Welcome To The Hell Hole

15: I love her, Gabe

"Nathalie.. She died.." Gabriel spoke to Audrey over the phone.

"WHAT!?"

"Nathalie.. she's dead.."

"I'm coming over. Right now." Audrey hung up and immediately got in her car. She made it to the mansion in record time, ran through the gates and through the doors.

"You were quick." Gabriel stated.

"Where is she!?"

"She's at the funeral home."

"WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME SHE WAS DEAD BEFORE SHE WAS GONE!?"

"Well, I was, and still am, dealing with the loss myself. I also had to tell Adrien, and he didn't handle it well. I have emotions to you know."

"I-I'm sorry.."

"Dont worry about it.. Do you want some coffee? Or tea?"

"Tea would be nice, thank you.." Gabriel went into the kitchen and started making a cup of coffee for Audrey. When it as done, he realized he didn't know how Audrey liked her coffee.

"Hey Audrey?"

"Mhm?"

"How do you like your coffee?"

"Black."

"Heh, that was-"

"Nathalie's favorite. I know. That's why I have it. It just reminds me of the good days.."

"I'm sorry, Audrey.. I swear I tried to save her."

"I know you did. The world really had it out for he, didn't it?"

"You have no idea."

"Well I do have some."

"It was just a statement."

"Right, sorry."

"Let's go to the living room."Gabriel said, walking up the stairs. Audrey followed close behind and opened the door for Gabriel.

"Have a seat" He said, reffering to the sofa that sat infront of the tv.

"Thank you." He handed her the tea and sat down beside her.

"I know she saved your life and all, but why do you care for Nathalie so much?"

"I..Erm.."

"Did something more happen?"

"I..Uh.. Yes, it did"

"What happened?"

"We um.. we many have.. dated.." She squeezed out. Gabriel almost dropped his mug and stared at the woman, his eyes wide open and his mouth agape.

"W-when was th-this?"

"The end of highschool..."

"I.. I didn't know Nathalie had.. liked.. women.."

"She didn't really tell anyone.."

"So is that why you miss her so much?"

"I love her, gabe. Obviously."

"Was it anything serious?"

"Not really."

"Did you two... You know?"

Audrey blushed at the question. How would she answer this one? Would Gabriel be mad?

"Well.. uhm.. not in highschool... But the uh.. night I tried to.."

"Oh."  Why hadn't Nathalie told him any of this?

"So when's the funeral?"

"Tomorrow..."