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A few weeks pass, and both of the relationships are going great. Lucifer’s visions of Balthazar have finally stopped, after several sessions of therapy and so have Gabriel’s nightmares. And nothing can ruin the moment. It’s a peaceful Sunday night and Sam and Gabriel are laid on the sofa, Sam’s arms are wrapped protectively around Gabriel’s bump. Lucifer has his head in Michael’s lap as he sleeps. Gabriel feels himself starting to fall asleep in Sam’s embrace.
“I’m gonna go to bed” Gabriel says, standing up.
“Yeah...me too, see ya Mike” Sam says before picking Gabriel up and carrying him to their shed. Gabriel smiles up at Sam as Sam locks the door. Sam carries him into the bedroom and lays him on the bed, kissing him softly. Gabriel crawls into Sam’s arms and presses a kiss to Sam’s cheek.
“You wanna get married soon?” Sam asks, rubbing his arms on Gabriel’s back.
“Yeah sure, depends when. We are free all week aside from Friday when I have to go to doctors with Lucifer. And that is only in the morning” Gabriel says, relaxing onto Sam’s chest.
“How about we do it on Wednesday? Thursday we can spend the day together and after you have gone to doctors on Friday, we can go away. I booked a holiday anyway, just a week away for us both so we could class that as honeymoon. It’s a quiet hotel in the south of Spain, there's a beautiful beach just a 5-minute walk away” Sam says, smiling. He pulls an envelope from out the drawer beside the bed and hands it Gabriel, who smiles as he reads the top of the tickets: ‘Honeymoon Suite – Sam Winchester- Novak and Gabriel Winchester-Novak’ and that’s all it takes. Gabriel lunges at Sam and kisses him passionately. Sam, at this point, has only just stripped down to his boxers.
“We better sleep, we’re gonna be planning all day tomorrow” Sam says, kissing the top of Gabriel’s head. Gabriel nods and strips down to his boxers, before kissing Sam. Gabriel curls up in Sam’s arms and pulls the duvet over them both before falling asleep. Sam leans down and presses a gentle kiss to Gabriel’s head one final time before falling asleep, both boys having a small smile on their faces as Dean watches from the window, proud of his baby brother finally having a good relationship.
The next morning, Gabriel awakes with a small smile to see Sam working out at the side of the bed.
“Hello handsome” Gabriel says, sliding out of the bed. Sam turns around and smiles before kissing Gabriel as Gabriel slides into his lap.
“Whatcha doin there Gabe?” Sam asked, watching as Gabriel stroked Sam’s hair.
“Love you, so much babe” Gabriel mutters, cuddling Sam.
“And I you, and that is why I can’t wait to marry you and call you my own” Sam said, kissing Gabriel’s neck.
“Always been yours anyway, everyone knows that” Gabriel says, resting his head on Sam’s chest. Sam smiles and brushes Gabriel’s hair with his hands.
“For our wedding, we’re only gonna be inviting Deano, Cassie, Luci and Mikey right? I mean, I have no one else to invite but I don’t know about you” Gabriel says, fiddling with the hem of Sam’s shirt.
“Well yeah I guess, I mean I don’t have any other family to invite” Sam says sadly, biting back tears.
“Hey…don’t cry. You still have Dean, right? Plus, you’ve gained a new family – Luci, me and Mikey” Gabriel says, looking up at Sam.
“Yeah…I guess” Sam responds, still sad but not as sad as before.
“Plus, we’re starting our own family soon. And these two will steal you away from me for the most times of our lives” Gabriel says, resting Sam’s hand over his bump.
“Thanks Gabe…that makes me feel so much better” Sam says, smiling slightly. Gabriel leans up and kisses Sam’s dimples softly.
“C’mon Gabe, let’s plan. Food wise I think I have an idea for what we could do – Dean cooks the most amazing burgers” Sam says, smiling widely. Gabriel smiles and hugs him tightly, nodding.
“So…we have guests, food and honeymoon sorted. What about photos? Oh I know! Castiel does photography too – he can be our vicar and our photographer” Gabriel says happily.
