Drabble Challenge: Raw
Words: 100 on the nose in each chapter

A/N: My goal was to use the word five different ways in five drabbles, related but each capable of being a stand alone. No idea if this works. Let me know.

A/N2: There are more authors involved in this challenge than you can shake a stick at – shakes stick at assembled throng. For the complete list, see profiles of Enkidu07 or Onyx Moonbeam.


It was hard as hell to cut the plastic ties. They'd dug deep into Dean's wrists and ankles, the skin puffy and raw.

He ruthlessly rubbed Dean's arms and legs. Dean groaned.

Sam winced. "Sorry - have to get the circulation going."

Dean drew in a ragged breath, and muttered, "Sam?" He eyes opened wide. "Fuck that hurts."

"What, the big man can't take some pins and needles?"

Dean rocked his head up. "Glad you made it. Got kinda lonely waitin'."

Sam hoisted Dean out of the chair and onto his feet. "Sorry I'm late."

"Whoa, Sam … Head rush."

"Crap."