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The Proposal

Dean looked over at Cas. He kept playing with his fingers. He grabbed Cas's hands.

"Hey, calm down. It's only dinner." Dean said. 

"Winchester, it's never 'only' anything with you. You said that party before sophomore year was only a party, but look where it got us." He smiled.

Dean grinned. "Are you complaining?"

"No, no. Just making a point."

They pulled up to the house where Dean grew up. They were going to the Winchester's to celebrate Mary's birthday. Sam and his girlfriend Jess were already there when Dean and Cas walked in.

"Sammy, when'd you get back from California? And Jess, when'd you get more beautiful?" Dean gave Sam a hug and Jess a kiss on the cheek.

"We got here yesterday. I'm so glad to be back in Lawrence. I don't know if I could have made it another week in California. It's so hot over there." He grinned.

"Well, Sam, it's good to see you again," Cas said.

"It's good to see you too, Cas. Dean's not too much of a pain, is he?"

"Not yet." Sam chuckled as Cas winked at Dean.

When John got home from picking up some food for dinner, everyone had settled into the living room with some beer. Cas looked uncomfortable. Dean pulled him into another room.

"Are you okay? I've never seen you this tense around my parents before." 

"Yeah, fine. I just have a small headache, that's all."

"Alright. Let me know if you want to go home."

"I'm fine, it's nothing. We're here for your mom, I'll suck it up."

"Okay." The boys settled back onto the couch. John was in and out of the house preparing dinner. At one point, Cas followed him outside and was gone for a few minutes. Then Dean heard some laughing and Cas came back in. 

"You look better. What did Dad tell you?" The Winchester asked.

"Nothing, we were just talking."

"About?"

"Steak."

"Steak?"

"Yes."

"Okay then."

"Dinner's ready!" John called out. 

"Be right out, honey!" Mary called back. Jess stood up and followed Sam and Mary outside. Dean kissed Cas on the cheek and we followed them.

"This looks delicious, Dad," Sam said. "Oh, uh, Mom, can you pass the salad, please?"

"Sam, anything worth sharing? You seem pretty happy." Dean said.

"Well, I was going to wait until later to tell everyone, but if it's all right with Mom," she nodded, "Jess and I are engaged." Dad and Cas exchanged looks and Cas shifted in his seat.

"Oh, Sam, that's wonderful! Do you have a date yet?" Mary asked excitedly.

"Not yet," Jess replied, "but I'd really appreciate it if you helped with some of the planning."

"Of course, honey!" 

When dinner was finished, the family made their way back inside for cake and presents. It didn't take to long, but by the time it was done, it was eight. 

"Dean, babe, we should probably get going. I have to be at school early tomorrow because I have a student who needs some extra help." Cas said

"Alright. Sammy, make sure you stop by before you guys leave." Dean gave him a hug and Jess another kiss. "See you later Dad." He gave him a hand shake. "Happy birthday, Mom." He gave her a hug.

"Goodnight everyone. Mary, happy birthday, Sam, Jess, good to see you. John." John winked. Cas grabbed his trenchcoat and they walked out. "I'm driving, Dean," He said when they got to the car.

"What? No. I'm driving. Get in the car." 

"I need to stop somewhere first," He said.

"Where?" He was acting weird, and Dean wasn't going to stand for it.

"Just let me drive." He sounded a little annoyed.

"Fine." Dean tossed him the keys.

He drove for a good ten minutes in the opposite direction of basically everything. He stopped in a field. This looks familiar Dean thought.

"Do you recognize this place?" Cas asked, getting out of the car.

"Yeah. We camped out here once, right?"

"Yeah. Second grade. My sister Hannah brought us out here and said she'd be back in the morning."

"Yeah, I remember that. You got cold, so I gave you my jacket and we shared a blanket." He laughed a bit.

"Yeah. Why are we here now, though?" Dean turned around. Cas was on his knee.

"Dean Winchester, will you marry me?" 

"You bastard, I was gonna ask that. Of course, I will." Dean grinned. Cas stood up and put the ring on Dean's finger. 

"Oh, and just to clear something up, I have been feeling fine all day, I was just nervous about what your dad would say."

"So that's what you and Dad were talking about." 

"Yeah, I-" Dean grabbed him and kissed him. 

"Shut up and enjoy this, would you?" Dean sat down under a big willow tree, pulling Cas down with him. They sat there and looked up at the stars.