134 134 The Paintings 2

"I always told people that it was my vitamins and I said it to my parents to try and help them relax but it didn't work. They still panicked… not that I could blame them. I was not in the best shape and it would be hard for them to lose me. So I tried to make them smile." Amelia shook her head. " I will never think of you as a stalker. I was the one with the window open." 

Gabriel let out the breath that he was holding. He walked over to the stand in the corner of the room and uncovered the work in progress. "This is from when we spoke in person for the first time. I couldn't resist painting you under the sakura blossoms." 

"I love that one the best. It reminds me of our first meeting in person and not from far away. What were you thinking when you painted this one? Although I can tell that you are still working on it." Amelia had her head turned and was looking at the painting and all the other ones that Gabriel didn't explain. Each one was her. There was some, where she fell asleep outside against the tree, some were with Ami and Sachi, there was some in the classroom as she worked on the needlepoint, there was a sketch of her crying when she left the principal's office and so many more. "How did you see me in all of these?" 

"I thought about how beautiful you are, how much I loved you. Each moment I saw you alone with your friends. I started to sketch it out and it became an odd habit that I hid away from everyone. Miyuki found out when she was asked to clean up my room. She did question me but I didn't come completely clean." Gabriel lifted his hand and scratched the back of his head.

"Do not worry, I am not mad. If anything I am impressed. Please come here," Amelia lifted her one arm and waited for Gabriel to come to her. "I want to lay with you as well before I either blackout or fall asleep." 

Gabriel walked over and slipped in next to her. He kissed her on the lips and got her to lift her head so that he could have her in his embrace. "I am so happy that I get to cuddle with you. I started taking some of my works to the shrine in secret. That way no one else would find out that I had my heart set on a girl that I did not even know the name of." He kissed her cheek, "you need more rest. I will be here to answer all your questions later. Please rest now, my angel." 

Gabriel watched with mixed emotions. 'I wish she could get healthy. I want to love her for many more years to come but I will take everything that I can.' He finally closed his eyes and passed out from all of today's events. 

Two hours later Miyuki comes and knocks on the door and slides it open and sees the three of them sleeping together. 'How precious.'

Gabriel turns his head and nods at Miyuki, "I take it that it is dinner time?" 

"Yes, would you like dinner in here or in Amelia's room. I will set everything up for you guys." Miyuki bowed then smiled happily.

"Amelia's room, please. I showed her all of my paintings and she was happy to see her memories brought to life." Gabriel looked down at Amelia while smiling pleasantly. "I am extremely lucky." 

"I will go and set up now. It will take me a little bit of time but it won't be too long." Miyuki bowed then closed the door heading to do the assigned task. 

Gabriel kissed Amelia on the cheeks then on the lips. "My Sweet Amelia, it is almost dinner time." 

Mayumi woke up and sat up looking around the room. "Uncle? There are a lot of pictures of Auntie around your room." She stretched and then got up and looked at them. 

"That is because your uncle loves me very much. How late is it?" Amelia rubbed her eyes and tried to sit up slowly.

Gabriel helped her sit up and sat behind her. "Dinner time, if you are hungry I will carry you to your bedroom to eat." He wrapped his arms around her front holding her firmly in place. 

Mayumi finished looking at the pictures then went and sat in Amelia's lap. She sat there leaning against Amelia looking around at everything. "Auntie, are you feeling any better?" 

"I am still tired but that is normal for me. I have been sick for a long time so I am used to all that is wrong but I will get better one day because your uncle is the one that is taking care of me." She patted Mayumi on the head. "Are you hungry, Mayumi?" 

Mayumi sits there for a moment thinking before she nods her head yes. "I am but I want to eat with you two!" She gets off Amelia's lap and jumps up and down happily. 

Gabriel picks Amelia up and goes to the door but before he could open it, Mayumi pulled the door open. "Thank you, Mayumi. If you can get Auntie's door open I will be coming in a moment." He watches as Mayumi takes off and then closes the door to his room. "How are you really feeling?" 

"Weak, tired, but thankfully not as dizzy. With any luck, I will be able to walk around tomorrow. The dizzy blackouts only last for a day sometimes two." Amelia was resting in his secure arms as they walked down the hall to her room. 

"If it only lasts for a short amount of time, then you will be okay to go to class on Monday, but you must promise me that if anything and I do mean anything happens, that you let me know right away." Gabriel looks down at her smiling, "Now you have seen the messy state that my room is in you realize why we can't really stay there."

"Your room was not all that bad but the smell of paint was strong. Your futon smells like you…" Amelia blushed deeply before turning her head slightly away. "I am still getting used to everything. Sorry, if I am too bold." 

"Never, you are perfectly fine. I love your room for the same reason, as it has your scent in it. My scent will of course be stronger because that has been my room since I was small." Gabriel walked through the open bedroom door and helped Amelia sit in her spot before sitting down next to her. 

Edna peeked her head in. "How are you doing my dears? Mayumi, you do not need to worry about that scary lady anymore." She came into the room and gave Mayumi a hug.

"Grandmother, I am okay. Auntie and Uncle helped me calm down." Mayumi got up and threw herself into Edna's arms.

"We cuddled and slept for a short while, Mother." Amelia shivered a little.

Gabriel got up and picked up a small blanket and placed it on her shoulders. "Here you are, my angel. Mother, you know how I never wanted you guys to enter my room. I think it is time for you to see why. Go ahead and take a peek while we have a slightly later dinner." 

"Everyone else has eaten but you three so please do eat up. I am most curious as to why you wanted us to stay away. With your permission, I will go ahead and take a peek. Mayumi, it has been determined that Sara will be with you from now on. I hope that you are okay with this." 

"I really like Sara. She is so nice and helps me when I ask her to." Mayumi skips back to the table and walks to the side that Gabriel is not on and sits next to Amelia. 

"I will be off but I will leave the door open as the girls will be by with your food in a moment." Edna smiles and leaves the three alone.

"I am willing to bet that Mother will come running back here after she sees all the paintings." Gabriel starts laughing and hugs Amelia. "Mayumi, you really like Amelia don't you?"