Page 71 of Michael's Awakening
I nodded. “I don’t see him as frequently as I once did. After meeting Gabriel, instead of seeing Dr. Chase once a week, I moved it to once every two weeks. Hopefully, I can eventually stop seeing him altogether.”
Talking to Zack about my past was bizarre; however, it wasn’t as difficult as it used to be.
Gabriel didn’t just change my outlook on life, he also changed the way I saw myself as well. I no longer saw myself as someone undeserving of love. He’d opened my eyes and showed me the good within myself.
“Yeah, Gabe is a special little dude, that’s for sure.” Zack took a big gulp of his coffee.
“Huh? Heard my name,” a croaky, adorable voice sounded from the kitchen, followed by the shuffling of feet against the tile floor.
My princess was awake.
“I made some coffee.” Getting up from my seat, I grinned as I approached him. His blond-purple hair was a chaotic mess, sticking up like a cockatoo. I pulled him into my arms and kissed him gently on the lips before pressing my forehead to his. “Good morning.”
Gabriel sighed and nuzzled into me. “Morning.” He yawned and laid his head on my shoulder.
“Okay, you two. Enough of the lovey-dovey crap,” Zack mocked from the living room, making a gagging noise.
“If I didn’t have a major hangover, I’d so go kick his butt,” Gabriel whispered against my neck, making me chuckle lightly.
Kissing his cheek, I pulled back from him to get some pain medicine for his head and a glass of water. “Take this.” I handed him the pills and water. After he swallowed it, I grabbed the glass from him and said, “Go sit in there with your brother. I’ll bring you your coffee.”
“Thanks, babe.” He yawned again and scratched at the small stubble on his face before walking to the living room.
Opening up the cabinet, I grabbed Gabriel’s favorite coffee mug– one that hadSpongebob Squarepantson it that said “Best Day Ever”– and made his cup of coffee exactly how he loved it, with caramel coffee creamer and a little sugar, and then took it to him.
I sat in the same chair I was sitting in before, while Gabriel and Zack sat on the couch.
“I’m glad you finally got your prissy ass out of bed,” Zack teased Gabriel. “I have something I want to talk to you about.”
“I’ll give you two some privacy.” I started getting up from my seat before Zack stopped me.
“No, man. It’s cool. I don’t mind you hearing. It may actually be helpful to get your input as well.”
Settling back into my seat, I looked over at Gabriel, who was looking more awake and sipping slowly at his cup of coffee. Zack’s leg bounced as his expression became anxious. After taking a deep breath, he started talking.
