Huntress

Part 12: Ramiel

Lying awake in a motel, you breathed in and out. Sat upright and facing the window, where a few muffled shouts of drunk people occasionally sounded. You sighed, glancing at your Uncle and Dad who were both fast asleep.
Dad wasn't overly keen on the idea of you tagging along to hunt a demon, especially since that night...
But you insisted on him at least taking you. He gave in, most likely not wanting to fight over it rather than agreeing with you. You hadn't thought about Max for a few days. You still missed her. Of course you did. Seeing your Dad and Uncle together, as siblings, it reminded you of her. Especially with their Mum back.

You were staring absentmindedly at nothing in particular when your phone buzzed on the bedside table. Swiping it away before it woke anyone up you looked at the caller ID and sighed.
He was calling you again, the last voice mail was supposed to be the final one. He told you he'd leave you alone. He told you-
'1 new voice mail'
You read the words on the screen, again for safe measure.
Your finger hovered over 'play' as you reached for your headphones. Only, something made you stop. Realisation perhaps,you were a curious person, but this wasn't right. It's not lying if you don't listen to the messages.

'message deleted'

When your Dad and Uncle finally woke up you were fully dressed, reading through some articles on your phone. Dad's eyes landed on you, then fell to the barely creased duvet and he sighed, perching on the edge of the bed next to you. "Couldn't sleep, huh?" He asked softly, not giving you room to escape the question.
You shook your head, not looking at him. "You're gonna need energy if you want to help on this hunt." He subtly lectured you.
"I know..."
"Y.N, I know it's hard. But you're going to have to focus for me, focus on the hunt and nothing else...Just, try not to get too worked up, love." He gave you a quick side hug, holding you close to him and pressing a kiss to the top of your head. When he stood up, he held his hand on your shoulder for a second before going to the bathroom.

"Hey, Kiddo." Uncle Dean sat down next to you this time. You felt stupid, like you needed some kind of constant reassurance. "You okay?" He asked, nudging you with his elbow lightly.
"Yeah, I'm okay." You nodded, smiling lightly.
"As crazy as this sounds, Sammy's died before. I know what it feels like to be without your sibling. I know how tough it is."
"But he came back." You fiddled with your thumbs.
"Yeah he did...But it's the same pain you're going through."
"Not if they didn't come back it isn't." You chuckle bitterly, not sure whether to laugh or to cry.
"Your Dad; struggling as much as you are, Y/N. He's lost one of his Daughters. I've lost one of my Nieces. Yeah, we didn't meet her, but she was still our family....I'm sorry, kid..." At that moment your Dad wandered back into the room, Uncle Dean looked up before saying "Come on, let's meet this Hunter. That should take your mind off things."

"I'm not mourning her."You said, putting your phone in your pocket and rising from the bed to gab your jacket. "I'm just...so much has changed for me. When too much happens and I get overwhelmed my go-to is...was...my sister. I'm not mourning. I'm just trying to cope."

Your Dad nodded seriously, doing his best to understand your situation. "You've been through a hell of a lot, kid. You are coping." He ruffled your hair when you walked past, making you crack a smile.
"See?" He noted your smile "You've just gotta keep doing that."

"Mandy?" Uncle Dean read the Waitresses name-tag "That short for Amanda?"
"Obviously." You mumbled, realising she'd said it at the same time and sharing a smile with her.
"Can I get you anything?" She asked, smiling at you.
"Just a tea, thanks." You smiled, ignoring Uncle Dean's offended stares.
"Hey uh, what's the wifi password?" Your Dad looked up from his tablet.
"Extra cheese."
"No thanks I'll just have normal." Uncle Dean butted in, not understanding.
"No..that's the wifi password."
"Oh..."
"And anything for you, handsome?" You almost laughed out-loud when she flirted her way through to Cas, noting down his meal as slowly as possible while she thought of something to say.