Star's Notes: First off I have to say Gabriel and Jesse make the cutest couple so cute, this is what I imagine happen on their first date.

Disclaimer: I do not own Mercy Thompson series.

Thank you 7 Ace and guys in my head

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First Date:

Gabriel

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Most of my life I had strived to do the right thing, working hard to help my single mom and my siblings. I never complained much about work or anything that was put on my shoulders in order to keep the family going. That was until I met Mercedes Thompson, or as most call her Mercy. She runs a small mechanic shop, which led me to work for her after she fixed my mom's old car.

I guess some point after working with her I got pulled into her world, which is nothing like mine. The world of supernatural, first werewolf, then elves and much more, or maybe it was the elves first then the werewolf, I am still not sure but it happened. I don't think much about these things, after all, I was just working off my mom's debt and earning a few bucks for myself.

What really changed my life completely was Jesse, the daughter of Adam the local Alpha; something that Mercy can't stop mentioning to me every time she catches me staring at her. It wasn't so bad, I mean a smile here a wink there, next thing I know I had already fallen for her.

With a few stuttered words, a nervous smile, a giggle and a kiss; we were going out on a date. It was the most exciting day of my life knowing that she had decided to go out with me. She is the reason I been working so hard the past week. I got a few tips from Mercy on how to address the Alpha; her dad and stay on his good side, with a bit of an insight to Jesse's personality.

All week my mind had gone over of every possible outcome when meeting her dad and most of them weren't very pretty. 99% of my musings ended with me either getting killed, beaten, or thrown out of her house, even that didn't stop me from being excited about our first date.

I had done everything humanly possible to get ready, clean my mom's old car more than a dozen times; washed it and gave it a wax- -everything humanly possible to make this date perfect, except for the fact I couldn't find an outfit to wear. Throwing the last set of clothes, I felt irritated that I could not find something to wear. Sighing, I decided that what I had on was the best I could do, jeans and a formal shirt.

Heading out, I heard my mom call out to me. "Careful on your way there and really, Gabriel, relax, CariƱo. You look fine." Groaning, I was happy at least she didn't try to fix my hair or do -say something really embarrassing.

Driving to her house felt like an eternity, my mind just kept replaying every bad outcome. Pulling up to her house, I looked back into the fenced area and I could vaguely see Mercy standing there. She waved at me and gave me a thumbs up; I guessed she had been waiting for me to arrive. Gulping, I felt nervous but quickly took a deep breath; remember she said that wolves can smell feelings.

Great, I am about to meet the father of the girl I like.

Gathering my wits, I decided it was now or never. Quickly knocking on the door, I mustered the best serious expression I could come up with and waited for my verdict. The door swung open, standing at the entrance was Adam the Alpha.

Oh Shit!

He glared at me with the most intimidating look that could easily make you feel guilty for something that you haven't done. Looking over me, I could faintly hear a growl coming from him and I couldn't help but curse again. Keeping my mouth sealed as I faintly recalled Mercy telling me he didn't like guys that cursed in front of a lady.

"So you're Gabriel Sandoval, Mercy's helper-"

"Daddy, leave Gabriel alone," Jesse called out stepping from behind him. Grinning, she looked me over and nodded in approval. "You look nice." Skipping up to me, she grabbed hold of my hand and hauled me out from under the piercing eyes of her dad waving at him, she said, "I'll be back before ten, I promise. Right, Gabriel?"

I nodded numbly, blinking in confusion as she pulled me along to the car.

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Star's End Notes: Next Chapter is Jess's point of view.