Ah, my gorgeous little skittles. Nice of you to drop by. This is just a note to clear some stuff up before the actual story.

In this book, Frank is white, Gerard is black. Literally. Just like in the video for I don't love you, when a black person touches a white, it leaves a mark. Just thought I'd say that in case anyone reading got confused. The fanfic is not set in this universe.

Just before you click that next chapter button, I want to say THANK YOU! I love all my readers and appreciate every single one of your votes. Thank you so much just for reading this author's note. Whoever you are, you're fabulous. And I know that for a fact, because anyone who's interested in what I write has got to be super cool. Haha.

Now, read on, my skittles. Read on.

[EDIT: please note, this story was written when I was a lot younger. it had good intentions but was problematic in the way it addressed societal & race issues. you're seeing through a 13 year old's eyes here. this fic ought to be edited and maybe someday it will be, but it remains a raw first edition. the social commentary & author's notes are hopeful but still weird & irreverent. I digress... much love to you readers, always.]