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[__trinity_]

The rain was pounding against Trinity's skin as she stood perfectly still, staring up at the building in front of her. For hours, she had felt a nagging feeling tugging at her mind until finally she gave in and left the dark, old building that she inhabited when she wasn't out. Letting her senses guide her, she wandered through the city until she

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[x_gabriel_x]

It wasn't a sound or a scent that alerted him to it, but before he turned the corner of the building, he knew she would be standing there. Of course, he had thought as much at least a hundred times earlier that day, but this time he was certain.

And he was right.

He had exited using the side entrance per his usual custom, but there she was, standing in front the building he both lived and worked in.

It was two minutes of debating in the rain over what the appropriate comment would be before he realized that he had been staring motionless. He risked a small wry smile and shoved one hand in his pocket, slowly approaching.

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Trinity watched as the boy - Gabriel - neared her almost cautiously. She keep her face free of expression, not even sure of how to feel about him being near her.

She followed him with her eyes, unsure of whether or not she should just leave or stay to see what would happen.

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"Decide you couldn't live without me?" he teased finally, deciding that it was ridiculous to pretend there was nothing out of the ordinary about the fact that she had been standing there.

"Unless it's just coincidence that you found yourself here of all places..." he said, trailing off and watching, hoping that her expression would change to something more welcoming.

The off-guard feeling was hard to battle, and he felt it quickly surging up in him for the second time.

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Her lips curled up into a small smile.

"I can't say that I usually stand out in the pouring rain looking up at buildings because I think the bricks are especially red," she replied.

Trinity tucked her hands into her pockets and tilted her head slightly to the side. "And you're out late. Don't you know that it's dangerous out here?"

[x_gabriel_x]

"I had a life!" he blurted finally, not sure if it was anger or fear that made the words harsh and breathless.

"I didn't ask you to take it! I thought you were-" he stumbled, licking his lips impatiently, wanting it to be easier to talk again, "I thought we could- that maybe we-"

His eyes met hers in a desperate locked gaze, his voice quiet again. "I didn't ask you for this."

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"I gave it to you anyway," Trinity replied cooly. A sound that seemed a lot like a sigh of defeat escaped her lips as she looked around the dark room.

"I'll leave you to think about this all. Just remember that I can't change it and to stay out of the sunlight. You'll be able to find me when you're ready," she told Gabriel as she started to leave.

[x_gabriel_x]

His mouth was locked firmly, the tension nearly painful as he sorted through his varied reactions to the possibility of her leaving. The desire to lash out at her clawed inside him, but the stronger urge-

"Trinity-" he said suddenly, hoping to interrupt her before she took another step. "Can't you..." stay?

Was it possible to hate someone and need them at the same time? Loathe them and still want them near?

He left the request unfinished, dropping his eyes away from her, unwilling to watch if she exited.

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She paused as he spoke and even turned to face him. But Trinity was disappointed when his voice died down and he said nothing more.

"Remember, come find me when you're ready. You won't last very long without some guidance." Not willing to let her gaze linger any longer, Trin started for the door again.

"Goodbye for now, Gabriel."