hi guys so im back from dead and i have written a one shot/ chapter one???? for creature au. things to consider before you read. this is my first attempt at creative writing in like 6 years. also english is not my first language so forgive me
Not the comfortable kind of quiet. The kind of quiet one might be stuck in just before a hurricane strikes and destroys everything in its path. The kind of quiet you dread because it represents the lack of sound that should be in its place.
There should be faint, crackling sound made by a gaming consoles shitty speaker. There should be an almost unnoticable sizzle coming off of a smoked, cheap cigarette. A pointless argument about a B-list movie premiering at the local cinema. Soft snoring. Laughter. Anything.
But it was quiet. Save for the mocking taps of raindrops crashing against the window ofcourse, because the universe loves cliches.
"We should be doing something"
A voice broke the suffocating silence. It's owner, now sat upright on a rickety, beer stained couch. Hands raking almost obssesively through his unkempt hair. Franks haircut was often the topic of many jokes and jabs within the group. After all it was a bit outrageous to proudly stick to that uneven, choppy mess, especially for someone who's able to change their appearance with a blink of an eye.
"Do what?" An almost accusatory tone responded. Words tinted with annoyance and exhaustion. "We called everywhere. Checked everything. Every hospital, morgue and police station. Every one of his wierd hiding spots. What else is there to be done, man?" Rays curls covered his face as he slumped deeper into the recliner he was occupying. His hands rubbing at tired eyes, now adorned with heavy patches of a greyish purple. A physical manifestation of hours of missed sleep and desperation.
One person however stayed loyal to the crushing quietness of the room. Clanky, rectengular glasses long abandoned on a coffee table between a half empty can of a questionable energy drink and a crumpled newspaper. Knees drawn up, supporting a head heavy with all the most horrific 'what if's' one could possibly come up with in this situation. Mikey didn't say a word. Just stared blankly at a bootleg Metallica poster barely hanging on the wall infront of him. Logically he knew Ray was right. What else was there to be done? But logic flies out the window very quickly when your older brother goes missing.
"Mikey, you should really get some sleep. A heart attack from all the caffine is not gonna' bring him back, you know?" Spoke up Frank, almost like he was trying to diverge from the objective truth of Rays words.
"I'm fine and I don't need a second mother." The younger of the Way brothers barked back, eyes still on that damned poster. A gift from Gerard for his 17th birthday. God that felt like ages ago.
Before his mind could linger on the fond memories for too long, a few loud bangs resonated through the house like gunshots. All three boys jumped in their seats and, as if on cue, looked at the front door. Then a look between one another. Mikeys lanky frame shot up from the couch and in mere seconds he was at the door. One more look back at his friends, now sat straight and at full awerness.
Clamy hand reached for the door knob and time came to a screeching halt. The action of opening the door took millenia. An eternity has passed before he took in the image in front of him.
Rain still pounded aggresively against the mossy driveway, drowning out the buzz of electricity usually coming off the nearby street lights. Even in this enviorment Gerards frame remained soft and warm against the element. Even trembling, hunched over and wet to the bone, his presence brought the silent comfort and stability Mikey needed oh so desperately.
"Gee...?" He began, tounge heavy and uncooperating.
"Hey Mikes" The older Way made an attempt at a smile but what came out looked more like a painful grimace. "Mind if I- "
His question was cut short by a crushing hug knocking the breath out of his chest. He bit his tounge as to not whine in pain and akwardly rubbed the ratty material of the back of Mikeys t-shirt.
Then in seconds the warmth was gone and he was only met with glossy eyes and an expression that would put a kicked puppy to shame.
"Where the hell have you been!?" Mikey choked out between heavy breaths. "Do you have any fucking idea how worried we were?"
Thats when Gerard noticed the two extra figures who seemingly materialized behind his brother. Right. Ray and Frank.
"Listen I can explain-" He started now fidgeting with his hands under the drilling stares of all three of them.
"No! You could've atleast left a stupid note! A phone call! You don't get to-" This time Mikeys rant was cut off by a hand on his shoulder and a less frantic voice.
"Okay let's calm down a bit." Rays voice left no room for argument. "Let's get inside before we all get sick and talk."
Mikeys breaths were still ragged, his expression still tight but he obliged. Gerard just pretty much stumbled into the house, almost tripping on the doormat in the process.