Vampyre hearts and Angel wings [Gabriel/Araki]

[praiseofblood]

The chilled October air swirled around as a soft breeze blew in the late afternoon.

"Bye Gabe! See ya next week dude!" came the call from members of the football team as they headed to their cars. Gabiel smiled as he waved goodbye to the lingering students on campus, shouldering his guitar. Pulling his keys out of his pocket, he headed over to his white Ducati, getting on and kick starting the machine.

He backed out of his parking spot, heading towards his home. He had to be home in time to walk Bruiser and Gus, wash Bruiser (which was going to be a fight all it's own) and make it to his gig tonight. Sighing, the half Seraph, sped out of his workplace and onto the streets.

As he arrived home, he smiled as he opened the door to his simple, small, 2 bedroom one story home. He quickly placed his guitar down before two large dogs came barreling from the back of the house, leashes in their mouths. Gabriel laughed as he was pounced by the large Bull Mastiff first. The 150 pound dog knocked him down on his back, and proceeded to lick his face as his Chocolate Lab, Gus, barked excitedly.

"Hey Gus, Bruiser." he smiled, before pushing the dog off of him and standing. "You all ready for your walk?" he asked smiling. The animals barked excitedly and Gabriel headed into his room to grab KJ. The bird hopped on his shoulder offering a "Wirrrhello."

"Hey KJ," he said, before turning back to the front room to hook Bruiser and Gus to their leashes. "Ready for a walk guys?" he asked, smiling.

"Wiiralk! Walk time," chirped KJ. Gabriel opened his front door, barely having time to lock it as the animals took off for the fresh air. Gabe took the animals over to a nearby park, letting them go to run free. KJ hopped off of Gabriel's shoulder and onto the park bench to preen. Gabe fed him a couple of sunflower seeds and watched for a while as the dogs romped and played.

A shadow was cast over him and he blinked up as a tall, handsome man in a black trenchcoat walked by him. Firey red hair adorned his head, and his face was handsome and chistled. Gabriel was so mesmerized by him, he didn't notice what was happening until it was too late.

"Bruiser! No!" he called too late, as the large dog came barreling towards the man, jumping him. Gabriel jumped off the bench, KJ flying after him as he ran towards the fallen man. "Bruiser, down!" he called sternly, and the large dog sat down on the ground, looking chastized.

Gabriel turned towards the man, even more taken by his beautiful face, before he offered a hand to help him up. "I'm so sorry, he likes people so he doesn't know when to control himself..." he explained.

[Anelir]

He ignored the offered hand, standing swiftly and brushing himself off. Araki mentally abused himself for letting the scent of the other man distract him enough to be tackled by the canine; he could already smell the dogs scent on his clothes.
'Great, Sashi will not be pleased.' "It is fine." he replied in a low voice before looking at the bird, then to the dogs. "Odd array of pets you bring with you." he commented, though on earth he supposed his own 'pet' would be quite odd as well.

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Gabriel blinked, a little put off by the guy's whole attitude. He drew his bottom lip into his mouth, worrying it slightly before KJ replied from the ground: "Odd assortment."

Gabriel smiled at the bird, before kneeling to pick him up and place him back on his shoulder. "Yes, well. They get along well, and Bruiser really meant no harm, did you Bruiser?" he asked the dog, who nudged the man's hand in apology.

Gabriel whistled for Gus, before placing both dogs on their leashes. "I'm sorry he bothered you," he apologized to the stranger. "I'm Gabriel." he introduced, smiling.

[Anelir]

He moved his hand a bit, not enough for the other to notice, just enough to keep the dog's scent off of him. He was slightly taken aback with the introduction. People normally kept away from him. 'He would be smart to do the same. Shit, I thought I had time yet. His blood smells really good....No! I have at least a few days yet, why am I hungry?' He mentally frowned, trying to keep himself in check.

"It is alright. I am Araki. I am not from here, do people normally come to a park this late? You do realize it is dangerous at night, right?" He asked smoothly, trying to get the other to leave, while his body wished to sink it's teeth into the beautiful neck.
'The bird is nothing, and the dogs are nothing more than flies, I can snap their neck easily enough- NO! We will not harm them! I will not hurt this boy....Though I never kill my prey...No! There is no need to harm such a beautiful creature! I just ate!' He struggled to keep himself composed.

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"Araki...that's an interesting name." he observed, testing the name on his lips. He decided he liked it. He paused when he heard what the other man said.

"Dangerous? No one's ever tried anything around these parts..." Gabriel looked at his watch. "Oh crap," he sighed. "I have a gig in an hour!" he said, looking at the man with a smile of apology.

"I'm sorry to leave so abruptly but, um...here." he said pulling a ticket from his back pocket. "Here's a free ticket to the Blue Moon. It's downtown off of Meeting street, where my band is playing tonight. You're welcome to come, if you'd like." he smiled.

[Anelir]

"Hmm," He looked to the sky, figuring he had nothing better to do. "I believe I shall do that, thank you." He took the ticket before mentally smacking himself as he realized he would have to endure the other's delicious scent longer. He could hear his inner Vampyre purr happily at the thought, plotting different ways to get the other alone.

