To Love Gabriel Harris [B×B] ✔

EP2: CLOSE YOUR EYES

Episode 2: Close your Eyes

Alexander finally released me from the hug which seemed to have last for years. His hug wasn't the only thing that lingered, his words replayed through my mind.

You shouldn't have threatened me, Gabriel Harris, cause now you'll be playing a dangerous game with me.

Though I could feel that same grin as he spoke, his words said otherwise. There was something about him that felt odd.

Was it the way he managed to fit perfectly into the crowd?

Or the way his eyes blazed with playfulness?

" Gabriel sweetheart, could you pass this key to Alexander, I'm sure you have met him already. Isn't he a charming boy?" Mom handed me a key.

" He sure is." I gave her the most geniune smile possible, hoping to hide my sarcasm.

"Exactly! By the way, his room would be beside yours so I hope you can maybe show him around the house while Blake gets comfortable. Alright, honey?" Mom gave my cheek a pinch as she sashayed away to dad.

She definitely missed my sarcasm.

Sighing in annoyance, my eyes scanned the crowd for Alexander, but to no avail.
" He's such a burden." I muttered under my breath, stuffing the key into my pants' pocket.

More people started flooding into the function hall, being the claustrophobic type, I felt the walls closing -- it all just seem too tight.

Without another moment of hesitation, I made my way to the large balcony which was near our masionate garden.

Pushing the door open, the autumn wind breezed thrown my hair. The small lamps gave away the figure that stood by the edge of the balcony.

" So I guess you are a loner afterall." I chuckled when I noticed him gazing out from the balcony into the night sky.

" I thought we established the fact that you're my friend though, right Gabriel?" Alexander didn't have to turn around to realise who I was.

I snickered at his response.

" Whatever floats your boat, Alex." I mocked, walking over to his side. He gave me a once-over, his dark orbs twinkling under the stars.

" How creative Gabriel, is that seriously the best you got?" He challenged but I shrugged carelessly.

Peering up to the sky, I tried to ignore his burning gaze.
" You know Gabriel, you're very different from your brother."

" Well that took you long enough to realise..." I murmured out sarcastically.

He casted me a lopsided smile, a small laugh escaping his lips.
" First of all, I think we can both agree that you have quite a mouth unlike Blake."