Our Love Will Never Fade (Destiel High School AU)

Chapter Forty

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{Castiel's POV}

   I was sitting on my bed, staring at the small box Dean gave me. I heard a knock on the open door.

   "I made breakfast. Are you going to come down and eat?" Anna asked.

   I shook my head, not bothering to look up at her.

   "Are you sure? I made pancakes." She walked towards me.

   "I'm not hungry." I mumbled.

   She patted my head. I looked up at her. She gave me a sympathetic smile before walking out and closing the door. I got up and set the box down on my nightstand. I can't open it yet.

   I haven't said a word since this morning. The whole ride to school was quiet. Gabriel seemed to be in the same mood I was in. I got to my first class and sat in my seat. I looked at the empty seat next to me.

   "Morning Cas." Balthazar greeted.

   I looked up as he passed by me towards his seat. I tried to give him a smile.

   "Hey, what's wrong?" He asked.

   I shook my head and looked down.

   "The tears in your eyes tell me otherwise. What's wrong?" He kneeled next to me.

   "Dean moved." I managed to say.

   "I'm sorry, Cas." He stood up and hugged me.

   I tensed up. I didn't expect Balthazar to hug me. I ended up hugging him back.

   "Thank you." I pulled away.

   "When did he leave?" He sat in his seat.

   "This morning." I replied.

   "I'm sorry. It'll be okay." He smiled reassuringly.

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   Balthazar and I walked to lunch. We sat at our table. Charlie hugged me right when I sat down.

   "Are you okay, Cas?" She pulled away.

   "You heard?" I asked.

   "Dean texted me this morning. He also told me to keep an eye on you." She smiled.

   I shook my head. "I'm fine. I don't need a babysitter."

   "We're still here for you, Cas." Benny smiled.

   "Yeah. Whenever you want to hang out, just ask. We're your friends." Garth added.

   I smiled a little. "Thank you. I'm glad I have you guys as my friends."

   "You're not eating lunch?" Charlie looked at me.

   "I'm not hungry." I shrugged. I looked at Balthazar. "Um, Balthazar, I was wondering if you could give me a ride to and from work."

   "Of course, Cas. I don't mind." He smiled.

   I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around and saw Gabriel standing there.

   "Can I sit with you?" He asked quietly.

   I nodded. "Sure."

   I moved over so Gabe could sit between Charlie and me.