Gabriel shrugged into his deep gray jacket and looked at himself in the full length mirror. He had to go pick up Sam shortly to go to Christmas with his grandparents. They always had to be dressed up when going to his grandparents, especially on Christmas. He never understood why. They were just going to church, which he wore jeans to every other time, and then to their house. Why the need to wear a suit? Gabriel ran a hand through his hair once more and then walked out of the bathroom.

"Gabriel!" Saraqeal yelled as her son appeared at the top of the stairs. Her face was free of makeup but everything else was ready to go. Her blonde hair had big soft curls and her black dress was long sleeved, just past her knees. "Oh, sorry, sweetie. When are you going to get Sam? We need to leave in about a half an hour and you know how your grandparents are about punctuality." Saraqeal rolled her eyes, getting a smile out of Gabriel. He knew that his mother wasn't crazy about his grandparents.

"I was just about to leave before you so rudely yelled at me. Now I'm going to wait."

"Gabriel, respect your mother." Remiel's voice was serious and Gabriel smiled at his mother and then walked down the stairs.

"I'm going to pick up Sam. I can just meet you two at the church." Gabriel offered. He wanted a little time to warn Sam about his family.

"No, you can come back here and then we will all go together." Saraqeal demanded.

"Yes, ma'am." Gabriel saluted, grabbed his coat and then walked out the door. He tried to avoid the ice in the driveway. There was three feet of snow on the ground and Gabriel hated it. He got into his car and began prepping his speech about his grandparents and uncle. Not that they weren't nice, but there was always an undertone of disappointment. Gabriel pulled into the driveway at Sam's house and parked his car. He walked up and knocked on the door. Dean answered and looked Gabriel up and down.

"Wow, you clean up good, Gabe. Come on in." Dean moved aside to let Gabriel inside. Dean had loosened up, slightly, around Gabriel. Gabriel and Sam had been spending a lot of time over at the Winchester's. Their relationship had been going very well and, Gabriel wasn't sure about Sam, but he was falling harder every day.

"Merry Christmas, Winchesters!" Gabriel smiled at Castiel as he walked into the living room with Dean.

"Merry Christmas, Gabe. Sam should be…"

"Hey," A sheepish voice came from behind them. Gabriel turned around and caught his breath. Sam was wearing a navy blue suit with a red and white striped tie. His hair looked like he had attempted to comb it. Gabriel grinned.

"Well hey there, Sam. You ready?" Sam looked Gabriel up and down and smiled; seeing him in his suit made Sam's mind go somewhere very inappropriate, especially for Christmas Eve.

"I guess so." Gabriel walked over and kissed Sam on the cheek.

"You look amazing, but we should go. My mom might have a heart attack if we're late." Gabriel grabbed Sam's hand and intertwined their fingers.

"Alright, bye, Dean! Bye, Cas! I'll be home later!"

"Tell Sara and Remi Merry Christmas from us!" Castiel shouted as Sam grabbed his coat and the boys walked out the door.

"Remind me to do tell your parents that."

"I will, but only if you do something for me."

"What's that?" Gabriel grabbed Sam by his coat and pulled him close until they were chest to chest. Sam's breath hitched in surprise.

"Remind me to tear that suit off of you after church." Gabriel whispered against Sam's lips. Sam shuddered then smiled. He gently kissed Gabriel.

"Deal." Sam said when they broke apart. They were still taking it slow, but the sexual jokes are what made Gabriel, well, Gabriel. The two made their way into the car.

"So, Sam, there's something that I need to warn your about."

"What is it?"

"Well, okay, my grandparents are a tad…well, they can be assholes. They won't actually say that they disapprove, but their tone hints it. Then my aunt and uncle will be upfront about it. They either won't say a word or will quote Bible verses at you. Just, don't let it get to you, alright? My dad doesn't even like his brother, but we're family and don't have much of a choice." Sam was quiet. He was soaking in the information.

"So, your family doesn't approve of us." It wasn't a question.

"My parents do. I mean, my dad has even come around a lot."

