Summary: AU. Castiel's girlfriend Shiloh has just been diagnosed with anaemia, and even though it's only mild, he finds her becoming more dependent on him. That's when the bullying starts at school. Will Castiel's pure love for her help her through? Please R&R!

Disclaimer: I don't own Supernatural or its characters. I only own Shiloh Stewart and her family.

A/N: I always liked Castiel as a complete sweetheart, so I thought of this and my OC is a really sweet girl.

But when the bullying starts it's going to be pretty severe and at times shocking.

Hope you enjoy the fic! Please let me know if you like it or if you think it's a complete waste of time!

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You Can Always Count on Me

~Chapter One~

Lisa Stewart headed out of the pharmacy with Shiloh by her side, her beautiful daughter pale and weak as she struggled to stand with the horrible pain in her legs. Her poor circulation and low iron count in her blood had caused her to be anaemic, and luckily it wasn't severe. The doctor had warned them about it being worse when Shiloh's periods started because of the bleeding at that time, and not only had Shiloh been grossed out by the conversation, but she'd been unnerved too.

Shiloh was a stunning young girl, her hair a gorgeous shade of caramel mixed with rich honey, her eyes a beautiful shade of hazel, nose small and straight whilst her lips were plump and a little sharp, her top lip in particular. She had naturally pale skin, but her recent illness had made her look almost sheet white. The effects were tiredness and the doctors said the lack of circulation could result in cramps in her muscles, which Shiloh wasn't looking forward to in the slightest.

Lisa had to admire Shiloh. No matter what happened to her, she just carried on normally, doing everything she could to keep going to school and to keep her work to an amazing standard. Also, she made an amazing effort for her boyfriend, Castiel whether she was ill or not. Shiloh was almost eighteen, her birthday coming up on March 20th. Castiel was currently eighteen, his birthday being October 27th. The pair were a beautiful couple, both so in love with each other that everyone could tell, and everyone (well, almost everyone) thought it was incredibly sweet.

Shiloh was brave, smart, loving, caring and down to earth. She had a passion for the Arts, music, art, dance and drama. She feared she'd have to give up her dance lessons because of the anaemia and the doctor had warned her of that possibility. That had dampened her spirits a little but if she had to give it up, she had to give it up. Her health was the most important thing in the end, and her family and friends had been nothing but supportive of her.

The sounds of Hot by Avril Lavigne rang out into the February morning air, Shiloh beaming as she recognised the ringtone to be Castiel's. Her mother helped her into the car and she answered the call, putting on her seat-belt as she did.

"Hey, baby." She said sweetly, hearing Castiel sigh happily on the other end of the line.

"Hi, Shiloh," Castiel replied, "How was the doctor's appointment?"

"Okay..." Shiloh answered, "I...I'm anaemic, as we suspected but it's not severe. I've got some pills that contain iron and some vitamins...and I've been told I might have to stop dancing but that's okay..."

"Oh, I'm sorry, sweetie." Castiel replied, "That's too bad."

"Yeah, but my health's more important, right?"

"Of course."

Shiloh smiled and bit her lip.

"Could you come and see me today?" She asked, "I...I don't feel so good and I'll probably end up laying in bed when I get home...but I'd love to see you..."

"Sure, I'll come over, baby." Castiel replied, "I'll even bring a movie if you like."

"That sounds wonderful." Shiloh said softly, "I...I love you, Castiel."

"I love you too, Shiloh." Castiel replied, "What time do you want me to come over?"

"I'll be home in a half hour...and I wanna take a bath, so maybe in about an hour and a quarter or something...?"

"Okay." Castiel said sweetly, "I'll see you soon, angel."

"Bye, baby."

"Bye, Shiloh. Love you."

"Love you too."

Shiloh beamed and hung up, looking at her mother who smiled lovingly at her.

"Is he coming over?" She asked, Shiloh nodding in response, "That's nice, honey."

"Mom..." Shiloh began, her mother looking at her, "I really do love him, y'know."

"I know you do, sweetheart." Lisa began, "And I know he really loves you too."

It was a Saturday, which meant that Castiel may be able to sleep over tonight. Lisa and her husband Alan trusted Shiloh and Castiel enough to let them sleep in the same bed, especially if Shiloh was feeling ill. They were both good kids and had talked to both families about how they felt about one another and how they were going to take their relationship. Castiel's brothers trusted them enough to let them sleep in the same bed at the Novak house, and Shiloh's parents trusted them to do the same at the Stewart house.

Shiloh beamed as she heard Castiel's voice, the teenager heading up to her room and knocking on the door before entering with a bunch of lilies in his hand.

"Hey, you." He said softly, Shiloh's tearful eyes glistening in response.

"Hey, you..." She replied, "You brought me flowers? Thank you so much, they're beautiful!"

Castiel smiled and moved over to the bed, revealing a vase in his other hand that Lisa had given him to put the flowers in. He did and then set them on Shiloh's desk, sitting on the bed by his girlfriend and kissing her deeply.

"How are you feeling?" He asked, Shiloh huffing out a pained laugh in response.

"A little achy, but I'm alright, thanks." She replied, "How are you today, handsome?"

"I'm fine, thanks." Castiel said sweetly, "Better for knowing what's going on with you now."

"The doctor said it shouldn't get too severe, but I might end up depending on others for stuff like passing me an object or making my dinner or something like that..." Shiloh told him, "Especially during 'that time of the month'."

"I see." Castiel replied, kissing her forehead, "I brought The Phantom of the Opera and Blazing Saddles. I didn't know which you'd prefer but you look like you need a laugh."

"Blazing Saddles it is then." Shiloh said sweetly, "Thanks for being here, baby."

"I'll always be here for you, Shiloh." Castiel replied, "You can always count on me, okay? Never forget that."

"I won't." Shiloh giggled, Castiel taking the DVD and setting it up before climbing into bed with Shiloh and letting her curl up against him, rubbing her back soothingly as she sighed tiredly against him.

He meant every word he said to her and he would take care of her for as long as possible, because he loved her. She was his own to care for and protect, to cherish and to love. She was his Shiloh.

-TBC-

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