Sometimes You Can't Make it On Your Own, a Supernatural Fic

[lauehime]

Title: Sometimes You Can’t Make it On Your Own
Author: LaueHime
Genre: Angst, hurt/comfort, family.
Rating: PG
Characters: Dean, Sam.
Word count: ~ 3,600
Warnings: Language as usual.
Summary: Pre-series. Stanford era. Dean has always been good at taking care of Sam. How can he do that if Sam is at Stanford?
Disclaimer: The show belongs to Kripke.
A/N:

Comments

[evelyncarver]

Aww, poor Dean. The line where Dean asks Sam if he brushes his teeth 3 times a day sort of set the tone for me in the sense that Dean did stuff because Sam needed it. Like it's lunch time for Sam, so Dean eats too and that sort of care. I'm glad Sam picked up on it in the end. And Sam, about the why they can’t deal with their issues like normal families do, haven't you seen normal families? People suck at dealing with problems. They lie about stuff, ignore problems, pretend they don't see things. At least Dean came around for him. I felt bad for Dean, when Sam found Jess, it really showed how Dean can't share Sam, he's never had too share anyone. The whole you can love more than one person, Dean isn't forgotten because Sam has Jess, and I think Sam coming through for Dean in the end was really important.

[lauehime]

You're right! Dean needs to learn that he isn't forgotten and I truly believe Sam is very much able to love more than one person at the time. But as you said, Dean's never really had to share so he wouldn't know. Good thing Sam is perceptive on that.. it's just that they won't really talk about it unless it really affects Dean; as when he stops taking care of himself, for instance. It's like you said, family tends to pretend they don't see things. But at least with Sam and Dean, they manage to break that cycle before it gets too bad.

Thank you for taking time to read and comment on my fic :) I appreciate it.
Happy holidays, by the way!

[gingerdean]

I know this comment is ridiculously late, but I'm trying to catch up on some fics that I somehow allowed to 'fall through the cracks' and haven't read yet. Omg, was I missing out on this one. Poor Dean. I can totally see him reacting this way during this phase of his life. The image of Dean sitting alone in his hotel room, wanting so desperately to talk to his brother, who has moved on from Dean and all but removed him from his life...so heartbreaking. It is even more heartwrenching knowing how deep Dean's emotions run beneath his casual exterior..when Dean hurts, he really fucking hurts. I can totally imagine him spiraling in this manner with no one for him to care for, and no one around to take care of him. Dean doesn't need a lot in life, but he thrives on the love of his loved ones, and truly is a broken soul without it.
Awesome job on this!

[lauehime]

Speaking of being ridiculously late... I can't make up excuses for how long it took me to get back to you.. it's all on me, really! To be completely honest, I have had one foot in and and out the door of this fandom in the past year.. I guess last season didn't leave much of an impression on me.. but I've been catching up and I realized my deep love for the brother's significant bond is what will always do it for me!

My; thank you so much for the wonderful words you left on this story!! The way you explained what I was trying to say is just.. I couldn't have said it better myself! Dean's reliance on the ones he loves is his greatest strength but also his most vulnerable pressure point. Take that away from him and he's down to nothing.. but if he can do something for the people he cares about, he'll go as far as to give up his own life. I guess he's quite a fascinating character and an interesting one to work with in pieces like this. I'm very glad you liked it!! Thanks for your patience :P