Looking for the Light Through the Darkness

Chapter 6: A Splash of Orange

Point of view: Gabriel Coleman

Stepping out of the shower, I let out an exhausted sigh, as I wrapped my neon orange towel around my waist. Moving to the sink, I turned on the cold water and washed my face before applying some raspberry smelling shaving cream. Running my razor up and down my face I relaxed allowing the warm steam from the shower to soak farther into my skin.

It was a rough all night shift at the bar and I had raced into the shower as soon as soon as I got out. The smell of alcohol was something I was used to, thanks to Pam, but it wasn't something that brought back pleasant memories. But hey I had a knack for it and I might as well practice the skill I had.

Putting down the razor, I washed my face and stepped out of the bathroom moving to my room down the hall. My room was on the right while Luke's was on the left. Closing the door, I pulled on some black sweat pants and an orange tank top before making my way into the kitchen. I was ready to fall over and sleep but my stomach craved food.

The team had decided it would be easier to spread out over the city for our missions so Luke and I shared this apartment while while North and Silas shared an apartment farther down town. Nathan and Kota decided to take the east while Victor, Mr. Blackbourne, and Dr. Green were near the hospital in the west. We gathered at the Diner once a week on Sundays for our family meetings and had increased the number of check in times so that we had a good idea where everyone was throughout the week.

Moving down the hall and into the living room, my eyes met the grey steel eyes of Mr. Blackbounre. He was sitting on our couch his legs crossed as he waited. "And with the new apartments, as much as they were fun to decorate, that meant the traditional "sharing of the keys" ceremony followed" I thought to myself. With a groan I moved into the kitchen assuming Mr. Blackbourne had slipped into the apartment while I was in the shower since I hand't heard the fumble of keys as I was getting out. "Couldn't an update wait until I have actually gotten some sleep?" I grumbled unhappily as I moved to the fridge pulling out a can of soda and a hot pocket.

"I thought you would want to know about your new friend, Sang." Mr. Blackbourne stated as he followed me into the kitchen.

Surprised, I bit back a few snarky remarks and placed the food into the microwave and punched the buttons. I couldn't stand that he had to check every single person we came in contact with. But that was Mr. Blackbourne for you always over prepared. With a slow breath, I looked to the male as I leaned against the counter.

"What? What in the world did you find about fucking Sang? Is she a drug dealer?" I rolled my eyes and opened the can of soda bringing it to my mouth.

There was a pause and I swallowed looking up to Mr. Blackbourne. His steel eyes met mine instantly and I put the can down taking another breath. "Sorry..." I grumbled under my breath and glanced down. I just really needed some sleep.

"Apology accepted Mr. Coleman but if she is a drug dealer then I wouldn't know." Surprised I could feel my eyes widen. He didn't know? Mr. B knew just about everything. How was it that he didn't know about her? "She doesn't exist Mr. Coleman." He stated answering the many questions that flooded into my head. "I looked up the name Sang and found nothing at all. Sang doesn't have a criminal record at all but she also has no records at the hospital. Her apartment building only requires cash for rent payments and she did not note any family."