Author's note: The method used by Peter to teach Gabriel how to control his ability, was inspired by the concentration exercise used by Rand al'Thor in Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" series.

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Winter

Ever since Gabriel had revealed his ability to Peter and Nathan, Gabriel and Peter had become very close. They were even closer than they were before. They saw a lot of each other, outside of school hours, with hours together spent shopping, playing soccer, and dining out among other things. They both felt a special bond towards the other, which would remain for life.

*****

"Keep your eyes closed. Picture the flame in your mind. Relax," Peter said softly to Gabriel. It was a chilly January morning. They were both sitting cross legged on the floor of Peter's living room, with their eyes closed.

They had done this exercise every weekend for the past three months. To perform the exercise, the special (another name for a person with an ability) had to close his or her eyes, and picture a flame. The image of the flame had to be maintained for as long as possible, and it was harder to do than it sounded. It took great concentration by the special to successfully complete the exercise, as it was human nature to let the mind wander.

Peter explained to Gabriel that he had learned this method from Lao Shi Chan, a wise, elderly man who had the ability to block all physical attacks, similar to a force shield. This method was an extension of ancient Chinese meditation, and those who persevered with their meditation would become 'one with their ability'. Peter and Nathan had successfully done this.

Gabriel struggled at when he began three months ago, as his mind wandered to thoughts about Peter, his students, tests, breakfast, and Peter (again). However, he eventually got the hang of it after a few hours. Much to his excitement, he found that the ticking sound in his head was bothering him considerably less, thanks to his meditation. It had only been three months since he had started. Peter commented that it usually took longer for results to become apparent, so Gabriel must be a very special special. Gabriel chuckled, at being called a 'special special'.

*****

Salty Springs Lake had frozen over. After the meditation exercise, Peter and Gabriel went ice fishing. They had an enjoyable time, even though it was freezing, and caught just over a handful of fish. Gabriel scaled and gutted the fish, and after taking a shower, they headed out to do some shopping. By nighttime, they were all shopped out, and they headed to Gabriel's home.

Gabriel made hot chocolate for both of them. They sat down on the living room sofa next to each other, with their yummy beverages, in front of the fireplace. Gabriel looked at Peter, and Peter looked back at Gabriel. Gabriel was grateful he had found a friend in Peter. Peter cared about everyone unconditionally, he was never selfish, and he lit up a room wherever he went. That was why he was so well liked. As the ticking sound in his head had dissipated, Gabriel felt his feelings of love towards Peter grow. It was romantic love, and Gabriel felt selfish for feeling this way towards Peter. After all, they had only only known each other for less than a year. Still, he could not push his feelings aside. Gabriel felt that his heart would explode if he kept his thoughts to himself. He would tell Peter his true feelings, tonight. He set his mug down on the coffee table.

"Gabriel, is everything all right?"

"Yeah. I justed wanted to thank you, for all the help you have given me."

"That's okay," Peter said, his lips curling upwards slightly. Gabriel looked at Peter's beautiful brown eyes. He realised he was staring, and turned back to the fireplace in front of them.

"I also want to say..." Gabriel started. He almost stopped himself from what he would say next, but he knew he just had to let it out.

"Yes, Gabriel?"

"I wanted to say that I have feelings towards you. Feelings of love. I've fallen in love with you." There, he had said it. Now would come the part where Peter rejected him, and he would crawl into a ditch and expire, because his life would not be worth living without Peter returning his love. Peter didn't deserve a selfish creature like himself.

Peter blinked. He quickly put his mug on the coffee table, and placed his hands in Gabriel's.

"I love you too, Gabriel. All this time, I thought that we could be friends, and nothing more. But after all the things we've done together, and the way you care for me, I look at you and I feel...love." Peter looked into Gabriel's brown eyes, which were just as beautiful as Peter's.

The look of love is in your eyes

A look your smile can't disguise

The look of love

It's saying so much more

Than just words could ever say

And what my heart has heard

Well, it takes my breath away

"What?" Gabriel said. He could hardly believe his ears.

"I love you, Gabriel," Peter repeated, but he frowned. "But I can't. I can't continue to love you."

"Why not?"

"You're a man. I'm a man. What will other people think? They'll ridicule us."

"Screw other people," Gabriel said, firmly. "We can't lie, and hide our feelings towards each other. If we did, it would be like saying that we're not school teachers. We'd be lying to ourselves."

By now, their faces were almost touching each other. They didn't know how that had happened. It was if someone had switched a stove on. A spark fired, and their lips smashed together like waves crashing upon the shore.

I can hardly wait to hold you

Feel my arms around you

How long I have waited

Waited just to love you

Now that I have found you

They reluctantly ceased kissing after ten seconds. Gabriel immediately ripped off his spectacles and turned his head from side to side, in slow motion. An observer would have said that he looked like he was doing a shampoo commercial. Peter always thought that he looked cute with his glasses on. Now that Peter could finally see him without his glasses, Peter's only thought was that Gabriel looked...he looked...perfect. That was the word that Peter was looking for.

