CHAPTER 6
Castiel decided not to do anything about Gabriel. It was unlikely they would talk about anything important anyway.
He tried to start a conversation but Dean weighed his words carefully and hesitated before answering. Castiel understood he was reluctant to say anything that could hurt Guido or be used against him so Castiel decided to change tactics. He asked Dean where he was from and was told he had been born here in Venice. He was 17, 18 in two months and he didn't have any parents.
Dean asked about Castiel and he wasn't shy so he told Dean what he wanted to know. He had been born in the country and had shown a talent for drawing at an early age. His parents had sent him to the monks at the monastery so he could learn some techniques and when he had been old enough he had been sent to Venice to learn from a master. That was more than 20 years ago. He had had his own studio for the last 10 years.
All the time Castiel worked he frequently glanced at Dean. He kept finding little parts of his body that were just perfect and he was beginning to wonder if he could him justice in the painting. They stopped before lunch; Guido had asked Dean to be back at 1 o'clock. Castiel could just imagine why.
"Until tomorrow," Dean said and disappeared with a smile.
As soon as he was gone Gabriel came out from behind the curtain.
"Be careful Master," he said.
"What do you mean?"
"I see the way you look at that boy. If Guido thinks you want him he'll make you sorry."
Castiel sighed a little. "Don't worry, Gabriel."
"Mmm," Gabriel said, neutrally.
The day after, Dean came with an invitation from Guido to have dinner at his house. Castiel thought for a moment. He didn't know if he should go. It was one thing to imagine Dean with Guido but to actually see them together was a completely different matter. But to refuse would be rude and it could hurt his business.
Should Castiel go to dinner? Go to chapter 8.
Should he refuse and try to come up with an excuse? Go to chapter 9.