It didn't feel entirely right what he was doing. But regardless, he was doing it. He couldn't understand why. No, that was a lie he told himself. He knew why he was here.
Asa Pike. Asa had been avoiding him for some reason—although, it's not like he wanted to see Asa. He had to convince himself of that. But, he could tell that Asa was clearly avoiding him. The thought made him slightly aggravated. His mind started to think if there was something Asa was doing. Something Manfred had told him to do.
And that's why Gabriel was in the drama's coat closet. He was trying to see if Asa had been planning anything with Manfred by wearing Asa's coat. And it took him awhile to assure himself that's exactly what he was doing. Although, he still doubted himself.
Gabriel wasn't sure how, but he knew which coat was Asa's. He quickly went to it. And as he tried it on, he was certain it was Asa's. Gabriel then gasped for breath, being forced to sit down. He grabbed his heart, his pulse racing.
So many emotions.
The room slowly started to spin.
What had happened to Asa?
Possibly turning into a beast by dusk had made this feeling. But, Asa always took off his clothes when he did that, didn't he?
Gabriel was able to categorize the emotions. He felt some misery, some jealousy and envy, no pride (at all), and… he felt… love?
The thought that crossed his mind resulted in him to rip away from the cape. He hung it back were it belonged and then ran out of the coat room. He thought if he was Tancred that a storm would be brewing. He was surprised when he felt water on his face, thinking for a brief second he had started a rainstorm. But he soon figured out they were tears.
He then, ashamed, covered his eyes and started to speed-walk away. And then he hit something solid. Or someone.
Gabriel fell backwards, landing on his bottom. He looked up at whom he had run into.
Asa.
Gabriel's lip shivered and he broke out into more sobs.
And he hated himself for it.
The love that he felt when he was wearing Asa's clothes was so strong. And Gabriel knew it couldn't be towards him. And for the strangest reason, he wanted it to be.
"Are you alright?" Asa asked, sounding concerned. This slightly caught him off guard.
Gabriel tried to speak, but it just came out as stuttered and slurred words. Asa leaned down. His face was uncertain. "Hey… what's wrong?" He questioned awkwardly.
Gabriel continued to sob, although he had stopped shaking so much. It had gone into a mild cry. He felt like punching Asa for watching him cry. The beast was probably enjoying it. Even though his words didn't match it.
Thus, Asa started to grow impatient. "Com'on, get up, stop crying!" Asa growled, standing up straight.
Gabriel covered his face and snorted. "S-sorry," He was able to choke.
They were silent for a few. "Okay! What's with the water works, Silk!?" Asa finally yelled out.
Gabriel tried to steady his breathing. "Who… who do you love…?" he asked.
Asa stumbled backwards, as if the words had stabbed him in the chest. "…what?" Asa exclaimed.
"You love someone! I felt it! WHO!?" Gabriel finally screamed.
"You…" Asa muttered, but wasn't finished; "You wouldn't want to know."
With that, Asa skirted passed Gabriel and continued to walk to the coatroom. Leaving Gabriel empty and crying.
Taiin: You know, I make Gabe seem like such a cry baby. Haha. Yeah. Read and review, if you would. And, no, there's no more and probably won't be (unless the rare opportunity of popular demand.)