Supernatural Imagines: Book One

Spiderwebs

Characters: Mechanic!Castiel x Reader, Dean Winchester

Warnings: minor angst

Summary: It's no secret that Castiel has a crush on you, but you just don't feel that way for him. How can you let him down gently without hurting him?

A/N: This is based on the song "Spiderwebs" by No Doubt

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When you think of your parents, you think how right they are for one another. They support each other no matter what and share the love endlessly. When you think of Dean Winchester and his girlfriend, you think that it might not last past the initial lust stage. Once that fades away, you know Dean is going to dump her for another girl who can satisfy his needs. When you think of Castiel... those feelings just aren't there. He's a good guy, and you love him as a friend, but all he'll ever be is a friend...

But you don't think he understands that.

You met him through Dean since he was the second-best car mechanic in the area. Dean offered to look at your car for you but considering what happened last time, you'd rather go to someone that he might recommend. He accidentally broke something that wasn't broken in the first place and ended up doing more work to the car, which then turned into this whole mess. You needed work done since whatever Dean did, didn't hold up well.

Castiel has been trying to get you to go out with him ever since he met you, but there wasn't any spark between you two. There's nothing wrong with him, but you're not into guys like him. He's super shy, he stutters when he's nervous, and he doesn't go for things he wants. He always asks if you're doing alright and checks up on you which turns you off. You love a man who knows what he wants and can grab for it. You would be with Dean if you hadn't grown up with him.

Castiel is so sweet and thoughtful, but you don't know how to tell him you're just not interested.

You think that we connect
That the chemistry's correct
Your words walk right through my ears
Presuming I like what I hear

"Castiel?" you called out when you entered the back shop Castiel owned.

He was doing pretty well for himself since he had at least five cars he was working on. One of them is yours, and when you spotted it, you headed over to see him underneath the hood with headphones in. They were so loud you could hear them where you stand, and you tried thinking of a way you could get his attention without scaring him.

You reached out for the toolbox in his line of view, and he jumped when he noticed you standing there. He quickly took out his headphones to greet you with a big smile.

"Hey, Y/N, what's up? You look very nice," he complimented with a blush.

"Thanks. Um, how's my car coming along?"

"Oh, I still have maybe a couple more days still in the shop until she's ready to go."

"Great. Anything I can do to help speed up the process?"

"Unless you know how to fix the radiator, then no," he chuckled.

"Yeah, I don't know how to do that," you smiled.

"I'm glad you stopped by. I have something for you."

"Really? You didn't have to do that," you tried to decline since you didn't want to continue to lead him on.

Accepting whatever he has would mean you were encouraging him to pursue you. He waved you off and grabbed a small bouquet of flowers he must have gotten before you arrived.