Dean Winchester has been abused all his life. He has never known a gentle touch in all of his 17 years of living. His younger brother Sam is 13 and Dean has gave up everything just so Sam could have a normal life. That included taking Sams beatings from their dad. Deans parents gave up trying to punish Sam, and punished dean instead. Because of such beatings, Dean has developed a fear of being touched by any human, or Haphephobia. Sam has tried to help Dean get over his fear, but he has failed many times. Dean is starting his final year of high school at a new school and he terrified of it all. Until he meets Castiel Novak. Will Dean finally make a friend for the first time in years, or will it become more then that? Will he be able to open up to Castiel and tell him all of his secrets? And will dean be able to get rid of his fear once and for all? TW: this story will contain mention of physical and sexual abuse, as well as depression and self harm. You have been warned
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