It's 1995, and Castiel's high school years are destined to be difficult: home-schooled until eighth grade, he is awkward, shy, and socially inept. The weird kid with the funny name would rather isolate himself and draw in his sketchbook than deal with the constant bullying he faces every day. Things only get worse in his junior year when he excels in home economics class, leading the captain of the baseball team, Alastair, to start taunting him for being gay. Then new student Dean Winchester arrives at Flour Bluff High School, sharing many of Castiel's classes. Castiel has seen his type before -- handsome, athletic, arrogant, and sure to be the most popular kid in school. But Castiel eventually learns that he and Dean have more in common than he thought, and they form an unlikely friendship. This story was originally published October 20, 2010 as part of the Dean/Cas Big Bang Challenge. Warnings: Bullying, homophobic language, some violence related to bullying. Cover for this story comes courtesy of @_thebat

This story is about an angel and his human. Castiel is sent to Earth with a mission; find Dean Winchester, and learn everything about him. He was supposed to discover things such as his favorite color, rock bands, etc... instead, he finds that Dean is extremely ticklish near his inner thighs and has a great secondhand mouthwash taste. \(^o^)/

Castiel is a troubled child, plagued by depression and an eating disorder. When his parents find out and send him to a recovery center he meets Dean. Someone who will be a larger part in his future than he knows. ********* TRIGGER WARNING *********

Dean always put on a good act at school, with his dad always drunk and Sam rarely talking to him. But when Castiel moves in next door, will Dean open up and let himself be with Castiel? (Trigger Warning: Suicidal thoughts, self injury, etc.) (July 23, 2016: thank you guys so much for all of the support you have given this story. it means the absolute world to me. It's almost been two years since the final chapter was published. Though it was not my best work, I'm still immensely happy with it. I know there are many errors and faults to this publication, but you have given it a chance anyway. I love you all so much.)

17 year old Castiel Novak was ready to leave. Ready to walk into the water and die. When telling his therapist she sends him into a Mental Hospital for treatment and that's when he meets him. The lonely green eyed boy drowning in his own self pity. He pushes himself and Dean into the light and they keep fighting, hanging on each other for support. Trigger Warnings! Self-harm Self pity Abuse Smut Fluff Destiel Fanfiction.

Dean transfers schools for the second time in a month, but this time is the last. Upon his arrival he is shown around by a mysterious boy in a brown trench coat; Dean feels he must know more about him. {the cover is not my artwork}