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It may have been years since she looked straight into those eyes, let alone hear the voice of the one who it belonged to, but she had no problem doing either with those things now, not when she has accepted that their decision to call things off and spend time apart was what was best for them both as individuals and as a couple (if she could still call them that). If there was one thing she was sad about while looking at him now though, it was that she could not call him her bestfriend anymore. That, unfortunately, was the price she had to pay.
"As tempting it is to tell you to get lost again, I promised that I will do my best to be nice to you. Lucky you." She laughed before taking the glass from him. "Good evening, Prince Gabriel."
"Good evening, Your Highness," the corner of his lips curling in a crescent moon to flash a smile in between the words. This was nice, but it was different because unlike before, he stood a bit uncomfortable without knowing what to do or say. "When did you arrive? Or -- Are you -- are you staying for the weekend?"
❝ HOWEVER YOU IMAGINE, it is likely triple that. ❞ which was funny to see. with daniel it wasn't even a topic: he'd be born in lisbon either way. with eva and cael she was adamant on it being the same too. and she had prepared for it this time just as well, but they decided to come the one night she wouldn't be home. not that it mattered, they were portuguese regardless. ❝ if she is, she's hiding it well. but this was the third time, labour pains were pretty much mosquito bites this time, i believe i managed to hide it very well at least until we were out of the venue. ❞ her drama queen persona came out in the car. ❝ arabella ? interesting. and what are you planning on doing when you do see her ? ❞
Gabriel wasn't able to stop his eyes from rolling to the back of his head, but Barcelona was better than outside it ––– whoever cared to put out the difference. "I don't imagine it, but sure." He has learned to deal with his sister's choice of husband if it meant she was happy and, if he knew her enough, she was. "It's a bit hard to imagine when you are the queen of the theatrics and dramatic burst, I still remember your little show when we were kids a barely splat you with my car." He recalls, allowing a peal of laughter to tumble from his lips before his features went into a pensive state. "Say hi? I mean, what else is there do?"
❝ THIS FAMILY IS CURSED. ❞ was all the explanation she'd use to describe the miracle that were feli and gigi. ❝ eva calls him "not fred", i don't think he'll be taking what she says seriously in the future, no matter how true it is. ❞ she smiled. ❝ i was scared at first, i know twins normally come early but eva and cali weren't this early so i really thought something was wrong but, now that i know they're healthy, i'm good. ari told me you're leaving soon. where are you off to this time ? ❞
His response falls in the form of a chuckle, lips curling upwards as he looks up to his sister –––– cursed is a way to put it. It might conjure in a damn luck, almost, like a lightening striking at the same spot twice. "Of course, she does." Gabriel had Barbara, growing up. Her children will have Eva and the thought alone glimpses amusement in his eyes: there –– lucky. "And I can't only imagine Andrea's happiness that it gave the children some of his... breed?" Born in Barcelona, of all places. "Mathilda wasn't pissed you stole her show?" He asks, an eyebrow arched inquisitively before he leans back on his chair, softly patting his godson's back. "Yeah, but not for long. I gotta go to a wedding in New York, old friends and all. I'm taking Alessandro with me, may see Belle there."
"i..." he didn't know how to respond. he'd thought the same thing, he loved ari and he loved biel, in different ways perhaps. but they were both there all the time when he'd been in the program, and then... "i had to go home, after dad died lou and lola needed me." they had been broken, needed to mourn their loss, even though their father hadn't really been there for years. "you could have visited, you're always welcome."
A pang of guilt pained him for a second at realizing how disconnected he had been from his best friend's life. "Shit, bro ––– How are they?" The siblings, the family in general, didn't deserve half of the shit they were put through but then again, who has? "I should have visited, I'm sorry. Are you good?"
JULY , 2024 .
there's a sway to his steps as he approaches his cousin, clumsy hand pressing on his shoulder in an attempt to steady himself as he almost tumbles. he probably, maybe should have stopped before the last drink, or maybe the one before that, or the one before that, but still digits of his free hand are wrapped around a refilled glass as he grins. ❝ someone was talking about going to the lounge. 'pparently, they're doing some sort of shots there. what d'you say ? ❞ / @bielbraganca
" –––––– and 'pparently you want some of it . " A light chuckle tumbles past him, anchoring an arm around his cousin to keep him steady: nonna would never approve of this sight of them. Gabriel was a drink or two behind, but not as far to almost stumbling back with the new weight. "I say I was never one to stop you from reaching for your wishes so, let's make it two. Have you seen anyone else interesting though?"
