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Chapter 11

Sam grinned and ran as Dean chased him, the Siren getting used to being able to see again. He hadn't run in what felt like decades and chasing Sam promised fun rewards if he caught the merman. They'd stayed close to home since Dean had regained his sight, not wanting anything to break their happiness. Sam laughed when Dean nearly caught him but spun away and Dean grinned as he picked up speed.

Dean lay in front of the fireplace with Sam's arms around him, just enjoying the sound of Sam's voice as the merman read to him. He could have read himself but he loved the sound of Sam's voice as he read. Things between them were comfortable, more so than they had ever been. They hadn't had sex again since Dean had regained his sight, they didn't feel any need to, content with gentle touches and kisses. Plus they were both a little worried about accidentally undoing whatever had given Dean's sight back in the first place.

Sam got out of the car and then looked at Dean who was still gripping the wheel. Dean took a deep breath and got out, it'd been two years since he'd been near anyone other than Sam and he was shocked to find he was actually a little scared.

"Dean?" Sam called and Dean looked over at him, smiling when he saw the concerned look the merman was sending him.

"I'm fine Sam, let's shop." Dean answered and Sam grinned. They walked side by side through the town, Dean looking around seeing some new shops since the last time he'd been there. They got everything they needed and Dean hesitated outside the diner. Sam smiled and kissed him before tugging him inside.

"Hey Stella." Sam called in greeting and she turned to smile at him.

"Hey sweetie. Well look who you brought to see me. About time you got better." Stella smiled and Sam hugged her in greeting. Dean just nodded at her and she walked over, shocking him with a hug. "You boys go grab a booth and your food'll be out soon."

"When did she get so….bossy?" Dean asked in awe as they sat and Sam laughed.

"Apparently she adopted us. So you better get used to it."

"Weird." Dean muttered, shaking his head and Sam kissed him.

Stella walked over a while later with two burgers with fries though Sam's had a small salad as well. She also had two cokes, a piece of chocolate cake and a piece of blueberry pie. Dean saw the pie and grinned, reaching for it but Sam lightly slapped his hand.

"Lunch first." Sam chastised and Stella laughed.

"You two are just too cute." She told them before walking around and Sam chuckled as Dean actually blushed slightly.

"I like her." Dean admitted and Sam nodded.

"She's great, doesn't care that we're not 'normal'."

"What do you mean?" Dean frowned and Sam rolled his eyes.

"How fast you moved when those idiots attacked me? They came back me first visit here too and pulled weapons…..I uh took care of it. Stella just gave me the food and said to scram before the cops arrived and thanks. She doesn't care." Sam explained ad Dean glanced over at her, for a human she was very open minded. She glanced up and smiled and Dean nodded at her.

Sam chased Dean through the water, hearing Dean laugh as he grabbed Dean's tail before taking off, Dean chasing him. They played tag for a while before settling to just float through the water, holding each other, Sam's hair flowing around them. Dean grabbed a few strands, letting them flow between his fingers and Sam smiled.

"You really like my hair huh?"

"Yeah, it's so thick." Dean murmured.

"So think I should cut it?" Sam teased and Dean mock glared at him, making Sam laugh. "Well maybe I can trim it a little; it's getting a bit too long now."

"Fine." Dean grumbled and Sam kissed him before taking off, leaving Dean to chase him. They played for hours before heading to shore, Dean scrambling out and then helping Sam out, holding him through the painful transformation. When it was over Sam lay in Dean's arms, content to just stay there for a while, letting the sun dry them off. "Comfortable?" Dean asked and Sam grinned.

"Yep." He answered, tugging Dean's head down to kiss him.

"Come on, before you burn." Dean urged and Sam sighed but got up. They got dressed and headed back to the house, taking it slow, just enjoying the sounds of nature.

Bobby smiled when John put the half full bottle aside and headed upstairs to get some sleep. Since Sam's visit John had cut back on alcohol and even hunting, giving his body time to recover so that he would make Sam happy by not joining him too quickly. Bobby honestly wasn't sure if it really had been Sam they'd seen nearly three years before but for John's sake he was willing to go with it. Sam would be almost thirty by now if he'd survived, it was weird trying to imagine Sam so old. He missed the kid, a lot. Sam had always tried to stay happy, to not let hunting drag him down and he missed that.

Sam cuddled with Dean on the bed, his head over Dean's heart, listening to the steady beat and letting it lull him towards sleep. The sound of the beating was comforting, so was Dean's hand in his hair. Tonight it was three years since he'd regained his memories and Dean had gone blind. Dean kissed the top of his head and Sam looked up at him.

"Comfy?" Dean asked and Sam nodded.

"Your heart's comforting." Sam answered. The beat was odd, very different to a humans but Sam was used to it. Dean chuckled and tugged Sam around to kiss him.

"Happy Anniversary." Dean murmured and Sam laughed.

"Odd one to celebrate." Sam commented and Dean shrugged. Sam just smiled and kissed Dean, a hand slipping down to Dean's hip, rubbing the skin. Dean smiled and rolled to put Sam on top of him but Sam tugged the other way, settling Dean on top of him to Dean's surprise. "could we…..please Dean?" Sam asked and Dean stared in surprise.

"You want…..you sure?" Dean asked and Sam nodded. Dean smiled and kissed him, reaching for the draw where Sam had put the lube after their only time together. He got it out and put it beside them on the bed before leaning in to kiss Sam again.

TBC….