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Chapter Five

Waking up next to Gabriel was something Dean could grow used to. It wasn't that it was the first time it had ever happened. They had ended up in the same bed more than once after too many beers and not enough sense. Still, just as Gabriel predicted the night before, the smaller man was wrapped around him like an octopus, not willing to let go. Nuzzling the top of Gabriel's head which was tucked under his chin, Dean held the blond against his chest, their legs tangled together. For a moment Dean let himself believe that he could wake with his best friend around him every morning, that he would need to shimmy out of bed to make them coffee and that Gabriel would stir without his body heat to keep him warm.

It was a fantasy, one that Dean liked to indulge in whenever they ended up tangled together. Gabriel shifted in his sleep, curling into Dean. Running a hand along the shorter man's back, Dean decided against moving, wanting to enjoy their position while he could. Slowly Gabriel awoke, his mouth letting out small half-whimpers as he was dragged from sleep. "Dean?" asked the waking man, his torso pulling back just enough so that he could look up at his sleeping partner.

"We should get up. Sammy and Jess are going to be here soon, and I want to be dressed when they arrive." Instead of moving to leave the bed, Gabriel went back to his previous position, nuzzling under Dean's chin while curled around him.

"But I was having such a good sleep, just a few more minutes before we have to get up?" Unable to resist, Dean nodded, holding Gabriel just a bit tighter and allowing himself to drift between sleep and awake. They only had a few minutes before the house would start to buzz with activity, but Dean would enjoy what time he could. Eventually, Dean wiggled out from beneath Gabriel and laughed as the older man tried to entice him back to bed.

"You put some pants on, and I'll get the coffee going, alright?"

Whiskey eyes glared at him for a moment before Gabriel sighed and threw the blankets off his body. Dean couldn't help but lick his lips at the sight. Before bed the night before he had taken off his shirt and threw on a pair of sleep pants; Gabriel, however, was merely in his boxers. Turning away from the tempting sight, Dean left the room to start on coffee. Climbing down the stairs, he was soon met by his father who raised an eyebrow at his half-dressed state. Shrugging, Dean placed a finger to the coffee pot to test its warmth before making both himself and Gabriel a cup.

"Didn't feel like putting on a shirt? Sam is going to be here any minute you know." Lifting the mug to his lips, Dean took a sip before answering, distantly hearing a shower running.

"I figured I would get changed after my shower. Gabe always has the first one while I get the coffee ready, so it didn't even occur to me. I could go throw one on if you want, Dad." Bobby shook his head, finishing the last of his coffee.

"It's fine, so tell me about your Gabriel. We've heard about him of course, but only as your friend. Are you two living together?"

Biting his lips, Dean shook his head and carefully listened for the shower to stop. "No, not yet anyway. We haven't been dating very long, and after Lisa I don't want to try rushing things again." While it still burned his stomach, mentioning his former girlfriend did have the desired effect of Bobby grimacing before dropping the subject. No sooner did his father start asking about work than Dean heard the bathroom door opening and closing. Placing his hand on Gabriel's cup of coffee, Dean was pleased to notice that it wasn't scalding anymore.

Lifting the mug, Dean held it out toward the doorway, ignoring the look Bobby gave him before a damp-haired Gabriel made his appearance. A split second after the whiskey eyed man saw the beverage, it was swiped from Dean's grasp and Gabriel chugged it down. Bobby let go a short laugh at the sight, Gabriel not stopping until the coffee was gone and Dean took the mug to refill it. "Thanks, Dean-o, I needed that." Humming, Dean, fixed them both another coffee, lifting the pot in question to Bobby who shook his head.

This time Gabriel took the mug gently instead of yanking it from Dean's grasp. When the shorter man tilted his head up, Dean felt a flush of arousal rush through him. They had talked about their physical displays of affection, how they would need to act like an average couple if they were going to pull the plan off. Closing the distance at the silent request, Dean placed a quick kiss to Gabriel's lips, his own tingling at the sensation. "Good morning," whispered Dean not pulling away entirely even though he knew his father would be watching. Gabriel didn't seem inclined to move away either, his mouth quirking in a grin before leaning up and pecking Dean's lips.

"Now it is, so what's on the agenda for today?" Dean was quick to wrap his arm around the smaller man who changed his stance to face Bobby, his back to Dean. With one hand wrapped around Gabriel, Dean used the other to sip at his coffee and watch his father's reactions. Bobby had a soft smile on his face, something that Dean hardly ever saw; because while his father was always welcoming and warm, he hardly ever smiled just for the sake of it. "Well, Sam and his girlfriend should be here any minute. I take it you haven't met Sam before, have you?"