For once, he learned not to middle, especially in his sister's relationship, and kept to himself to not ask questions. "When you got with my sister I thought it meant I'd get to see you more ––– What happened?" He doesn't bother with a hello when his eyes fall on his best friend.
Gently securing Rafael in his arms, Gabriel slowly leaned back on the chair to not disturb the sleep prince ––– he had gotten better at this since his days of being scared to even look at Daniel. "It doesn't matter what Eva says –– I'm cool." The prince whisper, placing a gentle kiss on his godson's head before turning his attention to his sister. "How are you feeling? Twins, again? Your uterus has a superpower or something?"
drop the name of a character if you want a final thread of us. it's been a long ride, and thanks for the memories and the good people i met. what was supposed to be a little two weeks distraction during the lockdown of c*vid ... here we are four years later and me almost graduating college . sorry for the ramble but, thanks hshq.
A silent nod followed suit when azure orbits focused on hers as soon as he walked into the penthouse. It's been a while since they last spoke or stood in the same room ––– his first fear coming true, that their relationship would come in the middle of their friendship. In truth, he missed that, having one of his closest friends to confine. Excusing himself from the conversation that unfolded, crossing the room to walk out to the terrace, grabbing two glasses of a nameless drink. "So, last time we were here, you told me to get lost." He starts, a playful tone behind words as he offers her one of the glasses. "What's going to be now?"
july , 2024 . new york city ( @arabellasxndrine )
"I don't think I can top my personal records for midnight kisses this year. I fear that I've become a reformed woman.." hafiz couldn't help but laugh at the thought. Life seemed so much explosive last year.
" –––– Because you are great at making poor decisions regarding the people you kiss, huh? " There was a hint of jest that intonated his words, yet a bit of truth even though the stories (almost) always amused him. "Where's baby daddy?"
❝ IS THIS YOURS ? i accidentally stepped on it. and it looks like this now. ❞ in countless pieces. she prayed it wasn't a family heirloom. ❝ i can buy you a new one. ❞ / @hshqstarters
curiosity gains the attention of the portuguese prince, hues dropping to the stainless steel silver cigarette case: not a good one for the way it parted in two. "not mine," he leans to pick it up, a grin forming on the curves of his lips. "but it looks like, whoever lost it ––– wasn't stacking just cigars." he adds, pulling out the little bag with white powder. "who do we think this belongs to?"
" ah, you ! " she thrust the glass of red bull, that was meant for her, into the other's hand. " this one's for you. hold on — " she grasped the other's wrist, steadying their hand as she dropped a shot glass full of jägermeister into the red bull. " bottom's up ! "
" –––––– i don't drink this shit , sylvie . " it was an old habit of not being allowed to be seen drinking the brand and , even if he wasn't stuck in a strict diet anymore , he was smart enough not to mix those two things . " a neat , shoot. can you handle it?"
"You know I'd be otherwise offended by that comment not being directed at me but you are right." Hafiz watched in awe at how quickly Gabriel softened before her eyes. He had the most natural aura about him whenever he was prompted to go into uncle mode. Her hand smoothed the back of Asami's jumper, fingers brushing against biel's hand with a softer smile. "If you keep coming back, I'm going force you stay. I'm growing incredibly bored without you."
Her words pass almost unnoticed by the prince, who focused on keeping Asami's secure in his arms, cradling the tiny bundle with tenderness while fingers, gentle and delicate, support the baby's head, and the other hand rested securely around her back. " –––– I'm always right, " a smile dared to grab the corner of his lips, widening with the simple feeling of her fingers brushing against his. "It's easier to pop back in when I know you are close by, and things seem a lot more... calm now."
❝ BEFORE I FORGET, i've been meaning to ask you two: how would you feel about becoming godparents ? ❞ she hoped they'd catch what the question really meant without having to spell it out. ever since cael and eva they made sure to ask if she was pregnant every time barbara announced she had news, this couldn't be the only time they decided to forget that joke. ❝ don't worry, i know how you both feel about sharing. you won't have to; you'll each get your own godchild. ❞ / @aribraganca + @bielbraganca
This shouldn't be something that caught Gabriel by surprise, but it did seem like a joke when is not possible for his sister to be pregnant with twins, again. Was it? Glimpsing between Ariel and Barbara, he waited for one of them to speak before he raised his hand to deliver his questions.
" –––– one for each? how is that possible? Are you adopting? puppies or humans?" @aribraganca
" –––– where's the most beautiful little girl, " mouth corners curving upwards when he benches to spy inside the stroller, carefully picking her up into his arms. "here she is," azure hues focus on her before a glimpse of her mother. @oh-hxfiz