Carols
Sam lay back against Gabriel, who was running his hands through Sam's hair.
His eyes were closed; he enjoyed this when he and Gabriel were just each other's company, just spending time together. Especially this close to the holidays, it was nice to relax and think about celebrating for once.
Slowly Sam became aware of Gabriel's voice, and almost opened his eyes. It took him a moment before he realized Gabriel was singing.
He listened, finally placing the song, and shifted slightly, why had Gabriel chosen that carol?
Gabriel's voice was soothing though, and the quiet way he sang, it made the song sound gorgeous. He'd slowed the tune down a little but it sounded good the way he sang it, especially as Gabriel's hands had moved to Sam's shoulders, rubbing circles around his back and chest.
Sam almost dozed off, when he noticed Gabriel's singing had stopped. He made a noise, starting to sit up.
Gabriel pushed him back down gently, "what?"
"You sounded good."
"Hello, angel? Heavenly choir and all that?"
Sam opened his eyes to look at Gabriel, "I know that. So why that song?"
"Why not?" Gabriel smiled, not a smirk, a small genuine smile. "Is there something wrong with singing Hark, The Herald Angels Sing?"
"Well, aren't you the herald angel?"
Gabriel shrugged, "so? I didn't sing it by the way, if you see your curious. Was something more like, 'yeah, go see your savior, he's that way.'"
Sam chuckled, leaning back against Gabriel, "that's a shame, you've got a great voice."
"I'll take requests."
Sam reached up, to grab Gabriel's hands, "anything's fine."
Gabriel smiled, it was sad this time, "do you even know any carols?"
Sam paused, thinking back to a disastrous Christmas, and a far darker time, when he and Dean had attempted Silent Night, "umm… no?"
Gabriel shook his head, "alright, I think I've got just the song. Ever heard Ava Maria?"
Sam shook his head, Gabriel shifted his weight, uncurling his legs from under him, "alright Sammy."
He may not have recognized the song, but he did recognize Latin, and Gabriel handled it well, Sam looked up at him.
Gabriel looked as though he'd found his personal heaven as he sang, he'd have to make his boyfriend do it more often, because Gabriel looked truly angelic. Sam smiled, and relaxed, letting the Gabriel's smooth voice sweep over him.
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"What does Castiel sound like?"
Gabriel had finished his song, and moved to curl up next to Sam, still lounging on the hotel bed.
"Well, less gravelly for one thing." Gabriel chuckled, running his fingers up and down Sam's chest. "I ought to see if I can get him to sing, would probably be good for him. A harmony could be fun. It would make me sound better too."
"I doubt that." Sam curled his arm over Gabriel's side, "you were amazing."
Gabriel looked down, "I haven't sung in a while. I'm glad you liked it." He stopped his hand, "maybe we should caroling."
"Oh no, I can't sing." Sam shook his head, "it's bad, trust me."
Gabriel raised an eyebrow, but shrugged, "okay. But if you change your mind, let me know."
Sam nodded, highly unlikely as it was, "Gabriel?"
"Hmm?"
"Thank you."
Gabriel smiled, "anytime for you Sam."
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Me: I'm afraid I can't use song lyrics, as it violates rules. Pity. If you haven't heard Ava Maria or if you have, I suggest Josh Groban's version.
PB: That is a shame. Think we can get Gabriel to sing Mariah Carey?
Me: I hope not.