Warnings: Homophobic comments

Chapter 2

Checking himself once again, Gabriel made certain he looked the part he was trying to portray. The night before had been fun, some of his best work if he was honest, but this wasn't a game he wanted to play any longer. Sam hadn't been far from his thoughts, not that the hunter had ever introduced himself. Gabriel hadn't even been able to create his own illusions to take the edge off, instead he found himself conjuring an almost replica of the young hunter before dismissing it. Walking around where the kid had been 'abducted', Gabriel made certain to pick up trash and look like he was doing the job he was dressed for.

Nobody paid him any attention, carrying on not knowing there was a supernatural creature picking up their trash. Sometimes he hated their ignorance. Just as he was about to snap up some more trash so he could continue to look like he was doing his job, the two people he had been waiting for appeared. Giving them a moment to come to him, Gabriel was thankful he was next to one of the few trees the school had planted to give a more 'natural' look. Nature always did look good on him, both as an archangel and as a pagan.

This time when Sam started to speak with him, already taking the lead from his brother, Gabriel flirted. It wasn't much at first, when Sam asked if he was working the night before, Gabriel made sure to mention he had been but tried to casually mention he didn't work tonight. That seemed to throw the man off for a moment and caused his brothers eyes to go wide for a second. When Sam started to falter in speech, it looked like the older one was going to try and take over but Gabriel was having none of that.

"You know, for electricians you seem to be pretty invested in what goes on around here besides the wiring."

Seeing they were planning a retreat, Gabriel spoke quickly before they could leave. While he didn't care if the other one-Dean left he couldn't let his prey go so quickly. Making sure he was looking directly at Sam, and turning completely away from the eldest Gabriel spoke.

"I mean, this is the second time you came here and specifically sought me out to ask me all these questions about what goes one around here. The professor, that I can understand you wanting to know more about, since you know, people normally don't jump out windows around here. A kid getting drunk and being hazed into thinking he was abducted by aliens though? Why would you even care?"

Pulling a sucker out of his pocket Gabriel pulled off the wrapper and shoved it into the bin beside him before putting the treat into his mouth. This time when he looked at the man in front of him Gabriel had to hold back a grin at the look on Sam's face, half wanting to run away and half wanting to explain himself. It was cute, like a puppy. He was always a dog person.

"You know, normally when someone wants my attention they simply ask instead of playing whatever elaborate play you've been doing. You could start by giving me your name, then asking mine. Once we get that out of the way we do some small talk, which by the way I think you really need to work on, 'cause talking about a dead guy? Not really all that smooth. If I'm interested, I'd mention I get off at seven and would be ready for drinks or dinner by eight."

Holding the sucker, Gabriel made a show of twirling his tongue around the candy while looking Sam up and down suggestively. He wished he had picked a job which would allow him to show himself off a bit, but he would work with what he had.

"If the date went well, I would then mention how I don't have to work tomorrow and that I make a great breakfast in bed."

There was a moment of silence between the three of them, although Gabriel didn't once look away from Sam. The tall man was flushed, obviously, he was embarrassed, but there was a hint of interest in his gaze as well. He was also stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, Sam could deny he was seeking the other out, but the questions he had been asking, along with the fact he had been asking questions at all really, was suspicious. While there wasn't anything Gabriel could really do against the two hunters, he could make things harder on them, especially as they were using two different covers on this case as both electricians and reporters.

On the other hand, accepting his offer meant accepting his offer. Gabriel was under no delusions the boy had been raised as a hunter, probably since he was a baby. Homosexuals weren't seen as 'strong' or 'tough' and thus it was possible Sam would have been raised to be straight. It was sad, but both hunters and law enforcement both seemed to work under the assumption that if they came out as not one hundred percent heterosexual then they wouldn't be 'manly' enough to get the job done.

Like what two people did between the sheets had anything to do with what they did any other time of the day.

"Sam, my name is Sam."

Gabriel could have jumped for joy, it seemed Sam would rather go on date than blow their cover. Sam's cheeks were still tinged pink and he was shifting slightly where he was standing, letting Gabriel know he was nervous with the situation. Smiling, Gabriel ignored the surprised sound Dean made and instead made a quick choice on what to call himself.

"Well Sam, name's Loki... and yes I know how unfortunate that is and please don't ask if my brothers name is Thor."

It was worth revealing what should have been the answer to their hunt as both hunters laughed. While he was certain to keep and eye on the older brother in case he tried anything, it was the first time Gabriel truly looked at him. There was still suspicion there, Gabriel was certain the two hunters had reason to suspect everyone. Now though it was mostly replaced with humour and Loki was certain the youngest would be teased mercilessly for this whole situation.

"So, you a few drinks in a bar kind of guy? I also know pretty good diner if you don't mind me picking you up?"

Normally he wouldn't keep going, would have blown it all as a joke to stop them from growing attached. Gabriel didn't do dating, he didn't do relationships after he broke it off with Kali a couple hundred years ago. If he wanted the attention of someone he invited them back to his place; or theirs, and was out the door, or kicking them out, before the afterglow was over. It was good to see by the smile on Sam's face that he wasn't completely out of practise.

"Surprise me? Here let me have your number and I'll text you where we're staying."

Gabriel wondered for a moment if the younger man would message him, but mentally shrugged. If this didn't work than anything else would come off as too clingy anyways, and what harm could it really do? Gabriel watched as the man appeared to add his number into his phone as Gabriel rhymed it off, thankful that he used a cell-phone a means of communication. The area code wasn't local, Gabriel couldn't even remember what state he had been when he bought the phone, but the hunter probably wouldn't notice. With all the travelling the two of them did he was certain Sam's wouldn't match either.

Once Sam made his excuses and left the area with his brother, who barely made it out of earshot before he started teasing the younger, Gabriel let go a breath he had been holding. It had been close, there had been a large chance of the young hunter not being interested and his offer being outright rejected. If Gabriel was honest with himself, he had been surprised at seeing the interest there. It wasn't the same attraction he felt for the man, but it was something he could work with. Throwing the end of the sucker in the trash, Gabriel snapped his fingers and cleaned the floors he had been told to do that day.

He had a date to get ready for.

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