“Yeah…I guess…” Sam trails off.
“Sammy? Is something wrong?” Gabriel asks
“No…I’m just scared really…once all of this is done and these two are out we’ll be parents. That’s kinda scary when you think about it” Sam explains, shrugging slightly.
“Well in a way Sammy, once these guys are out, we will be able to take them out more and go out for more family days out” Gabriel responds, hugging Sam tightly. Sam sighs and nods before kissing Gabriel softly.
“But for now…I think we should cuddle and watch The Simpson’s Movie” Gabriel says, relaxing back onto the bed. Sam chuckles and lays back beside Gabriel. Gabriel relaxes onto Sam’s chest, leaning up to kiss his chin before putting the film on. Sam curls into Gabriel’s warmth, chuckling as Gabriel sighs contentedly.
Sam looked down the aisle as Lucifer walked Gabriel towards him. The band playing the music consisted of Gabriel’s friends from the music centre.
“I’m proud of you Gabe, you’ve opened up to Sam so much…I’m glad you’re marrying him” Lucifer said, before leaving Gabriel beside Sam. Gabriel peered out of the corner of his eye and smiled at Sam, who was smiling back at him.
“Sam Winchester and Gabriel Novak today you are surrounded by your friends and family, all of whom have gathered here to witness your marriage and to share in the joy of this special occasion. Today, as you join yourselves in marriage, there is a vast and unknown future stretching out before you. The possibilities and potentials of your married life are great; and now falls upon your shoulders the task of choosing your values and making real your dreams. Through your commitment to each other, may you grow and nurture a love that makes both of you better people, a love that continues to give you great joy, and also a passion for living that provides you with energy and patience to face the responsibilities of life” Castiel said, with a bible in his hand. Michael walked up to the front, taking the microphone in his hand.
“Ultimately there comes a moment when a decision must be made. Two people who love each other must ask themselves how much they hope for as their love grows and deepens, and how much risk they are willing to take. Commitment may well be a fearful gamble. Because it is the nature of love to create, a marriage itself is something which has to be created, such that as to come together in marriage, to become a new creature” Michael said, smiling slightly.
“Thank you Michael, we will now start the vows” Castiel said, getting the rings from Dean. A small wink was exchanged between the men, but nobody noticed with all of the attention on Sam and Gabriel.
“I Sam Winchester take you Gabriel Novak to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live” Sam said, without having to look at his prompt card. He took the ring from Castiel and slid it onto Gabriel’s ring finger on his left hand.
“Thank you Sam” Castiel said.
“Now you Gabriel” He added.
“I, Gabriel Novak, take you, Sam Winchester, to be my partner, loving what I know of you, and trusting what I do not yet know. I eagerly anticipate the chance to grow together, getting to know the man you will become, and falling in love a little more each day. I promise to love and cherish you through whatever life may bring us” Gabriel says, stuttering slightly from nervousness. He slid the ring onto Sam’s finger, smiling up at Sam.
“You have for each other a golden ring. This most precious of metals symbolizes that love is the most precious element in your life together. The ring has no beginning and no ending, which symbolizes that the love between you will never cease. You place these rings upon each-other’s fingers as a visible sign of the vows which, this day, have made you husband and husband” Castiel said, smiling with proudness.
“And now, by the power vested in me by the State of Nevada, I hereby pronounce you husband and husband. You may kiss your husband”. Castiel said, smiling as Sam rested his hands on the back of Gabriel’s neck and kissed him passionately.
“I love you Sammy” Gabriel whispered as Sam pulled away.
“I love you more” Sam responded, smiling widely.
“Photograph!” Lucifer shouted, taking a photo of Sam and Gabriel stood side by side. The flash was bright, but Dean’s proud smile was brighter. The band started playing a song as Sam and Gabriel exited the church, followed by Lucifer, Michael, Castiel and Dean, and then by the rest of the guests.
During the party, Sam and Gabriel had their first dance to When It’s Time by Green Day, the song Sam had chosen because it reminded him of the first time Gabriel had spoken to him.