"Right, but the rest of your family doesn't approve."

"Sam, does it really matter? My family is a bunch of stuck up prudes that don't care about anything but their money."

"Maybe I shouldn't go tonight." Sam whispered, almost hoping that Gabriel didn't hear him. Gabriel was quiet until they pulled into his driveway. He parked the car and locked the door. Sam looked over at him.

"Sam, if you think that I don't want you to go tonight because my family is stupid and narrow minded, then you are crazy. I want you to be there more than I even want to see the rest of my family." Gabriel cupped Sam's face in his hands and pulled him in for a chaste kiss. Sam pulled away slightly and rested his forehead to Gabriel's, keeping his eyes closed.

"I guess I'll go, but on one condition."

"What's that?" Sam opened his eyes and smiled at Gabriel. Gabriel smiled back.

"You remind me to tear that suit off of you after church."

"So, Sam, any plans for after high school?" Gabriel's grandmother asked at dinner after church. They were eating chicken noodles and mashed potatoes in the enormous dining room. Gabriel's grandparents' home was huge.

"Well, actually, I've been thinking about Stanford. They have a very good law program and…"

"Stanford is where, again?" Gabriel's aunt questioned without looking up from her plate. She had barely even looked at Sam the whole time.

"Palo Alto, California."

"How refreshing. A homosexual that wants to go to California." Gabriel's uncle mumbled just loud enough for Gabriel to hear.

"You know, Sam actually has over a four-point-oh. He could probably go anywhere in the country and get a full ride. He's insanely smart."

"That's so good to hear that Gabriel has a smart friend." Gabriel's grandfather smiled at Sam. Sam was more than willing to take the complement, but Gabriel spoke up again.

"He's my boyfriend, Grandpa."

"Right, Right, boyfriend." Gabriel shot an apologetic look at Sam. Sam simply smiled and gave Gabriel a kiss on the cheek. He mainly did that to piss off his aunt and uncle. They had been muttering things about Sam and Gabriel the whole night, so they had been doing little things just to make the angry. Sam had his arm around Gabriel during church and they kept sneaking glances and kisses when they knew Gabriel's aunt or uncle were looking at them. Gabriel's aunt cleared her throat and looked at Gabriel (still avoiding Sam).

"So, what are your grades like, dear?" Saraqeal asked.

"They're um…okay."

"Gabe," Sam started. He and Gabriel had actually been studying together for more than just chemistry and Gabriel's grades had gone up. "His grades are actually great."

"Because you're here and helping me."

"Well, I just want you to be your best, babe." Sam smiled and Gabriel smiled back.

"You bring it out in me."

"Okay, that's it. That is it." Gabriel's uncle stood up. "I cannot allow this madness in my own family. Gabriel, I think you need to get out of this relationship now."

"Look, I…"

"Gabriel, shush." Remiel stood up and glared at his brother. Everyone stopped and stared at them. "Look, Raguel, if you have a problem with my son, then you'll have to take it up with me. Gabriel is happy and Sam is one of the most intelligent, polite, and kind people I have ever met and I'm so proud that Gabriel chose him. Gabriel," Remiel looked at his son and Gabriel swallowed. He and Sam had just sat in silence, both in shock that Remiel was coming to their defense.

"Y…yeah, Dad?"

"I think it's time that we leave. Say goodbye to your grandparents and we will be leaving."

"Now, Remiel, no need to be drastic."

"No, if Raguel and Delilah think that it's okay to make these comments to my son, then we have no reason to still be here."

"Remi," Saraqeal put a hand on his arm. He took her hand and squeezed it.

"Well, I'm not going to change my mind, even if he is your son."

"Then, we will be leaving. Sam, Gabriel, Sara, let's go." Sam and Gabriel looked at each other and began to stand up.

"Remiel!" Gabriel's grandmother shouted.

"Yes, mother?"

"Sit down. We…we will work this out."

"Can I say something?" Sam looked up at the men that were standing. He had sat quietly most of the night because he didn't want to upset Gabriel's family, but at this point he didn't care.