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Gabriel smiled, offering a wave before calling Gus and Brusier. They trotted towards him and the four headed home.

Gabriel arrived home to put his animals away. He showered quickly before going to his closet, grabbing a pair of worn jeans and a tight white shirt with a black leather jacket over it.

He brushed his wet hair, re-fastening his necklace before grabbing his keys and guitar and heading towards his motorcycle. He sped off towards the downtown area. Once he got to the club, he hopped off of his motorcycle, locking it up before heading around the back into the club.

"Sorry I'm late," he called walking into the backstage area where four people sat lazing about.

"No worries," called a rugged looking man with fire red hair, "You're only the lead guitarist and singer, it's not like we bloody needed ya 'or anythin'." he said in a gruff British accent.

"Don't be a dick, Mattie." said another man, a dark haired man with equally dark eyes.

"You need to get over that crush you've got for him, Seth, everybody knows you want him in you pants," said the already inebriated blond bassist.

"MIcheal, shut the fuck up. Gabriel, go get yourself a drink, we're on in fifteen," said a strong voiced black man with long baby dreds.

"That's alright Ben, I'd rather not drink right now." Gabriel said before unpacking his electric, running a hand through his still damp blond hair.

[Anelir]

Araki went to the bar as soon as he entered the club, hoping that a drink might help to keep his mind off of Gabriel for a bit, though he knew he couldn't get drunk...not unless her really tried.

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"Arcangel, you all are up!" called one of the workers as the band headed onstage. Gabriel's eyes perused the audience, looking for a glimpse of Araki. When he found none because of the lights' brightness, he simply swallowed his feelings until the song began.

The melody was haunting, rythmic and pulsing, and Gabriel fired up the first riff, leaning closer to his mic.

The crowd was already nodding, a few of them jyrating about, before Gabriel began to sing. A perfect, clear voice rang out over the club, as everyone turned to watch. His voice was angelic, light and airy--yet at the same time deep and jaunting.

He leaned into the mic, as Mattie and Michael picked up the rythm, singing background. The song was a bit sad, but the tune was catchy, and Gabriel slowly let himself feel the music, his eyes finally spotting that tell-tale red hair. His eyes locked onto Araki's and they couldn't seem to let go of those bright blue depths.

As the song drew to a close, Gabriel slowly came back into reality, announcing the first song and talking to the crowd a bit. Screaming teens and college students grinned up at him as he launched into the next song.

[Anelir]

He had always had a thing for music and Gabriel definitely moved to his list of best singers. The sound was addicting, mesmerizing.
Araki took a sip of his rum before his eyes locked with the warm chocolate of his current drug. 'Oh this can't be good.' He thought as he could feel his inner Vampyre rumble with possession as his sensitive ears locked onto the perfect voice, memorizing it.

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Around an hour or so later, the band finished, taking an intermission. Gabriel was a sweating, pulsing mess as he stepped ofstage, happy for the hour's respite. He pulled off his jacket, leaving him in only his tight white undershirt.

Heading out to the bar for a cool water, he paused as he saw Araki sitting at the bar. Should he go over? But...what if he didn't like his singing?

Gabriel wondered why this random stranger's opinion meant so much to him, but it did. He headed over to the bar, asking for a cool plain water. The bartender, used to Gabriel, simply handed him an already ice-filled glass of H2O.

He smiled in thanks, before gathering his courage and walking over to Araki. "You made it," he said, sitting down in the barstool next to the man.

[Anelir]

"I did." He replied, bringing his rum closer to his mouth, trying to stifle the other's scent so as not to simply jump the smaller man. "You are very good." He commented, mentally smacking himself. 'Good? Try orgasmic.' He batted away his thoughts. "Are you done for the evening?" He asked.

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"Ah, no...I've got an encore set for about twenty minutes after this." he said, smiling. So he didn't think that he sucked, that was good.

"You're welcome to stay, but I understand if you have something else to do." he said, smiling slightly, his sweat dampened gold tresses falling into his eyes.

[Anelir]

He cringed, his fingers twitching; itching to touch the beautiful locks, to brush them out of the entrancing eyes. "I'll stay. I have nothing better to do and it's nice to hear someone sing with actual talent." He commented, taking a sip of rum to keep himself in check.

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Gabriel was surprised at the complement, but smiled besides. "Thank you," he said, tossing his hair out of his eyes, looking at the strands in annoyance.

"Hey Gabe!" came a voice from somewhere behind the two, as a group of teens sauntered by, the girls all waving at him, a couple of them coming up to hug him.

He shook his head, waving back. "Alright, now, ladies. You all had better have done your theory work." he chastized. The girls all giggled, nodded or made small comments before walking further into the club. Gabriel just shook his head, looking back to Araki. "Sorry, they're students of mine."

"Sit tight ladies and gents, Archangel will be back in just 5 minutes!" called the DJ. Gabriel sighed. "Sorry, but...I've gotta go." he smiled. "Thanks for coming." he said before turning to head back to the backstage area.

"Where the fuck were you?" Mattie glared.

"Getting water." Gabriel said simply before strapping up and heading onstage.