Names Hands and Faces

Frank-
"Ray they want to meet you like today after work!" I bounce around him, prodding him
"Isn't that at midnight?"
"The Ways keep weird hours" I shrug
"Okay, i'll meet them tonight then"
"Awesome!" I hug my friend tightly before bouncing off to find Brian who had made me swear to him to give him updates.

"Brian"
"Midget"
"Whatever. They're gonna meet Ray!"
"Are they now?" Brian turns around in his swivel seat and I giggle as he mimes stroking a cat
"Yer they are. And Mikey dog-sat for me yesterday"
"So you slept over?"
"Yep, we all fell asleep watching movies. Mikey snores"
"Did I really need to know that?"
"Probably"
"Alright well run along okay"
"Sure, talk to you later Bri. Then we can discuss this name of yours!"
"Later midget!"

I go to find Brendon next as there was about ten minutes until opening time.
"BRENDON!"
"Yes?" The taller startles
"I forgot to say thanks for the training and stuff. I know I'm a little shit sometimes"
"You were fine"
"Well, apart from the six plates"
"And the three glasses" He chuckles
"Well thanks" I smile before going to get my apron, tying it around my waist. Just as the doors opened.

On my few breaks, I go and harass Brian. Mainly for the entertainment factor. Finally he snaps.
"So what's it saaaaaaaaay?" I wheedle as he scratches at his hand and he shrugs with irritation
"I don't know yet" Lie
"Not even a letter?"
"Nope, not one" Another lie
"You're no fun Brian" I huff before going outside to have a quick smoke. Brain was no fun, no fun at all.

Later that evening after the tables had been cleared and the lights had been turned out, Ray and I make our slow way back to the apartment building. I couldn't shut up about Gerard and I knew it was driving him crazy, but he still held a fond smile as I bounced around him
"And you're going to love Mikey!"
"I'm sure I will"
"He plays bass, and mario kart! And he likes my dogs. You're gonna love the Way brothers"
"Alright"
"Come on." I push at the main doors and lead Ray up the many stairs, choosing to ignore the lift where we would probably get stuck and go the extra few flights to Gerard's.

"Hey" I grin at Mikey and Gerard who were sitting in the living room after pushing my way into their apartment, Ray trailing behind me "I've bought Ray" I was just glad the Ways and Ray kept weird hours given the time of night it was.
"Hey guys" Mikey gets up and offers his hand to Ray, bypassing me. I ignore it, going to fill the space he left
"Hey Frankie" I get the response after poking Gerard's side, bringing him back from wherever his head was
"You okay?" I worry slightly, he looked out of sorts
"I'm fine"
"You didn't have to wait up, you could have gone to bed"
"And miss meeting your best friend? He looks like a pretty cool guy" I beam at that
"Ray's awesome. RAY! Come here!"

The night is filled with questions on Rays band, Mikey's musical interests and silence on Gerard's part. I try to get him to smile a few times but I couldn't even seem to get his attention.
"Alright, you have my number right?" Ray asks, and Mikey nods handing over the phone. "Frank, I'm gonna go now it's late"
"What?" I wake up from my dozing state on Gerard's shoulder and scrub at my eyes "I'll walk you out."

We trudge down the stairs and I smile
"They're awesome right"
"Yer they are. But Gerard was a little pre-occupied don't you think"
"Probably just tired" I wave off
"But why?"
"I don't know"
"Look, you're going to be so mad at me for this but-"
"What?" I was getting worried now
"Just, be careful okay. I don't trust him"
"What?!"
"I knew you wouldn't take it well but, trust me okay. I don't get very good vibes from him" I think over what Ray says and nod to myself. I had known Ray for how many years now. I trusted his judgement, even if I didn't like it
"Okay, i'll be careful"
"Good. See you tomorrow Frank" He leaves with a wave over his shoulder and I turn to go back inside.