the story takes place in New York and I don't know how big apartments are there,but in my world the bedrooms are not matchstick size lol and the reason Gabriel has a double size bed in his room,well he is 6'4 and a twin bed for his size is just too weird. and thanks to my beta rebelle_elle from live journal,she's awesome
Chapter 4
Michael Spencer rushed to get home to his family,Jamie had called him at work,to let him know what had happened with Gabriel. Poor kid,he thought,not only to lose one parent but both,and one to suicide.
He could relate to what Gabe was going through,losing his own father when he was fifteen in a car planned to spend some time with both his kids this weekend,moreso now in light of this tragedy.
He opened his door to see his family sitting around the dinning room table. His eyes automatically went to Gabriel.
"Hey everyone," he said,taking off his jacket and headed straight for Gabe,who stood up as he knew what was coming. Mr Spencer took Gabriel into a tight hug,saying, "Gabriel,I'm so so sorry."
Gabe welcomed the hug,laying his head on Mr Spencer's shoulder,which was a funny sight since Gabriel was about five inches taller.
"Thanks." He pulled out of the hug until Mr Spencer stopped him,looking at his face.
"Gabe if you need to talk we're all here for you."
Gabriel nodded and said, "I know. I just don't feel like talking about it right now."
Michael looked at Jamie and Danielle who were both nodding their heads as a way to tell him to drop it for now. He nodded at Gabe. "Sure,that's okay." He let go and sat at the table.
Gabriel,still standing,turned to them. "Um would you guys mind if I go to my room? I'd like to be alone for awhile and get started on my homework."
Mr Spencer was going to speak until Mrs Spencer squeezed his leg,saying, "Sure,honey,I have to get started on dinner anyways,one of us will bring it in to you when it's ready."
Gabe smiled,walking past the table,heading to his room when Danielle reached for his hand,entwining their fingers then bringing his hand to her lips,kissing the back of his hand before letting go.
He smiled at the tender loving gesture saying, "Thank you for today."
"You're welcome,Gabe."
The minute he closed the door to his room,he felt relieved just to be alone for awhile.
Danielle and Mrs Spencer hadn't let him out of their sight for a minute He guessed Danielle had told her mom about the breakdown he'd had,and they were worried he was going to have another one.
He grabbed his backpack and headed over to his desk to get started on his homework He only had Math and English to do for the weekend;he actually wished he had more to take his mind of things.
Turning on the small CD player he had,the music of Engima filling the room,he got started on his Math homework first,he unfortunately went through it in no time at all. Starting on his English homework,not his favorite subject but had kept a B average through out the year.
Tonight,he really hated his homework assignment for English,having to write a story on his worse experience,in this case it was today.
He started writing,not thinking about the words. He was halfway through writing it when someone knocked on his door. Looking at the clock,he realized he'd been working for close to an hour and a half.
He got up to answer,expecting Mr Spencer to be there,but it was Danielle with two plates of supper.
Smiling at him he said, "Hey,would you mind some company for dinner?"
Gabe smiled back at her, "No,I wouldn't mind at all." He opened the door for her,taking his plate and sat on the bed,motioning for her to sit next to him which she gladly did.
They ate in silence for a bit before Danielle started talking. "Dad wanted to come eat and talk with you but Mom and I talked him into waiting til tomorrow."
Eating a bit of her dinner,while Gabriel said nothing,she continued, "He lost his father when he was fifteen,I think he wants you to know that he understands what you're going through."
Gabriel looked at her and said, "Thanks for stopping him,it's not that I don't appreciate it,I just don't..."
Danielle silenced him with her hand touching his cheek, "You're welcome Gabriel," She knew he didn't want to deal with it today.
They went back to eating and listening to the music of Enigma coming from the player. Danielle smirked at Gabe's choice of music,til she remembered that this band helps him relax sometimes.
They had just finished eating when Danielle asked, "Gabe,is it okay with you if I hang out with you here tonight?"
