Change my mind

And suddenly everything changed

When both Cas and Dean were dressed again, Dean laid down together with Cas. He pulled the black haired boy towards himself and wrapped his arms tight around him.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Dean whispered, gently running his thumb up and down Cas' back.

"I was scared... And I didn't want to bother you." Castiel explained quietly. Dean was shocked by Cas' answer. Why would he think that he would bother Dean? That was not true.

"You would never bother me, Cas. I told you that I'm going to be there for you no matter what and I'm being honest with that." Dean told, he raised Castiel's chin up so he was looking at Dean now.

"I love you, Cas. There is nothing I wouldn't do for you." He softly pecked his lips, receiving a warm smile from Cas.

"Thank you, Dean." Castiel mumbled before his eyes got sleepy and he drifted to sleep in Dean's arms. He slept so peaceful. It almost looked like he didn't sleep well for quite some time. But for now he was with Dean and there would be nothing he would have to worry about.

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It was Sunday already and the days went by faster than expected but Dean and Cas could convince his mother at least to let him stay a little longer. So he was staying at the Winchester's for the whole upcoming week. It was great to see how Castiel slowly recovered from all the stress and pain and slowly got better. Of course only physically. Mentally he was still broken but Dean tried his best to fix him. They spent a lot of time without each other as well though. They decided it was the best for both of them to leave them some time by their own for at least an hour. And if they needed something they always knew where to find each other.

The late afternoon broke in as the doorbell suddenly rang. The Winchester's didn't expect anyone to come so they were slightly confused. Sam, Dean and Cas sat in the living room while Mary went to open the door.

"Oh Gabriel. Didn't expect you to come. Come in." She invited him in. By his name mentioned all three heads turned to face the door that lead into the hallway.

"Where is Cas?" The younger Novak asked out of breath.

"In the living room. Come on." Mary guided Gabriel to the living room. Now all three boys faced him. His face was all red and sweaty. He was still trying to catch his breath while sitting onto armchair in the living room.

"What's wrong?" Castiel asked his younger brother with an confused gaze.

"Didn't you read the messages or get the calls?" Gabriel now finally talked as his breathing calmed down.

Castiel only shook his head in confusion. "It's upstairs. Dean told me to leave it there to get some space from it." He explained.

"Dad had a car accident last night. He was driving drunk. The hospital called and said he didn't make it. There was also another victim hospitalised but he could be saved apparently. Dad is dead, Cas. And Mom told me she wanted to tell us something." Gabriel explained.

Castiel's eyes widened in shock and you saw your whole family's eyes widening as well.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry boys." Mary said in shock as the telephone rang. She stood up to get it and soon after she brought out crying. Dean rushed up and to his mother to wrap his arms around her.

"What's wrong mom?" He asked, his voice full of worry. He already expected the worst since he heard about Castiel's fathers accident.

"The other person.. It was John.. He's in the hospital." She cried out.

"Shh Mom. It's okay. It's going to be okay." Dean whispered into her ear, calming her down.

Everyone in this room could feel the shocked tension filling the room.