Warnings: None.

Chapter 2

Keeping up with the brothers was no problem for Gabriel, while he wanted to wait and see if Sam would come to him, Gabriel wasn't above making himself invisible and listening in on the two. More than once Gabriel had to tone down his urge to prank the hunters, they made it so easy with how tightly they were wrung. Still, when it was mentioned how there was nothing keeping them in town Gabriel was forced to act. Flying from the run-down motel room the hunters were using, Gabriel sat back in his apartment and tried to think about his next prank.

It would have to be something which would keep their interest and stump them enough they wouldn't be able to narrow down who was causing the mayhem right away. Petting his dog, Gabriel went through the list of people he had encountered before Sam had shown up and blown his focus all to hell. The frat boy. While typically Gabriel would have simply done a small prank to perhaps turn the boy around in his ways this called for something a bit more dramatic.

Flying to the college, Gabriel waited until he spotted the boy stumbling toward his dorm. With a snap of his fingers, Gabriel put his plan into action. It was amusing watching as the 'aliens' started their work. Adding in a little slow dance to really get the hunter's attention Gabriel snapped the boy back onto the lawn close to his dorm so he could make his way inside. For a moment Gabriel thought about leaving an imprint in the grass where the boy had been standing but decided against it.

The next day, Gabriel was pleasantly surprised when Sam made his way over alone. He had been cleaning near the abduction site, so he could spot the hunters when they made their appearance. Dean had spoken with Sam for a moment before turning his attention on the kid they were interviewing while Sam made his way over to Gabriel. Smiling at the taller man, Gabriel leaned on the rake he had been using.

"Hey Gigantor, wasn't expecting to see you around these parts again. Forget something? Or maybe you changed your mind on that date?" While he knew it was a long shot, seeing the blush on Sam's cheeks was enough to make the rejection he knew was coming worth it. Sam looked Gabriel over for a second before licking his bottom lip. "I ah…" Not wanting to scare Sam off, Gabriel softened his smile.

"It's fine you know, it may not be my place, but I honestly don't think your brother would care. He reminds me a lot of someone I know, and I get the feeling he cares more about you being happy than who you sleep with." While he was trying to get Sam to relax what he said was true. Dean reminded him of himself, and though he didn't play the role of big brother often he doubted Dean would care about what gender his brother was with so long as he was happy.

"It's not that… well it kind of is but you're right and Dean wouldn't care who I sleep with. I just… we travel a lot." Sam paused for a moment as if silently trying to convey something to Gabriel who wasn't getting the issue. "I would be gone for weeks on end with maybe a few days back before I head out again… it wouldn't be stable."

Gabriel couldn't help the small laugh from escaping. "Oh Sam, that's why you've been playing hard to get? I'm asking you to diner, not to get married." Seeing that Sam was offended, Gabriel reached out and placed his hand on the other's arm. "I'm not saying I want anything causal, but we don't even know if we are even relationship material." Squeezing the firm muscle of Sam's arm, Gabriel winked before speaking again. "I'd like to find out though, cause something tells me we could be great together."

Sam opened his mouth to say something, and by the look on his face it was something Gabriel would like but was cut off as Dean made his appearance, calling out Sam's name. "Shit," responded Sam looking a bit panicked before speaking his next bit quickly. "I was supposed to ask you if you saw anything weird last night, or if you were even working… there's this kid who is claiming he was abducted by aliens."

Raising his eyebrow, Gabriel shrugged before answering. "Not really. I saw one of the campus assholes stumbling around drunk off his ass. Left after he made it to his dorm alright, I supposed someone might have slipped him something, but I wasn't about to report it. If you ask me guy had what was coming to him, I mean I get that there's typical hazing and shit around here, but he took it a step farther."

Sam nodded his head, "I should go but thank you and…" pausing for a second, Sam lowered his voice as Dean was coming closer to them. "I'll think about it, okay? I still have your number." Without another word Sam turned and walked toward his brother who was smirking, probably joking about Gabriel having the hots for him. Once again watching as Sam left campus, Gabriel hoped that he would be able to change things around quickly.

If these hunters were anything like they were rumoured to be it wouldn't be long before they realized just what they were hunting. Sam may want some time to think about things, but Gabriel only had so much time to offer before he had to make his own. Glancing at the scientist he had pegged for his next branch of justice, Gabriel hoped Sam made up his mind quick. Maybe third trick would be the charm.

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