Ink and Roses

Broken and dusty

~Emily~
Castiel came into the shop, trembling with a tear-stained face, i didn't notice him until he was in my doorway, lightly sobbing, in need of comfort
"Cas, babe, what's the matter?" I rushed towards him, and embraced him in a loving hug
"I-it's Dean..." He cried into my shoulder, all i could do was rub his back and try and figure out why he was crying
"What about 'em?" I asked
"He t-told me why he is b-beat up" there was a hitch in his breathing, causing Cas to stumble
"Would you like to talk about it?" I led him over to my tattoo chair, so he could sit down.
"He wasn't jumped, i- he was protecting his brother f-from his father" Cas's tear stained cheeks were getting a little flushed
I didn't know what to say. I was just sitting there next to him rubbing his hand
"I dont want him t-to stay there." He answered looking at me worriedly
"Well, i guess he could stay with me until he found a place?" I replied
"D-do you mind Em?" He asked looking at his fingers
"No, not at all, it's the least i could do" i rubbed his shoulder
"Thank you Emily," he smiled at me
"No problemo, but I have client coming in soon" i said looking at the clock
"Yeah, okay. I should probably get back to see Dean before my shift starts" he rose from the chair giving me a soft hug before leaving.
"Hey! You should change your clothes! You look a little homeless man" i yelled after him, i could hear a chuckle before he said Alright.
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Cas left the shop, walking into the parking lot to his baby. He really needed a smoke but had none on him, just another reason to head home.

A little while later, Castiel drove into the parking garage of his apartment complex. He didn't live with his parents anymore because they are bible thumping idiots and don't accept Castiel into their home.

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~Cas~
After I was finished changing I hopped back into my car and drove back to the flower shop where Dean works, i wanted to get him something nice as a change of scenery.
When i was finished paying for the black and white roses with lilacs i jumped in the Imala, placing the flowers carefully on the passenger seat.
I drove as fast as I could without breaking the speed limit, I made a sharp turn into the hospital parking lot. I didn't even bother making sure that I parked properly because I just wanted to see Dean.
Almost forgetting the perfectly wrapped flowers in the passenger seat I ran back to the car, worried i'd missed visiting hours
When i stepped in I trotted to the reception. "Hello, Welcome sir! Dean will be out shortly please wait here" she said cheerily. I was confused?

"One, how do you know who I am? and what do you mean out?" I asked confusingly, eyebrows furrowed. Her reply made me even happier than before.

"Oh! We forgot to contact you! I'm so sorry. He's being released today" She informed me sounding sorry for not telling me. I smiled nodding and went to sit in a chair.
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~Dean~
*hours earlier*
I went on and on to the nurses about the boy that was with me last night, explaining that his name is Castiel and he works in the tattoo parlour beside my flower shop.
"Mhm, that's nice sweets, how'd you meet him" a nurse with red/brown hair and a front fringe asked me as she changed my bandages. Her name is Lisa
"Well i went in for this tattoo" i showed her the double lines "and he was the only one working at the time"
"I remember walking into the shop, i was so nervous. But when I saw Cas, it was like time stopped, his beauty is like nothing i've seen before. I swear my glasses fogged up" i let out a small laugh while the nurse smiled
"That's really sweet, does he know you like him?" She asked
"No, i don't think so." I responded
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~Dean~
*present time*
I was wheeled out by a nurse, laughing, telling her that I'm driving my self home. As i entered the waiting room area, Castiel stood up with a bouquet of flowers.
"Pretty flowers, whos the lucky one?" I asked smirking as much as my jaw would let me
"Oh, this astonishing person, with the most beautiful green eyes i've seen. I mean there is nothing wrong with the rest of 'em," He walked over to me
"Hm, nobody like that around here." I answered looking around
"Are you sure? Because i can spot those eyes in this every room. The person they belong too looks a little rough though." Cas was now standing infront of me
"Oh really?" I raised my eyebrow
"Yeah. Accept he's missing his glasses" he smiled at me, showing his teeth
"Hm, I seem to have lost my glasses. I also have green eyes, they're not that pretty though. I'm also not that great. So you couldn't be talking about me"
"I bet you haven't seen yourself like I see you" cas bent down to my level
" you're right, i can't stand the sight of myself in the mirror, i mean i look like the swamp monster right now" i chuckled
"Oh darling," he placed the flowers in my lap "but you're right, a little swamp monster-esque"
"Oh just kiss already" another person in the waiting rook urged.
I felt my face become red, and as Cas shrugged and leaned in without giving me time to react, he pushed his lips on mine, and lingered there for what felt like an eternity.
I heard the people behind me and in the waiting room clap and i didn't want to leave this moment. His lips were so soft, like unbelievably soft. But that's probably a slight exaggeration because my lips were dry and chapped from being in the hospital
I felt his lips leave mine, and when i looked up at him, cas had a warm smile on his face
"well we should get going" Cas grabbed my wheelchair and rolled me over to the elevator
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~Cas~
Behind Dean, i bit my lip, wanting to keep kissing him, but i knew i couldn't. I don't think it's the right time. Not yet
"So uh.." Dean made a lame attept and a conversation
"That was something" i said in return
"Sure was. Sorry for my gross lips, i haven't had any chapstick around" Dean apologised to me, thinking it mattered
"Oh please, it was a pleasure kissing you" i ruffled his hair
" heh, so.. Do you really think i'm astonishing?" Dean raised his head up a little
"I do indeed, i also think your eyes are beautiful, and everything else about you. Even your freckles, and your weird hipster vibe" i smiled a little in my reply. I looked into the gold coloured elevator doors and saw Dean smile and bow his head
"But you know what i find even more attractive about you?" I said, my heart wad racing in my chest as i had no control over my mouth.
"what would that be?"
"Your personality, The way you're stubborn but don't want to be, your denial of your attractiveness" i paused looking at him in the elevator door again, i turned his chair around and kneeled down in front of him "i also love the way you smile when you're embarrased, and how you laugh when things are awkward. I love the way your eyes light up when you talk about something you enjoy. There is nothing i could possibly like more than meeting you" i whispered, looking deep into his eyes
"Cas..." Dean trailed off, speechless for words, i knew what i wanted to do, but i didn't know how he felt
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~Dean~
Oh god. I wanted to kiss Cas more than anything in the world, his words made my heart race and i had to stop myself from jumping on him and making out with him half way through
"Dean, would you like me to kiss you again?" He asked me
"Most definitely" i replied
"Great"
He leaned in once again, and i met him half way, knowing what to do this time around, it was filled with passion and eagerness.
Before we were parted by the sound of the elevator door ringing.
"wow PDA?" a female voice said from behind me
"shut up Emily" cas said looking away from me
"Hey now, calm down. I came to give you too good news!" Emily said excitedly
"What would that be?" I asked unable to turn
"Well.. Turns out my cousin knows Sammy, so i hit him up and told him to pack your and his things..." She trailed off
"Okay.. And?" I was now confused, forgetting that sam and i were going to stay with her
"You two are staying with me! Well for a while until cas fixes up-" she was interrupted
"Sh! No okay, you and sam are staying with Em until i figure things out" Cas said pushing me out of the elevator
"Oh yeah. I remember now, okay cool." I said facing her
"Hey! Lets go get some milkshakes or something and you two can tell me all about how in love you are" Emily took hold of my wheelchair and rushed us out into the streets, en route to the land of milkshakes.