Gabriel bit his lip,wondering if he should ask her the favor he really wanted. The look didn't escape Danielle. Taking his hand,she said, "Gabe,I know that look so just tell me."
Looking very sheepish,he answered,. "I was wondering,um,would you mind sleeping with me tonight?"
Danielle's eyes went wide at the question and so did Gabriel's to which he said, "No,no just sleep,not..." he trailed off,feeling embarrassed,covering his face with his hands,not daring to look at her.
He felt Danielle's taking his hands,pulling them from his face saying, "I'd love to."
"Really?" Gabe said.
Danielle had to laugh. "Yes really,plus you do look like you don't want to be alone tonight," she said.
Seeing it was only eight p.m.,Gabe figured he'd aske Danielle something that was on his mind.
"Um Danielle,would you like to go to the movies next weekend?" he asked.
Danielle smiled. "Why Gabriel Gray,are you asking me out on a date?" she teased.
"Yes I am." he said smiling. Though he had no idea how to act on a date since he'd never been on one.
It was like Danielle could hear what he was thinking. "Gabe,you just have to be yourself and not try to impress me."
He looked at her,shocked. "How did..."
"Trust me,I could tell by the look on your face. Plus I know you've never been out on a date and that's not a bad thing." she told him.
"It's not?" he asked,confused.
"No, hon,it's not."
They spent the next hour or so just talking about different things,like they usually did. Danielle noticed Gabe yawning and saw the clock say a little after ten.
"Look,I'm gonna jump in and take a quick shower,then we can get ready for bed."
Gabriel gave a small nod,and said . "Okay." Gabriel always showered when he woke up.
Danielle made her way out of his room saying, "Give me twenty minutes."
When he heard the shower come on,Gabriel said to himself very quietly, "Oh my God,Danielle's gonna sleep with me!" He felt happy about this,even if it was just sleeping. He went to his closet to get both his pajama bottoms and some clean sheets,he quickly changed his sheets then started to undress for bed.
He always slept with just pajama bottoms on but he had a t-shirt ready to wear this time because he didn't want Danielle to feel uncomfortable.
He had just taken his boxers off when he stopped to take a look at himself. The skinny little kid he was had filled out since puberty hit him at fourteen,he wasn't muscular but he did have a good looking body. He had some chest hair,not a lot but some and of course he did have what some guys called a happy trail but a lot of the time,he felt really insecure about his body and always keep it hidden,except for bed time.
He put on his pajama bottoms and waited for Danielle to return. There was a knocking on his door then both Mr and Mrs Spencer came in to say goodnight and give Gabriel a hug before they both headed off to bed.
About five minutes later,Danielle knocked on his door. "Come in," he said.
"If you want me to put on a shirt." He held one up in his hands.
Danielle blushed but walked over and took the shirt out of his hands,laying it on the chair and said, "It's okay." She smiled at him.
Gabriel took in the sight of her,wearing just a tank top and a pair of girls' boxers. He had to think of something else fast before he embarrassed himself.
He pointed to his double sized bed saying. "Which side do you want?"
"I always sleep on the left side." she said.
Nodding he said, "I sleep on the right side."
Danielle giggled a bit then said. "Shall we?"
They both crawled into bed. Gabriel didn't know what to do so he just laid on his back saying nothing until Danielle leaned over to grab his left arm,turning him on his side to spoon with her.
He wrapped his arms around her,entwining their fingers together. Gabriel placed a tender kiss on her shoulder saying. "Thank you,not only for tonight but for everything"
She turned her head and kissed him on the nose. "You're welcome Gabriel and you know I'll always be here for you."
Snuggling closer together,relishing in each other's warmth,Danielle said, "Oh,and Gabriel,if something happens in the middle of the night,I won't hold it against you."
Gabriel just laughed. "Thanks"
They fell asleep in each other's arms like it was the most normal thing in the world,they would deal with everything else tomorrow.
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