AN: I don't own these characters but I will use them for this story.
Sam Winchester had known Gabriel Milton for almost 14 years now. He had known that he liked to play tricks on his brother's and Sam's brother as well. He also knew that he loved sweets and that you couldn't get them away from him with a crowbar. Sam also knew that Gabriel was cocky and a little too sure of himself at times. Like the time he took on six football players because they had shoved Sam and his friend Andy into their lockers. Let's just say that after taking down three of the guys Gabriel got himself pretty beat up. But Sam still forgave him and helped to patch him up. But most of all Sam knew that Gabriel was blind as a bat when it came to noticing people liking him, because if Sam was honest with himself he had been in love with his best friend for nearly 5 years now.
Sam was now 18 and had just graduated from high school. He was wondering just what he wanted to do now that he was out. He knew that he wanted to go off to college but he wasn't sure which one and if he wanted to take a year off to explore a little. But he did know that whatever it was Gabriel was sure to follow. Well that was until he had gone and gotten himself some new girlfriend. Sam hadn't really met her yet but he had heard all about her from Gabe. Apparently they had met at a football game for the local college. He was sitting in the bleachers and she was one of the pretty little cheerleaders. They apparently locked eyes and that was when Gabriel said he fell in love. Sam just gags at the memory of him telling the story.
So now Sam was sitting in his room looking out across the way at the Milton house and wondered if Gabriel would be calling him today or not. Because they were supposed to be hanging up over an hour ago and he had not seen or heard from his friend yet. He growled as he grabbed his phone and dialed up Gabriel's number. He heard it ring a few times before the other picked up.
"Hey Sammy what's up?"
Sam just shook his head. "Oh nothing just wondering if you forgot that we were going to hang out today?" Yeah Sam sounded a little pissed but hell this was not the first time since Gabriel started to date Kali that he forgot to do something with Sam.
Gabriel fumbled as he tried to think of something to say." Um I'm sorry Sam it's just Kali called and well I'm with her shopping. I didn't mean to forget. Maybe we could hang out tonight? Or tomorrow maybe?"
Sam just took a steadying breathe as he listened to yet another excuse from his friend." No don't worry about it. Sounds like you have your hands full and well I have plans for later anyway." It was a lie but he didn't want to be just a second thought anymore. "I hope that you at least make it to the party this weekend for my graduation. You are still coming right?"
"Sure I'm going to be there. Not every day that little Sammy graduates high school and with top marks too. I'll be there no matter what Sam I promise."
Sam sure hoped that he was going to make it because if he didn't it was going to be the last straw. "Alright I'll see you then. Have fun with Kali." He then hung up and groaned as he laid down on his bed.
The weekend had come by too fast for Sam's liking. His parents were going to be leaving for the night and Dean was in charge of the party. He was glad for that at least but he was sure that his big brother was going to do something to embarrass him. He always did. But for now he was busying himself making sure that they had everything ready for the party. There were refreshments, some alcoholic and some not, there was food and there was music. He nodded as he looked and made sure everything breakable was put away and that his parents' bedroom was properly locked so no one could get in there. After he had double checked everything he sat down next to Dean on the couch. "So you think that there is going to be a lot of people coming tonight?"
Dean looked at Sam and smirked. "Hell yeah I'm sure that everyone you know and some you didn't are going to show up for the free food and booze. But you know the important people are all going to be here. Like me, Cas, Andy, and Gabe. If nobody else shows up you at least got us." He ruffled Sam's hair as he grinned at him.
Sam smiled at his brother because hell Dean always knew what to say to him to make him feel better. "Alright but don't go dragging Cas off to make out with him. Cause I really don't wanna see that." He smirked as he had to dodge a fist to the shoulder.
"Shut up bitch I'm not going to drag him off to make out at your party. Maybe afterwards but not during." Dean and Cas had been going out for almost two years now. It apparently didn't matter that Castiel was Sam's age and that Dean was nearly 21, the same age as Gabriel. No they really seemed to love one another so Sam just kinda went with it.
They party was in full swing now and everyone was talking and having a good time it seemed. But no matter where Sam looked he could not find Gabriel. He was sure that he was waiting so he could make a grand entrance but this was just ridiculous. As he was about to give up hope that his friend had remembered he saw Gabriel standing near the door. He brightened up instantly as he walked over to greet his best friend. But that happiness died when he noticed the tall slender woman that was holding onto Gabriel's hand. It must have been Kali but Sam didn't care because he didn't want her there. He had wanted to spend time with Gabriel, not Gabriel and his girlfriend.
Sam was trying to turn and walk away from Gabriel when he heard him call out for him. He tried to ignore it and hurry off to the backyard but he felt someone grab his wrist. He turned around and looked down into amber eyes. "Hey Gabe when did you get here?"
Gabriel looked at him a little shocked. "I called for you why didn't you stop? And I just got here. I want you to meet Kali I brought her along with me."
Sam scratched the back of his neck and gave his friend a grin. "Sorry I didn't hear you. Must be the music it's a little loud." He then bit his lower lip as he looked around the smaller man to the young woman. "Yeah sure I'll meet her. But I thought it was just going to be you tonight? I'm not saying that you couldn't bring her but you well never mentioned you were or weren't." Sam knew he was babbling but well he was upset and he did it when he was upset.
Gabriel knew something was up when he heard Sam babbling. He looked over at Kali and then to his friend and quirked a brow. "Yeah it was going to be just me but when I told her where I was going she asked to come and meet you since well I talk about you all the time. And the two of you haven't met yet so well why not in a party setting. I'm sure you are going to like her Sammy." He was going to have to get Sam alone and find out what was bugging him at some point in the night.