“But then I need your voice
As the key to unlock
All the love that's trapped in me
So tell me when it's time
To say I love you” Billie Joe Armstrong’s voice drifted through the room, barely ten people were there but the people the two males loved most were there, and that’s what’s important. Sam has his head resting on Gabriel’s shoulder, hands resting on his hips, thumbs rubbing over the bump gently. Dean watched in the corner of the room, smiling widely as Sam smiled happily for the first time in his life.
“God I’m proud of them” Lucifer said, sitting down beside Dean.
“Yeah me too” Dean responded.
“Lucifer Milton, Gabriel’s brother” Lucifer introduces.
“Dean Winchester, Sam’s brother. Welcome to the family, man” Dean said.
“Been a while since we spoke man, last time we spoke you were pissed at me” Dean chuckled.
“Yeah! Look at it now, our baby brothers are married” Lucifer responded, smiling as Michael walked over to them and landed in his lap.
“Hey babe” Michael said, kissing Lucifer. Dean smiled and looked over to Sam, who was cuddling with Gabriel. Dean smiled and walked over to the food bar. Dean felt a pair of arms wrap around his waist, warm slender fingers pressing against the skin beneath his shirt.
“Hey Cas” Dean said, rubbing his hand over Castiel’s.
“I’m tired Dean, can we go home soon?” Castiel pleaded. Sam looked over from his spot on the dance floor and saw his brother in law and his brother clearly being “heterosexual”.
“You wanna leave soon? Y’know, go home and cuddle for a while” Sam asked, kissing Gabriel softly.
“Yeah, I guess. It’s close to midnight” Gabriel responded, kissing Sam’s cheek.
“I chose this song for one reason: when it says ‘I need your voice as the key to unlock all the love that’s trapped in me’ it reminds me of when we first met and you were mute. It reminds me of how all I wanted was to hear your voice, and say I love you. I still remember the day you first spoke to me; it was the night Cas and Dean went. I was upset that Dean was gone and you’d seen me crying so you came round to my house. We cuddled and stuff and that was the first time we ever spoke” Sam says, smiling up at Gabriel.
“And I’d do it all again if the chance was there” Gabriel muttered, smiling at Sam before hugging him tightly.
“C-can we go please Sammy” Gabriel asked, letting a tear fall down his face.
“Gabe, what’s up?” Sam asked, wiping away the tear.
“I-it’s Balthazar. One of his minions is stood outside and I don’t feel safe” Gabriel muttered, but Sam heard him.
“Dean!” Sam called.
“Hey Sammy, what can I do for you?” Dean asked, walking over to them.
“We’re leaving now. If anyone asks, say we’re participating in wedding night protocol. It’s a lie but it’ll do” Sam said before picking Gabriel up and walking out of the building, with the minion’s eyes on him.
Back at their home, almost an hour later: Gabriel was cuddled into Sam’s chest in bed. Gabriel’s tears were gone, his arms wrapped around Sam tightly.
“T-thank you Sammy” Gabriel said, breaking the silence.
“What for?” Sam asked, looking into Gabriel’s beautiful eyes.
“Everything…loving me” Gabriel said sadly.
“Don’t thank me Gabe, love isn’t something I can control. But I’m glad I love you” Sam said, rubbing Gabriel’s bump softly. The room was filled with love, two young men finally happy and finally together. Like a jigsaw, they put the pieces of each other together and they fit together perfectly, but jigsaws break.
In the early hours of the morning a small rustling bush outside of the window caused Sam and Gabriel to look up at the window, still half-asleep: 4 of Balthazar’s minions stood outside, large guns pointed into the room.
“I love you Sam, so much. Don’t ever forget that, I’ll see you soon” Gabriel said as they lifted their guns.
“I love you too my beautiful husband” Sam said, kissing Gabriel as the shots started firing. Glass shattered, Gabriel fell onto Sam, before both died on the bed in each other’s embrace. Despite the fact it was a heartless killing; the amount of love that remained in their house was enough to overcome all of the pain that had occurred in the life time of Sam and Gabriel’s love.