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“Shit… Not again.”

Your body jolted awake as you frantically adjusted to your surroundings. You were in an abandoned cathedral, stenched in the blood and gore of God knows what. It reminded you of the dreams you’ve been having for a few months now, about some higher being cooing and whispering sweet praises and intense promises of devotion towards you. You didn't know much about interpreting dreams or their meanings so you didn't know what to make of it, but they were so vivid and intense that you almost feared going to bed at night. You thought you might have been cursed or contacted by a demon of sorts as you’ve heard online from various internet sources, but this time, that being wasn't here right now. Gathering your bearings, you wobbled a bit as you stood up to analyze the area, however you were too late. The footsteps of the being boomed closer with every step, causing your nerves to skyrocket just like the last time you were here.

You turn around to see the being coming close to your trembling form. All you could do was stare in fear and step back from him, holding onto one of the pews to stabilize yourself. The being was tall, very tall. So tall that it became one of the traits that scared you along with his presence.  

He noticed this and stepped closer, glowing wings slightly shifting behind him as he leaned down to look at you, “You seem… Very afraid of me, mortal.” His voice boomed throughout the room.

“Wh…” Your voice was strained and quiet, almost to the point where you couldn't speak, “Wh…Why wouldn't I be..?”

Amused by your fear, he chuckled and looked at you in genuine sympathy, “Oh, mortals are always so afraid of an angel’s presence…” He cooed, stepping closer until he was inches away which made you move in between the two pews.

It was like you were his prey. “Uhm…” You looked to the side, avoiding his piercing gaze at all costs. “ Is he wanting to toy with me again?” You thought, only wanting to leave him and wake up again as you always had in the comfort of your home, “Why am I-uh… here again..?” You asked.

You didn't notice how he was looming over you now, armor towering above you as he gently cupped your face with his hand and leaned down to whisper in your ear, “Because I wanted you here.” He said softly, calmly even.

“I-Huh..?” You tried to inch away from him but his hand was firm on your face. He always did this and you still didn't know why. What was so special about you that a literal angel became obsessed with wanting to be with you?? You whimpered in fear, tears almost welting in your eyes as you spoke, “...Why? Why again? I... I don’t..”

“Shhh…” He hushed, his other hand slithering from your lower arm to your neck to keep you in place, “There, there. Everything is alright, mortal. I’m here to keep you safe, and by my side… Isn’t this what you wanted?”

You tense at his touch. “B... No. No, I don't, I-I don't even know what you want from me... Why am I here again? I thought that…” Tears of pure terror rolled down your cheeks as you sputtered out an answer, any answer, any way to make sense of your situation right now. In love and gentle tenderness, he wipes your wet cheeks with his thumbs.

“What don’t you understand? I am trying to keep you safe . This is an honor, you know… I chose to be with you.”

“For what..?” A tint of anger grew inside your being, “I didn't even choose this.... I don't know what you want from me, but I just want this to stop…” Another tear streamed down your cheek, which he quickly wiped away so you could see him clearly.

He moves his left hand to firmly grab your chin to force you to make eye-contact with him, “As long as your heart beats, so too will I protect and shelter you. You are mine , mortal.” He was firm, his voice steady and unwavering, “Don’t you understand how lucky you are? I am a messenger of The Holy Council! I hold the power to smite down thousands at a time! You have to realize that I am doing this for you ; Everything I do is for you! All for you …” He moved you closer to him so that he was tightly holding you in his arms, wings curling over your form. It would’ve been comforting if it wasn't for your predicament…

You didn’t know what to say anymore. He never listened to you! He was so persistent , even in real life, just by his invisible stalking. It's like he was always there and you were sick of it. You would never be able to understand a being such as him or his intentions. You sigh tiredly, done with feeding into his antics. No matter how hard he tried to convince you to accept his “undevoting” love and praise, you just couldn't. You wanted to wake up and go about your life. “I just… I don't even know what to say, Gabriel... You know I just want to live my life again… Normally this time.

His demeanor shifts to that of anger, grabbing your neck to pull you up and look at him as he tilts his head in disappointment, “How could you want to be normal again? It is a privilege to be by my side, mortal! Why dare you refuse such a gift?!” He spat at you, his sickly sweet poisonous voice now tinged with venom. You didn’t care enough to respond to him, glancing at one of the cathedral’s windows behind him. You were used to it at this point.

After a brief moment of intense silence, he removes his hand from your neck and buries his head in your shoulder, whimpering soft apologies and sweet praises to you once more as a way of apologizing for his outburst. There was no escaping him, was it?

It was his oath, after all…

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- He gives me very delusional, possessive, and protective vibes and it doesn't make it better that you're human bc he WILL coddle the shit out of you. You’re practically below him in every way and he could kill you instantly if he wanted so you’re almost like a pet to him. It can be dehumanizing because he thinks he knows what he’s doing and never listens to you :|

- It’s like a fucked up version of having a guardian angel, he protects you but at what cost? Watching your every move?? The intent is there but the execution is off. He genuinely does care about you tho, he just shows it weird.

- I feel like he can go from screaming at you to a sobbing mess in a matter of seconds but that’s only if you’re really defiant. He’s not extremely violent like throwing you against a wall because he knows humans are fragile and can die instantly but he can get rough at times. He’s sweet but don’t irritate him too much. He doesn’t want you to fear him but he might need to put you in your place if needed.

- Clingy and touch-starved asfff idk what else to say. Not really physically because it’s not something he’s used to but if you were, he would melt into you instantly. All he knows is war and violence, so it makes sense. He’ll get used to it and start being touchy back but I think he’ll be like that regardless if you like it or not.

- Like I said before, he definitely uses his power and fear to his advantage to keep you in line and it’s not on purpose, but… you know it happens.

- Even though he’s devotedly loyal to you, the way you treat him is how he’ll treat you back, so do with that as you will.

- Bro doesn’t know shit about human attraction god damn,,,,

- Also he probably doesn't have a good grasp of his emotions/feelings due to being God's servant and all... :)