Dean woke up to soft music coming from the kitchen. He rubbed his eyes and looked at his alarm clock, 11:30. "Jesus!" Dean said and got out of bed thankful that his ribs didn't hurt as bad as yesterday and went downstairs. Mary was in the kitchen making lunch, "hey sweetie. Did you sleep okay?" Mary asked once she saw Dean come in. "Yeah, better than I have in a while actually." Dean said grabbing the carton of orange juice out of the fridge. "Good. So, did you and Cas have a good night?" She asked putting the casserole in the oven.
"Yeah, yeah we did." Dean smiled turning a little red, "well, I like him. He's a good kid." Mary said kissing Dean's forehead. "When's Sammy coming home?" Dean asked, "not till tomorrow." Mary said, "but I have today off and tomorrow morning off so I was thinking we could just have us time." she continued. "That sounds great." Dean smiled.
They sat there and ate lunch and talked about how Dean's first week of school went. "I think this year's yearbook is going to be one of the best." Dean smiled, "we have more staff than last year, Bobby even said that he has a good feeling about it." he continued. "That's great honey, how's your art class?" Mary asked, "great, Ms. Barnes wants me to enter the art show… I don't know if I should." Dean said pushing his food around a bit.
"Why not?! That would be amazing!" Mary smiled, "I-I don't know… I get self conscious when people look at my art. And it leads to things." Dean said quietly and absently started snapping the hair tie against his wrist. Mary noticed and she reached over and put her hand on top of Dean's to stop him, "honey, if it makes you feel uncomfortable, don't do it." Mary said in a soft voice. "I know, but I kinda want to… I just don't want to feel like this." Dean said pushing his half eaten food away and Mary just stared at him trying to figure out what to say.
"I'll make you a deal. Enter the art show, and I'll buy what ever you need. And when you get there and you start feeling anxious, you can leave." Mary suggested and Dean smiled, "deal." he said and finished his food. "When is it?" Mary asked a little while later. "What?" Dean asked from the sink where he was washing dishes, "the art show." she said, "oh, uh I think it's in January. I have to submit my entry by next friday." Dean said rinsing off the last plate and dried off his hands.
"Oh, so is it painting? Drawing? What?" Mary asked, "what ever you want. Ms. Barnes wants me to do one of each, I'll start with the painting since that takes longer though." Dean said rolling his sleeves back down. "Oh well, let's go to the mall and we can get you your supplies so you can start." Mary suggested and Dean agreed. "Let me take a shower then we can leave." Dean said and ran up the stairs.
Mary agreed to let Dean drive the Impala, seeing the smile on his face was the main reason she let him, even thought it brings back memories of her and John. Dean pulled up to the Gas 'N Sip so he could fill up and when he saw Cas through the window, butterflies swarmed in his stomach. Once he was done filling up baby Dean opened his mom's door, "mom do you want anything from inside?" "No thank you sweetie, don't stay in there too long." Mary smiled at him knowing Cas was in there.
"I wont." Dean blushed and jogged inside. Dean stood behind a few people waiting his turn, he felt kinda giddy that Cas hadn't seen him yet. Dean looked around the store after the customer before him left and when he knew it was just him and Cas he leaned up against the counter. Cas had his back turned since he was throwing away receipts, Dean knew this was the time so he pitched his voice as low as he could, "I'd like a pack of menthols and your number sexy." He held his breath trying to keep himself from laughing when he saw Cas stiffen and stand up straight. He carefully reached for the pack of smokes and when he turned around he had a huge blush and looked slightly terrified.
"Dean! Oh my god!" Cas yelled throwing the smokes on the counter behind him. Dean busted out laughing and to Cas it was one of the best sights ever, "sorry man, but your face was priceless!" Dean said wiping a tear from his eye. "What are you doing here anyway?" Cas asked, "well mom and I are going to the mall so I can get some art supplies and I would like to pay for my gas unless it's free." Dean winked but the moment was ruined by a honk coming from outside. "Okay shit mom's getting impatient." Dean said and threw the money on the counter. "Talk to you later Cas." Dean smiled and jogged back to the Impala. He got in and he was still smiling, "sorry…" Dean chuckled and Mary just rolled her eyes and they headed to the mall.
