It was nearly two weeks before the angel turned up again, by then Dean had slept his way through four states, all women. None of which had dark hair or blue eyes. He tried once and he just couldn't do it.

They were stuck on a case and Sam knew something was up. Dean never hesitated to call Cas unless they'd been at odds recently. He tried to ask what happened but Dean wasn't having it. So instead he prayed silently.

"Castiel, I don't know what happened with you guys.. but Dean's been a real bitch lately and we kinda need your help on this case.. If you're not too busy. Amen."

Castiel was in Tuscany watching the sunrise when he got the prayer. He smiled, Sam was always polite when he prayed.. he always ended with an Amen and always started with a Castiel. With Dean, it was always rude, never fully spoke his name, and only sarcastically ended with an Amen.

Castiel knew it was sort of wrong but he enjoyed hearing that Dean was miserable, it was only fair he was suffering as well.

Of course, when Castiel learned exactly how many women Dean had seduced in the last two weeks he couldn't help but smile. He knew exactly what that meant. You would think he'd be pissed, or jealous, and in a way he was sure... but he also knew that meant that Dean was not accepting his love for Castiel.. and then you might think.. umm isn't that a bad thing? Well yes.. obviously. But also.. it meant that Dean did in fact LOVE Castiel. Up until that moment he'd never really been sure. He knew Dean wanted him, knew they had something special together, knew that Dean Winchester would be the only one he'd ever love. But he knew Dean, and nothing says I'm not dealing with my feelings more than slamming into random road whores.

He also knew exactly how to proceed. He let his previous anger and hurt feelings melt away. It wouldn't be easy but he could do it. So he shucked it off and quickly flew to the diner where the Winchester brothers were eating.

Dean couldn't help but looked shocked as the angel appeared next to Sam. It was odd, he almost always sat next to Dean, when the choice was there. Wait a minute was he smiling? Fucking hell... Dean's been miserable and Castiel just shows up two weeks later smiling?

"What the hell are you doing here chuckles?" Dean spat out.

"Sam called me, said you needed help with the case." He said politely, still smiling.

"Dammit Sam, I told you we could handle this on our own."

"Dean I don't know what is wrong with you but you should be a little nicer. No matter what happened between you guys.. he's here to help and we REALLY need it."

Dean just shoved his fork into the pie and ignored everyone else. Even his pie didn't taste right anymore. Why the fuck was Castiel smiling? It almost looked the same as his ..no way.. no fucking way. Before the words "Who the hell are you fucking?" Slammed out of his mouth he decided he should probably calm down. It's not exactly like he's been celibate lately. So instead of asking right away he did the best he could to let the jealousy subside.

Eventually he'd regained his composure.. or at least some of it. Fifteen minutes into a geek off with Sam and Castiel was still smiling brightly.

"What's got you so happy?" Dean asked pointing to Cas' face.

"Nothing, Do you wish for me to be unhappy?"

Dean couldn't help but readjust in his seat. Castiel's smile was turning him on and pissing him off at the same time.. how is that even possible?

"Of course not, just wondering what made you light up like a Christmas tree."

"I assure you I've not had any symptoms of a Pagan holiday involving trees or the misrepresented birth of Jesus Christ."

And there it was, that innocent angel act. Dean knew it was fake.. he knew how dirty Cas was.. and it did nothing but tighten the fabric of his jeans. Damn that angel and his fucking mouth. Well now all Dean could do was stare at the chapped pink lips and think about how they felt on him and Damn if he wasn't fucking raging hard.

"I need a drink.. I'm gonna head over to the bar next door."

Sam didn't know what happened but all the sudden Castiel was whispering in his mind.

"If you want this resolved you'll go with him, and then ask me to go as well."

Sam shook his head mostly in shock but then looked at Castiel who nodded in agreement it was him, so he did what was asked of him.

"Sure Dean, lemme grab the check I'll tag along."

Dean smiled big, it had been a while since Sam wanted to grab a drink with him.

"About time Sammy!"

Sam just patted his arm before turning around to look at the Angel still in the booth.

"Hey Cas you wanna go with us?"

"Are you sure it wouldn't be an intrusion?"

"Yeah I'm sure, you wanna hang out with us for a bit?"

"I always enjoy your company Sam, of course I'd love to."

Dean didn't know what happened but he went from a gleeful big brother to a scorned lover in about 2.5 seconds. He knew Cas would never do anything with Sam, and that Sam had no desire whatsoever to do anything with the Angel but he couldn't help but feel like something was going on with them.

"Come on guys." Sam hollered over his shoulder.

They walked next door and it was still fairly early, so the music was still relatively quiet and it wasn't packed. Dean offered to pick up the first round. So Sam and Cas found a table.

"What's with the mind talking Cas?"

"Sorry I couldn't speak to you out loud without alerting Dean to my plan. I hope you weren't upset. I didn't read your thoughts or anything just a projection of my voice."

"No problem, so what's going on with you and Dean."

"It's not my place to tell you Sam but I will say that he made a huge mistake and I've got a plan in motion that will hopefully cause him to fix it. If not, well I've spent some quality time with a good friend."

Cas nodded in his direction as to confirm that Sam was the good friend he was talking about.

"Alright then, I guess I'll figure it out soon enough."

"Hopefully so Sam, I don't like things being how they are."

