Carry on After

8

"You're like family to me, Cas... like a brother,"

Cas looked down and closed his eyes, as a single tear slips down his cheek.

"Is what I thought..." Dean continues. "But I was wrong." A bright smile of idolization could be seen on the blonde's face as Castiel darts his eyes up in shock. Dean takes one of his hands off Castiel's and places it on the angel's cheek, wiping away the remains of his tear. It was useless because more just kept on coming.

Castiel lunged at Dean and wrapped his arms around his neck, squeezing him tight.

"I never thought I'd hear you say that..." Dean's eyes soften as he falls into the hug, wrapping his arms around the angel's waist.

The hug was warm and sincere, and it felt like it could've lasted a lifetime. Once they pulled away, Castiel kept his hands on Dean's shoulders, and they were both fixed on the other's eyes. Their faces fell more and more relaxed as they started to pull closer. Once they were inches away from each other, Cas paused and looked into Dean's eyes. Dean did the same, and spoke the words, "I love you too.''

Castiel held Dean's face and pulled him in, their lips collided. Static felt like it was all around them, and every inch of their bodies tingled. Dean pulled him in closer by the hips, as they kissed more passionately. Tears unwillingly fell from Castiel's eyes from pure bliss.

Dean's hands trailed from the angel's waist down to his hips...