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To answer your question LoneWolf73 I have no artistic ability whatsoever. It's funny that you say that, cuz we were talking about painting and stuff like that in my English class one day and I was talking to my teacher about paints and she asked me if I painted and I was like nooo, not mee. - that's such a run on haha. My parents love art work and paintings and are always searching for a new painting for the house so I guess I pick stuff up from them. :

There is this song called "Attack" by 30 Seconds to Mars! It's really amazing and it reminds me sooo much of B&C! Go to and search it!

Now on to the story!!

Chapter 5:

The Rat

Gabriel followed Vivian to the kitchen holding on to her hand. He wanted to take Vivian's painting and frame it in his apartment but she didn't feel that it was that good. She couldn't stop him from taking it though, could she? Oh well, she would think about that later.

Right now her mind was set on getting something to eat.

"What do you want to drink?" asked Vivian, peering into the refrigerator. Gabriel took the door from Vivian's hand and closed the fridge. Then he locked his arms around her waist and rocked her back and forth.

"How 'bout I make you lunch," he whispered, kissing her on the cheek.

"The kitchen is yours, sir," she said sarcastically.

"Now got sit down. You'll be in my way. After all, you know what they say, to many chefs spoil the soup." is the the right saying?

"If I must, but can I at least get my drink first?" she said sounding put out but in a joking way.

"Eh, eh," he waved an index finger back and forth, "making lunch for you includes serving you lunch, getting you a beverage, finding you someone to dine with, and giving you a lovely massage at the end of your meal. Now," he showed her a seat at the table, "sit back, relax and if you have any problems don't hesitate to call me," he finished in a butler like tone.

Then he turned his back on her to turn on the radio sitting on the counter. He tuned it to a classical station and let the music play. Next, he went to a cupboard, opened it and removed a candle and a match. 'Moon only knows how he knew that was there.' Gabriel lit the candle and extinguished the match.

Then he brought the tall white candle to the table and carefully placed it in the center. He discarded the match in the garbage and returned his attention to Vivian.

"What can I offer you to drink?"

"A Chardonnay would be nice," joked Vivian. Under the law, she wasn't allowed to have alcohol, but no one would know.

"A strong sprite it is," Gabriel flashed his pearly whites and searched the cabinets for a wine glass. Then he walked gracefully to the fridge removing a can of soda. The can opened with a pop and sizzled as he poured it into the elegant glass. He took the extra soda and placed it precariously back onto its self and picked the glass up by its stem. Gabriel plopped the glass on the table and Vivian took it gratefully.

He had given her a glass that was supposed to be used for drinking red wine. The glass consisted of a skinny stem and a wide rim. When Vivian held the stem of it she felt sophisticated and elegant, just like the glass. She brought the rim to her lips and took a polite sip. Once Gabriel saw that she was satisfied he went to the refrigerator to see what ingredients she had.

"Where do you keep your spaghetti?" he said also removing a bowl of washed shrimp.

"In the pantry to your right" he closed the fridge door and in turn opened the pantry door. The pasta boxes were kept in neat rows at his eye level.

"Very nice," he chuckled and grabbed a box that contained long spaghetti.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Everything is set up very nicely," he chuckled again. Vivian pouted, glazing her eyes and looking up from underneath her long lashes. Gabriel turned around and laughed, placing the pasta and shrimp down roughly on the counter. He strode over to Vivian and took her face in his hands. He kissed her on the forehead and she closed her eyes.

"Vivian," he laughed again and kissed her on the lips. She didn't return the kiss because she wasn't amused by having a neat pantry.

"I'm not laughing at you. Never Vivian, would I laugh at you. Come here," he picked her up in her arms and brought her over the pantry. Vivian let out an aggravated sigh but ended up laughing with Gabriel. Inside, on the self, was a dead rat with blood pooled around it. It was another one of the Fives pranks.

"I don't know about you, but I think we should leave it there for Esme when she comes home, she might want to have a talk with them," he laughed once more and kissed Vivian on the lips and this time she returned it. Gabriel brought her back to the table and gingerly placed her in her seat.

"So, will you tell me what you're going to cook?" Gabriel looked offended.

"Of course not, you wouldn't tell me what you were going to paint, what's fair is fair." Vivian pouted again and he laughed.

"Darling, you really have to come up with something better than that," he smirked, placing a strand of her hair behind her ear.

Gabriel then got back to work by boiling water in a pot and sautéing the shrimp along with garlic.

"Smells good," said Vivian breathing in deeply. He smiled.

"It should be done in ten minutes."

"I can't wait," she smiled warmly towards him.

"Where do you keep your plates?"

"In that cabinet right behind you, yes, that's the one." Gabriel took out two plates, two forks and spoons and two napkins. When the meal was ready he placed the pasta on the two plates and piled the shrimp on after. He put one plate in front of Vivian and one across from her.

"So, who is the lucky man that gets to dine with me?"

"The chef himself," he said sitting down. Vivian scrunched up her face.

"I don't think I like the chef very much. He was too afraid to pick up a dead rat so he decided to leave it there for Esme. That's not very nice in my book."

"Your book's a whole lot different from mine." They both broke up laughing. They started to eat and the classical music filled the silence. At the end of the meal Gabriel took the two plates and put them in the sink, washed his hands, then walked over to the back of Vivian's chair and started massage her back.

"I'm setting up a meeting for tomorrow morning and you're the Alpha female. You will have a lot of say in it."

"Oh," she didn't know what to say about that.

"I know I said that I didn't think that the pack would have to move, but things aren't looking too good. Too many people are on edge and on the look out for something strange. I want to have your full support on this Viv, will you help me?" She was a little hesitant to reply but Gabriel loved her and would protect her against anything. It was the very least she could do.

"Of course, has Rudy found a place for us yet?"

"He's coming home tonight."

"Gabriel," he stopped massaging her back and Vivian turned around, "won't people get suspicious when they see half of the town leave?"

"I don't think that will be a problem. Everyone thinks that half of us are family and we can move at different times, all at once would be suspicious."

"What about school? I'm in my last year."

"We can transfer you and all the boys to another school. Everything will be okay," he dropped down to give Vivian a kiss. She snaked her arms around his neck and pulled him closer to her. They parted for air only a second, but Gabriel managed a word.

"Together everything will be okay. I love you Vivian." He kissed her on the lips and then Vivian spoke.

"I love you too."

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