Gabriel and I walk into the living room "so," I say awkwardly clasping my hands infront of me "soo," he looks at me with a raised eyebrow "I might've broke up with Derrick," I say softly "but I don't want you to think it was because of what happened, I just realized that Derrick and I weren't ment to be and my using magic was unfair, so I decided to end it before I wasted anymore of his life." I explain feeling a little nervous. He nods "I understand and I think you did the right thing." he smiles "thanks, I'm glad you approve and that brings me to the next thing," I say awkwardly "look you don't need to bring that up, I'm sorry it shouldn't have come to that," he says rubbing the back of his head "what? You mean you knew I took some of your hair?" I ask "wha, o that, ya ya but that's ok magic won't really work on me anyway." he chuckles clearing his throat "well I wasn't planning on anything like I did with Derrick, I got it for a simple locator spell sill." I giggle "of course it won't work on you, I already knew that you're a freaking archangel Gabe." I say a little shocked by his assumption. He stands a moment "well I guess a location spell won't do to much harm." he says breaking the awkward silence, I nod "but I don't want to do that, not without your permission," I say pulling the lock from my pocket "it's fine, I'm glad you care so much," he says stepping forward. I blush as I look away from him "Y-your're my friend, I'm supposed to care." I say softly "friend," he smiles softly "I know thanks, I care for you too." he says before clearing his throat "so um you put a spell on Derrick? How'd you think that'd work out?" he asks changing the awkward subject "well, I didn't really think about it, I just don't know I guess I was desperate." I sigh "ya but why him?" he asks "I don't really know," I say with a shrug "just a random pick huh? Well like I said you did the right thing." he says "but anyway, I need to go," he adds "wait," I say quickly "why did you give me that bear?" I ask "Because I warded you and if by some off chance something bad happens, like at the store the other day, you'll have a way to call for me. You know in hindsight a bear wasn't a real good choice," he chuckles before reaching in his pocket "so here before I forget." I look down at his outstretched hand, a necklace "this is a little easier to keep ahold of so ya." he says with a small laugh, I take it then slide it on "thanks, I didn't know you warded me," I say studying the stone around my neck "well it hides you from angels including myself but this is my stone you should know some about it." he says "ya it's citrine I know a little about it, but are you ever going to explain why your other brothers are dicks?" I ask "ya but it's a long story so maybe another time ok?" he says "sure, just becareful." I smile "I always am." he says before disappearing. I drop my smile, things must be bad if he's taking precautions, well hopefully he knows what he's doing, I run a hand down my face with a sigh.
I sit with my sketch pad, thinking of Gabriel's face, his smile, his beautiful eyes, my pencil flows effortlessly as I remember every detail, after a few minutes I stop examining my work, oh no, I'm really drawing him? Oh god what's wrong with me. I place the sketchbook on the coffee table, I really need a boyfriend, I should make more of an effort for a social life, I think before going to the kitchen, liking an angel, I'm so pathetic, but the other night, I shake my head trying to remove the thought no no, don't get any wild ideas it was just my imagination or the alcohol, ya the alcohol, I pour myself a glass of milk and sit at the table, I really should get rid of that drawing. "hey," Gabriel says as he sits infront of me "shit," I say scooting back the chair scrapping the floor makes me jump more "sorry, maybe I should really look into that bell idea." he laughs "it isn't funny, I almost had a damn heart-attack." I snap "I said sorry." he says with a shrug. I sit a moment trying to slow my heart "You're back quick," I finally say "ya I guess I have some time to explain, if you want." he says "I'm all ears." I mutter taking a drink of my milk. Gabriel explains the sad details of michael and lucifer, "so you died, I mean lucifer killed you, and you've found out that Michael is locked in lucifer's cage? Well suits him, he let all that happen you're his brother, he should've protected you." I say with a frown "it's not that simple especially with Michael but I understand what you mean." he says running a hand through his hair "ya but all that aside, I'm sorry Gabriel it must be hard for you, I lost a sibling too," I say my voice cracking slightly "you did? How?" he asks looking over at me "well, I wondered, away from white magic, made a deal and it cost my brother's life, that's why I'm alone my parents disowned me after that." I say feeling warm tears fill my eyes, I quickly clear my throat "but I deserve it so," I add with a half-hearted chuckle.
We sit in silence a few minutes "I didn't mean to bring the mood down," I say "you didn't, I was just thinking. Anyway I think," his voice stops as he looks down "you think wh?" I ask "nothing, it's nothing." he says interrupting me "why dose it seem so weird between us?" I ask bluntly "it's not weird ok, just kinda in a sad mood." he says. I stand up and walk into the living room, I grab the sketchbook and close it, I'm such a moron I keep thinking there's something more I really need to stop. "What's that?" Gabriel asks walking in behind me "nothing just some doodles." I say looking down at the book. "ah well, can I take a look?" he asks as he steps around me, I look up at him now standing infront of me "I'd prefer you not." I say blankly "Ok, that's fine, just trying to make conversation," he says before sitting down "I think we need to talk," he says then looks up at me.
