Destiel One Shots

Save Him

"I love Cas."

Sam looked up from his book at his rigid-sitting brother opposite him. "I know."

"I mean...I love Cas."

"Yes, I know, Dean."

Startled by this, Dean shifted uneasily. "H-How long?"

Sam swallowed hard and looked around.

How long had it been? Since the beginning? Since Cas had fallen? Since Claire? Since their 'profound bond' was noted by Cas? Since Dean couldn't sleep? Since when?

"After Purgatory. Then I was sure. I saw the way you looked at him. Cared for him. Thought about him all the time. And I saw you pushing him away, too. Just because you're scared. But know you need him more than ever and he's out of reach because we didn't tell him how much he means."

"I should've- I should've told him, Sammy. I shouldn't have hid what I felt. It's always my fault-"

"Our fault, Dean. I could've done so much more too. Don't blame it all on yourself."

"You're not the one in love with him, are you?"

"That's true," Sam huffed. "But I know how it feels to leave it too late."

"Really?"

"Jess. I should've told her I loved her more often. And that...and that I dreamt of marrying her."

"Well there's one more thing we have in common."

"After all of this, Dean, ask him."

"To marry me?"

"It's been long enough. Hunters lives...they're too short. And even if you settle down you'll never completely settle unless you let it all go."

"I will. We will save Cas and I'm going to kiss him. And we're going to settle as much as we can. I just...I love him so much."

"Okay. We can do this. Cas is gonna be saved. I promise."

"Thanks, Sammy."

"It's what I'm here for, mostly. Get a nap-"

"Sam-"

"And before you protest, I've just had 4 hours. I'll keep up with the research."

Dean stood up, turning to his room and filled with newfound determination. "Fine. Bitch."

"Jerk."