Of Angels and Men

Sam blinked bleary eyes into the dark room. His bed seemed softer than before and he was actually warm in the, usually cold, room. Plus, he had an amazing blanket and heater…that had arms? Sam felt his heart jerk at the realization that he was sleeping with someone. Did his dad finally sell his body like he feared?

"Sam, stop thinking so loud…," A soft voice soothed from his pillow. Sam gazed up and was face to face with an angel. Gabriel's blond hair shined in the small tendrils of light escaping through the curtains. His brown eyes stared down at Sam with sleepiness and amusement. He placed a gentle kiss on his mate's forehead and let out a loud yawn.

"Be quiet, the both of you," A voice from behind Sam whined. Cas nuzzled into the back of Sam's neck, trying to avoid waking up from what seemed like a dream.

"We have to wake up," Sam whispered, turning so he was curled into Cas' chest and spooned into Gabriel's. "School."

"Losers," Gabe grumbled before heaving himself up, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes. He hovered over his two mates before kissing Sam's cheek and a chaste kiss to Cas' lips before heading to the bathroom to get ready for the day. Sam sighed, feeling Castiel's fingers tug gently on his hair and moving it out of his eyes. Blue eyes gazed down into hazel before a small peck was on Sam's slightly freckled nose. Castiel moved to the other bathroom and Sam headed downstairs, to the kitchen where Michael and Lucifer already sat, talking quietly.

"Hi," Sam said shyly, moving to sit across from them.

"Mooooooorning," Lucifer smirked kindly, sounding an awful lot like George Weasley. Sam blushed and looked away as Michael quietly reprimanded him and turned back to Sam with concern.

"Are you feeling better?"

"I feel better than yesterday," Sam shrugged, gently tracing shapes on the table.

"I would like to take a look at your wounds before you head out if that's alright?"

"Of course."

A few moments later, Sam was nibbling on peanut butter toast Lucifer made and let Michael check his stitches and bruises. Gabriel and Castiel came down and quietly waited for the results, one nervously fidgeting and the other remaining stoic.

"You seem to be healing just fine. Normally, I would say to take a day to rest but…something tells me you wouldn't listen," Michael teased, letting Sam get back into his nightshirt.

"See, only known me for a few weeks and your accuracy is on point!" Sam grinned. They snickered at the younger boy before he was ushered up the stairs so he could change. Sam took one of Castiel's smaller jeans and one of Gabriel's shirts. His mates' scent overwhelmed him and he sighed in appreciation. Walking back downstairs, he blushed at the bright smiles sent his way and hurriedly maneuvered to the car. Gabriel slipped into the driver's seat after him and Cas sat in the back, waving a final goodbye to his brothers.

Music played quietly in the background as the sun started to come up in the horizon. Sam could feel the tension in Gabriel's grace and the slight agitation of nerves in Castiel's. He sent out small slivers of calm, gently soothing them. Almost like soothing agitated feathers on a bird. When they pulled up to the school, Sam found he couldn't get out because Gabe locked the doors.

"Gabe, c'mon…."

"I'm just concerned for your safety Sammy. I don't want to see you hurt again," Gabe sighed, looking over the younger teen. The bruises were still visible and he could still see the split in Sam's lip. "Maybe-Maybe you shouldn't go today. Just relax because you were hurt badly! What if you pull your stitches?"

"I've had worse with less done, Gabe. I'll be fine. I have Cas to protect me!" A small spark of pride pushed against their graces and Sam giggled.

"What if something happens to Cas?" Gabriel asked, concern flooding to his younger brother. Castiel rolled his eyes and leaned over, unlocking the door.

"You insult me, brother. Come on, Sammy."

Sam waved goodbye to a slightly stunned yet pouting Gabe. "See you later!"

Castiel had one arm firmly wrapped around Sam's waist, glaring at anyone who came too close. He thought it was a bit ridiculous but Sam let it happen, knowing it soothed Castiel. People stared at them, some whispering, other pointing. A few made a point to whisper loudly about Sam's bruises, making the younger teen duck his head, hiding behind his now wavy hair. Cas took a minute to appreciate it. His brown silky strands framed the young face that would definitely grow into a handsome, well defined one. Sam's cheeks started turning a dark pink as Castiel still hadn't looked away from him and whined low in his throat.

"Why are you staring at me? I get enough of it as it is!"

"S-Sorry!" Castiel flushed, smiling sheepishly. "I can't help myself, you are beautiful."

Sam awkwardly squared his shoulders but gave an adorable smile to Castiel. The bell signaling homeroom has started forced the two to separate after Sam promised to text Gabe after every class. Sam still wasn't used to leaving the bond open but didn't feel the pressures of leaving it closed. All in all, it was a really good feeling and the fact was that his mates were able to share that with him. The rest of the day was a blur. Crowley didn't seem to be at school which was a good and bad thing. It honestly wouldn't surprise him if Gabe and the other's beat him up so he couldn't go to school and bully Sam yet at the same time, he was worried.