Sam watched as Gabriel called the girl over. He put on a strained smile and greeted her and shook her hand. "Hi it's nice to finally meet you. I'm Sam."
She looked Sam over a minute before taking his hand and shaking it." It is nice to meet the person that Gabriel talks about all the time. Sometimes I have to wonder if he is dating you instead of me." She looked Sam dead in the eye with that statement almost as a challenge.
It was a miracle that Sam didn't blush from her comment but he just chuckled a little. "Well you try knowing someone for 14 years and then not talking about them. Besides he can't talk about me that much." He looked over at Gabriel and noticed a little sheepish look he was giving him. And it made him happy that it was true and that Gabriel did talk about him a lot. He then looked at Kali and grinned. "Well I hope you have a good time." He then turned and decided he needed some air so he headed outside to sit on the back porch for a bit.
Sam didn't even notice that Gabriel had followed him out till he heard him talking. "So Sasquatch what is bothering you? Because I know that something is wrong. You don't just babble like you did for nothing." He sat down next to Sam and looked at him.
Sam looked over at him and sighed. "It's nothing Gabe. I'm just having a hard time deciding what to do now that I'm out of school. I got the full ride to Stanford but well I would like a little time to myself as well. You know go traveling for a few months and maybe just see the sights." He knew that wasn't the real reason he was upset but might as well give Gabriel a reason he had been thinking about for some time now.
"Sammy it's good to think about these things. I mean at least you have options. I never did. It was either get a job or go to college. I decided that I wanted to do the one that didn't involve too much work. You at least can choose what you wanna do. I mean go to an awesome school or not. Cause I bet that free ride will be there next year since you have that super brain of yours." He chuckled as he reached over and gave his knee a squeeze. "Besides if they don't take you then it's their loss cause I bet you would have been their best student and the best damn lawyer to graduate from there."
Sam looked at the hand on his knee and then to his friend. "Yeah I still have time to think about it. But either way I won't be around after the summer is over and well it is making me a little sad I won't get to see you so much. I mean we have spent every day since we were little together or nearly." So that was the real reason Sam was upset and trying to decide what to do, because either choice had him leaving Gabriel and he couldn't make up his mind which was worse.
Gabriel was shocked for a moment. He had not realized that he was going to be without Sam after the summer was over. He blinked and then licked his lips. "Hey we could still talk and maybe I could figure out how Skype works. But you know that no matter what you are the most important person in my life Sammy you always have been." He grinned as he leaned in closer. "Besides with me not around you might actually stand a chance of getting laid."
Sam chuckled as he shook his head. "Maybe I do but I doubt it will happen." He then looked at the back door and groaned. "I guess I should be getting back in there. You know it's my party after all, even if I don't know who half of these people are." He groaned as he stood up. "You should get back to that girlfriend of yours too. You know she might think I'm trying to steal you away from her."
Gabriel stood up as well and groaned. "Sammy don't give her any ideas. I swear she thinks I'm going to leave her for you. Hell I think she has mentioned it several times. Besides if I thought I had a chance with you I might have to leave her." He grinned as he waggled his eyebrows at the taller boy.
Sam bit his lower lip to prevent any awkward love confession from spilling out and just laughed. "I'm sure you would. Now get going." He then turned and walked into the house and went straight to his room. He was in no mood now for the party.
It was a few hours later when the party had died down that Dean came up and knocked on Sam's door before walking in. " Hey buddy why did you leave the party? I thought you were having a good time?" He was concerned about his little brother because well he looked a little shaken and upset.
Sam just shook his head. "It's nothing Dean. I just wasn't in the mood for a party that's all. So is everyone gone or are there a few people crashed on the floor?"
Dean noticed that Sam was brushing him off so he just shrugged. "Cas is still here and Andy is crashing on the couch. I think Gabriel might still be here. I think he wants to talk to you or something. But other than that no one else is here."
Sam stiffened a little when he heard that Gabriel was still there and wanted to talk to him. He really didn't want to deal with this again but he knew that both Dean and Gabe would know something was wrong if he sent the other away." Ok tell him to come up if he wants to talk. And please try to be quite when you and Cas are making out."
Dean just smirked as he turned to leave. "Well if you are worried about hearing us just turn on some music." He then walked down the stairs and told Gabriel to go on up.
Gabriel walked upstairs and leaned against the door frame of Sam's room. "Hey there kiddo. I just wanted to let you know that I'm heading out. And that I'm coming over tomorrow and we are hanging out. Because I realized that I have kinda been ditching you for Kali. So you and me all day tomorrow fun times." He grinned as he looked at Sam.
Sam looked over at Gabriel and smiled. "That sounds like fun. I can't wait." He gave him a soft smile before he yawned and gave a long stretch. "Unless you are going to be sleeping in my bed I think it's time for you to go. I'm pretty wiped out and I need my beauty sleep if I have to hang out with you all day tomorrow." He smirked as he gave a stretch.
Gabriel was just staring at the other as he stretched and a small expanse of skin was exposed at Sam's midriff. He brought his eyes up to meet Sam's and grinned. "Yeah you need to make sure you can stand up to my awesomeness tomorrow so you better get all the rest you can. I'll see you tomorrow Sammy." He then turned and closed Sam's door before walking downstairs and heading out to get in his car. He wasn't sure why but he felt the need to go back and take the other up on his offer of sharing his bed. He didn't though he just started his car and headed for his apartment.