I'm currently working on a Supernatural/Hunger Games crossover, but this has been begging to be written, so I got it down to get it out of my head. I have a few more little snippets running around in my head after Born Again Identity, so don't be surprised if more show up.
Owed
Dean doesn't know how to thank Cas for what he's done. He doesn't even know how to put into words how grateful he is.
"Thanks, Cas," he says, though he's not even sure if Castiel can hear him. "You have no idea what this means to me. You shouldn't have done it. Shouldn't have felt like you had to. You've done so much for Sammy and I… more than anyone has ever done for us."
He pauses for a long time. "I know how angry I was for what you did to him. But you shouldn't have felt like you had to do this. You never owed me anything. It's me who owes you. For everything. For my life, and for Sammy's, a dozen times over."
He reaches out and strokes Cas' hair. Cas doesn't even seem to notice him.
"I'm gonna figure something out," Dean continues. "I'm gonna find a way to get you better."
He places a kiss on Castiel's forehead and leaves the room, desperately wiping away the tears on his face before anyone can see.
