Trading Heartbeats

Chapter 5:

Olivia took a deep breath in as she studied her reflection in the floor length mirror. She tilted her head to the side before sighing and turning around looking at Alexis who was lounging on the bed, feet in the air. She gestured to herself.

"Well?" She asked.

"That's boring, Liv. I know you have better clothes." She mused. "...and for God's sake, you can show some cleavage, none of the kids from your class will be there."

Olivia rolled her eyes drugging back into the closet. She felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. She looked at the screen seeing a new flirty text message from Dean. She grinned to herself before typing out a reply and confirming the time they were supposed to meet up. She looked around her closet indecisively before settling on an all-black outfit that was more form fitting than her previous one.

After finishing getting ready she checked the time on her phone seeing it was a quarter after eight. She slipped her phone back into her pocket looking up at Alexis.

"Are you ready? Max is on his way to the bar." She informed Alexis.

"Still sucks Jamie can't come," Alexis said as they made their way to Olivia's SUV. She nodded in agreement as Jamie had to fly out and return home earlier this morning after receiving a call from her Brother regarding her Grandmother's' health.

Within 15 minutes they were pulling up to Mac's. She glanced around the parking lot as they walked in the building looking for Dean's car.  Max was seated towards the back of the bar at a larger table then they normally sat at. They joined him and started talking as they ordered their first round of drinks. 

The men arrived just as their waitress was dropping off their second drinks. Dean was dressed more casually, in a red plaid shirt with a black shirt underneath, then when she saw him earlier at the pharmacy when he had been wearing a suit. Her mind wandering at the image of him in the suit. She smiled watching the round of introductions and laughed to herself as she seen Alexis' green eyes widen with interest and determination as she shook Cas' hand. She had seen the same look countless times. It was the look she had when she decided she wanted something...or someone.

The conversation began to flow as smoothly as the drinks. The music was starting to get louder as the bar became more crowded. They ordered their food and she laughed as Dean and Alexis began bickering about what restaurants in the area served the best burgers.

The minutes seemed to fly by as she learned more information about Dean. She learned that he and Sam were actually brothers and his prized possession was, of course, his car. She had also discovered she loved the sound of his laugh when he teased Sam.

After an hour or so the group headed to the outdoor patio to play pool. Olivia sat at the table with the drinks watching Sam and Dean take on Alexis and Max at pool. They were about halfway through the game as she felt someone sit down next to her. She glanced over.

"Oh, Hey Cas." She smiled

"Hello, Olivia." He paused as though he was trying to find the words. "You...like Dean?" He said thoughtfully, more of a statement than a question.

She nodded a small grin crept up in the corner of her mouth. "I do. He's...something" she said looking over at Dean. He and Sam were bickering about something causing her to laugh. "They're pretty close, huh?" She asked turning her attention back to Cas. He nodded.

"They've been through a lot together." He said simply. "Please, don't...hurt him. He's a good person."

Shaking her head, "No, Cas. I wouldn't." She said putting her hand on his with a sincere smile. Cas nodded in response. She looked over at him, he began to open his mouth to say something as the rest of the group sat back down at the table.

"Dude, how did you miss that shot?" Dean shot at Sam.

"I don't know...it happens, Dean." He responded with a sigh before taking a drink of beer.

"Awe, it's okay. Can't win 'em all can ya,  Dean-O?" Max added with a satisfied smirk on his face. Dean's eyes narrowed. Olivia could feel his body tense next to hers. He cleared his throat before taking a drink.

The sudden tension was released by Cas. "No, you can't. The probability of someone winning all the time at any game is astronomical." He said flatly. The table was silent was until Olivia busted out laughing before pressing a hand over her mouth. She looked around the table, laugh fading, as she realized she was the only one laughing. She coughed before taking a drink, blushing.

"YES!" Alexis yelled jumping up as Rock You Like A Hurricane by Scorpion began blasting through the bar speakers. She smiled widely, her gaze settling on Cas. She grabbed his arm pulling him to his feet. "Come on, Cas!" His eyes grew wide shaking his head in protest.

"I...I thought you liked females..." he began.

"Oh baby, I don't discriminate." She grinned with a wink pulling him by his blue tie to the dance floor.

Olivia looked up at Dean as he placed his arm loosely around her narrow shoulders. He chuckled shaking his head as he lifted his beer to his lips taking a swig. He looked down at her his green eyes meeting hers.