Dean found a parking spot in the already crowded mall and they went straight to the art store. "Okay honey, you have a $150 limit." Mary said and she followed her son around the store. By time they finished shopping Dean had two different sketch books new pencils and colored pencils and paint. "Thank you mom." Dean said once they left the store, "no problem sweetie, now let's go find something for Sam so he doesn't feel left out."
They ended up buying him the Game of Thrones books, Dean and Mary were on their way out when Dean heard some one call out his name. When he turned around he saw a ball of red flying at him "Dean!" Charlie shouted and almost tackled him to the ground. "OW! Charlie!" Dean yelled trying to catch his breath from his bruised ribs.
"Oh god, I'm sorry! I didn't know it was that bad!" Charlie said feeling bad, "way to go red." Benny said once he made his way over"Hi Mary!" Charlie said and gave her a hug. "Hi guys how was your summer?" Mary asked and they both took turns sharing. "You still went out with Cas last night didn't you?" Charlie asked, "uh no… He came over and we had pizza and watched Star Wars." Dean said. "I don't want to rush you guys, so Charlie, Benny why don't you come over and you can talk then." Mary suggested.
"Wait so he had never seen Star Wars?!" Charlie gasped. The three friends were in Dean's room talking about Dean and Cas's movie night, Lucy was resting her head on Charlie's lap while Benny absently rubbed her stomach. "I know! That was my reaction!" Dean laughed, "so I put in the fourth one and he was so confused!" he laughed, "but uh… we didn't really finish it." Dean said rubbing the back of his neck and blushed a little.
"Whyyyy" Charlie goaded, "reasons." Dean said quietly. "Uh uh brother. You started it, you gotta finish it." Benny said and Charlie agreed. "Uh…" Dean started "please tell me you two didn't have sex on the first date!" Charlie said, "no! Charlie, keep it down." Dean said eyes wide and he pushed up his glasses. "We just… kissed." Dean hesitated, "ohh really…" Charlie teased "why'd you hesitate." Benny added. "We made out okay?!" Dean shouted and slapped his hand over his mouth.
"OH MY GOD!" Charlie squealed "I wan't details!" "Charlie, there aren't really any details." Dean groaned. "Alright, we'll let it go. But I want details next time." She grinned, "you guys are horrible." Dean said hiding his face and jumped slightly when he felt his phone buzz in his pocket. He checked the caller ID and found out that Cas was calling him. "Is that him?!" Charlie yelled, "yes Charlie now hush!" Dean said and answered.
"Hey Cas." Dean said blushing a little, "hey, I just got off work and just wanted to know what you were up to." "Just hanging out with Charlie and Benny." "Oh, sounds fun." Cas said and was momentarily confused to why there was a loud rustling sound and loud voices. "Cas!" He heard Charlie call out, "um hello." "Cas you need to come over like now." Charlie insisted and he could hear Dean's voice, "Charlie! Give me the phone!" "Charlie, I don't think that would be a good idea." Cas said, "What? Why?!" she asked, "unless I get the invite from Dean or his mother, I don't think it would be appropriate to just show up." Cas stated, "ugh, you're such a party pooper." Charlie said and before Cas could reply Dean's voice came through the speaker.
"Sorry Cas, Benny's got red held down, but uh if you want to come over you can…" Dean said, "only if it's alright with you." He said, "Cas, I would love it if you came over, but if you do I apologize in advance." Dean said and once again, before Cas could answer there was a rustling noise and a click. "Dean… Dean are you there?" he asked and just assumed Charlie got free and wanted the phone. He called his father real quick to make sure he could go. "Yes?" Cas's father's voice answered after the second ring, "dad? Would it be okay if I hang out with Dean and a few of our friends for awhile?" "That's fine. Just be home by 8, you have church in the morning." His father said and hung up before Cas could answer. "You are a monster." Dean gasped once he got his phone and was rubbing his ribs lightly only wincing when he hit a tender spot. "Yes, but you love me." Charlie smiled, "that's debatable. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to tell mom Cas is coming over." Dean said and carefully eased himself off the floor.
