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I think it's all Gaia forums. but we CAN TRY...here you go. now I have to seriously study.

((Oh yes. I sure did! I got offered wine and beer like nonstop by my aunts, uncles, and cousins and I refused. Haha. I was like "No thank you." And they thought that was amazing. But anyways. Yeah it was nice. Kind of boring, but nice.))

Abel took the bags into his hands and pulled them off the ground. At Talen's conversation with Leah, Abel laughed slightly and shook his head.

Mei laughed loudly and pointed at Talen as he mentioned she laughed at his affection. "That's right. Love is a funny thing. Especially when people show it like you. Oh man." She cocked her hip slightly and waited for Talen to answer his phone. She could hear Alice yelling and Mei smirked, looking over at Abel who frowned.

"Oh man..." He said softly and shifted the heavy bags. "We should get you back then." At Talen's comment about Leah being in trouble he made a confused face and then snorted at her reaction and the next words out of Talen's mouth. "You shouldn't scare her like that..." He said gently and looked at the woman with a sigh.

Mei opened her mouth to say something but the noise that came out was a surprise yell. A car came speeding down the road and screeched to a hault right by Abel who went completely pale and froze in fear. The black sports car had extremely tinted windows and was shined and polished without a single nick.

"PERFECT TIMING!" Mei exclaimed. "Gabey can drive us back so we don't have to exersice anymore than we already have."

Abel slowly came out of his frozen state of shock and looked over to Mei. "You didn't exercise at all..."

"Walking! HELLO. That's exercise." As she moved to the car the front door opened and a extremely tall black man stepped out, getting a few odd looks from passerby who were probably wondering how he fit inside. Abel looked at him and quickly looked away.

Gabriel walked up to him and took the bags from his hands. "We'll put these in the trunk." He said calmly, voice smooth and dark. A few women walking into the shop paused and stared at Gabriel, smiling dumbly. As he turned he saw Leah he said, "a new friend?"

"Oh." Abel jumped and nodded, blushing just barely, still pale from surprise. "Yeah...uh this is Leah...Leah, this is Gabriel." He smiled assuringly to her.

"Yeah call him Gabey. He LOVES that. And don't worry, he won't shoot you." Mei said with a devious grin and walked around the car, sliding into the passenger seat.

Gabriel rolled his dark blue eyes at Mei and opened the back door for the three others. "I can take you to Alice's." He said, waiting for them to get in.

Abel got into the car, sliding all the way to Mei's side.

After everyone was inside Gabriel got into the front seat. He quickly started the car, and pulled out into the street, this time at a legal pace. As Talen's remark he looked over and pulled out some sleek black sunglasses. He proceeded to put them on and look back out to where he was driving. It was if that was his answer to Talen's question.

Mei burst out laughing at Gabriel's action and she leaned towards him, smirking. "I think that was a yes. Right Gabe?"

"I never said a thing." He said calmly and came to a stop at a right light. "So I guess you can interpret that as much as you want." He leaned back and watching the light patiently.

Abel was keeping his eyes closed, too afraid if he were to look out the window that he'd get sick. He leaned his head against the back of Talen's seat and breathed in deeply.

Mei glanced over at Abel, snickered, and continued to pester Gabriel. "One of these days you'll take us to your bachelor's pad right? Big uprise apartment overlooking the bright city, everything glass and black leather. I bet you get some MAJOR LADIES like that. They love the whole tall dark and handsome. Man, I seriously thought I was going to end up with you. But look...I got this...thing." She nudged Talen's shoulder with her hand.

Gabriel looked in the rear view mirror at her and pushed on the gas as the light turned green. "I never heard about this." He said, raising a brow.

"Oh." Mei sunk backwards and became quiet. She sighed heavily and then pulled forward again. "Yeah. He's mine. Talen. We totally had heavy..." She stopped and looked over at the two beside her, laughed, and shrugged. "You know."

"You were never one for commitment, Mei." He said plainly and turned the corner. "You say the same thing about tons of others." He spoke as if Talen wasn't sitting beside him.

At this Abel opened his eyes and looked towards Gabriel and Mei. He could sense a subtle tension and he noticed Gabriel's hands were tighter on the wheel.

Mei seemed flustered and she snorted. "Are you calling me a tramp? How rude." She said, trying to make a joke of it.

"Hm." Was all Gabriel said as they pulled up to Alice's house.

((Yeah! Haha and it made me grin as well. I figured Gabriel would have that silent humor thing going for him. Haha. And man LEAH way to be sensitive! xD ))

Gabriel looked behind him when Leah got upset. He raised his brows and looked at Mei who frowned.

"It's okay Leah. He didn't say anything. I just made a joke of it really. He didn't call me a tramp." She smiled uneasily and got out of the car. "He just states things kind of bluntly is all. I'd rather have the truth, you know. I'm used to it. I've dealt with him for thous...for years. Really. He's great." She nodded. "Anyways, if you try to argue with him he'll just bust your cap." She grinned a flashy smile and pat Leah's back.