"Please do." Sam stood up and looked at Gabriel's aunt and uncle while everybody else sat down.

"Look, I didn't grow up around doctors or lawyers or business executives, but I did grow up with my brother and his husband. They raised me to respect people, even when they are rude to you, so I'm just going to explain something. Gabriel and I are in a relationship and, well I don't know about him, but I fall in love with him more every day. He can make me smile no matter what is going on in my life and I hope I can do the same for him. Again, I don't want to speak for him, but I hope we stay together for a long time. If you two have a problem with that, I am sorry, but I don't think your opinions really matter to either of us. Um…right?" Sam looked down at Gabriel. Gabriel was just grinning up at him.

"Yeah, absolutely right." Gabriel stood up and gave Sam a gentle kiss on the lips. "And by the way, I do fall more every day."

"So, you two have said your piece. Do we get a moment to respond?" Raguel looked up at them.

"No, we're leaving. Merry Christmas, everyone." Remiel announced. The family stood up and gathered their coats and shoes. Once everybody was ready, Gabriel gave his grandmother a hug.

"Oh, honey. I am proud of you." She whispered his ear.

"Thanks, Gram. I love you." She placed a kiss on his cheek.

"Well, Marry Christmas everybody!" Saraqeal even blew a kiss towards her other in-laws before the four of them walked out. Saraqeal and Gabriel got into the car, but Remiel shut the door before Sam could get in. Sam jumped back slightly and looked at him.

"Sam, listen to me. I know I used to think like my family, and for that, I am sorry. I can see that you and Gabriel make each other happy. This is probably the happiest that I've seen him in years. I hope he keeps you around." Remiel actually smiled at Sam. Sam smiled back.

"I hope so, too, sir."

"Good, now, go ahead and get in. We'll get you home." Sam got into the car and got a questioning look from Gabriel.

"Sam, I'm sorry about that."

"It's fine, Sara. I know that you and Remi don't think like that."

"That was worse than I thought it would be."

"Really, Sara it's fine." They all sat quietly. Gabriel scooted closer towards Sam. He rested his head on Sam's shoulder and put his hand on his knee. Sam placed a gentle kiss on Gabriel's temple. They pulled into Sam's driveway.

"Well, good night, Sam. We are very sorry about tonight."

"Thank you for inviting me and the ride home. Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas, Sam." Sam and Gabriel got out of the car and walked to the porch.

"Sam, did you mean all that you said earlier?"

"Which part?" Sam took and kissed Gabriel's hand.

"The part about falling harder every day?" Sam looked into Gabriel's eyes and nodded. Gabriel pulled Sam in for a kiss.

"So, are you saying that you love me?" Gabriel's heart sped up.

"Not unless you're saying it to me." Sam smiled.

"Oh come on. I asked you out first."

"I kissed you first."

"But I actually admitted my feelings first."

"Yeah but…"

"So, I think it's your turn."

"Yeah but…"

"Sam, it's freezing. Stop arguing with me and…" Sam pulled Gabriel into a long, adoring kiss. They broke apart and Sam rested his forehead on Gabriel's.

"I love you, Gabriel." Sam grinned. Gabriel grinned back

"I love you too, Sam." There was a honk from the driveway. "And now I gotta go." Gabriel quickly kissed Sam.

"Okay, text me later tomorrow?"

"I'll text you tonight." Sam gave Gabriel a kiss and then Gabriel walked away and back into the car with his parents. Sam walked into his house and slid down the door, hoping his heart would calm down if he sat there long enough.

Meanwhile, in the car with his parents, Gabriel couldn't wipe the smile off his face. Sam was in love him. Sam FREAKING Winchester was in love with him.

Okay, this isn't my favorite chapter, but I figured some drama and some fluff was needed. Next will be Prom, which I haven't decided how I want it to go yet. I know that sounds crazy, but I've got ideas. Anyway, thanks for the reviews, favs, and follows! They mean a lot! Love y'all!