Dean went downstairs and found Mary in the living room reading, "hey mom?" Dean asked walking into the room. Mary put her book down, "hmmm" "i-is it okay if Cas comes over too? Uh Charlie kinda already invited him…" Dean said quietly looking at the floor. "Dean, look at me honey." Dean slowly looked up and faced his mom, "do you want Cas to come over?" She asked, "yeah, I do.. Like a lot." Dean blushed, not meaning to say the last part; Mary chuckled, "yes, he can come over, I'll make sandwiches for you guys later." Mary smiled.
"Thanks mom." Dean said and right as he turned around Lucy came sprinting through the room knocking Dean onto the floor, right on his bad side. "OW! SON OF A BITCH!" Dean screamed and curled into himself, he heard Mary run over to him and crouch next to him. "Dean, honey are you okay?!" Mary asked trying to get Dean to uncurl from himself. "Nooo." Dean groaned trying to keep tears at bay. "Honey, I need you to un curl so I can feel your ribs." She said quietly and Dean slowly un curled, moaning in the process.
Right as Mary went to help Dean the doorbell rang. "Caaaasssss." Dean moaned and a tear slipped out, "mom, get Cas." he pleaded not knowing why he had the sudden need to have Cas next to him. Mary went to the door quickly, grabbing Lucy on the way to put her outside, as soon as she opened the door, Cas could tell something was wrong.
He didn't know how, but he knew something was wrong with Dean. "Hi Cas, um give me just a second, let me put Lucy outside." Mary said and chained Lucy up so she wouldn't run away, "okay follow me. Uh I should tell you, Dean had a small accident. He'll be okay don't worry." Mary reassured him when he saw Cas start to panic, "Lucy just knocked him off his feet and he landed on his bad side, so I need you to help me get him off the floor, he's too heavy for me to get him up and I need you to keep him calm while I check his ribs." Mary said and Cas just nodded and followed her into the house.
Cas's heart skipped and started to race when he saw Dean curled into a ball on the ground; "Dean, Cas is here, he's going to lift you off the floor okay?" Mary said gently, Dean slowly uncurled himself, "Cas!" he said somehow looking happy, "okay Cas, slowly." Mary said and he looped his arms under Dean's armpits and started lifting only to stop when Dean protested. "NO! NO stop! Stop it hurts!" Dean pleaded tears now running down his face. Upstairs Benny and Charlie could hear Dean's cries, "should we go see what's going on?" Charlie asked looking worried. "I think it would be better to stay up here… Cas and Mary have things under control, uh… Mary will come get us if we're needed. We should give them some privacy." Benny said.
Downstairs Mary and Cas were trying to figure out how to get Dean off the floor. "Cas, you're going to have to pick him up bridal style… Do you think you can? If not, I think Benny might be able to." Mary said, "no, I-I can do it." Cas said confused to why there was a rush of anger running through him at the mention of Benny touching Dean. "Dean hold your breath." Cas said quietly and picked Dean up with out struggle.
Cas's heart broke a little when he saw the pain on Dean's face, "set him on the kitchen table." Mary instructed and went to get the first aid kit. When she returned she stopped in her tracks and couldn't help at stair at her son and his boyfriend, Dean had his arms around Cas's waist with his head on his shoulder and Cas hand one arm around his good side rubbing his back while his other hand just rested on Dean's thigh lightly.
Mary was a little suspicious to how they were so close already when they've only known each other a week… She brushed it off know that true mates were practically a myth and went up to he son. When they heard Mary's footsteps, Dean and Cas pulled apart; "Dean, it's going to be easier if you take your shirt off." Mary said not even thinking about her son's scars. Dean looked terrified and it scared Cas, "Dean, it's going to be okay." Cas soothed and Dean just shook his head, "mom… uh. Do I have to?" Dean asked new tears forming in his eyes.
