So this one was inspired by the Tumblr prompt "We're working near each other in the library and its 4am and were supposed to be studying but you started this game of truth or dare and GODDAMMIT I'm too tired for this." When I read this, I pictured Sabriel in a Stanford Era AU. And since it's Valentine's Day, what better time to write/post this!


"Come on, Sam. Give me an answer." Sam looked up from his book. He was supposed to be studying for his prelaw and literature tests tomorrow, actually, technically today since it was almost four in the morning. He had put off studying. Normally he would have been studying all week, but he had other classes to catch up on. The voice from the next table over belonged to a guy that Sam had seen around campus and the library on occasion. His name was Gabriel something. Sam had to admit that he was cute, but dear Lord, he was trying to study.

"No, Gabriel. I really need to study."

"Aw come on, I've been watching you study since you got in here at nine. You need a little break."

"No, I can't afford to take a break."

"Well, I need a break. Come on. Just a couple questions."

"Will you leave me alone afterwards?" Gabriel rolled his eyes.

"Yes, after five questions."

"Two questions." Sam countered.

"Three." Gabriel raised his eyebrows, almost like he dared Sam to go back to two.

"Fine. Three questions."

"Each."

"Fine. Let's get this started."

"Okay, truth or dare?" Sam sighed deeply.

"Truth."

"Did you have a Valentine today?"

"No, I didn't. Your turn, truth or dare?"

"Dare."

"I dare you to actually study for whatever brought you to the library today."

"Okay." Gabriel gathered his things, got up, and sat across from Sam at his table. He rested his chin in one of his hands and smiled at Sam. "You're what brought me to the library, so I guess I'll study you." Sam felt a deep blush hit his cheeks, and he looked back at his books.

"I….um…that um…next question?" Gabriel grinned wickedly.

"Truth or dare?"

"Truth."

"Fine, but your next one has to be a dare. Would you like to be my Valentine?" Sam didn't think his face could get anymore red, but that did it.

"I…um…we don't know each other very well. And Valentine's Day was technically yesterday."

"We know each other well enough, and you could still be my Valentine. I'd be okay with celebrating a day late."

"Well, um…in that case," Sam looked up at Gabriel. "Yeah, I guess I wouldn't mind being your Valentine."

"Aw, how sweet. Now, I pick truth."

"Did you really only come to the library just to annoy me like this?"

"Annoy is such an ugly word, I prefer the word entertain, but yes. My intention was to get you to agree to go out on a date with me."

"Wow, okay, then dare it is."

"Kiss me."

"Wow, couldn't be more creative?"

"Shut up and kiss me."

"That sounds like two," Sam was cut off when Gabriel reached across the table and pulled him into a sweet, chaste kiss. Sam felt more than he thought he would when their lips connected. Yes, he had been attracted to Gabriel, but this was a little more than that. They broke apart and Sam opened his eyes to see a huge grin on Gabriel's face.

"I pick dare for my last question, by the way."

"I dare you to kiss me again." Gabriel happily obliged.