she isn't feeling well. I think she caught something from another student. I heard there's a stomach virus going around school."he whispered. I havent heard anything about a virus. I bet he's lying but hey I get to hang out with him tonight....alone.

"Okay. What time do you want me to come over?"

"Six maybe. Here give me your number so I can call you when its okay to come over." I nodded and took out a pen. I took his hand and wrote my number.

"There you go." You don't know how happy and excited I was to give him my number. This friendship between us is definately growing.

"So I guess I'll see later then."

"Yup." Before I knew it Mikey had pulled me into another hug. The only thing that came to mind was to hug him back. Someone coughed behind us causing Mikey to push me away. Bob was laughing silently as he watched Mikey run down the hall. "Bob!" I shouted. I playfully hit in the arm.

"What?" He said cluelessly. He acts as if he didn't do anything bad.

"You scared Mikey off." I whined.

"Stop complaining.You can hug him all you want later."

"So you heard?" I smirked. He nodded. Bob can be so nosy sometimes. He's always eavesdropping on other peoples conversations. "I can't believe he asked me to hang out with him tonight." I squealed.

"On tonights daily news,young Frank Iero,a vampire, was murderer by a human boy who tricked him into coming in his house. The motive is uncertain right now." Bob said,mimicking a news reporter." I couldn't help but laugh.

"Haha you're very funny. Mikey won't kill me. No one can cause everyone loves me."

"Yeah sure. No one likes a midget." I narrowed my eyes at Bob. I hate it when people make fun of my shortness. I know I'm short in all but I ain't that short. I'm fun sized. "Just kidding. I love you." I couldn't help but smile. Bob wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me close to him. I sighed. I hate when he tells me that. I can't say I love you back cause then I'd be lying to him but if I don't say it then I hurt him on the inside.

"Bob...."

"I know. Do you want to hang out since this is your last night of being alive."

"Shut up." I laughed. Bob sure knows how to change the mood. "He is not going to kill me. I'll call you tomorrow morning to show that I'm still alive and well. Deal?"

"Yeah. Let's go get Toro and head to my house or maybe you have a place in mind." I really didn't care where we went. I just want to enjoy my time with Bob and I can't forget Toro. Maybe they can help me pick out an outfit to wear.

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He hasnt called yet. He isn't going to call I know it. I was in my room pacing back and forth. I looked at the clock which said 6:23pm. He lied to me. This was all a joke to mess with me. Bob was right minus the killing part. He is tricking me. I threw my cell phone on the bed. I should have told him I had plans with Bob. Then I'd know for sure that I wasn't going to be alone.

I began taking off my clothes that Bob and Ray picked out for me earlier. I should just get in my pjamas and chill cause I'm not going out anytime soon. I sat on the edge of the bed and slowly untied my shoes. How can I be so stupid to think he wanted to hang out with me. I'm just an ugly freak to him. My shoes were tossed to the side and I began to take off me shirt when my cell went off. I picked it up quickly and answered it.

"Hello." I said.

"Um is this Frank." Mikey asked. He sounds so cute.

"Yeah. Hi Mikey."

"Hi,sorry for calling late. My brother just left the house. He couldn't decide what to wear so he stood in front of his closet for like a hour,staring at his clothes."he laughed.

"Sounds like me. It's okay though. So do you still want me to come over?"

"Yes"he replied.

"Well I'll see you in a few. Byes."

"Bye." I hung up before he could say anything else. I sighed and quickly got dressed again. I hope everything goes okay tonight.

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I walked up to the yellowish house at the end of the street. Before knocking on the door,I checked my clothes and make-up in the window. I was wearing the tightest jeans I had in my closet. Bob said it shows off my figure. He would be the one to know that. I made sure my eyeliner wasn't smeared and my shirt had no wrinkles in it. I got to look good for him. You get what I'm saying......yeah I'm nervous as hell. Okay here we go,you can do this Frank. I reached out and knocked on the door. My hands were shaking and I starting to panic for some reason. Calm down its just Mikey...exactly.

I saw the curtain on the door move and heard clicking noises before it opened. Mikey was standing there sexy as ever.

"Hey Frank. I'm glad you could come." I nodded and slowly entered the house. I heard the door close behind me. "So what you think."he asked. I suppose he was talking about the house.

"It looks cozy." I said. Mikey smiled and lead me to the living room. I entered the room and stood. I felt so out of place like I don't really belong here. Mikey plopped down on the couch and flipped on the t.v. He noticed that I wasn't sitting.

