Chapter Two
Torn Apart
Four Years Ago
Somewhere South Jersey
"Dean," a twenty year old Amber said as she talked on a sliver cell phone, "I just can't. I know we haven't seen each other in over fourteen years, but I just can't sneak out to Delaware to see you. Besides, I'm still planning to go to Stanford next year" An uneasy silence was on the other end. It seemed like Dean wasn't going to answer at first.
"If you don't do this now," Dean suddenly said as he started to sound concerned, "I'll never see you. Do you understand, NEVER!?" Amber got a disgruntled look on her face. She couldn't believe the tone Dean was getting with her.
"Really," Amber said as she puffed up, "Well, I think that might be a good thing. You're still the same jerk that would steal my doll and hold it above my head." Once again there was an uneasy silence on the other end until Dean cleared his throat.
"I don't think you understand Amber," Dean said with a shaky voice. Amber just shook her head as tears started to form in her eyes.
"No Dean," Amber softly said, "you don't understand. Goodbye!" Dean quickly went to say something, but it was too late. Amber had already closed the top of her phone. The tears that had started to form in her eyes rolled down her cheeks as she grabbed a near by picture. The picture showed a twenty-one year old Dean giving an eighteen year old Sam bunny ears with a big grin on his face.
Present Day
Stanford University Campus, California
"Sam," Amber quickly said as Sam kissed her neck, "stop, that really tickles." Sam decided to take a little break and look into Amber's eyes.
"Is that the only reason you want me to stop," Sam asked as he brushed a piece of Amber's hair out of her face. Amber slightly smiled as she shook her head.
"I just don't want to get caught," Amber said as she tried to keep her eyes on Sam's face, "You know I graduated a few months ago and I don't want to get in trouble for making out with a student." Sam slightly laughed and went to go back to what he was doing when his doorbell suddenly rang. He then let out a sigh and got up.
"This better be good," Sam said as he walked to the door and opened it. As Sam opened the door, he spotted Dean with his hands in his jacket pockets.
"No wonder I couldn't find Amber in her apartment," Dean said as he looked at Sam's unbuttoned shirt. Sam got a disappointed look on his face as Dean finished his sentence.
"You broke into my girlfriend's apartment again," Sam asked as he crossed his arm. Dean just grinned and invited himself in. Amber gave him a funny look as he stopped and looked at her.
"Oh come on," Dean said as he continued to look at Amber, "I'm not that dumb. I just knocked on her door and took a peak in her window. I left when I figured she wasn't there." Sam shut his door and looked back at Dean. When he noticed he was staring at Amber, he quickly cleared his throat.
"So," Sam said as he walked back over to Amber and sat down, "why are you here?" Dean quickly looked from Amber to Sam.
"We've got a big problem this time," Dean said as he sat down in a nearby chair. Sam rolled his eyes and leaned back in the couch. Amber just looked at him and then at Dean. She seemed much more interested.
"Right," Sam said as he gave Dean a mean look, "just like the time Dad went missing a year ago." Dean gave Sam a mean look back and then looked at Amber. Amber looked concerned as she hugged Sam's arm.
"Ok," Dean said as he looked back at Sam, "I can't help it that Dad doesn't call for a few weeks and has me worried. I can't help it that I wanted to find him with someone's help. I can't help it that he calls me and asks me where I am after we totally kick a spirit's ass." Sam looked totally disgusted as Dean gave him a look.
"What's wrong this time," Amber asked as she looked at Dean blinking. Dean and Sam both quickly looked over at her. Sam looked upset with her, but Dean looked glad that she seemed interested.
"You're not going to like this," Dean said as his facial expression became serious, "Dad went on another hunt and hasn't been home in a month. No calls, no nothing this time. The bad thing is, he took your mom with him, Amber." Amber's eyes got wide as she quickly jumped up.
"Does Andrew know about this," Amber asked as Sam looked up at her. Dean shook his head and stood up.
"I called him," Dean said as he started to walk toward Amber, "and he told me that he had no ideal where they went. He said they were talking about some sort of demon and then they were gone without telling him anything." Amber looked upset as Dean stopped right next to her facing the other way.
"We've got to help," Amber said as Dean put his hand on her shoulder, "My mom means a lot to me and if she gets hurt, I'll never forgive myself." Sam quickly gave Dean a mean look as he stood up. He then hugged Amber from behind.
