Hey guys, I'm really sorry for how late this is. Basically, writer's block and the holidays don't mix well. But! I do have the next few chapters outlined at least, so I know where things are going. Anyway, thank you guys so much for your patience, review (Tari4078), favs, and follows! You guys are the freaking best! I love you and happy holidays!


Sam was really trying to concentrate on his AP Euro class. He really truly was, but the idea that his date with Gabriel was that night and he had no idea when or what they were doing was really bothering him. Yes, Gabriel had planned it again, and yes, they were going out of town somewhere, but other than that, Sam didn't know anything. He was going to Gabriel's office after class to figure out what time he needed to be ready and hopefully he could figure out what he needed to wear.

Gabriel hadn't said a word to Sam about their date before or after class, and Sam knew he'd done that on purpose. Sam had tried to get any kind of information out of him, but it never worked. Apparently, when he wanted to, Gabriel could be very good at keeping his mouth shut.

When the bell finally rang, Sam jumped up, grabbing his things and practically ran to his locker. He wanted to avoid seeing Kevin, because he knew that Kevin would want to have some form of movie marathon and Sam would have to come up with an excuse about not being able to make it. Thankfully, Sam had missed Kevin, but ran into Ruby.

"Hey there Sam, where are you off to in such a hurry?" Ruby looked Sam up and down.

"Just need to get home. My brother needs me." Sam gave her a small smile and tried to step around her, but she stepped in front of him.

"So, did you understand that Calc lesson today? My head is still spinning."

"Yeah, it uh…wasn't too bad. Look, I really need to go."

"Maybe you could tutor me sometime." Ruby batted her eyelashes at Sam and he tried his best not to scoff or roll his eyes.

"Yeah, maybe, I really have to go though. I'll see you on Monday."

"It's a date then." She smiled up at him and then stepped to the side so that he could get around her. Sam walked down to Gabriel's office, his entire encounter with Ruby already out of his head. Just as he reached out to knock on Gabriel's door, he heard him down the hallway, walking down with a teacher that Sam was pretty sure taught English too.

"Well, actually Ralphie, it's a funny story. I was in college and…" Gabriel then saw Sam at his office door and smiled over at him. "Ah, duty calls it looks like. Guess I'll have to leave you in suspense until Monday." The other teacher didn't seem to be very upset that Gabriel's story was interrupted, but nodded and offered a goodbye anyway. Gabriel walked over to his office and smiled at Sam. "So, Mr. Winchester, what can I do for you?" He opened the door and ushered him in, quickly shutting the door behind him.

"So, um…" Gabriel held his hand up for Sam to stop talking until he heard voices pass by. Then he turned towards Sam and smiled.

"Heya, Sammoose. How are you?" Gabriel's tone had changed from when they were outside the office. It was gentler, more relaxed.

"I was just wondering what time I should be ready tonight, and what I should wear, and where we're going?" Gabriel laughed.

"Now, Sammy boy, if I told you where we were going, that would ruin all the fun. But, you can be ready around five and wear something nice. We're going somewhere a little bit nicer, but it should be a lot of fun." Gabriel got that mischievous look in his eye that Sam already knew usually meant he was very excited about something, so he decided to let it go there.

"Okay, I'll be ready."

"Good!" Gabriel jumped up on his tip toes to place a kiss on Sam's cheek. "Now scoot, I've got some things I need to finish grading before the weekend."

"Yes, sir." Gabriel smirked.

"I think I like when you call me that."

Gabriel couldn't stop the smile on his face as he watched Sam leave his office. His idea was to take Sam to Manhattan to a nice restaurant that he'd heard of, but never been to. He knew that Sam would never suspect anything like that, and they needed to get out of Lawrence anyway. And then he would take Sam back to his place...and kiss him good night. That was it. Shit, this waiting thing was going to be harder than Gabriel thought. Especially if Sam showed up really dressed up. With a suit. And a tie. Gabriel took a deep breath, pushing those ideas out of his head. He really did have work to do. He needed to finish reading an entire class' journals before he left for the day, since he had three others' to finish this weekend. Not to mention go through the first draft of his senior class' essays. Why had he assigned so much for himself to read? Of course, he could always read the journals for one class when he had his break around fifth period on Monday. Yeah, that could easily work. There was no way he'd be able to concentrate with his date that night.


Sam walked into the apartment and tried to figure out if he even had what he needed to wear. Dean had bought him ties, suits, and blazers for college interviews, so maybe he could just change into one of those? At least he was already wearing khakis, since they were part of his school uniform. Then something came to Sam. If Gabriel was going to pick him up around five, Dean could be home. If Dean was home when Gabriel arrived, there was no way that Sam could tell him that he was going to Kevin's. Sam needed to relax. Dean probably wasn't going to be home. He normally didn't get off until five, sometimes five-thirty. Sam knew he would be fine, but he'd never really had a relationship that he's had to hide from his brother. Of all people. Sam told Dean everything. This was going to be harder than he thought.


