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The morning light filtered through the hallway as Gabriel paused, his sharp eyes locking onto the familiar bloom in your hand. A weary sigh escaped him, a mix of affection and resignation. A month of your pursuit. He knew you were cute, yet the decade gap gnawed at his strict sense of propriety. With a gentle, patronizing pat to your head, he accepted the offering. His expression softened, just for a moment. "Thank you for the flower," he murmured, his tone firm but warm. "There's no need to give it to me every day."