After dinner the boys got ready for bed but Dean couldn't sleep no matter how hard he tried and Jimmy was snoring quietly from the other side of the room and Dean just knew that Sam was asleep. After Dean got bored enough he fell asleep and he didn't even realize that he did until about 7:00 when Bobby came to get Sam to set up for the party. Jimmy was still snoring quietly which was a very good sign. Bobby and Sam were going to get ready for the party and they left Dean with Jimmy because it could've been bad if he were left alone. They left early because Dean hid the decorations at Gabriel's house and they had to go get those and buy the food, Dean gave them a list and he said that there was a specially made cake for this. All of that was going to take some time. Let alone the decorating itself.
Now Dean knew that he wasn't going to fall asleep again when Bobby came but when Jimmy started moving around and trying to get comfy again Dean pretended that he was sleeping. There was moving then there was a small yawn then a whisper that Dean couldn't hear but then it was repeated.
"Dean?" Jimmy said again.
Dean mumbled
"What?" Jimmy sat up
"I said 'What?'" Dean clarified as he sat up as well.
"You didn't look like you were breathing so I got scared. Sorry. You can go back to sleep now. It's only 8:30." Jimmy said as Dean sat up and looked at him.
"No it's fine you're already up too. What do you want for breakfast? Lucky Charms ok?" Dean said and not waiting for an answer he went down stairs. He already knew that Lucky Charms was one of his favorites.
Dean started to pour cereal for himself when Jimmy came down.
"Where is everybody?" Jimmy asked.
Dean not thinking of a very good excuse immediately said "Bobby and Sam are at the supermarket buying more food last I knew." Dean said and as soon as he said it he realized that it wasn't actually a lie and there was no way that he could be caught for this.
"It is supposed to be a nice day out today maybe they went to the park or something too." Jimmy said.
"Later if Bobby isn't back I can walk you to your house and maybe you could show me around. I've never actually been there. It would be neat." Dean said with a smile handing Jimmy the box of cereal and he made momentary eye contact that got his heart racing because he could say no and it would be all over but Dean felt something else there he couldn't put his finger on.
"Yea! That would be awesome! I can show you everything! We'll start in my room and end out back, only because my room is the best and out back is kind of boring but it's ok we can still see it if you want." Jimmy said breaking eye contact to pour his cereal and Dean's heart felt like it exploded.
For once the boys stayed in Sam and Dean's room and talked about school.
"Sam's got this tutor, Gabriel, for reading class but they only meet once a week for tutoring but I usually see them around hanging out. It's good. Sam's making friends himself. I like Gabriel. He's in our grade. He was held back a year so I always thought he was in the grade ahead of us. Have you seen him around?" Dean asked
"I've seen him. I thought he was in the grade above us too. I swear that guy is always eating candy and playing tricks. They're funny as long as they're not focused on you. No wonder why he was held back a year." Jimmy said
There was some silence until it got too awkward for Dean to handle.
"So you like music class?" Dean already knew the answer. Jimmy loved music class and he wants to be in the band so bad. He just loved hearing him get so excited over it.
"Absolutely! But people who don't like it or me are mean and they ruin it a little." Jimmy said
"I understand. I have the same problem with gym class." Dean said
"You like gym the best?" Jimmy said "I'd thought you'd be more of a book person."
"Nah. That's Sammy's area. I would love to be in football like you'd love to be in the band." Dean said.
"I thought you said that Sam had a tutor for reading class?" Jimmy said
"I did. Sorry I didn't clarify more; Sam wants to read like a 4th grader." Dean said rolling his eyes and saying under his breath book nerds ugh but Jimmy didn't hear.
"Oh that makes tons more of sense. And I've been thinking, when I am allowed to play an instrument I'll go with the saxophone. I'll be in the marching band too so I can see you at football games when you play one of the important parts. I'm not very good at sports. Playing or understanding." Jimmy said while looking at Dean. Dean got that faint bit of unknown feeling in his heart but it was smaller this time.
"I like the sax. Maybe you can play me a song sometime?" Dean said and Jimmy immediately thought of 'their' song, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, but he didn't want to say anything so he could make it a surprise one day but first he has to learn how to play a sax.
The boys talked like that for a while more then before they knew it, it was noon and time for Jimmy home to the surprise party.
They got ready and walked over to Jimmy's house and when they got there Jimmy gave Dean a tour through the house and it was a very big house. It was nice, clean, and modern. Dean liked it.
They started out in Jimmy's room, which was the absolute best. It was big. It had a gigantic bed, posters of books, science movies, and loads of other stuff.
They made their way through the house and they made it to the back yard. Jimmy opened the door and stepped out and "SURPRISE!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMY!!!" Sam, Jess, Bobby, Ellen, Jo, and Dean shouted. Gabriel was there too but Dean didn't care. There was plenty of food. Jimmy was so happy that Dean thought he was literally going to explode and Dean was very happy too but not quite as happy as Jimmy was. He didn't feel like exploding today, or any day for that matter. Sam and Bobby and whoever else set up they did a very nice job. There were several tables set up with food, balloons, gifts, and so much more.
"Is this why?" Jimmy asked with tears in his eyes and a smile.
"Why what?" Dean said
"You were avoiding me, always wearing the same grin, being so secretive, and all the lies and everything?" Jimmy asked
"Yea sorry about that it's called a surprise party for a reason even though I planned it and it was actually meant for both of us but just planning it was enough for me." Dean paused for a moment to look at his friend "And look at that, now you're crying. Come here you big oaf"
Dean hugged him and they held on to each other very tightly and they were both ok with it.
The party went on until after dusk and it was by far the best party that Jimmy has ever had in his entire life. He had his best friends there, great food, and great gifts. They even had leftover sparklers from the 4th of July so those were used up. His favorite was a play gun that Dean had given him so when he came over to play he had his own gun.
When Dean had to leave Jimmy asked him a single question "Did you pay and plan all of this by yourself?" Jimmy asked
"Not without a great reason to plan, a lot of great help, work, and a willing friend to stick by my side even though I was confusing." Dean said before Jimmy pulled him into another hug.
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August 4th
FanfictionIt's August 4th and Dean has to take Sam to the park even though he doesn't want to. There's some complications but he meets a friend for life and they have fun.
