Sleeping With Ghosts

Okay, I know I've been a pain about the updates, but I've been really busy with work so I haven't had much time to write. Also this chapter is a little short but it's the best I can do right now. Sorry.

Mikey

Mom had made me put on a suit to go see Gerard. Why, I honestly don't know. I tried talking her into coming into the facility with me but she flat out refused. I sighed and just went up to the building alone. At least she'd gotten me the gifts for Gerard I'd asked for. I went up to the registration desk and gave them my name. It took nearly 20 minutes after they'd searched me and the bag I'd brought before they'd let me in. A male orderly showed me in, taking me immediately to a small room with a table and two chairs. I sat down and nervously drummed my fingers on the table, not sure what to expect as far as my brother's health was concerned.

When the door finally opened and he came in, I smiled and leapt up, pulling him into a hug. He was a little stiff about it at first but he hugged me back fairly quickly. I kissed his cheek and we both sat down, sort of staring at each other for a minute or two. He definitely looked haggard. He was pale and his black hair looked scraggly. Not to mention the clothes they'd given him were about two or three sizes too large. I could see he had very dark circles under his eyes and I almost asked him if he was wearing make up but bit my tongue.

Gerard gave a gentle smile and said, "You know I'd say you're probably missing as much sleep as I am little bro." I gave a nervous laugh as I tried to keep from crying. I finally came out with it and said, "You look terrible." "Thank you, so do you." Gee replied, reaching over and messing up my hair. "So Mom and Dad not coming?" "Well Mom's out in the car but she didn't want to come in. Dad's at home." "So they're not." "Um, no." Gerard sighed and leaned back in his chair, saying, "Have they died of humiliation yet?" This time I did laugh and it was genuine. "No but they're really twisting on the knife about you."

Gerard snorted and rolled his eyes, then added, "Yeah, twisting 'cause they don't want the neighborhood know they've got a psycho for a son." "That's about it." "What about you?" I sighed and stared down at the table. It was time to speak my piece. "I'm sorry Gerard. You came to me at a time when you were confused and scared and I didn't even give you the benefit of the doubt, I just automatically assumed you'd lost your mind. Then when Brian appeared out of nowhere, I knew you were right and... Oh hell, Gee I'm so sorry!" I exclaimed.

He was staring at me, a surprised look on his face. Then he giggled a little. He stared at me and suddenly just busted up laughing. "What's wrong with you?" I asked, very concerned. Had he cracked up? Gerard was still giggling but he finally managed to compose himself, saying, "Calm down Mikey, if it hadn't been you it would have been someone else that had me locked up. I don't blame you, okay? And sorry for laughing it's just you look so cute when you're confused and I couldn't help it, it was funny!"

I smiled, relief apparent on my face I'm sure. I then got up, leaned in close to Gerard and whispered, "Gee? Can I ask you something?" "Sure." He whispered back. "Do you, um, want me?" Gerard leaned back in his chair. I don't think he could have been more surprised if I'd bit him. "What do you mean by that?" "Like sexually." I replied, watching for his reaction. Gerard seemed to think about it for a few minutes, then nodded. "Yeah, I do."

He looked over to see if the orderly was looking, surprisingly enough he had his back turned to us and was looking out the door. If I didn't know any better I'd say he was full out ignoring us. Gerard then got up and surprised me by pushing me back into my chair, straddling my lap and placing his hands on either side of my face. We stared at each other for a minute and I could have melted in those green eyes. But his eyes closed and his lips met mine in a gentle kiss. I sighed and pulled him closer, kissing him back and even doing one better as I delved my tongue into his sweet mouth.

Gerard's tongue slithered into my own mouth, and we kissed with a passion two brothers should not have for each other. Then all too soon he pulled back, kissing my forehead. "It's okay Mikey, I know how you feel. And we'll explore it when I get out of here, okay? See how far it goes." He replied. I smiled and kissed his lips again, then said, "Agreed."