10. Cuddling/Hugging

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The front door to Gabriel's house shut loudly, and Azrael glanced over as he was sitting on the couch

Azrael: So, how was meeting this "boss" of Mugman's, Gabriel?

Gabriel: Mugman's working for Lucifer. As a waiter in his casino

When the angelic undertaker instantly turned his head to them, Gabriel approached his friend and spoke calmly

Gabriel: Cuphead's told Lucifer about me, so he knows we're dating. I have no doubts he'll use that as blackmail against me

Azrael: I knew it! I knew this was a terrible idea!

Gabriel: Azrael, please -

Azrael: How long have you been working for Lucifer for?!

He asked, turning to Mugman and approaching him. Gabriel hesitated to protect Mugs, fearful of what Azrael would do

Mugman: Almost a year now..

Azrael: Why did you start working for him?

Mugman: I dunno, for the hell of it, I guess.. It seemed like a fun job.

As he shrugged carelessly, both Gabriel and Azrael stared in complete disbelief

Gabriel: You.. what??

Azrael: You signed a contract out of your free will?

Mugman: No, no, he didn't make me or my brother sign any contract!

Azrael: Lucifer always involves contracts! He strives for mortal's souls all the time!

Mugman: Jesus, calm down! I'm assuming you're an angel, too, if you're getting this pressed about him!

With that sudden comment, Azrael whirled around to Gabe and approached him now

Azrael: He knows?!

Gabriel: Lucifer has a big mouth! He mentioned it to Mugman before I could even stop him!

Irritably, Azrael sighed and rubbed the side of his head. Then he looked up at Mugman and stepped closer in order to lift him up by the shirt

Gabriel: Azrael -

Azrael: If you ever tell anyone about our true identity, I will kill you! Understand?

Mugman: Okay, okay..

After he was thrown into Gabriel's arms recklessly, Azrael walked towards the hallway

Mugman: You're the angel of death, aren't you?

Azrael: All the more reason to never tell anyone, mortal.

Once he walked away and shut the door to a room, Gabriel brought Mugman to the couch and set him down, kneeling in front of him

Gabriel: I'm very sorry about him. He just cares for me a lot, even if he doesn't act like it..

Mugman: It's okay, I would've done the same for Cuphead. Speaking of, I should be getting back to him

Gabriel: Okay then!

Mugman: First, uhm.. your brothers.. are they angels, too?

Gabriel: Yeah, they are.

Slowly, he got up and sat next to Mugs, putting an arm around his shoulder

Mugman: Gabriel, Raphael, Michael, and Azrael! Ugh, I should've known!

Gabriel: Don't worry, I'm good at disguising, if I do say so myself!

Mugman: Do you have wings and like, a halo?

Gabriel: Of course I do!

Mugman: Can I see them?

Gabriel: No, I can't.. Azrael would kill both of us. Maybe another time, though!

Mugs nodded and got off the couch, heading to the door. Before he could open the door, Gabriel ran to him and hugged him from behind

Mugman: Jesus, Gabe, you scared the crap out of me!

Gabriel: I'm sorry. I'm just grateful you'd stay with me, even after this

Mugman: Of course I would! I love you, Gabe!

Gabriel: You don't understand! If.. *sigh* never mind. Just go..

He let go, and Mugman turned around, kissing his cheek gently

Mugman: I'll always be here for you, okay?

When Gabriel nodded, Mugman left and shut the door. Gabe stared at the floor, crossing his arms to basically hug himself. What Mugman had said reached into the deepest regions of his memory, and he began to reminiscent on the floor of his house

End.

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