Abel moved out after Gabriel and he looked over at Talen with a worried look. "Don't...I can get-"

"I'll get them." Gabriel said and walked up to Talen, taking the rest of the bags and took the ones Talen was picking up.

Abel sighed slightly and watched Gabriel take over. He would have made Gabriel let him take the bags, but he knew the man was the kind of person to lead and take care of things by himself. He wasn't someone to ask for help, but helped others...just so that they were done correctly.

"Oh. I need to give you something..." Abel suddenly said. Gabriel looked to him and shook his head. "Huh?"

"Wait until we can get some alone time." He said simply and headed towards the front door, all bags in his hands, which seemed awfully light as he carried them.

"Oh...okay. Uh...you can't just walk in there you know...Gabriel..." But the man stepped up the stairs. "Goodness...like talking to a wall." He rubbed his arm and followed after the dark man.

As Gabriel walked in he smiled at Alice, "Hey. Figured I'd drop by and check up on my favorite kid." He looked around and then looked down at David as the kid collided with his leg.

He smirked at him and dropped the bags of clothes onto the floor. "Hey Kid." He bent down and grabbed David. With ease he lifted the boy high into the air, over his head. "Have you been giving your Mother a hard time? Or have you been good? You know the holidays only a few weeks away, so you should start making that wish list I know you have in your head. Maybe I can get you something pretty amazing." He put David over his shoulders. "Hold on tight." With that he made sure David was holding onto him before he picked up the bags again and put them aside.

When Alice came outside Abel smiled widely and wave. "Hi Alice!" He said, in the same cheerful voice as Leah and followed the said woman up the stairs. At Leah's comment on Lilith he laughed a bit and went inside, looking over at Gabriel and David. "Gabriel! Be careful!" He exclaimed.

Gabriel glanced over to David then to Abel. "Careful of what? This guy's stronger than the both of us combined. He's got a iron grip. I think I pulled a muscle when he arm wrestled me."

Abel smiled weakly and watched the odd pair with a worried face. But before long he was smiling. It was hard not to look at the two and and crack a smile, or even laugh. Gabriel had always had a soft spot for kids. Abel never asked the man why he was so sensitive towards them or always making sure they were okay. Somehow Abel had the feeling it was a touchy subject.

Mei looked up as Alice glared over at Talen. She looked at him and back at his sister with a smile. "Hiya Alice! Sorry I kept him last night. I couldn't get rid of him. He was on me like a dog in heat. Seriously. But it's okay. No damage done. Not like I was a virgin or anything." She laughed loudly and started towards the door. "Maybe I can get him off your back for more nights, huh?" She winked and ran a hand through her long black hair.

((Hahaha. Uh...))

Gabriel laughed a bit. Abel seemed surprised at the sound. The tall man nodded. "I love getting gifts people make. It means a lot more when you put time and effort into it." He said calmly and looked over at Abel who was watching him. He gave a shrug.

"I'm learning so much more about you, Gabriel..."Abel said seriously. Gabriel raised a brow and took off into the kitchen, bobbing David upon his shoulders. Abel shook his head and turned around as the other two came inside. Mei laughed as Talen pinched her and she turned around, waving a fist at him.

"CAREFUL. You wouldn't want this fist of steel in your pretty little face." She threatened and then jogged after Gabriel, yelling something at him that was incoherent.

Abel smiled and looked at Alice. "I'm going to make lunch." He said without question. He suddenly turned and followed after Mei and Gabriel. Before anyone could stop him he was pulling out food and pans.

Mei stared at him and ran over to the blonde man and wrapped her arms around his waist. Abel gasped and tried to turn but she remained latched on him. "What are you doing?" He asked uncomfortably as he pulled her, trying to get some milk out of the fridge.

"I like hugging you. You're so huggable." She said sweetly. Abel frowned and then laughed. "See? You're so CUTE!" Mei wiggled around, moving Abel with her as he cut some bread.

"I don't think that's a compliment...being cute..." He said, making a sandwich.

"Handsome too. Cutely handsome. You know..." She bounced onto her tip-toes and reached her head towards his ear, not really getting too close, for she was short. "I think...I think..." Abel leaned his head back for her. "She likes you..." She whispered for only him to hear.

Gabriel glanced over at them and grabbed David off his shoulders. He spun him a bit and dropped him. Before the kid hit the floor he caught him and then put him in a chair. "Who?" He asked Mei, somehow hearing her extremely quiet voice. Mei pursed her lips.

"MEEEEE!" She yelled and let go of Abel, running over to Gabriel and slamming herself into him, hugging him tightly. "I DO I DO!" She pushed him down onto the floor and lay on top of him. "You're getting weak! What's happening! IS THAT A BELLY?!" She pat his stomach. Gabriel glared at Mei but strangely enough flipped her off him. Mei started to wrestle him.

