~*~Last Week – Tuesday Evening~*~

Sam smiled softly as he slowly kissed Gabriel. His fingers tenderly stroked through his friend's hair. His free arm gently pulled the smaller man closer. The counter making the pair the perfect height to kiss.

Sam sadly closed his eyes as the kiss broke. He rested his forehead against his partner's and nuzzled their noses together. He raised his free hand and lovingly stroked over the yellowing bruise around Gabriel's eye.

"Gabe, you're a good person and a wonderful brother." Sam whispered as he opened his eyes, locking gazes with Gabriel, "You deserve so much more than beatings and bruises." Tears shimmered in Gabriel's soft brown eyes as he looked away. His lip quivered slightly as his fingers shyly played over Sam's shirt, mesmerized by the feel of the glass buttons.

"T-they don't mean it. T-they're just frustrated is all, Sammy." Gabriel was careful not to use a gender, he couldn't give Sam any hints as to who was hurting him. He looked back at Sam, trying to get him to understand, "T-they still love me." Sam's eyes widened in horror and shook his head. His hands came up and gently cupped Gabriel's face, thumbs brushing over his cheeks soothingly.

"Babe, this is not love, this is abuse." He pressed a chaste kiss to his friend's lips, "Sweetheart, just tell me who they are." Gabriel sighed at this and turned his face away.

"I can't, Sam. I'm sorry."

"Gabe, they're hurting you. Why won't you tell me?" Sam asked desperately as he clung to Gabriel. His heart was aching, he felt like crying. He knew from his work that victims often protected their abuser but he had hoped that he'd be able to get through to Gabriel.

"Because you're a smart cookie with a good heart, Lover Boy." Gabriel's hand came up and lovingly stroked Sam's cheek, "I even give you a hint and you'll tell Cassie. I can't let you two do anything to hurt them."

"P-please, Gabe, I'm begging you." Sam swallowed down a sob as he wrapped his arms around Gabriel, hiding his face against the smaller man's throat.

"I'm sorry, Sam, I just can't." Gabriel sighed softly, fingers gently petting Sam's soft hair and down the back of his neck. His spirit dropped slightly as he felt Sam lovingly kiss his throat, he hated upsetting the kid.

"I'm not letting this go, not by a long shot." Sam growled softly as he raised his head and nuzzled Gabriel's cheek, "But, I will drop it for now if you tell me one thing." Gabriel couldn't tell if he was relieved or worried by Sam's words.

"W-what is it, Sam?" He replied weakly, scared of what would be asked of him. Sam stared him in the eye and cupped his cheek, gaze seeking truth.

"Gabriel, have they had sex with you, Sweetheart?" Sam asked determinedly, thumb brushing along Gabriel's cheek. He needed to make sure the abuser wasn't using sex to control Gabriel.

"What?" Gabriel blinked rapidly, not having expected that.

"Please, Gabe, just tell me. Have you had sex with them?" Sam urged desperately, free hand going to stroke Gabriel's flank.

Gabriel swallowed thickly, confused about the relevance of the question. The answer was easy, of course he had never had sex with Lucifer. The memory of his brother whispering in his ear while his brother's hand slid into his pants to mess around popped into Gabriel's head but he quickly dismissed it. That didn't count. That wasn't sex.

"N-no, Sammy, we haven't." Gabriel gave him a soft smile and kissed his tenderly. Sam sighed but accepted the kiss.

"Gabriel, promise me that you won't."

"Afraid I'm gonna fool around without you, Bucko?" Gabriel joked, a soft smile on his lips. His smile faltered when he didn't get a positive response from Sam.

"No, Sweetheart, I know that you're not a cheater." Sam's eyes slipped closed and he pressed his nose to Gabriel's ear, whispering, "I don't want you hurt is all. I won't stand for this person you're protecting to hurt you like that. That'll be the last straw." Gabriel swallowed and squirmed, he had never seen Sam act like this before. Was this what he was like for his clients?

"S-sammy, why're you talking like this?" Gabriel's fingers fidgeted in Sam's shirt without him realizing it.

"Because I love you, Gabe, and someone's hurting you." Sam kissed Gabriel shakily, "Seeing these bruises on your skin are killing me, Sweetheart. I just want to make it all go away but I can't yet, because you won't be straight with me." Gabriel wanted to make a "straight" joke but he couldn't muster up the effort. Instead, his lip quivered and a sob hiccupped in his throat. He wanted so badly to tell the truth, just to ease Sam's pain, but how could he break a promise made to his brother?

"I'm so sorry, Sammy." Gabriel whispered weakly, pulled his hands away from Sam but the larger man stopped him. Sam shook his head and held Gabriel's hands, pressing them to his own cheek.

"You have nothing to apologize for. We'll figure it out in the end." Sam smiled lovingly and lowered Gabriel's hands before moving forward and kissing the smaller man, "But for now, Gabe, let's just enjoy our evening together." Gabriel mewled hopefully as he desperately kissed back. He wanted to feel the kid's love, to hold him close. He wanted this evening with him, every evening with him.

~*~z~*~

Dinner had been pleasurable once Sam had coaxed Gabriel back into a good mood. He had tormented the smaller man with cuddles and kisses. Gabriel had clung to the affection, absorbing every little scrap of love from Sam in case he lost it in the morning.

After dinner had been a relaxing time of TV and caring for Riot. Sam loved to watch Gabriel play with the puppy. Gabriel had told Sam how he adored dogs and had wanted one for years but Cas was more of a cat person. Never wanting to upset a sibling, Gabriel had refused to get himself a dog because they made Cas nervous. So, the opportunity to play with a puppy at Sam's house felt Heaven sent.

But now that both dinner and puppy playtime were over, it was time for bed. Sam was nervous as he laid down next to Gabriel atop of the covers. He was hot and aroused as he looked his friend over. Gabriel was only wearing his boxers and one of Sam's shirts because he needed his clothes to stay clean for tomorrow. Still, seeing Gabriel like this made it hard to keep his hands off him.

Gabriel didn't seem to notice the issue. He just smiled softly at Sam and leaned in close, Sam happily meeting him in a soft kiss. Gabriel laid back, gently pulling Sam on top of him. The kiss grew gentle and languid, welcoming Sam into Gabriel's mouth.

Gabriel moaned softly as his hands lovingly trailed along Sam's chest through his shirt. He probably should feel jealous that the kid was nothing but muscles but he couldn't. All he could feel was awe that the kid had an office job and managed to stay in shape. He was so lucky to have this perfect young man to love him. He wanted to give the kid every part of him.

"Gabe, no, there's no need for that." Sam reassured him tenderly when Gabriel tried to remove his boxers. Gabriel stopped like he was told but gave Sam a confused look. Why stop? They were both aroused and ready.

"Sammy, don't you want me?" There was no joke in his voice, just confusion. Sam smiled sadly and kissed him passionately.

"Like you would not believe." Sam moved to kiss Gabriel's throat, "But I think we should take this slow. I don't want anything to screw this up somehow." This surprised Gabriel but it did make sense. He did not want to ruin this either.

"As you wish, my Samshine." Gabriel's flushed softly with pleasure heat. He moved closer and initiated another kiss. His mood spiked happily when Sam moaned as Gabriel took control of the kiss. His fingers began to play in Sam's hair and trail down the young man's strong neck. Sam squirmed happily as Gabriel moved to be on top, arms lovingly looping around Gabriel.

If Sam wanted to wait to make their first time special, then Gabriel would give him anything he wished to make him happy.

~*~Chapter End~*~