Words Amongst Many

- Twenty Two - Stay -

- Dean's POV -

My injuries scream as we get out of the vehicle and jog to the motel room but I try not to let Cas and Sam see that. I stop outside of the room kneeling down and putting my hands on Sam's shoulders.
"Sammy, go to your room. Stay with Bobby, it'll be safer, okay?" I say looking his dead straight in the eyes. His eyes almost tear up as he hugs me.
"You'll be okay, Sammy." I say and hold him against me. He pulls back and runs into Bobby and his hotel room.
"Come on, Cas." I say grabbing his hand. He whips his head in every direction looking to make sure the path is clear.
"Cas, they won't try and get us as long as we are inside. Stop being paranoid." I say and drag him inside. My injuries still scream but I try to ignore them. I shove Cas through the door and walk in after him locking the door. I walk around the room and lock all the windows and slide the curtains over them. Cas is still panicking over there.
"You have dealt with demons way worse than this and you didn't even flinch." I mumble as I turn the TV to the movie channel that Cas likes to watch. I sit on the couch and watch the TV mindelessy for a few minutes before looking back at Cas. He is still standing there, in my sweater, looking at every possible entrance.
"Castiel." I say in a measured voice. He doesn't even register me. He keeps his fists clenched and looks around the room.
"Cas." I half yell. Still no response. I stand up and march over to him and grab a handful of his sweater and push him against the wall. He snaps out of it and stares at me.
"Sorry." He swallows shallowly. I lean towards him and kiss him incredibly gently. I pull away, drop the shirt and saunder back to the couch. Cas stares at me with a determined look.
"What?" I ask standing between the couch and coffee table. Cas stays standing by the wall giving my puppy dog eyes.
"Stop staring at me." I say glancing at the tv. My vision flickers to Cas.
"Casssss." I whine. He tilts his head ever so slightly to the side and my mind spins. I almost have to force my injuries to stop hurting as I walk over to Cas. I push him against the wall by his shoulders and kiss him hard. He stands still and doesn't react to me. I have him pinned by his shoulders against the wall. I pull away and don't look at Cas. I start walking away but Cas tugs me back. He holds the sides of my face and leans toward me so that our forheads are touching.
"It hurts, doesn't it?" Cas whispers.
"What hurts?" I ask trying to get off the subject of my injuries. Cas holds up my wrist and my hand is shaking like a leaf in the wind. I let out a short laugh.
"Yeah, it hurts." I say.
"Can I help?" Cas asks quietly.
"You don't have full control of your angel grace." I say taking a small step backwards. Cas takes a step towards me.
"You know what I can control?" Cas says smirking.
"Hmm?" I reply. Cas kisses me as if it was the last time he'd ever touch me. I melt at the touch. My knees almost give out but Cas puts his hands on my side. I push him against the wall and he pulls me as close as he can. He runs his hand over a deep cut on my stomach and I bite his lip, hissing in a breath. Cas puts his hands on my back and leans into me so much that I have to lean backwards.
Cas laughs and pulls me up. He leans against the wall sighing. I stare at him with an undefined expression.
"What?" Cas asks defensively. I step backwards. I open my mouth and shut it again.
"Dean?" Cas asks.

Come on, Dean. Tell him that you want him. Tell him.

"Cas?" Just comes out of my mouth. My mind facepalms.

"Somethin' to say?" Cas smirks at me. That god damn smirk.

"Nope." Yep.

"You sure?"

"Yeah." No! Say it!

"Liar." Cas steps towards me and I stumble backwards. I hit the wall of the short hallway.
"Liar liar, pants on fire." Cas teases.
"House actually. Liar liar, house on fire." I correct trying to get him off the subject. He looks down at me and kneels over me.
"I like that shirt." Cas mentions. I look down at my deep red button up shirt. Oh. Buttons. Thats why he likes it so much.
"Oh yeah?" I tease.
"Hell yeah." Cas replies leaning close to me. I step backwards snapping back to my normal self. I clear my throat and Cas gives me a confused look.
"Cas, where did you go? When I got mad at you and got in.. The. Car crash." I finish the sentence hesitantly.
"A crossroads." Cas mummbles barely audible. I am about to argue back when I hear something from outside.
"Dean!" A girl? I slide the curtain back slightly.
"Jo." My voice breaks unintentionally and I almost break the door how fast I unlock it. I dash outside theough the parking lot. Someone pulls a gun so I wrap my arm around her shoulders and pull us to the ground.

Not fast enough.

A bullet hits my shoulder. I hiss in a breath.
"You okay, Jo?" I ask as my voice goes husky.
"Yeah, are you?" She asks.
"Go inside with Cas." I say keeping my voice low and even. She gets up and runs towards Cas. I stand again and look at the demon who shot my shoulder.

My entire world freezes when I see the yellow eyes staring at me with an evil grin.