A/N: Well, this is my first Heroes fic and I have hope you all enjoy it. This takes place in the first season and then flashes forward after the third season. If I confused you, please let me know and I apologize for it. Just send me a message and I shall clarify. Please enjoy it for it was a labor of love for me.

How I wish you could see the potential,
the potential of you and me.
It's like a book elegantly bound but,
in a language that you can't read.
Just yet.

You gotta spend some time, Love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find, love
I will possess your heart.

There are days when outside your window
I see my reflection as I slowly pass,
and I long for this mirrored perspective
when we'll be lovers, lovers at last.

You gotta spend some time, Love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find, love
I will possess your heart.

You reject my... advances... and desperate pleas...
I won't let you... let me down... so easily.
So easily.

You gotta spend some time, Love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find, love
I will possess your heart.

- Death Cab For Cutie

Mademoiselle Cunegonde played the last note of Claire de Lune on the piano, which was our cue to finish our tondeus at the ballet barre. I felt a cold droplet of sweat inch its way down from my forehead to the nape of my neck. Whoever said that you couldn't sweat in ballet barre had clearly never done it. I have been involved in it for eleven years and this year it got easier for me. I wiped my sweaty forehead with a towel as I glanced at the clock; half past five. Gabriel must be already worried because I had told him I would be out by five. I shook my head as I thought of him. My sweet Gabriel, who would always worry about me and take care of me. He would always be sure to attend every recital I would perform in, even if it was a small part I had attained. I smiled as I thought of him always waiting for me outside of the dressing room with a huge bouquet of roses in hand and him receiving me with the warmest smile. How I craved to be with him at this very moment.

"Attention cheries! Now, before you all leave I want to announce that auditions for the Spring recital will be next week and possibly one of you may get the lead. Practice and focus are the keys to success! Au Voir Cheries!" Mademoiselle Cunegonde announced.

As I walked out of the studio my head began to spin just thinking of the routine I would have to prepare in a week. Which meant I would have to see less of Gabriel and face myself in huge mirrors perfecting my audition piece. I rushed to my car across the street so I could get to him soon.

When I arrived, I was glad to see that the lights to the shop were still on. He was still waiting for me. I wrapped my sweater tighter around me as I quickly crossed the street. Luckily my apartment was located in the building next to "Grey and Son" watch shop, so I lived close by so Gabriel wouldn't have to worry.

I pushed the door open. "Gabriel!" I didn't have to wait for a response because I was in his arms within seconds. His kiss was every ounce of sweetness and gently that I found myself a bit bothered because he was teasing me. To grant my desire, I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him ever more deeply. It took him a few seconds to keep up with me but he managed. He even became more bold and moved his lips to my nape. A shiver went up my spine, Gabriel noticed because his hand was resting on the small of my back.

He pulled back with a worried expression on his handsome face. "Are you alright, Aubri?"

I smiled in bliss still feeling his warm lips pressed against my nape. "Yes, why wouldn't I be?" My eyes were still shut waiting for him to resume his sudden passionate caress on my neck.

"Well, you shivered violently." Gabriel's tone was still worried but he pressed me closer to his body noticing that I only had a light cotton sweater over my tights and leotard.

I sighed as I realized that the passionate moment was gone and I opened my eyes to reveal electric blue eyes staring back into his dark brown ones. "I just got a little excited." He smiled as my cheeks became even more rosy. Gabriel kissed my forehead and led me upstairs for dinner. "Sorry I'm late its just that we had a lot of movement to review on the ballet barre."

"No, I'm sorry I didn't notice the time. I was engrossed in this watch that was a bit challenging." Gabriel let go of my hand to get his key out of his pocket.

"Did you finish fixing it?" I beamed. Gabriel had an amazing talent with fixing watches. I thought it was tedious work because of the tremendous effort one had to put into. But he found it fascinating. To each is own. Though, it was rather odd for him to say that a watch was challenging for him to fix.

"No, I am going to work on it a little bit more later after dinner." Gabriel and I moved into the kitchen to prepare dinner. It was our nightly ritual, but only on weeknights. Usually Saturday and Sunday we would eat out. Our stable life just included us and no one else.

