This Chapter: The library server is crashed, Lisa illegally downloads some shit, and Gabriel's joking causes a misunderstanding that could change Dean and Castiel's future forever.
It was a week since Sam and Jess came over for dinner. It was a new year, but that didn't stop the library from being packed. People were constantly walking in and out of the building, It didn't help that a certain person by the name of 'Carver Edlund' had released the next Great American Novel. The shipment came in late, and they had to explain to a crowd of angry people why the books were not there. People were desperate and crowded around the libraries limited search computers. Usually Dean would enjoy going out to fix the servers, but these people were rabid.
"Hey man, the server is down." Ash said as Dean came in the back room.
"You want me to go back? I was just out there!" Dean protested.
"Stop whining." Charlie remarked.
Dean let out a frustrated sigh, and walked out the room. Desperate for a break, Dean went into the break room to talk about things other than the server crash. The room was warm and the smell of coffee filled the air. Dean sat at a table beside Kevin.
"Hey Kevin, how is life?" Dean said
"It is ok, You do know you lied to me." Kevin replied as he took a sip of coffee.
"What do you mean?"
"You told me that you met Cas here, You two were friends since high school, and were roommates in college."
"But we had our first date here, It is like we met here."
"A you are a loser, and B you don't make any sense." Kevin said in a joking tone.
"Shut up."
The door opened, a face popped trough the door frame.
"The shipment is in, Also you need to fix the server Dean." Lisa said.
"Thank God! Those people were crashing the system so they could read a damn book. Is it even that good?" Dean said in a flustered tone.
"It is actually, I downloaded it..illegally." Lisa replied, clearly thinking over weather or not her actions were morally alright.
Dean looked at his ex with a look of shock and confusion.
"How is your fish?" Gabriel said bursting trough the door.
"What the fuck Gabriel! You can't be here! Employees only!"
"I know, I just like to mess with my favorite brother in law." Gabriel said with a wink.
"You got married? Congratulations!" Lisa said
"Holy Shit! why didn't you tell us?" Kevin asked.
Dean looked back at Gabriel, but he left the room. Dean tried to find the right words. He fumbled over his tongue. How could he explain to his friends that he wasn't married.
"Uh...excuse me." Dean said, his face was red with humiliation. He turned around and bolted out the room. On his way running up the stairs, he fortunately ran into Cas. Without thinking, Dean grabbed his boyfriend and dragged him into the libraries' broom closet. Cas was clearly horrified.
"What are you doing Dean. There is a time and place for this." Cas whispered angrily.
"Dude listen! Your man child of a brother just went into the break room."
"And you had to drag me into a closet to tell me this?"
"Listen, He freaking told Kevin and Lisa that we got married."
Cas tilted his head, and looked at Dean with wide eyes. Gossip spread around the library like wildfire, sooner or later the whole town would know.
"What do we do?" Cas asked.
"I don't freaking know! Son of a bitch!" Dean whispered.
"Maybe Sam can help us clear up this misunderstanding?" Cas suggested
"No, he has enough to worry about."
Suddenly the door creaked and light shone in. The two turned around to see Charlie, who of course had a smile on her face. She brushed out her long red hair as she coughed.
"I know you two are married now, and that is totally cool, but could you not try to bang each other in the broom closet, Its kinda a public place."
Dean and Cas stared in shock, Charlie wasn't as much of a gossip as poor Becky (who moved away 2 years ago), but when she knew something, the news would certainly reach the rest of town. The two awkwardly smiled and walked out of the closet. They needed to sort this shit out and fast.
Anna's house was a bit bigger than Dean and Castiel's apartment, but it was still small. Dean and Cas sat on the couch as Anna brought out some water. Cas had always relied on his older sister for advice and guidance. Dean downed a glass of water while Cas looked down and fidgeted with his tie.
"Gabriel is an ass." Anna said, breaking the silence.
"Tell me about it, I don't know how Kali deals with him." Dean replied.
"Anna, the whole town thinks Dean and I are married." Cas sighed.
Anna grabbed her brother's hand and smiled, Although she never admitted it, Cas was her favorite brother. The two were always close as children, Although she'd deny it, the only reason she kissed Dean in high school was to make Cas jealous.
"What would mother think?" Cas said in horror.
The siblings mother, Naomi was a highly acclaimed dentist, She was not a fan of Dean and Castiel's relationship. For the longest time Cas would get reprimanded for staying out late with Dean. Over time she came to terms with Her son's relationship, but Dean was still on her 'list'. She always frightened him at birthdays or Christmas.
"Aw crap, She is gonna drill a hole trough my skull." Dean scoffed.
"No she won't, because you two are going to actually get married, legally." Anna said in a stern tone.
"What, You just can't tell us how to live our lives!" Cas snapped.
"I'm not telling you, I'm demanding you. Listen, the only way out of this mess is to go to court and sign a document, or go to prison for fraud."
Dean and Cas took a minute to register what Anna had said. Perhaps she was right, The couple knew that they had a lot to discuss when they got home.