"You don't have to stand. Here sit."he said,patting the empty space next to him. I plopped down next to him and stared out in front of me. This already feels awkward. I want to say something but I'm afraid I'll say something really stupid.

I started to observe my surroundings. In front of me,next to the t.v. was a shelf of dvds. All of which I've seen before. They were mostly horror and comedy movies. There's something we have in common. A PS2 was sitting on the floor next to the t.v. My eyes widen. I love video games...well who doesn't probably a lot of people. Now let me tell you,I'm quite a video game nerd. I can beat ANYONE at a game. You should see Bob's face when I beat him in Need for Speed.

Mikey caught me looking at the console, "You play video games?"

"Hell yeah,you're looking at the master of all games." I exclaimed. Mikey giggled. Aww he's so cute.

"Do you want to play one?" I nodded. He got up and pulled out a few games. "Here pick one. I'll go get the controllers from my room." he said,tossing them to me. I read through them. They were good ones too. I picked one out and set it on the coffee table. While I waited for Mikey I looked at the pictures that were hanging on the way. One had two boys sitting together. I knew right away which one was Mikey. He looked so cute when he was younger. The other boy had to be Gerard. I moved onto another picture. This had to be taken about a year or two ago. It was just a picture of Mikey. He looks so beautiful. "That was taken during my first year of high school."Mikey suddenly said. I jumped.

"Whoa. I didn't hear you come down" I said surprised.

"Doesn't vampires have like really good hearing?"

"Yeah but I don't.The only thing I have is like extra strength and speed plus the fangs. The reading minds,and good hearing, I get that when I turn 16 which is in about seven months." I told him.

"Oh so your birthday is in October?"

"Yeah October 31."

"Your birthday is on Halloween,that's awesome." I smiled. "Hey,you want to take the PS2 up to my room." I nodded. Mikey unplugged the console and I carried the games and controllers up to his room. When we entered I gasped. Hs room was awesome. There were posters of bands on the wall and I noticed he had comics all over his desk. I picked one up.

"You have a lot of comic books."

"Yeah,some are my brother's.He let's me borrow them here and there so don't mess them up or he'll kill me."he joked. I put it back down and looked at the posters on the wall.

"You listen to Smashing Pumpkins. Cool!" He smiled and handed me a controller. "Prepare to lose human." I said. Mikey rolled his eyes.

"Yeah sure. I can beat you any day. Let's go!"

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I don't know how long I was at Mikey's house. Since I've been here I caught him sneaking glances at me here and there. At first I didn't mind it at all but then I was getting worried. "Mikey,why are you looking at me?" I asked.

"Oh...uh...I was looking at the necklace that's around your neck.All vampires wear them right?"

"Yeah. It allows us to be out in the sun.Without it I would burn to ash." He gave me a worried look. "What?"

"I don't know. C-Can I look at it?" He reached up towards my neck. I wasn't sure if I should take it off but I trust him. I took it off and gently placed it in his hand. "It's beautiful. Where do yuou get them from? I-I hope I'm sounding rude."

"You're not. Um all vampires get one when their born but once you lose the first necklace then there's a second you can get. If you lose that one then that't it. You'll never be able to go out during the day ever. Well if some other vampire lets you borrow theirs."I explained. Mikey held it in his hands. "Do you want to put it on?" I want to see how it looks on him.

"I can?" I nodded. Mikey handed me the necklace back and turned around. I placed it around his neck and clipped it on. He turned back around. It looks really good on him. "How does it look?"

"Great. It looks better on you then me." I laughed. Mikey smiled.

"No,you're just saying that." Mikey managed to unclip it himself and gave it back to me. I put it back on.

"No I really do mean it." He smiled again. I glanced over at the clock.It was little past eleven.

"You have to go home don't you." he said sadly.

"Yeah but hey we have a three day weekend.Remember you have my number.When you want me to come over just give me a call. Okay?" Mikey pulled me into a hug. "Hey don't think this will get me to stay longer." He hugged me even tighter. I sighed. "Fine. How about this. You can come over my house for the night if you want. Bob may be over my house but he forgives you so don't worry about him."

"Really!"he exclaimed. I nodded. Mikey jumped up and ran to his closet.He pulled out a bag and started to throw clothes in it. I have a good feeling that this weekend is going to be the best ever.