I took out a moderate size pot and placed it under the sink to pour some water and boil it for pasta. "Don't stay up too late please Gabriel. You will exhaust your eyes."

Gabriel switched on the stove. "I will do my best not to. How was ballet?"

"A bit exhausting and dull. We just reviewed. But Mademoiselle Cunegonde announced that next week there would be auditions for the spring recital." I placed the pot full of water on the stove and looked at Gabriel. "Which means I only have a week to prepare."

"Which means I won't get to see you until the audtions are over." Gabriel seemed upset and he turned away from me.

I placed my hand on his temple. "Hey, I will come by late at night to see you. Its only a week. Besides, I will ask Sarah to cover for me at the boutique so I won't have too much on my plate." I kissed his lips hoping to reassure him.

It worked like a charm. "Don't worry about me, just focus on your audition. I know how much you want this." He gave me one last peck and opened the cabinet to get the bow tie pasta.

"I already have what I want, well half of it, but you make me forget everything else." I smirked as I took the box from him and poured the pasta into the boiling water.

He chuckled and shook his head. "True, but Aubri it doesn't belittle me if you want to achieve your goals. In fact, I will help you in anyway I can." Gabriel leaned against the fridge as he watched me stir the pasta.

"Thank you. But if things don't turn out the way I want them to, its okay because I have back up plans. I'm kind of relieved that my mom pushed me to get that college degree in Journalism." I felt Gabriel's eyes stare at me intently. I always felt powerless under his stare.

"Well, would you be sitting behind a desk or on stage?" And he always managed to bombard me with intelligent questions.

"Isn't it obvious what I prefer to do?" I managed to attack, which was the only time I did.

Gabriel smiled and proceeded to set the table in the other room. Sometimes I couldn't understand Gabriel, and it frightened me. I feel that apart of him is unhappy, though he denies it. The only person he talks to is me and his customers, and they don't count. His mother at times when he visits her. I only met her once and she hated me, which caused Gabriel no sense to go and visit her. I have tried countless of times to get him to go see her but he refuses. I don't blame him, the woman was beyond crazy.

Otherwise, I was the only person he had. I met him two years ago when I came in asking for directions. I had my mothe's watch on and he paused for a few seconds when he saw me. Next thing I knew he was fixing my watch and talking comfortably to me. It took awhile because he was quiet at first but thankfully our relationship blossomed into something I thought I would never have or couldn't bare to live without.

"Aubri is everything alright?"

Suddenly I felt a very hot intense heat pressed upon the palm of my hand. "Ouch!" I pushed away the pot in sudden pain. Gabriel was at my side within seconds. He took my hand into his and examined it. I winced in pain as he pressed two fingers to touch my wound.

He left my side to get the first aid kit in the other room. God! I felt so stupid! Though I couldn't help laugh at myself because I got distracted thinking of Gabriel despite the fact he was in the other room. I wasn't going to tell him what caused this. Sometimes I want him to figure it out on his own. I enjoyed being a mystery to Gabriel at times, it made me feel sexy and powerful. He came back in with the kit in his hand. His handsome face was full of concern; he always worried too much. I decided to say something to put him at ease.

"Gabriel darling, you shouldn't have to worry. I am fine, it stings a little but it was just an accident." I cupped his face with my good hand.

"I can't stand watching you in pain." Gabriel kissed my forehead and led me to the chair to bandage my wound.

"I am flattered that you care so much." I teased but it was a bad idea as Gabriel looked up at me with a questionable expression. "I am only kidding Gabriel."

His eyes grew darker. "I don't find it amusing Aubri." He proceeded to bandage my wound.

"I'm sorry." I whispered and sunk into the chair as he gently finished wrapping the bandage around my palm. Gabriel remained silent. I hated when he did that. "I love you."

Gabriel looked up once again and stared into my eyes. His warm decadent eyes seemed a little hurt still, but he smiled because he knew that I spoke the truth. "I love you too, but don't question how much I care about you again. Even if you're just joking. Aubri, you're the only person I have in this world to love, I want to keep you safe and protect you."

