A week later, you wake up next to Dean. He's been in the hospital for a week, while doctors monitor his condition. He should be able to go home today. You were officially released six days ago, but you have refused to leave Dean's side except to shower. You tried to give him space by sleeping in an arm chair beside his bed, but nightmares of Dean dying kept you up. Dean couldn't bear to watch you in pain, so he asked you to sleep in his bed with him, despite the doctors objections.

Sam had been going on local short hunts alone. Dean didn't like it, but Sam insisted he was fine. He came by morning and night to check on his brother while you showered or got something to eat.

You were slowly falling in love with Dean Winchester. You had been attracted to him from the moment you saw him, but a week in the hospital, spending every second together had changed your relationship. You wanted to kiss him and be able to call him yours, but you had once overheard Dean refer to you as being "like a sister" to him. That made things awkward. But still, you didn't exactly snuggle and sleep with your sister, right? But he still had yet to kiss you. Only small pecks on the forehead had happened between you two.

You stayed wrapped in Deans arm until you felt a gentle touch on your leg. Opening your eyes, you saw Dr. Edmonds, Deans doctor.

"Alexandra, could you step outside with me please?" Easing yourself out of Deans arms, you head into the hall.

"Alexandra, we are going to let Devon go today if he can walk all by himself. I'm going to give him pain mess and he cannot drive while on them. Can you drive for him? Or your cousin?"

"Yes, that's not a problem."

"Okay. When he wakes up and passes the test, he may go."

"Thank you, Doctor."

When you go in to tell Dean the good news, you see Sammy sitting by his bedside.

"I gotta get out if here." Dean says. "Today. Sammy found us a dragon to hunt."

"A dragon?" You ask skeptically.

"Yeah, they aren't exactly the huge lizards they portray in movies." Sam says. "And few hunters have ever seen them."

"Remember, I haven't been doing this as long you guys. What do dragons do again? And how do you know we've found one?"

"12 girls have gone missing in the past few days. All under the age of 20." Dean says. He grins. "Dragons hunt virgins."

You suddenly feel like throwing up. You remember that Dean and Sam don't know you still have your innocence. Obviously they don't, since they show no sign of fear. But right now seems like a bad time to tell them, so you just nod.

"Okay. So where is this thing?"

"About 40 miles south." Sam says. "We leave as soon as we get the all clear from the doctor."

"Actually, that's what I was coming in here to tell you. The doctor said that Dean can go if he can walk."

"I can run a freaking marathon if I can leave this place." Dean says.

You call for a nurse and she has Dean walk down the hallway. She declares him good to go, so you run to the Impala and grab him a pair of jeans, a shirt, socks and underwear, his combat boots and his leather jacket.

Dean is in a very good mood as he gets dressed and give you a one armed hug. He lifted you up and spun you around. Shrieking and giggling, you said,

"Dean! Put me down! You'll re-injure your shoulder."

"Don't let me forget to have a nurse take off this damned sling." He says as a reply. You find one and she gently helps him remove it.

You walk him out to the Impala and you guys sit quietly in the car for a minute. Dean is in the passenger seat and you're in the back, but you can tell something is bothering him.

"Penny for your thoughts." You say lightly.

"It's nothing." Dean says.

"Dean, please. I know something's wrong. Why don't you tell me?"

"It's just, well, something you said when you were being, well. Possessed." Dean mumbles awkwardly.

"Oh." You say.

"The demon said you still loved your ex. That you gave him everything. What exactly does that mean?"

"Well, he was my longest relationship, and I did love him, but he wanted to go further than I did, so he cheated on me with my best friend." You explain.

"Oh. I'm sorry to hear that." Dean says.

"Don't worry, I don't love him any more." You say with a small smile.

"Well, that's a relief." Dean says, returning your smile.

Sam suddenly unlocks the car and you two jump.

"We gotta make a stop at the hotel to grab some notes and make a plan," he says. You feel relived. Maybe you can find a way to get out of this hunt after all.

When you guys arrive, you are considering ways to fake an injury. You could pretend to come down with a stomach bug or recrack a rib. But then the boys might take you back to the hospital and that would screw up the whole thing. Maybe you should just tell them. That's probably the best way. When you get to the room, Dean and Sam begin the make plans on how to kill the dragon. You are thinking about how to tell them when Dean pulls you out of your zone.

"Y/N, you've hardly said a word. Are you nervous?"

"Actually, I don't think I can go."

"What?" Sam asks. "You're always up for a hunt."

"I know, but I'm not sure I can go." You say turning pink.

"Got a hot date? Somewhere to be?" Dean teases.

"Guys. We're hunting a dragon." You say.

"Yeah, and?" Dean says.

"Oh my god, you guys. Think about it. We. Are. Hunting. A. Dragon." You emphasize. The boys are quiet and then they get huge grins on their faces as they realize what you mean. Your face is pink and you are sweating bullets.

"Wow. Now you really are a baby." Sammy says with a smirk.

Dean looks at you impishly and says, "well, we really need your help on this hunt... I can help you out with your little... Problem."

"You realize I'll still kick your ass right?"

Dean chuckles. "That's my girl."

"But really, are we gonna leave her here Dean?"

"No. We can't. What if something happens while we are gone?" Dean says. He turns to you. "I won't let anything happen to you, I promise."

"Ugh!" You groan. "Fine! But if you get me killed, I'll kill you!"