A/N: Sorry if these chapters are annoyingly short, but I imagine each chapter as a scene in an episode ya know? Thank you for the positive reviews, they keep me going. Enjoy!
"I'll see you tomorrow Dean."
Dean waited for Cas to hang up the phone before he took the phone from his ear. It was one of those little things that the hunter noticed about himself whenever his phone conversations with his former angel came to a conclusion. Dean didn't readily admit this to himself, but it was as if he wanted to make sure he never missed a second with his friend. Dean sighed and ran his hand over his face after he stuffed his phone back into his jeans. It was then that he felt tired all of a sudden, which was just as well, he did have to drive for an hour tomorrow.
The older Winchester made his way back to the library to tell Sam what he just found out.
"Dude where have you been? You are not going to get out of research this time. We need all hands on deck here." Sam asked.
"I uh… I just talked to Cas." replied the older brother.
Sam must have noticed the look of concern on his brother's face. "What happened?"
"A couple of angels found him at work and tried to kill him. Luckily another hunter saved his bacon." replied Dean. "I'm going to meet them in Topeka tomorrow so I need to get some shut eye."
"Oh okay Dean." said Sam, returning to his book.
Dean started walking to his room when a thought occurred. "Hey Sam can I have a word?"
"Uh sure."
Both boys ducked out of the library and into the hall. Dean peered around the corner before continuing.
"I need to talk to you." Dean stated quietly.
"Uh Dean, you are talking to me." replied Sam, looking confused.
"No. I need to talk to you." Dean repeated, putting extra emphasis on the last word he said.
All of a sudden Sam's demeanor changed after his eyes flashed a glowing blue. He stood a little straighter and his facial expression took on a more serious tone.
"Damn Zeke, I'm starting to think that we need a code word." Dean chuckled to himself.
"That would make getting my attention easier." Zeke replied.
"Uh yeah… anyway listen. Cas was attacked not too long ago, and he may need a place to crash until we can get him a new identity sorted. Now I don't wanna bring the angels here as much as the next guy, but I think this is the safest place for him right now." Dean said. "I really don't want to kick him out with nothing like last time."
Ezekiel took a minute to consider what Dean had asked of him. Dean was growing a bit impatient.
"As soon as you have him ready to go off on his own he must leave." Zeke finally replied.
"So that's a yes?" Dean asked.
"Yes, but do not take longer than what is absolutely necessary." Zeke confirmed.
A big smile found its way on Dean's face. There was a flash of blue in Sam's eyes, and then his body and face relaxed.
"What did you want Dean?" asked Sam.
"Oh uh…" replied the older Winchester, trying to come up with something quick. "Make sure we have some extra rooms for Cas and another guest okay?"
"Sure" said Sam, a little confused why Dean needed to talk to him privately about something so trivial. "Go get some sleep."
With that, Dean walked to his room and flopped onto his bed and kicked his shoes off. The man didn't bother with pajamas before he drifted off to sleep. He had a big day tomorrow and he didn't want to wait another minute.
