Wooh I had some trouble with this chapter but I hope you lot enjoy! Thank you for all the support :)
Dean was worried about Cas. It was Wednesday and he had been acting weird all week. He was clearly avoiding Dean and he was worried as to why. Had he figured out that Dean had written the letters and he was nervous over it? Wasn't interested? Dean was worried that it could be the case and he had come on too strong.
He wanted to kiss Cas so badly in the car after the movie but didn't want to push anything. Dean was running out of options. He had asked Jo and Benny what they thought but they went with he was probably just shy. That didn't make sense to him. Even when they hung out he was always a little shy but nothing like this. Cas never fully avoided him if possible. Even when working on the car, Cas seemed distant and only worked on fixing the tires and only nodding at Dean's attempts at small talk.
Dean was frustrated and was heading into his class when he spotted Charlie. He remembered that Cas and Charlie hung out and maybe she would know something. Dean awkwardly walked up to her and tapped her shoulder. She stopped before turning and had a huge grin. "Hey Dean-o, what's up?" she asked.
"Um I'm sorry to bug ya, but do you know if there is something wrong with Cas? He's been kinda off this week."
"Oh?" Charlie said looking slightly nervous.
"Ya well he's been like ignoring me and clearly avoiding me, I just don't know what happened. I thought we were chill and now he just doesn't seem to care. I'm not sure if I offended him or something," Dean finished awkwardly.
"Um I can't say I know exactly what's been up with him lately but he's just kinda quiet sometimes I don't…"
"Well he went from being shy to just trying to avoid me at every cost I don't think this is all that normal man," Dean said in a slight panic. Charlie sighed before looking around and taking Dean into a corner by the lockers.
"Look, I don't know what's up with him this week. He won't spill to me or Balthazar and he's been a little meh to say the least. I don't know for sure but my guess is it's something to do with you." Charlie poked her finger in his chest. "Your best bet is to ask him alone. I'm sorry Dean I wish I could help. I gotta get to class and you don't wanna be late for yours either." She walked back towards class with a wave.
Get him by himself? Dean thought. He only had English before auto so he needed to come up with a plan.
Dean and Cas had worked on their work and Dean had finished his work early as this was basic to him. As he went and handed in his work he went over to Bobby. "Hey can I talk to you in the hall?" he asked quietly. Bobby squinted his eyes but nudged his head towards the door. Dean went out with Bobby following.
"What do ya need boy?" Bobby asked in a gruff voice.
"Um can I go like 2 minutes before the bell? I need to um do something," he said awkwardly.
"What boy? I can't be just letting you go early!" he said annoyed. "Just cause ya work for me…" Bobby stopped his thoughts when he saw Dean's face. Dean looked not just sad but actually worried.
"Please Bobby, I swear I'll make it up to you," he said quietly. Bobby stared before he sighed.
"Fine."
"Oh thanks Bobby! I swear I'll explain later!" Dean said with a huge grin before they went back into class.
Dean sat down at his seat and pretended to read the textbook for the next thirty minutes. Right before the bell, Mr. Singer cleared his throat. "All right ya idjits, time to pack your stuff and Dean," he looked at him. "Go to the office I need you to go do what I asked of ya." Dean nodded and went.
As he left, he instead walked towards the parking lot and went and stood slumped down by the driver's door of Castiel's car. Cas had been running towards his car before Dean could catch up to talk. As the bell rang out, Cas had made it to his car within three minutes. Dean could hear Castiel's breaths as he had most likely run. No other students had left yet to their cars as they were packing up lockers and meeting with friends.
As the sound got closer, Dean turned his head to look in that direction. He heard Cas gasp and drop his bag. "Hello Cas," Dean said smoothly before he turned and look at Cas with a worried face. "What's been up man? You've been avoiding me at every chance you have. What did I do to you?"
"Dean," Cas said dumbly with a very prominent blush. "I um I nothing is wrong," Cas stuttered out.
"That's bullshit and we both know it," Cas flinched at Dean's words. He sighed and took a deep breath. "Come on Cas what's up really?"
Cas looked around nervously as students began filing out in the parking lot. "Can we not have this talk now Dean? I have to go and there are people and…"
"Open the car door and we can talk in there," he replied going towards the passenger side and placed his hand on the handle. Cas sighed but clicked the button to open the doors. Dean unlocked the door and sat down with Cas sitting in the driver's side. He groaned and put his forehead on the wheel.
"Come on Cas what could be so bad that you can't even talk to me man?"
"Why?" Cas asked, head still rested on the steering wheel.
"Why what?" he replied confused.
"Why did you start talking to me? Even if we were just partners you didn't have to go through the extra work of teaching me and all this other shit," Cas said clearly frustrated. "Why Dean?"
"Well, why the hell not? You're a cool guy, funny, kick ass at video games and you're a great guy to have around. What is there not to like?" he replied confused.
"I'm really not worth it Dean. I'm, god I'm fucked up Dean. We can finish with auto and just move on with…"
"What the fuck Cas? Don't say that shit about yourself! You're a great guy Castiel. If I didn't think you were I wouldn't try and hang with you. You're scaring me man."
"Dean, I don't want to ruin your reputation in the school and risk something happening to you," Cas said as tears started to brim at his eyes. "I'm not worth the trouble," Cas yelled out as he began to get out of the car.
"Cas wait!" Dean said after him as he too got out of the car and followed behind him. "Cas come on talk to me man!" Cas kept his head down and walked towards the back of the school.
"There is nothing to talk about Dean I told you I'm-oof!" Cas walked directly into a person who caught him by the arms.
"My my," said a sly voice causing Cas to stiffen and look up in horror. "Didn't think I would find you like this Clarence." A woman with Dark hair looked back at Dean, shooting him a wink. "What a pretty one you're trying to snare this time Castiel," she said causing Dean to look at her with disgust.
"M-Meg," Cas said and Dean noted that he sounded terrified. He tried to fight out of her grasp but she held on tight. Dean came close and cut himself in between them, causing her to let go.
"I suggest you leave," he said with a growl in his voice. Castiel was in shock and just stood looking down in a panic behind Dean.
"Ooo a feisty one, I like em like that. Don't worry Clarence, it won't last long," she said as she turned, throwing a wink at Cas. "The truth will come out." She walked away from the school, her black heeled boots clicking on the pavement.
Dean turned and knelt down by Cas. "Are you okay Cas? Who the hell is that?"
"I didn't think she would find me. I thought I was safe," he whispered out him himself before he fell forward into Dean and let out a loud sob.
"Shh, it's okay Cas I'm here," Dean said carefully rubbing his back and letting him cry into his shoulder.
"G-Gabriel please," he cried out so Dean took his phone out of his pocket and quickly let Cas unlock it using his finger print and dialed Gabriel.
"Hello baby brother what's up?" Gabriel said before he heard the crying coming from Dean's other shoulder. "Woah Castiel what happened?" Gabriel went into an instant older brother mode.
"Gabe, it's Dean. I don't know what the hell is going on but Cas started freaking when we bumped into some chick."
"Who?"
"Um I think he said Meg or…"
"Where are you?" Gabriel asked sounding concerned.
"Behind the school."
"I'm on my way. Don't let Castiel go anywhere."
"Wait what's going on?"
"It's not good Dean just, please keep him safe," Gabriel said sounding sad and worried before he hung up.
"I will," Dean said quietly to himself before bringing Cas closer.
I couldn't miss out on a little drama! I really hope you guys enjoyed! Feedback is always appreciated! I will hopefully have an update again before my move back to Canada in a month so keep an eye out!