Castiel couldn't help the small drop of his smile, but before Dean made it back over he brightened back up again. He even laughed as if Sam had said something funny.

"Don't make me have to call you chuckles permanently."

"Oh I apologize Dean, I just find this atmosphere very enjoyable."

"Well I guess that's new." Dean said with a confused look on his face.

They drank a few rounds before a beautiful blonde woman with green eyes came over to the table. She pouted her lips, leaned over the table to emphasize her cleavage, and twirled her hair as she laughed. Dean started to flirt back until he realized that she was staring at Cas, not him.

"Would you like to dance sweetheart?"

"Absolutely, I'm not very experienced but maybe you can teach me?" He said still wearing that fucking smile that Dean was beginning to hate.

"I can teach you lots of things sugar." The bitch said as she held out her skanky hand and pulled Cas from his seat.

"Dude what's wrong with you? You look more upset with her than you did with those Demons last week."

Dean tried to downplay it like it wasn't the girl at all.. because that's what he does best. Repress, repress, and if that doesn't work drink and repress some more.

"I dunno she gives me the heebie jeebies, think I should throw some holy water at her or something?"

"No Dean, I think she's perfectly fine. If not, it's not exactly like Cas can't handle himself. He's a freaking Angel of the Lord... if she was a demon all he has to do is touch her and she's smitten..smote? Haha she probably is smitten by the way she's looking at him."

Dean turned around to see what Sam was talking about and now he wished he hadn't. Cas was grinding his hips against the blonde who was laughing and grinding her ass back against him.

When the song is over Cas thanks her for the dance and she writes her number on his hand. Whispering an offer that only a month ago would have inspired a blush on the cheeks of the angel.

He sits back down next to Sam still smiling as hard as he can.

"That was quite enjoyable, I should do this more often."

"Well at least one of us is getting some action." Dean teased.

It took nearly every ounce of strength in his body to not scream, yell, or just throw the Angel up against the wall and fuck him till he can't walk.

"That lady at the bar has been smiling at you all night maybe you should approach her. She seems very interested." Castiel replies.

Sam looked at him curiously, he had assumed the plan included making Dean jealous because he sure as hell was. But he really didn't understand why Cas would intentionally push him at another person.

When Dean looked at the woman Cas was referring to he realized quickly she had dark brown hair almost black, and from what he could see her eyes were blue as well.

"Nah, not my type." Dean said as he swallowed a hard lump in his throat.

Castiel just kept on smiling,a little more genuine now that he knew why Dean couldn't take that woman home.

Sam just stared at him with his mouth open.

"What do you mean not your type? She is gorgeous, looks willing, and doesn't seem to be married... what about that is NOT your type exactly?"

"She's a little on the skinny side for me. I mean I'm not exactly a chubby chaser but I like some curves on a woman."

"Whatever man, if you aren't going to try, do you mind if I give it a go? It's been forever and she seems nice." Sam asked.

"I don't care Sammy, do whatever you want."

That meant that Sam left Dean alone with Cas.. which was awkward enough without the Angel smiling so much his cheeks had to fucking hurt.

"Maybe you can find another one, someone more your type. There's a redhead over there.. who's recently been entangled with a man who wouldn't please her sexually, I'm sure she'd be very eager to assist you."

"Damn Cas why not just throw us in a hotel room together and say Go while you're at it."

Castiel tipped his head to the side and looked up in confusion.

"I don't understand?"

Dean couldn't help but think it was fucking adorable because it was, it was one of the many things he loved about his angel ..wait WHAT? WHAT THE FUCK? Anything but the L word

"Don't bullshit me I know your little innocent act is for show. You're not stupid Castiel."

Cas still tilting his head in confusion.

"No I am not stupid Dean, but there are still many things about humans I don't understand. I see no reason why you don't just make it clear and if she is willing, then proceed to do as you wish. I don't see why you deny yourself something you desire, when it seems incredibly likely that you would succeed in your attempt to get it."

Dean just stared at him like he'd grown another head. Then finally letting all the anger and jealousy subside momentarily. He couldn't help the raging emotions inside him. When he spoke again he almost sounded like a scared child.

"Do you really not care Castiel? Did..did what happened mean nothing?"

"It meant everything, that's why I'm encouraging you."

Castiel said still smiling, now it was actually hurting him to smile but he only let it fade slightly. Knowing he had to be strong right now, this was the moment that would either make or break them together.

"I don't understand, if you felt ..if you felt what I did.. why would you want me to hook up with that redhead, or anyone for that matter."

He bit his lip before he continued, doing anything he could to keep himself from reaching out to his hunter. Instead he just leaned in next to Dean's ear.

"If you must sleep with a dozen women to realize that none of them can do for you what I can...None of them can tempt you, please you, or love you like I can.. I'd rather go ahead and get it over with so we can move on."

Dean looked at Cas baffled.

"Surely you're joking right? Tell me that's your angel idea of a joke."

Castiel pulled his smile down and went stoic.

"Dean Winchester, I will not wait forever.. Do as you wish for now but remember this.. the more women it takes for you to understand, the further you will be from all the things that we could have together. Would you like me to show you?"

Dean already knew he wasn't taking anyone home tonight, well no one other than Cas if he had the chance that is.. but he found himself saying "Yes." Anyway.

Castiel placed two fingers on Dean's forehead and immediately he disappeared.

"Don't let me down Dean" Castiel whispered to himself.