He did not want Cas seeing his scars yet, "I'm sorry honey but yes, it will make things so much easier." She said but leaned in and whispered in his ear, "if this is about your scars, Dean I've seen the way Cas looks at you honey. He's not going to go running for the hills." She pulled away and wiped a few of the tears running down Dean's face and he just sucked in a shaky breath and glanced at Cas before letting Mary help him out of his shirt.
Dean fixed his glasses and he could hear the small gasp come from Cas and he instantly wanted to put his shirt back on and hide, and cut some more. "It's okay Dean, it'll be okay." Mary soothed and gently felt down Dean's ribs and he flinched away with a small cry. "I'm sorry sweetie… I think you may have broken one. I'll wrap you up and then take you in with me in the morning." Mary said softly and began wrapping gauze and tape around him. All this time Cas had just been staring at Dean's scars, 'how long has he been doing this? Is he still doing this? I need to help him stop if he is.' Cas thought to himself.
Mary got Dean wrapped up and they got his shirt back on, but Dean wouldn't even look at Cas. "I'll leave you two, but don't forget you also have guests upstairs." Mary said and left. "You're going to leave aren't you?" Dean whispered, "leave? Why would I leave?" Cas asked genuinely confused, "because of my scars. Because I'm nothing but a worthless omega who cuts himself to feel relief." Dean stated finally looking up at him.
"Dean. I don't care if you used to hurt yourself. Everyone has a low time in their life. But please, if you're still doing it, please stop. I'm here for you and I'm not going anywhere. I promise." Cas said and his heart broke a little more to see the tears in Dean's eyes. "You really promise you wont leave me?" Dean whispered, "cross my heart." Cas whispered and pressed his lips against Dean's. "Cas, you can't tell anyone. Charlie and Benny don't know, but obviously my mom knows and Sammy." Dean said and Cas nodded and helped him off the table and up the stairs.
Dean and Cas finally made it to Dean's room and Charlie was on them the moment they came through the door. "What happened?!" She asked, "Lucy ran through the living room and knocked me onto my side. Mom thinks I broke a rib so she's going to take me in the morning." Dean said and winced when Cas helped lower him to the floor. "Damn brother. That sucks." Benny said and Dean just grunted. "Soooo, you two aren't gonna start making out or anything while we're here are you?" Charlie asked, "really Charlie? I just broke a rib and you think I'm going to jump Cas's bones? I'm not a complete slut you know." Dean said but laughed a little.
They spent the rest of the afternoon talking about school and random things. By time 7:45 rolled around Cas started getting up. "Where you going?" Dean asked looking a little sad that his leaning post got up. "Sorry, but dad said I have to be home by 8 since we have church in the morning." Cas said, "I'll see you all monday." He said and went to leave, "Cas wait! I'll walk you out." Dean said and Charlie and Benny helped him up, they got to the front door and Dean grabbed Cas's hand. "I'm glad you came over, even though it was pretty embarrassing for you to having to pick me up off the floor... And you know.. uh my scars." Dean said looking at the floor. "I'm glad I let Charlie convince me to come over." Cas smiled and lifted Dean's head so they could see each other. "See you monday." Cas whispered and pressed their lips together.
Dean grabbed the lapels on Cas's jacked and pulled him closer and ran his tongue over his bottom lip. Cas opened his mouth and they stood there kissing but nothing to get them too excited, only to yank apart when they heard Benny and Charlie cat call. "Ow ow!" Charlie teased and Dean turned bright red, "you guys fucking suck." He grouched and pecked Cas once more before he left. "I should have known you two would have spied on us." Dean said and pushed pass them. "Aww, come onnnn, you guys are cute." Charlie chuckled, "uh huh. Now are you staying the night or leaving? That way we can get shit set up." Dean asked. "Staying brotha! We got scary movies to watch!" Benny grinned.