An hour and a half later, Gabriel was knocking on Sam's door. He was so excited that he even called just to double check that their reservation was still standing. He wanted to get going so that they weren't late. Traffic on Friday nights could be bad, and if they didn't hurry…

Sam opened the door to find Gabriel standing in a navy suit, a white shirt, but no tie. Damn, did he look good. This waiting thing was going to be harder than Sam thought.

Gabriel looked up and down at Sam a few times. He'd changed into black pants and blazer with a white shirt and a royal blue tie. Gabriel let out a low whistle.

"Wow, Samsquatch. If I'd known you'd look this sexy dressed up, I would've suggested it ages ago." Sam smiled and looked down at the floor to blush.

"Thanks," Sam looked back up at Gabriel. "You clean up pretty good, too." Gabriel bit his tongue to correct the 'good' to 'well'. This was a date, not a lesson.

"Come on, we have to get going if we want to make it there on time." Gabriel grabbed Sam's hand and pulled him out of the apartment. Sam chuckled as he locked the apartment door and then let Gabriel lead him downstairs.

"So, are you finally going to tell me where we're going?" Sam asked once in the car.

"Manhattan." Gabriel replied with a smile as he started the car.

"Wow, I knew that we needed to get out of town, but all the way to Manhattan?"

"There's a nice little place there that we can go. Quiet, and nobody will know us, so we won't have to hide anything." Sam smiled to himself.

"I'd like that." Gabriel glanced over quickly and then reached over and took Sam's hand while keeping the other on the wheel. Sam smiled at their hands and then out the window.

"So, tell me about this place."

"Manhattan or the restaurant?"

"Both." Sam and Gabriel talked on the way there, about school, and Sam's job, and what their brothers would (probably) do if they found out about them. When they finally arrived at the restaurant, Gabriel tipped the valet to park the car and they made their way inside.

"Novak, for two."

"Ah, yes, sirs. If you two will follow me please?" The girl, who couldn't have been much older than Sam led them to a table near the middle of the dining area. "Is this table acceptable, sir?" Gabriel smiled and nodded.

"Thank you." The hostess nodded and set the menus down.

"Your server's name is Aaron and he'll be right over." She threw a smile at both of them and then turned and walked away. Gabriel pulled out Sam's chair and Sam gave him a sweet smile and sat down. Gabriel walked over to the other side of the table and sat down. Sam looked around the restaurant. This was way different than the other places he normally went. Then again, he'd never really dated somebody like Gabriel. Somebody that was older and mature (well, for the most part). Sam still squirmed uncomfortably in his seat, knowing that he could never pay for a place like this to take Gabriel out to. The server came over and the two ordered.

"So, Sam, what do want to do after all of this?"

"You mean after graduation?" Gabriel took a sip of his wine and nodded at Sam over his wine glass. The way Gabriel was scrutinizing him, Sam wasn't sure how much longer he could wait.

"Well, I really want to go into law." Gabriel hummed in response. Damn, this kid was smart, not that Gabriel didn't already know that.

"Where do you plan on going?" Sam was quiet for a moment. What would Gabriel's reaction be? Would he run away?

"Stanford is my top choice." Gabriel balked, but tried to hide it. Stanford was in California. California was very far away from Kansas.

"Stanford is pretty far away. I think I'd miss you."

"You make it sound like we'll still be together for me to miss you." Sam smirked, almost daring Gabriel to challenge him. Gabriel smiled back at him and shrugged.

"What can I say, kiddo? I'm an optimist." The two continued discussions on different topics and Gabriel continued to be amazed at how intelligent Sam was, especially for a seventeen year old. Sam continued to be drawn into Gabriel's story about his college days. Sam actually forgot how uncomfortable he was there and spent a lot of time laughing.

When the night was over, the bill was paid, and they were on their way back to Lawrence, Sam looked over at Gabriel while he was laughing at something and he decided something. Screw this waiting thing. Sam decided he was going to try and convince Gabriel to go back to his apartment and then try even harder to get him to bed.

"So, it's only nine, and Dean thinks I'm over at Kevin's."

"Hm." Gabriel replied. He couldn't even entertain the idea of Sam coming over. No, he couldn't let that idea come into his head, no matter how much he wanted it.

"And normally I don't come home from Kevin's until around midnight." Sam continued hinting.

"Is that right? Is there something I need to be worried about, Sambo?" Sam chuckled slightly at the nickname.

"No, course not. It's just that, he might be a little curious if I'm home so soon."

"Okay, um…d…did you want to come over to my place?" Gabriel could control himself. He totally could (at least, that's what he would tell himself).

"Not if you don't want me to."

"No! No I," Gabriel took a deep breath and exhaled. "Sorry, I just don't want things getting too crazy. You know?"

"Of course not, of course not." Sam smiled to himself. Seducing a teacher, wow, Sam had definitely changed since he met Gabriel Novak.

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