A/N 1: Wow, just wow. I didn't think I'd be able to get an idea just a few hours after I posted the last chapter of my multi-chapter fic Unknown Soldier. This fic was inspired by one of my most favorite songs To Build A Home by Cinematic Orchestra. It's a beautiful song that gives different meanings to different people. This fic is what I think it means. :') Listen to it while you read it. I have a question for you guys that will be in the second authors note.
Warning: There will be important warnings on the chapters that need them. This story is going to be having some surprises in it, so I don't want to exactly put any warnings out just yet. :P
Have you ever wanted to just run away and live a new life? Have you ever thought about it? Have you ever acted upon it? Well, a young boy named Castiel Novak has thought about it and acted upon it. He was a mere 17 years old with unruly black hair and azure eyes that had seen too much in his 17 years of life.
He ran away, to get away from everything and anything, to a city in South Dakota called Sioux Falls. That's where his rebellious brother, Gabriel, ran away to. He, too, ran away for the same reason. When Castiel was 10 years old, Gabriel ran away. So, seven years later, a 24 year old Gabriel had taken in his little brother, knowing the sole reason he was even there. Gabriel had no resemblance to Castiel, what with him being short, and had blond hair and golden brown eyes, but they were brothers nonetheless.
"How'd you get here?"
Castiel was lying on the bed in the guest room when Gabriel asked that question.
"A bus," he said simply.
"So, nothing changed at home? Even after I was gone?"
Castiel shook his head. "It got worse," he whispered, his eyes watering slightly with tears.
Gabriel walked toward the bed and sat down. "You're safe here, Cas," he sighed before grinning slightly. "Ya know, you don't have to go to school anymore."
"What?" Castiel asked, sending his brother a confused look.
Gabriel grinned. "You can work for me at the candy shop. I make lots of money." Gabriel's grin grew when he saw his brother giving him a curious look. "Endless supply of candy... No one to boss you around, well, I will boss you around, but not like any other kind of boss... And... you get to pick your hours and days," he added.
Castiel thought about it for a few moments, even though he already knew what his answer was. He just wanted to think it over before he actually said anything. He looked at his brother and smiled. "I'll work for you," he said.
"Ah! I first have to hire you," Gabriel cleared his throat and looked at Castiel and quirked an eyebrow. "You're hired," he said in a low voice causing Castiel to laugh. "Now," Gabriel said as he stood up. "Tomorrow, we are going shopping for clothes. I looked through your stuff, you definitely need a new style."
Castiel glared. "Gee, thanks Gabe," he said sarcastically.
Gabriel grinned. "You are so very welcome," he giggled. Before he walked out of the bedroom he stopped to ask, "What would you like for dinner?"
"Hmm... how about pizza?"
"Ha! Good thinkin', bro. I'll call the pizza place in an hour. Seeya in a bit," Gabriel said as he walked out of the bedroom.
Castiel sighed and stared at the ceiling, thinking about the things that happened back home in Lawrence, Kansas. Tears immediately started to form in his eyes and he let out an anguished sob. He never wanted to go back there ever again.
"So, what days and hours would you like?"
They were eating their pizza when Gabriel asked that.
Castiel chewed on a piece of his pizza as he thought about it for a few moments. "What time and days are you opened?"
"12pm to 9pm. Mondays through Fridays. But, I guess we could be open on Saturdays now. Even up the days for the both of us."
Castiel nodded. "I could take Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. I guess I could also do 12 to 9 those days."
Gabriel nodded with a grin. "I see we have a compromise then. Cool."
And it was cool, because Gabriel can at least get a break instead of going to work all six days. Plus, he wouldn't make Castiel go to school when clearly the 17 year old was way too smart for his own good.
When they finished eating Gabriel reminded Castiel that tomorrow, which was Sunday, they were going shopping for clothes and food. Castiel just nodded and said goodnight before walking up the stairs to his bedroom and slipped out of his clothes and put on pajamas. He went to brush his and teeth and go to the bathroom before he went to bed, trying not to think about his time at home.
The next day they went shopping. Gabriel bought various types of clothes for Castiel. Polos, button down shirts, plaids, t-shirts, jeans, khakis, and four pairs of sneakers.
They were heading home with 12 shopping bags in the back seat and five bags of groceries.
"What do you want for dinner?" Gabriel asked.
Castiel shrugged. "Doesn't matter. Whatever you want," he said simply.
