What is a Toaster? | Sabriel

Tutors and Suits

Hriel's POV

"I don't want her to teach me!" Sam protested as Gabriel shut the door to the room he had dragged the taller boy into. Currently, Sam was pouting, his hands crossed over his chest, as he whined piteously, and Gabriel couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

He knew that Sam didn't like being around people other Gabriel and Castiel, and he hadn't seen Gabriel's brother since his visit - which was almost a week ago. Gabriel wasn't sure why, but he figured it had something to do with his past, so he didn't push to try and make him interact....until today.

"Sam! Please listen to me, okay?" Gabriel said, a small whine threading through his voice. For the past hour, he had been struggling to get Sam to listen. "She's only here to teach you the things I can't. If I didn't have to work, and had all the time in the world to teach you, I would do it, but this is the only option at the time." He said, watching as Sam's defenses began to break down. Gabriel had figured out, especially when Sam wanted to be stubborn, that when he became desperate, it always got his attention.

After several minutes of silence, Gabriel was in turmoil. This was the third tutor he had tried to get Sam, and if this didn't work, he didn't know if he could find another one. Finally, his nerves were put to rest as Sam reluctantly nodded, a sigh of relief escaping Gabriel's lips.

"Thank you" Gabriel said, giving Sam a quick hug and kiss on his forehead, which of course required him to stand on his toes -he still hadn't figured out how the giant had gotten that tall - and opened the door, leading the boy back out. At first, Sam didn't follow, and it wasn't until Gabriel took his hand and urged him out that he finally did.

The girl that was waiting in the living room was rather pretty, her bouncy dark brown hair in delicate curl and deep brown eyes. Her angular face only contrasted with the softness in her eyes, though it only added to her beauty. She stood as they both came out, smiling softly at Sam who was attempting to hide behind Gabriel.

"This is Sam." Gabriel introduced, motioning to the boy standing behind him and taking a step to the side. Sam looked at him, then the tutor, shifting on his feet shyly as he held his hand out, as Gabriel had taught him. The tutor took it, either not or pretending to not notice the way the giant flinched.

"Hello Sam, my name is Madison." She said gently, and Sam looked at her, a little bit of tenseness fading from his shoulders. Gabriel relaxed as well. Maybe Sam would warm up to her and they could actually get work done.

"Okay, I'll be back around seven tonight. Do you think you can stay until then?" Gabriel asked, pulling on his coat as he talked. Madison nodded and he smiled again, leaning up and pressing a chaste kiss onto Sam's forehead, a habit he had picked up.

"I'll see you later then." He said softly, smiling at both of them before walking out the door.

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Gabriel wiped the thin film of sweat off his forehead as he changed out of his scribe and into his normal clothes. He shut his locker, not bothering to spare Jessica a look as he brushed past her. It was no secret in the hospital that they haven't spoke since the incedent. Most were actually shocked at their coldness towards each other, as they used to be very good friends.

So Gabriel ignored the whispers as he walked out of the changing room and towards his car. In all honesty, he just wanted to get home to Sam. He was hoping that Madison had managed to teach him something, unlike the other tutors. He hoped that maybe even the giant boy would become friends with the girl, as she was rather sweet. Gabriel couldn't help but feel a little jealous at the thought though.

Lost in thought, he didn't realize he was at his car until he bumped into the door. He shook his head, clearing his mind, and got into, turning the car on and backing out of his parking spot. He drove towards him home, singing along softly to the songs that drifted from the radio.