"Ok," Sam said as he put his head on Amber's, "we'll help even if it costs me my education. I know how much your mom means to you and she's definitely more important then me becoming a lawyer." A smile crossed Amber's face as she turned around and hugged Sam. She had the opportunity to graduate, but Sam was giving up his to save her mom.
"Sam," Amber said as she laid her head on his chest, "you're so sweet. Thank you so much." Dean rolled his eyes at the "cute couple". A grin then crossed his face.
"Ya know Sammy," Dean said as he looked at Sam, "you can always stay here and Amber can come with me to find her mom and OUR dad." Sam quickly shot Dean a look. Dean just crossed his arms and continued to grin.
"Yeah right," Sam said as he continued to give Dean the same look, "I wouldn't trust you with a female puppy let alone my girlfriend." Dean just let out a sigh and started walking toward the door.
"Whatever," Dean said as he turned the doorknob and swung open the door, "I'll be waiting in the car, so don't take too long you two." Amber watched Dean walk out of the apartment as Sam slightly nudged her. She quickly looked up at him and smiled. He just let out a sigh and shook his head.
Within a few minutes, Amber and Sam came out with knapsacks. Amber went to get in the front of the Impala when she discovered Michelle in the backseat. She then quickly changed her mind and got in the back with her other best friend and made Sam sit up front with his brother.
"What are you doing here," Amber asked as Michelle looked over at her. Michelle just smiled and sat up straight when she noticed who it was.
"I happen to be talking to Andrew when he told me what happened." Michelle said as Amber sat her knapsack down on the floor, "I quickly called Dean to see what he was going to do about it. He told me he was going to go look for his dad and your mom and I told him I would help him. I figured he would pick you two up too." Amber slightly smiled as Sam looked back at her and Michelle. Michelle slightly waved and smiled at him. He quickly turned back around shaking his head.
"Yeah," Dean said as he started the car, "she had to invite herself along in hopes of seeing Sam again." Amber looked at Michelle with a slightly shocked look as Sam looked at Dean. Michelle smiled nervously as Dean grinned.
As Dean sped away, a cop walked out of the shadows. He had a cell phone up to his ear with a serious look on his face.
"Yes sir," the cop said as he leaned on a wall, "your niece is working with that Dean Winchester fellow." The man on the other end of the conversation let out a sigh. He didn't seem too happy about the news.
"Who else is with them," the man on the other end asked as his voice sounded more sincere then serious. The cop took a moment to think and then it suddenly hit him.
"Well," the cop said as he stared off in the direction the Impala sped off in, "I think it's her boyfriend, Sam, and possibly one other person." There was silence on the other end. In fact, the cop looked at his cell phone to make sure it still had a single. It did, but the other person had hung up.
Two Hours Later
South-West Border of Nevada
"A very convenient spot to have a hotel if I do say so myself," Dean said as he walked into the hotel lobby. "We can crash here for a day or so why we figure out where to start looking for Dad and Gloria." Sam looked over at Dean with a questioning look on his face.
"Ok," Sam said as he hiked his knapsack up a little, "that sounds great, but how are you going to split us up into rooms." A sneaky grin crossed Dean's face. Sam knew he wasn't going to like his answer.
"How about Amber stays with me," Dean said with the same grin, "and you can stay with Michelle." Sam rolled his eyes and looked back at Amber. Amber looked emotionless about the whole thing. She wasn't smiling or about to slap Dean. Sam figured she was too worried about her mom.
"Fat chance," Sam said as he looked back at Dean, "I think we should share a room and the girls should." Dean's grin suddenly turned to a frown.
"You're no fun," Dean said as he gave Sam the pouty face. Sam just shook his head and walked away.
A few minutes later, Sam knocked on the girls' door and walked in. He looked a little upset about something.
"We have to get some supplies," Sam said as Amber and Michelle looked at him, "and Dean doesn't want to go. Would you go with me, Amber?" Amber quickly looked over at Michelle. Michelle had a sparkle in her eyes and a slight smile on her face. Amber got a slight grin on her face as she turned back toward Sam.
"Not really," Amber said as she tried to sound innocent, "but Michelle might go with you." Sam quickly gave Amber a funny look and then looked over at Michelle. Michelle still had a smile on her lips as she stared at Sam.
