And You Can Take All the Pain Away From Me

When his brother Mikey suddenly and unexpectedly dies, and his parents are no longer there for him, where will Gerard find his comfort?

Alone and sinking into depression, Gerard cuts himself off from the rest of the world, choosing to prefer his own company when he needs support the most.

This traumatic time in his life hasn't only affected him, though. Mikey's best friend, Frank, is also grief stricken and desperately seeking comfort.

When the two meet, they begin to find the comfort and understanding they each need in the other. Unexpected romance develops based on grief and understanding. But can this new found love survive through all the guilt and disrespect felt towards Mikey's memory?

This is a re-write of my old story Can you take all the pain away? A lot's changed. I've improved. The plots been played around with. All I ask is your honest opinions of it, however critical. And yes I know this is unoriginal!