"Aw, come on! You have to crave at least something," Gabriel whined.
Well... I guess I'm hungry for some chicken..."
Gabriel grinned. "'Atta boy!" he said as he playfully slapped Castiel's shoulder.
A few minutes later they were pulling up to the driveway and they each took four bags and once the car was empty, Castiel closed the back door and locked the car and ran inside to help Gabriel put away the food.
"Would you wanna talk about it?" Gabriel asked.
It was an hour after they ate, and Castiel had to admit, Gabriel was a good cook, and they were sitting in the livingroom, watching TV.
"I'd rather not," Castiel said softly.
Gabriel sighed. "Well, if you need someone to talk to, I'm here. I'll understand much better than anyone else out there."
"I know," he whispered. "I know."
The next day, Gabriel wanted Castiel to be with him all day to see how everything worked, what to do, and what to say.
The candy shop was, the way Castiel put it, colorful. The walls were splattered with different colors of the rainbow, the floor was an obsidian color, and the ceiling had painted stars on it. The candy counter was in the middle of the shop and had candy under it such as, Hot Tamales, Skittles, M&M's, Smarties, and so on. Candy dispensers were spread around the shop and on the walls there were candy, ranging from chocolate bars to lollipops and jelly beans to twizzlers.
Once Castiel saw the shop, he immediately wished they had a candy shop like this back at home. He was happy for Gabriel, making money from something he loved so much.
"So, what do you think?"
Castiel glanced around the shop one more time and looked at his brother with a huge smile. "This place suits you."
Gabriel laughed. "I'd like to think so."
The ding of the bell that was on the door went off and they looked toward it and Castiel's breath caught in his throat. The sight that was in front of him was absolutely breath taking.
A man that stood about six foot with short, dirty blond hair, and green-hazel eyes had walked in, sporting a huge grin on his face.
"Hey, Gabe," the man said, his low voice sending pleasant shivers down Castiel's spine.
"Hey, Dean-o," Gabriel greeted and then patted Castiel on the back. "This is my little brother, Castiel. But, he prefers Cas. He works here now."
Castiel blinked and shook his head slightly when he heard his name and flushed with embarrassment.
The man held out his hand and said, "Hi, Cas. Nice to meet you. I'm Dean."
Castiel cautiously took the hand and shook it as he said, "Nice to meet you, too, Dean."
He glanced up and was immediately sucked into the shining green-hazel eyes. He felt like he could melt into a puddle of goo if he could, but I don't think he wanted to embarrass himself in front of a guy he just met.
"Cas, Dean is a regular here. He's always the first one to come in once the shop is opened."
Castiel snapped out of it and let go of Dean's hand and put his hands in his pockets and smiled. "That's cool," he said sincerely.
Dean chuckled. "Yeah, only because this place is the coolest. When you walk in here, you just feel at ease. No wonder this place is so popular here."
Gabriel laughed. "Are you sure you're not high and the only reason you feel at ease here is because you're trippin' on the colors on the walls?"
Castiel giggled and Dean gave him a curious look and smiled.
"You gonna let your brother pick on me like that?" Dean asked jokingly.
Castiel put his hands up and said, "Hey, don't come to me. I barely know you."
Dean pouted and looked at Gabriel. "Give me the usual."
"Yes, sir!"
Castiel watched his brother get the candy scooper and scoop out some Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike's into a bag and handed them to Dean.
"$1.50."
Dean reached into his back pocket and pulled out his wallet and pulled out two dollar bills and put them on the counter. "Keep the change," he murmured and then glanced at Castiel. "It was nice meeting you, Cas. Hope to see you soon."
Castiel nodded. "Bye," he said and watched Dean walked out of the shop.
Castiel heard a chuckle next to him and snapped his head that way and saw Gabriel eyeing him with a smirk on his face.
"What?" Castiel asked curiously.
Gabriel's smirk widened. "Oh, nothing," he said, his back leaning against the counter. He then looked at the wall and sighed. "I honestly have no damn clue as to why I painted the walls these colors. They give me a headache."
Castiel laughed softly. "I like it."
Gabriel rolled his eyes. "Of course you do."
A/N 2: Eek! Hey guys! :D Did ya miss me? Joking. So, my question is: Just by looking at the picture, and if you listened to the song, what do you think Castiel is and what do you think Dean is? There are no wrong answers. This story may take awhile for me to update because this story I will definitely take my time with. Okay guys, hope you enjoyed the first chapter and review!