The Stumble

(Dean's POV)

My day just couldn't go by fast enough. Each class seemed to last an eternity, and getting mocking and rude looks from my team mates didn't help. I just wanted to leave and text Cas. I never thought I'd be so impatient waiting to text a GUY. What's happened to me? I've always liked girls, so what I may have not dated anybody since... well, I don't even really remember it's been so long... But I've never liked a boy before! Until Cas. I've only really known him for what, a few hours? And I'm already head-over-heels. Uh oh. 

When the final bell rang, I could not race to my car fast enough. As I waited for Sam, I contemplated texting Cas right then. But would that seem too eager? Ugh.

As I finally caught sight of Sam, he was walking out of the building with some dude I soon recognized as Gabriel Novak. Huh, I didn't know Sam knew Gabe... they must have a class together or something. Whatever. I watched as Sam waved goodbye to Gabriel, who gave him a winning smile, and Sam started towards our car. He had to cross the school's crosswalk to get to where I had parked, and just as he began walking my way, the most horrible thing I have ever seen happened. He was hit by a car. Neither he nor I had seen it coming, and I watched as if in slow motion as Sammy was flung and crushed. I screamed his name and rushed out of my parked car, running towards where I'd seen him land. As I got to him, I knew it was bad. Gabe was already there, kneeling beside him. He looked panicked. As I choked back tears, I checked if Sam was still breathing. He was. I let out a sigh of relief and quickly pulled out my phone and called 911, frantically telling them what had happened. As I eventually heard the sound of sirens approaching, I couldn't help but look at Sam's damaged face. At that exact moment I felt arms suddenly wrap around me. I had no idea who would be hugging me, although I defiantly needed it, and was surprised when I looked back to see Cas, looking concerned. 

"That's your little brother, isn't it?" he asked.

"Yes, it is. Oh god, I can't believe this is happening." I responded, still trying not to cry.

"It'll be okay, I promise. I think the ambulance is here." he replied.

And as I looked over, I realized he was right. Thank goodness.