Okay, so first off, I'm a horrible person who's life has gotten so busy, she even mixed up the dates on when her Frerard contest was over. Thank goodness I realized when I woke up this morning that I'd said the 10th, not the 12th. So sorry to all who waited. I am going to judge right now! But before I do, I'm going to point out what I liked about each story because I have time, and I think you guys deserve that. Thank you so much for entering! I'm excited and thankful to get to read about one of my favorite pairings!!!!!

*weitmare 's Crush [link]

I loved the chemistry in this story, and I don't mean the class You captured the teenage insecurities, the excitement of a new crush, and of course, the fluffiness at the end. An adorable story that made me smile.

~Rageandlove77's All for love [link]

I really like how you incorporated the picture, giving good details to the interview action. I also really enjoyed how you described Frank looking at Gerard. For a first one shot, I'd like to say you did well and that the situation was believable and awww worthy

~kaytieway2's Simple Stage Kiss [link]

Love Gerard's mischievousness And I found Frank's inner commentary hilarious, reminding me of the crazy things we say to ourselves when we like someone. The way you formatted it made it easy to follow the story, and overall, I'd say it was a very enjoyable explanation of how Frerard got started.

~IMGir156's A Presence in Waking [link]

An interesting and almost abstract kind of piece. It's not your typical Frerard, with it's pretty somberness. It was interesting to see what was gotten out of the picture, and I give kudos for taking it in a new direction.

~blackphoenix14's Fish Lips [link]

Once again, I like how this person used the picture. Beautifully written, I felt like I'd stumbled on Gerard's thoughts or a love letter he kept hidden in a drawer. The intimacy and confidence they shared was evident, and anyone who can incorporate the phrase Fish Lips and make it sound so poetic gets huge props from me.

*xthedreamisrealx's The Kiss .:Trust Me:. [link]

This was the last entry I received. Let me just say that I was a little worried about this picture because it could possibly limit the writer's creativity. That is the last thing I think happened with this story. Well written, I felt in touch with Frank's thoughts, like I knew him, which makes you care about his character. Her style didn't use dialogue, and yet she captured that time in MCR's life and with their "I'm Not Okay" video believably without it. A stable beginning and a strong end, this piece was solid all the way through. So that is why, I would like to say congratulations to the winner of the contest. You blew my socks off, and I thank you for writing such a wonderful one shot.

And thank you again to everyone who participated. You guys all had your own styles and your own great stories to tell. I am honored and delighted to get to read all of these! Please continue in writing, whether it is Frerard or otherwise.

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A Contest A Year In The Making Submissions for September:

1. ~AlecBell's Automaton [link]

2. ~SadisticIceCream's Relics [link]

I will get my sub back hopefully soon so that I can display you guys with thumbnails again. Thanks for not killing me with my lack of updates.