Title: Breathing
Author: Enkidu07
Challenge Word: Chest
Disclaimer: They do not belong to me
A/N: A special something for Muffy - I hope your recovery is speedy!!!

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Dean awoke abruptly.

He was dazed by emergency lights against a dark sky, felt cold grass beneath his head. Not good.

He was suddenly cognizant of his inability to draw in air. Panicked, his eyes found Sam kneeling beside him, temple bloodied.

A stranger leaned close, indecently pulling Dean's shirt away from his chest.

Sam stilled Dean's hands when he thought to fight back.

The cruelty of sharp metal jabbed between two ribs was offset by the rush of air that Dean could immediately pull into his lungs.

Dean could have cried with relief if his eyes weren't already tearing.

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