Dean was running. His breathe was harsh and loud in the quiet of the forest. The silence of the night shattered by his feet crashing into the forest floor. He could see the light just in front of him but he couldn't reach it. The light kept changing direction every time he got close enough and Dean had to run faster to switch directions to keep up with it. Suddenly he felt something behind him and Dean sped up even faster. He could feel it breathing down his neck and reach its claws to tear into the flesh on his back.
Dean screamed a horrid scream and sat up in bed. His breathing was harsh and he was soaked in sweat. Dean clawed at his hair and looked around still not quiet sure where he was. He pulled his legs to his chest and rested his head on his knees, trying to slow his breathing down. It was the same dream as always but Dean couldn't shake the feeling that something changed. Something was new and he couldn't decide if it was a good thing or a bad thing.
He shakily ran his hands through his hair as his breathing calmed down and looked at the clock. 6:30. Dean got up on shaky legs and walked to the shower. Only a couple more hours till I have to be at the school to pick up mine and Sammy's schedule then I have to go to the store and pick up supplies and then fix up the impala a little to keep it running and.. Dean's thoughts trailed off as the hot water hit his back and he immediately relaxed. He didn't realize he was so tense but he let his thoughts wash away for a bit along with the sweat that always comes with the nightmares.
Dean sighed as he pushed the basket up the isles of the grocery store. Sammy was complaining of hunger and he knew he needed to stock up a bit. The school was expecting them on Monday and, since it's Saturday, Dean wasn't expecting to get much time during the week to get food. Dean put various items into the basket, counting the amount in his head to keep it at a decent level. Sam came up carrying a few vegetables and some fruit. "Dean, can we have these?"
Dean looked at the face Sam was giving him and he sighed. "Sure, Buddy. But first lets put a few back okay? We still have to get dinner and breakfast food. We can't go overboard. Dad didn't leave that much this time." Seeing Sammy's smile fall a little made Dean hate his father even more. Dean just wanted to give Sammy the world but the world needed money and that was something the Winchesters just did not have. Dean made a mental note to play some pool later to get Sam his food but for now he needed to pay and get home.