Code Pizza

What A Shingdig

    I walked out onto the patio and my mouth watered. I've never seen so much food in one place. There was meats, fruits, chips, dips, and tons of desserts. I stood on my tiptoes to find Jensen or Danneel, but I couldn't see over peoples shoulders. Being 5'2 sucks! I spotted Misha and strolled over to him. "Hi Misha." I waved. He smiled and pulled me in for another hug. "Hey there! How are you feeling?" His smile was contagious because I smiled along with him. "I'm okay, kinda tired and very hungry." Misha laughed and walked me to the food. "You eat whatever you want. Jensen and Jared always make way too much food, so pig out." I asked, shocked, "I can eat all the food I want? Like no limitations?" He smiled good-naturedly and nodded, "Yep. Dig in." Misha then saw a friend and patted my shoulder as he left.

    Grabbing a plate, I stood in line. Just as I went to grab a few pieces of chicken, so did someone else. I looked up and blushed, "I'm so sorry. That's my fault." The man chuckled and I recognized that laugh. Mark Sheppard. I friggin ran into Mark Sheppard! AHH! "Not a problem. You go right ahead love." he smiled. "Oh, well thank you very much." I blushed again and grabbed my chicken. I moved on and so did Mark. "So, I haven't seen you here before. New to the show?" I smirked, "Sir, I've been here since season one. I've just been hiding in the shadows." He looked pretty intrigued. I giggled then shook my head, "I'm just kidding. Let me start over. Hi. I'm Raelyn. Jensen and Danneel are kind enough to let me stay here for a while." Mark encouraged, "Well isn't that sweet of them. I'm sure they're very lucky to have such a nice young lady like you around." I blushed yet again at his kind words and mumbled my thanks, then proceeded to get more food.

    I sat down by myself and ate the most delicious food that has ever been in my mouth before. Admiring the general crowd, I thought about myself. I honestly don't do so well at parties. I really relate to Hazel Grace when she talked about people never knowing how to act or what to say around me. So, I guess I'm antisocial? I smiled sadly to my half eaten food. My self-endorsed pity party didn't last long because my new little sister sat down beside me. "Hi Rae! I got food too, just like you." JJ grinned at me. I giggled down to her, "Yes you did. Looks yummy!" Continuing her grin, she explained what all she got in full detail along with backstories of other times she has eaten that food. I just smiled at her adorableness and added comments when necessary. We talked for a few more minutes until I heard Jensen yell that he had something to say.

   I raised myself out of my chair with JJ's help. When she asked me why I needed help, I explained it as best I could that sometimes I need help when I sit or stand for too long, it hurts to move. She then looked up at me and smiled a toothy grin, "I'll help you all the time then." Her kindness, even if she didn't realize it, touched my weak-for-fluff heart. JJ gently asked if I would walk her to her daddy. Like I could refuse the puppy eyes. Taking her little hand in my own, we wandered to the front of the crowd near Jensen, Danneel, Jared, and Genevieve. I caught their attention and motioned for him to continue. He shook his head and beckoned for us to stand with him. I picked up JJ carefully and handed her to Danneel while I stood next to her. "Alright everybody. I've got someone very special for you to meet." Jensen hollered. Craaaaap.

   "Everyone, this is Raelyn. She's going to be staying with us from now on." The entire crowd then, in unison, turned to stare dead at me. "Uh...hi there." I waved timidly. I saw smiles form on their faces and soon applause strung out through the backyard. I blushed and covered my face in embarrassment. I leaned up to Jensen and whispered, "You could've given me a small heads up, don't you think?" He shrugged as if to say oops. I rolled my eyes in response. People began to form a line to say hi to me. Well this is new and totally unexpected. I had never seen some of them, but others I knew. I smiled at Mark, his wife, Misha, and his wife. I met more actors from the show and honestly, they seemed like extremely nice folks. My cheeks began to hurt because of how much I was smiling.

    The line to meet me slowly died down and everyone started to mingle again. Thank you! Crowds are so not my thing. Jensen lumbered over to me and through an arm around my shoulders. "This is some party you've got going on. Are they always this big?" I questioned up to him. He grinned down to me and nodded, "Most of the time. Parties are kinda the casts' thing" I modded thoughtfully. Just as I was about to confess my apprehension of crowds, a small body collided with my leg. "Hi sis!" JJ beamed up at me. I giggled along with her, "Hey baby sis! How about this party huh? Have you ate a lot of desserts?" I asked her playfully. JJ guiltfully inspected the ground. I kneeled in front of her and teasingly poked her belly. "I'm just messing honey." I leaned in closer and whispered, "You wanna know a secret?" She nodded enthusiastically while leaning in too. "So have I." We both fell into a giggling fit. "Rae, I got a whole bunch of stuff wrote down on my paper like you said to. We're gonna have so much fun!" I beamed lovingly, "Sounds awesome!"

   The party began winding down just as JJ began to yawn. I told Jensen and Danneel as much. "Hey guys? I think JJ is gonna pass out any minute." They both glanced in her direction, then looked to the remaining guests. "We need to handle everyone leaving. Do you mind putting her to bed for us?" Danneel requested of me. I smiled sheepishly and ambled over to JJ. "Hey honey. C'mon, time for bed." She sluggishly nodded her head and held up her arms. I picked her up with a contained hiss and smoothly shuffled JJ to her room.

    I placed her in the tiny pink bed then pulled the covers to her chin. Leaning over to kiss her forehead, I whispered "Goodnight, sleep tight JJ." A little muffled goodnight came through the blankets. I tiptoed to her door and cracked it as I left. Heading upstairs, I stripped into an oversized tshirt and flopped into bed. Just as I fell asleep, I could've sworn I felt two pairs of lips kiss my forehead.

Hiii guys! I hope you liked it so far! So just to clarify, Mark was not hitting on Raelyn. Think more of a 'brother's best friend' kinda thing. Some of you are probably thinking no where near that, but if your mind goes in that direction, smack it and say nope it's not happening! Thanks for sticking around. Rock on!

-J