Cas was staring intently at the scrappy tree placed over to the right of the TV, the tinsel seeming to strangle the thinning branches. Dean said it was just the hot air drying out the pine needles. Making them fall so fast. Castiel however suspected that the thin branches were due to the numerous times he had ran his hands over the thin prickly leaves. He couldn't help it. The sensation was just so strange to him, pleasant somehow. Sam was walking around the bunker hanging more Christmas decorations and some kind of plant with small white berry. When Castiel had asked what the purpose of the plant was Sam had smirked and replied, "Wait and see." Laughing very faintly as he walked away. It was as Cas was investigating this plant that Dean approached him.
"Hey Cas you ready to watch Elf now?" he was smiling, as he looked down at the DVD cover. Not noticing the mistletoe above him.
"In a moment," Cas frowned at the plant once again-he had spotted Sam laughing gently in the corner of his eye, "Dean, what is the purpose of this plant?" he asked nodding to the slowly withering plant. Dean looked up. A blush rising to his cheeks after a second. He scanned the room spotting Sam laughing openly in the corner. Dean's face grew redder as Sam's laughter grew louder.
"It's mistletoe Cas. You're suppose to kiss under it." He muttered. Castiel turned to look at the plant again. A small smile pushing on his lips. So that was why Sam had been smirking. Taking a deep breath Castiel pushed himself towards Dean, swiftly kissing him on the lips before retreating back a few steps. Dean was frozen to the spot. His face burn. Cas smiled shyly, staring down at his feet. IN the background Sam was still laughing. Now Cas began to blush, sensing that perhaps he should not have been so bold. He glanced up at Dean slowly. His surprise was melting away to reveal a warm smile, his eyes going soft.
"Oh what the hell." He mumbled, "It's Christmas." Dean leaned forward kissing firmly but not nearly as rushed as Castiel had, before moving back slowly. Cas could feel his legs shaking. A burning had started in his chest. Telling him to reach forward and grab Dean whilst he still had the chance. But he ignored his longing. Knowing all too well that large displays of affection would only push Dean away. "Alright then. Now that we've got that over with, let's go watch Will Ferrell be an elf." He didn't seem bothered by the kiss. It was as if it hadn't really happened. Cas sagged a little as he followed dean to the couch. Perhaps Dean didn't feel the same way he did. It was possible he was just playing along in order to preserve Christmas traditions. Castiel sat for the entire night wondering if their kiss had meant anything to Dean. Surely it must have. After all Dean had kissed Cas as well. But it could have all been for the sake of amusement. Playing along with Sam's joke. The movie came to an end with Dean mumbling the words of Santa Claus is coming to town as he moved to fetch the DVD from the player. Sam got up stretching still laughing softly to himself.
"Alright well you two love birds keep the noise down. I'm going to get some shut eye. Goodnight." Sam called walking down the hall to his room. Cas watched Dean come back over to the couch, waiting as he settled back into his seat-picking up his beer and beginning to flick through the TV channels. Cas glanced at Dean, then back to the screen. Stopping every few seconds to catch a glimpse of Dean out the corner of his eye. He was still unsure of how Dean felt about the kiss. He really wanted to talk about it but was worried what Dean would say. If he said it didn't mean anything Castiel didn't think he would be able to keep a brave face. He'd crumble and disappear for a while. Until he had learned to live with the idea of his feelings never being reciprocated. But on the other hand if Dean did feel the same…What would that mean. Castiel still wasn't entirely sure what "being in a relationship" consisted of. He understood that it was a special commitment that could involve sexual and non-sexual activities. That it was something warm and beautiful: love. Heat was starting to rise to Dean's cheeks.
"Cas can you quit staring at me." He whispered sharply but not in a way that was meant to be harsh. Cas turned back to the TV his own cheeks starting to burn. He stared as the images flicked past, his mind still going over the possibilities of Dean and Cas being considered a couple. He barely even noticed Dean moving towards him.
With his lips just about to brush against Castiel's red dusted cheeks he paused. Holding his breath so as not to startle Cas before he was ready. "What are you thinking about." He whispered, dropping his voice to make it deeper and a little bit more rugged. Cas jumped a little, his cheeks flaring as he turned his face away from Dean. He smirked. Typical Cas-so predictable. It took so little effort and there he was, putty to be worked into any shape Dean could think of. Slowly Dean brought his lips closer to Castiel's skin. Letting his breath coast across the slope of Castiel's neck. Watching a slight shiver pulse through his body.
"It's nothing." Cas tried to brush it off. But Dean stayed by his shoulder. His lip barely separate from Castiel's neck. Cas didn't move. He didn't dare. Carefully Dean kissed up the line of Castiel's neck, following his jaw line and pausing as he reached his chin. Cas was so red he could put Rudolf's nose to shame. "Dean….What are you doing…" he stammered, leaning back to create some distance between the two of them. Dean just smiled, his teeth starting to show. His eyes focussed on Castiel's lips.
"Cas; shut up." He breathed, leaning forward. Their lips meeting. The kiss was soft and tender. Castiel closed his eyes, melting into it. Feeling the warmth of Dean, practically on top of him. They pulled apart taking a second to look at each other before continuing to kiss. With each new kiss becoming slightly harder. Fuelled by desperate hunger. Finally they fell apart, breathing hard. The clock on the TV showed 00:17. Dean smiled, "Merry Christmas." He mumbled, returning his lips to Cas'.