"Fine," Sam said with a sigh, "Come on Michelle." Michelle mouthed "score" at Amber, quickly stood up, and walked over to Sam. Amber gave her a wink as she walked out with him.
As Michelle and Sam walked out of the room and shut the door, they noticed Dean standing there leaning up against the wall. He had a slight grin on his face as he looked at the two.
"What are you doing here Dean," Sam asked as he looked at his brother's sneaky grin. Dean just shook his head and stood up straight.
"I just thought I would see which girl stayed behind," Dean said as he looked at Sam with serious eyes, "and do some research with them." Sam quickly gave Dean a mean look as Michelle looked back and forth at one brother to the other.
"Listen Dean," Sam said as he crossed his arms, "stay away from my girlfriend or face the consequences." Dean's eyes slightly widened as he started to laugh.
"Is that a threat Sammy," Dean asked with laughter still in his voice. Sam gave him another mean look. Dean thought this was funny, but Sam was being serious.
"No," Sam said as he started to walk away, "that's a promise." Dean suddenly stopped laughing and looked at Sam as Michelle chased after him down the stairs. He then shook his head and entered Amber's room.
Once in the room, Dean spotted Amber sitting on the bed looking at the floor. He quickly walked over to the bed and sat down next to her. As she lifted her head and looked over at him, she smiled.
"I think I just set my own boyfriend up with my best friend," Amber said as she looked at Dean with flickering eyes. Dean just slightly smiled and put his arm around her shoulders.
"Hey," Dean said as he continued to smile, "I thought I was your best friend." Amber slightly laughed, turned, and slid her arms up around Dean's neck.
"No," Amber said as she leaned closer to Dean's face, "you're a friend with privileges. There is a difference." Dean shook his head and grinned.
"Now, now," Dean said as he put his arms around Amber's waist, "what about Sammy?" Amber shook her head and let out a sigh.
"Well," Amber said as her eyes started to flicker again, "Sam's…just…you know…too much of a stiff." Dean raised an eyebrow and gave Amber a funny look. He then put his forehead on hers.
"Then why are you going out with him," Dean asked as he stared deeply into Amber's eyes. Amber's face seemed emotionless. She then suddenly let out another sigh.
"Because I thought I would never see you again," Amber said as she started running her fingers through the back of Dean's hair, "You told me if I didn't come to Delaware that day and basically run away with you, I would never see you again. Well, I believed you and gave up hope on seeing you again. Sam was the next best thing next to you." Dean's eyes started to flicker this time. He then gave Amber a quick kiss.
"I'm here now," Dean said as his lips left Amber's, "You can dump Sam and go with me. Like it was supposed to be in the first place." Amber shook her head and gave Dean a strange look.
"Is that why you wanted me to run away with you," Amber said as she continued to give Dean a strange look, "so you could be with me." Dean slightly nodded his head.
"I told you I formed a crush on you at eighteen," Dean said as Amber moved her arms back around his neck, "and I just didn't realize what I lost when your mom took you away until then. I wanted you back. I also wanted you to be more then just a friend too me as well." Amber softly laughed and suddenly started kissing Dean. Dean looked a little surprised by Amber's quick move, but went along with it. He then started to lean back until his back was flat to the bed.
A few minutes into this make out session, Dean started to unbutton Amber's shirt. Amber quickly stopped him and held her shirt closed. A confused look was on Dean's face.
"I'm sorry Dean," Amber said as she started to button her shirt back up, "but no matter what I say about Sam, I can't hurt him. I've got to try and let it work for a little bit longer." Dean rolled his eyes and sat back up. He couldn't believe Amber was still going to try it with Sam after what he just said.
"Can't you just hand Sam over to Michelle," Dean asked as he looked over at Amber. Amber looked over at him as well and raised an eyebrow.
"Why are you so obsessed with me," Amber asked as she stared at Dean. Dean shook his head and looked away from her. He then let out a sigh.
"Because," Dean said as he stared hard at the floor, "you were my friend when no one else was. You were the one I called when the things that go bump in the night actually scared me. You were truly my first love. Now, you're breaking my heart over my little brother." Amber's eyes widened as she comprehended what Dean had said. She then got up and walked to the door. With a shuffle and a slam, she was out. She quickly leaned up against the door, slid down it, and started to cry.