Is It Love? Stories - Gabriel

Season 2 - Chapter 1 (EN)

The work day is coming to an end and I haven't had one second alone with Gabriel when I feel a caress on my shoulder.

That's all it takes for my little heart to start pounding frantically like a drum on speed.

Will Gabriel be able to make some time for me despite his busy schedule?

I turn around and discover Matt's disappointed face. I know he hates seeing me like this, but I can't help it.

And the fact that Matt is standing in front of me and not Gabriel only means one thing in my mind.

I should take the lead more often.

It's true that Gabriel is busy, but he apologized for not being around the past few days.

Instead of waiting for him to pencil me in for five minutes of his time, I should initiate. He never refuses me a moment alone with him if I ask for it. On the contrary.

"Hey princess! Is everything alright? You seem lost in thought."

I force myself to smile so he doesn't worry even more, but I know he's not an idiot.

"Yeah, everything's fine Matt. I'm going to head out soon too."

"We're going to the Starlite with Colin if you're interested. It might help take your mind off things."

I pretend to consider his offer, but I've already made up my mind. The only thing I want right now is to spend time in Gabriel's arms.

But I know it won't happen today. So the only plans I make for myself are a movie and PJ's night at home. Alone.

Except maybe for a guest appearance from a pint of ice cream. So I don't feel too depressed.

And also so I can figure out the right time to bring up the touchy topic of our relationship, and especially its future, with Gabriel.

"No thanks, I'm really tired. I just want to go home."

Matt doesn't insist. That's what I love about him. He's there at the right times, but he naturally knows when to stop.

However, if he knew that Gabriel and I argued last time we saw each other.

And especially if he knew what we argued about, he would have a hard time keeping his cool.

"Ok. See ya tomorrow then!"

His smile and kind eyes make me feel guilty immediately.

Maybe I should have told him about my fight with Gabriel. After all, Matt is my friend. He's always been there for me.

It's better if I try and solve my problems with Gabriel without talking to Matt about it.

He's my friend, but he's better off not knowing certain things. Especially when it comes to Gabriel.

I suddenly flash back to the two of them that night when they almost started punching each other in the Starlite parking lot. Just the thought of it erases all of my doubts.

I can't let that happen again!

I care too much about Matt and his friendship for him to be hurt because of my passionate relationship with Gabriel.

And I love Gabriel too much to risk that he might lose his cool and fight with Matt.

Or even worse: get him fired. I would never be able to forgive Gabriel if he made my friend lose his job.