Chapter 6

Gabriel wasn't even aware of the irritated looks that Dean was giving him, he was too busy twirling his fingers in her red curls, watching her sweet face as she dozed against his chest. Castiel was watching his older brother watch her, he had never seen Gabriel quite so affectionate with anyone, without there being some darker motive. Castiel quickly looked away as Gabriel arched an eyebrow in his direction.

Dean exhaled loudly and looked into the rear view mirror at the archangel. "Remind me again Gabriel why we are bringing your girlfriend along?"

"Because you need my help Dean-o! And Cassie here knows I wasn't going to leave her behind." Gabriel went back to watching her sleep, making it an obvious point that the conversation was over.

Castiel gave a quick glance at his brother, and after Gabriel nodded, Cas cleared his throat and directed his attention towards Dean. "She's an empath Dean. She will be… beneficial to have with us."

Dean's eyes widened and the Impala jerked slightly. "She's a what? Wait, so she can read minds?"

Sam sighed. "Empath Dean, it means she can sense emotions. So you should be safe." Sam smirked at his brother, who rolled his eyes. "Haha Sammy, very funny. But seriously Cas, she can't talk so how is this helpful?"

Dean felt them all give him a look, Castiel speaking first. "She can communicate quite effectively Dean, and she can also sense the presence of supernatural creatures. Considering how powerful she is, her empathic range is almost… angelic." Dean huffed a bit, and turned up the radio, affixing his eyes to the road ahead. He hoped for everyone's sake that Cas was right.

Gabriel gently nudged her awake as they pulled into the diner parking lot. She yawned and stretched, following him out of the car, and into the diner. They were seated by a teenage girl who was trying way too hard to flirt with Sam, making Dean roll his eyes and cherry blossom grin.

She looked up at him, signing Tell Sammy to stop being such an underage chick magnet. Gabriel laughed and relayed what she said to Sam, who blushed slightly.

"I guess it's a good thing you're already taken then?" Sam said, chuckling.

She smiled and leaned into Gabriel, very taken, she signed, but I guess I'm too old for you? I could always get her number if you'd like? Gabriel nearly choked on his coffee, keeping it from spilling on her, but just barely. He finally managed to let Sam know what she had said. Sam laughed and ducked his head a bit. "No, I think I'm good."

Dean ran his hands through his hair. "Can we get down to business now?" They all lost their smiles, Gabe digging into his waffles and Sam giving Dean a look. The girl leaned forward staring intently at Dean. I'm all ears boss. Dean gave her an odd look. She sighed, pointed at him, then at her ear.

Dean nodded. "Okay, we got one more day until we reach Hastings Nebraska. And all we know is that something is eating people's skin off, leaving them…" He stopped as he saw the girls hands sign something, causing Castiel's eyes to widen and Gabriel to almost spit out waffles. Dean glared. "Do I even want to know what the hell she just said?"

Gabriel waggled his eyebrows. "Leaving them naked and afraid!" He was shaking with laughter. Dean's eyebrows shot up, and he put his hand to his face, his shoulder's starting to twitch from trying to hold back his laughter. Sam wondered if anyone would notice if he just quietly walked away from the crazy people he was obviously surrounded by.

Cas, ever the voice of reason, spoke up. "So we will be stopping in Cheyenne tonight? We should be getting back on the road soon if that is our intended target." Everyone went back to finishing their meals, and Gabriel couldn't help but notice Dean had finally mostly removed the stick out of his ass.

There were all around exhales of relief when they saw the Cheyenne City Limits sign. Shortly after a blinking vacancy sign and Gabriel shouted "Yes" so loud that everyone jumped and the small ginger beside him shook her fist in his face. He grabbed her fist and kissed her knuckles. "Just excited my little cherry blossom, I am so done with being in this car!" The Impala barely stopped and they were all piling out, groaning, stretching and dragging themselves towards the check in desk. Gabriel grabbed their key and bags in one hand and her hand in the other, almost wanting to pick her up to get to their room faster.

She sighed as they walked in, made her way to the bed and flopped backwards onto it. I am so done, you're going to have to carry me to the shower. She winked at him. And I'll probably need some serious help washing my back. She barely blinked and she was in his arms in the shower, hot water pouring down over their naked bodies. Gabriel grinned and pulled her into him, she tilted her face to his and their mouths and bodies crashed together, hot, fast and needy. Gabriel turned so her back was to the tile, lifting her up as her legs wrapped around his waist. He entered her in one deep thrust, feeling her nails dig into him as she gasped. He barely gave her time to adjust before practically fucking her through the tile in the shower, groaning her name and her moaning and whimpering in response. He felt her body begin to tense as she neared her climax, and practically growled as she came and he followed, his body shuddering into hers. The only sounds were their labored breathing, her head against his chest and his face in her neck.

It took him a moment to realize she was signing something against his back. No question this time, you totally killed me. He laughed softly and nuzzled her neck. "Good thing I know a cure for sudden death by sex." She huffed and looked at him questioningly. "Bed and more sex. I am excellent at mouth to…" he let his words trail off and her eyes widened. You're such a tease. "But don't I always follow through for you lover?" he whispered into her ear, feeling her heart beat quicken and her body quiver. Smirking, she put her fingers to his lips and signed with her free hand. You damn well better.