Gabriel shook his head, sipping his coffee at a moderate pace while his side relaxed against Dean. Turning his head, Dean placed a soft kiss to the top of Gabriel's damp blond hair. It felt so natural with the shorter man, like being together was as natural as breathing. He knew almost everything about Gabriel, from how he needed to chug down his first morning coffee, to how the shorter man wasn't going to finish his second cup. Dean treasured the little bits of knowledge he was able to gain, enjoying when he could do the menial tasks for his friend like letting the coffee cool, so he didn't burn his throat.

It made him feel like he was needed, like Gabriel had let him into his world, and Dean never wanted to escape. A slam of a car door jerked Dean from his thoughts, his head whipping up to look in the direction of the front door. "That would be Sammy; I should grab a shirt and help him get his stuff into his old room." Gabriel placed a hand on Dean's bare chest.

"You go get your shower, and I'll help your brother and his girlfriend. If you're lucky I might join you." Dean barely had time to do more than open his mouth before Bobby's voice cut in.

"Not under my roof, you two may be sharing a bedroom, but I'll be damned if you're sharing a shower. Dean, go get cleaned up while your boy toy and I greet Sam."

Gabriel laughed at the name, caressing the skin under his palm for a quick second before setting his almost-empty mug in the sink. Dean watched as Gabriel threw him a wink before following Bobby out of the room. He wanted to go with them. While he knew it was going to happen at some point, the last thing he wanted was for Gabriel to have to deal with his protective younger brother. Still, the taller man sighed, emptying his mug and rinsing both his and Gabriel's out before going upstairs to gather his clothes for his shower.

While he was under the hot spray, Dean wondered what was going on downstairs. He had heard the front door shutting along with another in the house, most likely Sam's room, but couldn't hear anything that was said between his family members. For all he knew, Sam was doing some shovel talk with Bobby backing him up. Not that he thought they would be able to scare off Gabriel. Even if they weren't pretending to be dating Gabriel was a tough egg to crack. Drying off quickly once he was done, Dean threw on a pair of jeans and shirt, toweling his hair dry before running a comb through it and leaving the bathroom.

As he made his way downstairs, Dean could hear Gabriel's voice, the one tone he could always pick out in a crowd. There was a giggle after he spoke and without entering the living room, Dean knew that Gabriel would be flirting with Jessica. It was in his nature. Sneaking up behind his friend, Dean could see the slight flush to Jessica's cheeks and how Sam had a protective arm wrapped around her. Rolling his eyes, Dean held a finger to his lips and crept up behind Gabriel who had his hand in Jessica's, bringing it to his mouth.

The second that Gabriel let go of the woman's hand, Dean wrapped his arms around the smaller man's waist, dipping his head so that his mouth was right beside Gabriel's ear. "Can't even get a shower without you trying to make a pass at someone else. Should I be worried, Gabe?" Instead of jerking as Dean expected, Gabriel flipped in his hold and wrapped his hand around the back of Dean's head tugging the larger man down into a kiss. Dean ignored the groan from his brother and the giggle from Jessica, and he repositioned his hands to hold Gabriel's hips and kissed back, thrilled at being able to do so with the other man.

"I don't know," responded Gabriel once they broke apart, Dean's lips twitching into a grin. "Should I be worried? You did spend an awful amount of time in that shower…" Laughing as Gabriel wiggled his eyebrows and Sam slapped a hand to his forehead, Dean pecked his friend's lips and held him close for a moment longer before pulling back. Glancing at Sam who was trying to glare while hiding his smile, Dean let Gabriel lean back against him, not minding the physical contact in the least as his pretend boyfriend remained inside his personal bubble.

"Didn't I tell you to cut that hair, Rapunzel? I swear next time I see you it's going to be longer than Jessica's." Rolling his eyes at Sam's shout of protest, Dean turned his attention to the blond woman at his brother's side. "I don't know why you put up with him, you could do so much better." For some reason that caused Jessica to laugh and Sam to give Dean a bitch face, Gabriel's shoulders shook slightly in suppressed laughter as well.

"I see why you're dating now," commented Sam while Jessica leaned against him.

"What?" questioned Dean, right before Gabriel turned his head back and looked at him with those eyes he loved so much.

"I told her the same thing, sweetness. I mentioned to Jess here that she chose the wrong brother, but I wouldn't mind sharing with someone as gorgeous as her if you're game." While it was said in jest, Dean near growled at the thought of someone else getting to touch Gabriel.

"Oh, hell no." Slipping a hand in front of Gabriel, Dean grabbed his crotch for a second, making the smaller man yelp. "This is mine."

Though he let go quickly, not wanting to overstep their pretend relationship, Dean couldn't help but notice the way Gabriel's eyes flashed at the proclamation. Before he could ask the smaller man about it, there was a call from the hallway. "Will you boys run out and grab the rest of the groceries? Now that there are some extra hands in the house, I could use them." Dean and Sam rushed to help their mother while Jessica and Gabriel were left behind, though Dean could hear their laughter as the two were left in the room together.

He had a feeling that Gabriel was going to integrate himself into the family just fine.

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