They kissed each other on the neck, their breathing becoming more difficult with each kiss. They unbuttoned each other's shirt and rubbed each other's chesticles. They felt themselves warm up, defeating the freezing temperature enveloping their bodies.

Before long, Peter found himself lying supine on the carpet, shirtless, with a shirtless Gabriel on top of him. Peter wondered for a split second, how he had ended up in this position, and questioned if things were moving too fast. He realised that he didn't care. All he cared about right now, was that he loved Gabriel deeply, and that Gabriel felt the same way about him.

You've got the look of love

It's on your face

A look that time can't erase

Be mine, tonight

Let this be just the start

Of so many nights like this

Let's take the lover's vow

And then seal it with a kiss

I can hardly wait to hold you

Feel my arms around you

How long I have waited

Waited just to love you

Now that I have found you

Don't ever go

Don't ever go

I love you so

They rushed to Gabriel's bedroom and made love through the night, both never wanting it to end, and both wanting to hold on to the other, forever.

I can hardly wait to hold you

Feel my arms around you

How long I have waited

Waited just to love you

Now that I have found you

Don't ever go

Don't ever go

Don't ever go.

*****

In the days following, Gabriel and Peter told their colleagues that they were an item. Their colleagues all supported and congratulated them, and they both felt wonderful.

Gabriel gave Nathan the happy news, and Nathan was overjoyed that his brother had at last found love. Since Peter's parents had sadly passed away, Gabriel asked Nathan if he could ask for Peter's hand in marriage. Nathan said, "Go right ahead, with my blessing". Nathan was thanked profusely, which he dismissed. "Just get me a good seat at the wedding," he said, and they both laughed.

A couple of weeks after Gabriel and Peter's passionate night, Noah had very good news for Peter. The Education Board had contacted him about Molly Walker and Micah Sanders's cases in record time, and it had accepted the proposal to have them bypass a grade. In the staff room at lunchtime, Peter broke the news to Gabriel excitedly, but the latter was hardly listening, as he kept thinking about the engagement ring in his jacket pocket.

"I have some news of my own, Peter. Well, it's actually something I want to ask you," Gabriel said loudly, and all conversation in the room stopped. Peter raised an eyebrow, surprised by Gabriel's sudden declaration.

"I want to thank you for being so good to me, from the time we first met, up until now," Gabriel continued. "I never thought I would find my soul mate here, but I have. I know that I want to spend the rest of my life with you." Peter grinned wider than he had ever had before. He was speechless.

"That's why I want to ask you this," Gabriel said, and he stood up, took the ring out of his pocket and kneeled next to Peter. "Peter, will you marry me?"

"Yes, Gabriel. Yes, I will marry you!" Peter exclaimed, and all of the staff clapped and cheered. Of course, the other staff knew beforehand that Gabriel was going to propose.

Gabriel slid the ring onto Peter's finger, and they embraced and kissed.

They were asked later that day by their classes, why they were grinning so much. They said that they were engaged. Some of the kids were confused that they had fallen in love with another man, and some commented it that it was "yucky". Gabriel and Peter brushed it off, by saying that it's important to be true to your feelings, including feelings of love. The children were too young to understand the joy of falling in love, but they would understand one day.

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Spring

The wildflowers bloomed in shades of red, orange, pink, white, blue, yellow, and every other colour you could think of. Peter and Gabriel wanted to have hold the wedding in Spring, so they planned the ceremony at a hectic pace. It was held in a beautiful botanic garden, and all the Primatech Primary School staff, Peter and Gabriel's families, and the residents of Salty Springs (its population was about 90) were invited.

Noah Bennet volunteered to officiate the ceremony for free, which the couple accepted. Peter and Gabriel spoke their vows, and pledged their everlasting love to each other in front of their friends and loved ones. The applause was deafening, as they were declared husband and husband, and gave each other a long, passionate kiss.

It was a great day, enjoyed immensely by all. Peter and Gabriel felt surreal.

Soon after the wedding, they both took leave from teaching for a week, to have their honeymoon in Austria. As they walked down a historic street in Vienna, Peter leaned his head on Gabriel's shoulder.

"Gabriel, could you have imagined that almost a year ago, we'd be together, today?"

"No, I didn't."

"Neither did I."

Gabriel smiled. "I'm glad that we are together. I love you, Peter."

Peter returned the smile, with interest. "I love you too, Gabriel."

Gabriel now had full control over his ability. That is, his intuitive aptitude (as his ability came to be known), would only work when he commanded it to. This was a reason for celebration, alongside his marriage to Peter.

Peter and Gabriel felt stronger when they were with the other, both physically and emotionally. They lived a long and happy life together, until the end of their days.

THE END

Aww, that's so sweet. Can you imagine an entire town full of Peter and Gabriel shippers? *I sigh happily, and then I blink, having realised the story is complete.* Er, I hope you enjoyed the story. Please comment, and tell me if you liked it or not.