There was only one word to describe Idina's daughter. Castiel and Lysander had seen Idina's car leaving for the airport and then returning with a little girl. They had immediately run down to help with the luggage.
"Who are you?" Idina chuckled as her daughter stared haughtily up at Castiel who glared right back at her.
"Who are you?" Castiel shot right back and both teen and kid folded their arms.
"This is Kristin. Kristin, this is Castiel and Lysander. Castiel lives right next door" Idina did the introductions.
"Why'd you dye your hair? It looked better black" Kristin said and Castiel's hand shot up to his hair.
"How did you he dyes his hair?" Lysander asked and Kristin shrugged.
"Come on inside. You must be tired from the flight" Idina took her daughter's hand and took her into the house.
"Still thinking about dating her?" Lysander asked and Castiel nodded.
"Who wouldn't she like me? I'm a stud" Castiel said.
"She is older and has a kid. She doesn't have time for a troubled teen" Lysander pointed out.
"Don't knock 'em till you try 'em" Castiel replied and then grabbed a suitcase.
Lysander sighed and then began working.
"And then Joey kissed me. It was gross. If you don't know how to kiss, why bother?" Kristin was saying and Lysander rolled his eyes.
"So how are Lina and Trey doing?" Idina asked.
"They actually brought Barbie dolls to school. Like, how childish can you get? They don't even know how to play basketball" Kristin replied.
"You can play basketball? Castiel plays too" Lysander said as he passed the kitchen.
"The red head plays basketball? Can he even run?" Kristin asked.
"I play in the school basketball club" Castiel replied.
"Must be a pretty lame club if they take people like you" Kristin said.
"What did you say squirt?" Castiel asked with a glare.
"That you can't play even if your life depends on it. You suck" Kristin replied folding her arms.
"Say that again"
"You suck! Do I have to spell it out?"
"You. Me. One on one. Now" Castiel said.
Kristin grinned and ran out of the house. Castiel was about to follow her but Idina held him back.
"What?"
"You can't play without a ball" She said and then handed him a ball.
Castiel grinned and then ran out the door.
"Should we go watch?" Lysander asked and they both followed them outside.
"Game point?" Castiel asked.
"Put it at five" Idina said and both players nodded.
Lysander took the ball and stood between the two players who were rather confident at their skills. Then he threw the ball in the air and both players jumped into the air. Castiel grabbed it first because of his height and began running towards the hoop. Kristin smirked and then ran between Castiel's legs and took the ball.
She jumped up and threw the ball in. The ball danced over the rim of the hoop and then fell inside.
"Point to Kristin!" Lysander announced and Idina clapped.
Castiel took the ball and then the game continued. This time Castiel scored a point which Kristin did not enjoy at all. She might have been shorter than Castiel but she was faster and quicker. The points alternated until Kristin collapsed from exhaustion. Idina rushed over to her daughter and picked her up from the ground.
"She enjoys a challenge but over exhausts herself too much" Idina said and Castiel shrugged.
Idina carried Kristin inside and the teens followed her in.
"She is rather adorable" Lysander commented to Castiel.
"That little kid is a monster" Castiel said.
"To you. Your personalities are alike so you two will clash" Lysander said.
"Kristin's asleep. I guess you guys can leave if you want" Idina said coming down the stairs.
"Is there anything else we can help you with?" Castiel asked and Lysander smiled.
"I don't think so. You guys have done so much for me" Idina replied and Castiel's face fell.
"We'll be on our way then. Don't hesitate to find us if you have a problem" Lysander said and then dragged Castiel out.
The next day, Castiel spent the day the way he usually did. He came in for homeroom and then ditched his classes until lunch. He sat under the large tree in the courtyard and then spotted Idina speaking with the school principal.
"Castiel Ryan, ditching class again? Two hours of detention after school" The principal said and Castiel frowned.
"I'll introduce you to the cheerleaders after school, Idina. You can tour the school if you wish until then" The principal said and then she left.
"I knew you were the resident bad boy the minute I saw you" Idina said.
"What are you doing here?" Castiel asked.
"I'm the new cheerleading coach. I was just an assistant coach back in New York but then I came here and I was offered the job" Idina replied.
"I could show you around if you want" Castiel offered and felt a familiar warmth overtake his cheeks.
"Sure but don't you have class?" Idina asked.
"You heard what Lysander said, I always ditch" Castiel replied.
"Won't you get in trouble?" Idina asked.
"Worried about me darling?" Castiel teased and Idina chuckled.
"Maybe" She reached up and pinched his cheek. Castiel's hand jumped up to cover her retreating hand and Idina looked up at the red head.
'Kiss her. Just kiss her man, I know you want to' Castiel's mind raged at him.
"Um, Castiel?"
"Yeah?" Castiel's voice came out rougher than he wanted it to be.
"Can I have my hand back now?" She asked and Castiel let go of her hand as if burnt.
"Sorry. Let's go, I'll show you around"
Castiel turned and began walking to the basketball court. Idina followed him, her converse making no sound on the gravel of the courtyard. Once inside the basketball court, Castiel turned to Idina.
"I'm not on the school basketball team but they usually practice here after school on Mondays and Thursday. Sometimes they even come over on the weekends to practice"
"And the cheerleaders?" Idina asked.
"I don't bother with blond bimbos who can't even pronounce my name right" Castiel replied darkly and Idina chuckled.
"So who's the captain of the cheer squad?" Idina asked.
"Amber Cavanaugh. She's the she-devil of the school and I hate her" Castiel replied.
"I guess I have my hands full"
"The gardening club is right on the other side of the courtyard. I never go in there because it's girly. Lysander likes it there because I gives him inspiration about his songs" Castiel explained as they walked out to the courtyard.
"I don't need to know about the school that much since my home will be in the basketball court" Idina said.
"I'll show you something special" Castiel said smiling secretly.
Idina shrugged and followed him inside. He opened up a door in the main hallway and then led her up the stairs.
"Where does this go?" She asked and he shushed her.
"I'm not supposed to be up here if you know what I mean" Castiel replied and then opened up the door at the top of the stairs.
He stepped out to the school rooftop. He turned around and saw Idina holding herself by wrapped her arms around herself.
"What's wrong?" Castiel asked worriedly.
"I don't do so well with high places" Idina replied. Her face had paled.
Castiel reached out and took her hand. He led her out onto the rooftop and then wrapped an arm around her shoulders. She cowered against him as he led her to the edge.
"Look out there" He whispered in her ear.
Idina opened her eyes and then straightened up against Castiel. She smiled as she looked out at the view of the entire city.
"Castiel I can see my house from here!" she said in an excited voice.
Her brown hair was so close that Castiel could smell the strawberry and raspberry shampoo. Her body scent was sharp and addicting. Everything about her begged Castiel to pulled her towards himself and just revel in her scent. She turned to him and the smile fell off her face as she gazed into his grey eyes.
'Kiss her!'
Castiel finally decided to listen to his mind and pressed his lips against hers. She responded immediately and pulled him closer to her. The kiss turned passionate and Castiel let out a moan. Then Idina stiffened. She pulled away and took a few steps back. Castiel stared at her for a moment and then took a step forward.
She took a step back and held up a hand. He paused and then saw her hand had bounced up to clutch at her shoulder.
"I'm sorry. I can't"
Castiel was left frozen and the pounding of Idina's running feet on the stairs echoed in his mind and a breeze lifted her scent away.