AN: Set right after Castiel's return from Purgatory in Season 8.
Ch 1: Hold Me Close
Dean glanced over at Castiel, quickly averting his gaze downward when green eyes met blue. He cleared his throat awkwardly.
"So. You're back."
"I am."
Silence.
Cas spoke up again. "Are you alright?"
"Fine," Dean grunted.
Silence.
Suddenly, both spoke at once.
"Look, I'm really sorry that—"
"I'm just worried ab—"
They both stopped.
"You first," Cas said.
"I'm sorry I couldn't get you back. I wasn't strong enough, and you got left there, and it's all my fault. Please forgive me."
Cas pulled Dean into a hug. "It wasn't your fault, Dean. I pushed you away. I let go. There's nothing to forgive"
Dean stood for a moment with his arms hanging at his sides before allowing them to wrap back around Cas, his hands tightening into fists on the back of the trench coat. His head dropped to Cas's shoulder and he inhaled the familiar scent.
"I missed you."
Cas kissed the top of Dean's hair. "I missed you, too."