"I know Gabriel but I am not fragile. Look, I will promise to be more careful. Now, what are we going to about dinner." I indicated toward the splattered bow tie pasta across the kitchen counter.

To my surprise Gabriel began to laugh at our dinner being ruined and the mess I had caused. I joined Gabriel in his laughter fit. I had never been this clumsy, I was a ballet dancer for heavens sake! Poise was my middle name!

"To be honest, I am not that hungry anymore." Gabriel regained his composure.

"Me either. But you have to eat at least a bowl of cereal because I don't want you to remain half of the night fixing the watch on an empty stomach." I put all of the essentials Gabriel treated my burned palm with and put it away in the kitchen.

"Well then you should join me if you're going to the studio early in the morning. I don't want you going to bed on an empty stomach." He retorted quickly.

I shook my head. "No, I am going to take the day off tomorrow and visit my dad at the facility. Do you want to come with me?"

"Sure." Gabriel moved closer to me, clearly glad I was taking the day off. He swept me up into his warm embrace and kissed me sweetly. Again, he only teased clearly aware that it was sweet torture for me.

I took the intiative to deepen the kiss and make him forget about the pending watch to be fixed downstairs. My plan was working like a charm. His lips mmoved in perfect syncranisation with mine. His hands explored my body tenderly as my hands moved up and down his well toned chest. He wasn't very muscular, but he was perfect for me. I wanted him so much that my bones ached and my flesh became hotter and flushed by the minute. Gabriel clearly wanted me as much too. His hands removed my sweater and tossed it to the side. Then he pushed the strap of my leotard to reveal my bare naked shoulder. His lips moved away from mine to begin to ravage my nape. A small moan escaped my pink lips as he began to slightly bite my neck. God it felt good! I was lost in a state of bliss and insane pleasure that when I opened my eyes I was already laid upon the bed, my hair sprawled against the pillows, and my body shivered as Gabriel undressed me. Once that was done he looked into my eyes and I could see clearly as crystal the love and adoration he had for me. I was able to see his rich brown eyes more because he had taken off his glasses. A wave of excitement washed over me as he kissed my lips again, this time with more passion on his part. Their was a certain hunger in the way he kissed me. As the passion between us rised our limbs intertwined. My body fit perfectly against his, my hands interlocked his not wanting to let go of the moment. As he slipped into me, Gabriel pinned my arms above my head and nibbled at my neck as he proceeded with a perfect rhythm that I quickly caught on with him and met his pace. At that blissful mind blowing moment I completely yielded to him and became his.

I woke up drenched in cold sweat and completely alone. I looked around the room for Gabriel, but he was nowhere to be found. My eyes caught the time on the clock by the dresser, it was one in the morning. He must be downstairs fixing the watch. A gush of cold wind burst through the open windows that it made me shiver violently because I had no clothes on.

I ran my good hand through my long brown hair. I had that terrible dream again. It was odd because I never had it before, until I began my relationship with Gabriel. It was odd but I didn't want to worry him or give it any attention. I thought it would disappear over time, but I was clearly mistaken and at times during the day, blurry visions would come to me. Sometimes it would be pieces of the dream, or nightmare; which is the proper name for it.

All I remembered was that it was dark and cold, very cold. But as I sat up and propped my aching head against the head board the vision slowly crept its way into my restless mind. Then, in an instant I remembered everything...

My wrists were shackled to a wall. To my small relief there was a glass window at the end of the room. There was a man in a lab coat outside looking in. I couldn't see his face clearly because he was scribbling on a clipboard but I managed to see the logo on his coat...Pinehearst.

I didn't know what that meant but it had to mean something because I was trapped and restrained as if I was a dangerous wild animal. Then, without warning an electro wave shot from the corner of the room and it hit me right in the chest. I wasn't alone. I screamed in agony as I sunk to the floor, I was grateful that the shackles were long enough to allow me to do that. My screams died down as I heard footsteps come closer and I felt the presence of someone else here with me. I could hear the calm and steady breath and I felt their eyes on me.

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A/N: Well there you have it! Hope you all liked it. I promise you that the story gets a lot better.