Abel looked at them and then to Alice and Talen with a smile. "What kind of sandwiches do you like?"

((Hahaha. Mei is insane, she really is. She's high on love.))

Mei was on Gabriel's back, arms locked around his and tugging them backwards. She laughed wickedly as he stayed completely still. "Fight back! You're LETTING me win!" She cried out and then let out a scream when Gabriel rolled over and threw her to the ground. She moved to get away put he slammed his large hands on her arms and pushed down on her legs.

"That better?" He asked, staring at her. Mei laughed and wiggled around. "Thought so. It's a good thing I like you, otherwise you'd have been crushed by now."

"Whatever." Mei rolled her eyes and squealed when he picked her up quickly, throwing her over one of his shoulders. He turned and she waved her arms around frantically. "STOP! I don't like being picked up! I'm afraid of heights!" She yelped.

Abel winced at the noises and he turned to look at them, watching Gabriel and Mei with a strangely bothered expression. Gabriel caught his gaze. "Something wrong?" He asked bluntly.

Abel blinked and shook his head, sheepishly turning around and putting together the sandwiches. Mei stopped her thrashing and remained limp on the tall black man's shoulder.

"When is something NOT wrong, Gabey? Seriously. And I think I am about to blow chunks on your wonderful designer suit." She groaned. With that said, Gabriel swiftly put Mei down. "Thanks. That was fun though."

"For you." He grunted and sat down at the table, rubbing his smooth head. Mei snickered and sat next to him.

"For you too! You KNOW it. Stop living in the Nile." She leaned over the table, rubbing some sweat from her forehead. "I'm hungry...when's lunch ready?!" She demanded of Abel, who was walking towards them with a few plates. "Ah, so attentive! The lady who gets you as her catch is going to be quite happy and pleased for the rest of her existence." She mused, grabbing one of the sandwiches.

"Uh...I don't think that's going to happen..." Abel said with a smile, sitting down and leaning back in his chair, watching as people took their food.

Gabriel watched Abel like a father watching their son, seeming to know everything. "You need to eat something. And change your shirt..." He muttered, grabbing one of the sandwiches. He took a bite and glanced up as Abel started to stand. "Not now, after you eat." The blonde sat down and took the remaining sandwich. "By the way, your birthday is coming up."

Mei stopped eating and jumped a little. "OH MAN! I FORGOT!" She said over a mouthful of food. She looked at Abel who was staring at Gabriel with a somewhat annoyed look.

"I just figured we should do something." Gabriel shrugged. "The last few years you refused to even be around anyone on that day." He didn't seem to notice the look Abel was giving him that said to be quiet. "It's the 12 isn't it? Only a couple of days."

"I don't want anything..." Abel said quietly, picking at his food. "Really."

((He's one of THOSE people. Who don't flaunt their birthday...like me...hahaha))

((Haha I alert people it is coming up...because I like people fussing over me! xD So selfish...))

Abel laughed a little as Leah said something ridiculous again. He shook his head. "I just don't think I was made to be with someone..." He trailed off as Talen gasped and looked at him. He shrunk back in his chair and sighed, rubbing at his face.

"Really...I don't want you guys to worry about it." He paused as David stood up and went off. Abel stared after him but looked back to Talen and he smiled weakly. "Please...whenever someone tries to do something for me, it just...never works. Really." He looked over at Mei who whistled and tapped her finger on her cheek.

Gabriel raised a brow. "You talking about us? Last time we did something for you, it went perfectly. For us. You just refuse to take part in anything. It's not our fault your stiff." He looked to Mei who was smirking.

"He's the stiff one? Look who's talking, Mr. Suit and glasses." She poked at him. Gabriel looked away and shrugged. "Anyways! yeah! We should do something! With all of us! We can have a surprise party!" She paused and frowned. "Oh...well...that's not gonna work now is it. We can all CLEAN!"

For a moment it seemed like Abel's eyes lit up at that idea, which sent Mei into a burst of laughter.

"Guys..." Abel groaned and put down his sandwich. "Why is this such a big deal? Gabriel...you had to say something...I hate my birthday." He muttered and looked down, pushing at the food.

Mei stood up and moved over to Abel, draping herself over his shoulder. "We'll MAKE you LOVE it! How old are you turning anyways?" She grinned, patting his cheek. "You're getting ANCIENT. Like Gabriel and myself!"

"I don't know..." Abel said quietly. Mei sighed. "How are we supposed to count how old we are?" He glanced at Gabriel seriously. The black man leaned back and seemed thoughtful. "Either way...it doesn't matter."

"It doesn't matter." Mei mimicked him. "You say that to everything! I can't believe you. Man. No matter how much you fuss...we'll do something. Even if we have to force you along with it." She pulled away, picking up his sandwich and finishing it off for him. "Whatever. I need to head off to work...I'm late."

((Haha. AHHHH I AM SO TIRED.))