Title: The How Verse - How Castiel Novak Found Out That Dean Winchester Care About Him (chap 5/25)
Fandom: Supernatural (AU)
Author: Joseethefirst
Rating: PG (higher rating in later chapters)
Characters/Pairings: Cas' crazy little one-sided crush on Dean (Destiel/Sabriel later)
Warnings: bullying?
Word Count: 825 words
Summary: The lives of four people change in a span of a year shown through fragmented memories. It centers mostly around Castiel.
MASTERPOST Chapter 5: Castiel makes a startling discovery about Dean
“Holy crap man, that’s quite the shiner you have there!”
Castiel groaned, looking down as Sam started to fret over him “It’s nothing, really.” Sam snorted, disbelief written all over his face “I don’t know how you can call that nothing. How do you even get away with coming home with shiners like that?” Castiel grunted, almost amused “It’s easy when nobody’s ever home. And when they are, they’re locked in their offices.” Sam sighed, grabbing his books out of the locker “Well, we can take care of it tonight before we make supper, okay?” Castiel closed his locker, giving Sam a look “We don’t have to.” Sam smiled “But we will!” Then his eyes widen “Oh shit! I forgot I have to meet up with Ms. Talbot concerning our assignment, I shouldn’t be too long!” Castiel nodded “It’s fine, I’ll just wait outside the door.” Sam shook his head, pointing toward the door “No, you have to go outside; Dean is probably waiting for us. He’ll get pissed if we keep his waiting with no reason. So, you can just go wait in the car, he likes you, so don’t feel like you’re bothering him or something” explained Sam, knowing Castiel really well. What he wasn’t expecting was Castiel’s face to redden and a happy sigh to escape his lips “Really? He does? Well, I...I should go then.” Sam nodded, rising his brow at his best friend’s behaviour, watching him happily make his way outside.
Castiel happily made his way outside and towards the classic ’67 Chevy Impala parked near the curb. Dean had the driver’s window pulled down and was currently blasting AC/DC’s Back In Black while mock singing along and playing the air guitar. Castiel chuckled, enamoured by Dean’s behaviour. His heart was pounding so hard in his chest. And then, as he happily watched Dean thoroughly enjoy his music - he remembered his black eye. Oh shit. What would Dean think of him? He probably would think he was a weakling. A pushover. He’d probably be ashamed to be seen with him! Castiel panicked, he should just run. Yes. Running was the best answer in this scenario. Well, it was until Dean honked. Castiel jumped and looked, Dean was waving at him. He had been spotted! Shit! He couldn’t run now. Castiel quickly made his way to the car and scrambled to get into the back seat, behind Dean, ducking his head and making sure he kept looking down.
Dean blinked, surprised at Castiel’s behaviour, he shifted in his seat, turning around to be able to look at Castiel “...Hey Cas…what’s up?” Castiel squirmed in his seat, resisting every urge he had to look up and stare at his Adonis. “N-Nothing…Sam…Sam had to meet up with his teacher for his assignment.” Dean snorted “Figures the nerd would go see a teacher after school ended.” Castiel chuckled softly, looking down at his hands. Dean was silent for a moment, looking over Castiel. “…How come you won’t look at me? Usually you stare at me straight in the eyes when you talk to me.” Castiel froze, oh no. Dean noticed! “Did I make you mad or something?” asked Dean in the most-nonchalant way possible, but he was obviously distressed by this idea “N-No!” cried out Castiel , whipping his head up. Dean’s eyes shot open, shock written all over his face. Castiel whimpered, here it was, the cold judgement. He was rather surprised when he heard a loud growl and the door open and slam shut. He blinked; surprised that Dean had left the car. Was he that disgusted with him?
And then he jumped when his door was opened, and a very angry Dean looked down on him. “WHO THE FUCK DID THIS TO YOU?!” Castiel blinked, frozen in shock “W-Wha-?” “WHO THE FUCK DID THIS SO I CAN KICK THEIR TEETH IN?!” Castiel blinked again, and then a warm feeling washed over him. Dean was worried about him! Dean was going to go fight for him! Dean cared about him! “Dean…you don’t…you don’t have to.” Started Castiel but was quickly cut off “No! Nobody is going to fucking hit you and get away with it, you hear me?!” Castiel’s heart was pounding hard in his chest, he couldn’t believe it. And the more Dean rambled on about wanting to kill this guy for hurting him, the more he was overwhelmed with the feeling rushing through him. “You’re not going to beat up anybody, Dean, especially not someone who’s underage. You’re going to wind up getting arrested.” Castiel blinked, he hadn’t noticed Sam walking up to them. Dean growled, whirling around to face Sam “This is bull!” and then Dean huffed and made his way back to the driver’s seat. Sam smiled at Castiel, coming to sit down, forcing Castiel to scoot down. Sam moved in close, whispering to Castiel “I told you he liked you.” Castiel couldn’t stop smiling.