A broken heart was no laughing matter. The fact that Crowley was so viciously rejected by the supposed love of his life must have really hurt. Sam didn't blame the guy for not showing up at school. As promised, he conversed with Gabriel throughout the day. Turns out, the older male was taking online college courses for business, photography, and filmmaking while also taking a side course of advanced chemistry. It was weird to imagine but not looked down upon. The only thing Sam and Cas didn't like was the random photos of themselves being shot at the most random times. Gabriel had been so worried about his lovers lately that he was a bit behind on his assignments and forced his lovely mates to work for him after school.

Sam mostly used the excuse that he was bruised and battered and wouldn't look good in photos. His sappy mates denied it all, claiming he was amazing no matter how he looked. Besides, Castiel wouldn't let him off that easy to avoid pictures. Lunch was actually spent out of school. Gabriel met up with them from across the street to eat lunch at a little café. Normally, students weren't allowed off campus but nobody really noticed them leave. It was simple PB and J's along with some Lay's chips (original) and cokes. It was perfect and just what they needed, being able to curl up with each other and just talking. Sam felt closer to them then he had in the years he felt them and it made him feel stronger than ever.

After Lunch, Cas and Sam were forced to go back to school before the bell and people noticing them gone. Gabriel gave Cas a chaste kiss on the lips and forehead and Sam a kiss on his cheek and temple before ushering them out the door. Another set of goodbyes were exchanged before they finally made it back to the school and rummaging through their lockers. Art, the last class, came quickly as the boys finally allowed themselves to relax. It was a free draw day where they didn't have to worry about assignments or paper essays on different artists.

Sam suggested drawing each other as a fun exercise. While Sam was better at free drawing random post-it-noteworthy things, Castiel was phenomenal with portraits, reality drawings. Personally, Sam preferred drawing whatever came to his head as it was harder for him to follow directions and line structures. Something the boys wouldn't let him live down. Apparently drawing manga versions of cats over his homework was adorable? Sam didn't try to understand what was going on in their heads. Sam peeked up at Castiel and felt heat spread along his chest, heart beating faster than normal. The ebony haired man was deeply concentrated in his portrait, tongue peeking out the side of his mouth while his hand expertly flew along the page.

The bell rang shortly after, Sam narrowing his eyes at his half-finished drawing of Cas and decided he would do something a bit different with it. Castiel rolled up his portrait of Sam and said he would finish it later. They moved passed the lockers when Jessica launched herself at Sam.

"There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you!"

"But school just got out!" Sam winced at the pull on his body.

"Yeah well," She had the decency to look sheepish. "Point is, I was wondering if you wanted to sign up for the graduation committee."

"The what?"

"Graduation committee," Jess repeated. "You get to help plan, decorate and prepare for the Seniors (and our) graduation ceremony, that kind of thing."

Sam hummed low in his throat at the thought, gaze moving to an amused looking Castiel. It was sort of amusing because when Jessica talks, she uses her whole body animatedly to explain her points. Sam looked at his best friends excited face and nodded.

"Yeah, sure, it sounds like fun!" Sam smiled at how big Jess grinned, cheering loudly. "Quick question though. They are honestly letting a freshman help out?"

Jessica gently punched his shoulder, a scolding look on her face, "I have the skills and talent for this kind of thing. Just because you're a smarty mouth sophomore…"

"That you do," Sam agreed full-heartedly. "Thanks for asking me, Jess. I can't wait to bug you for your ideas."

"Haha, you do that! I'll sign your name on the sheet. See you tomorrow, Sam!"

Sam waved goodbye to her as she bounced away before clasping his hand with Castiel's, moving them to the exit. Castiel was quietly laughing his amusement on Jess's endless stream of energy. Gabriel met them halfway, looking nervously frazzled and upset.

"What took you guys so long?"

"Sorry, my fault. My friend needed to talk to me," Sam apologized, letting Gabriel wrap him and Cas up in a tight hug.

"I'm not upset," Gabriel sighed, pulling away. "I'm just worried about you, is all. No trouble today?"

"None what so ever," Cas smiled, pulling his older brother in for a kiss. Gabriel smirked and kissed back, tightening his grip. Sam felt heat flare onto his face, a pink already spreading along his cheeks. Seeing them so wrapped up in one another looked so hot. He knew that they didn't get a lot of time around each other because of him but seeing them like it made his chest loosen from worries and his throat tight with want. Sam knew why they wouldn't kiss him on the mouth yet, he honestly wasn't particularly ready for it when they first got together but now, he wondered what they would taste like.

Gabriel pulled away first, smirking down at his flustered sibling. A slight movement made him turn and felt guilt at Sam staring at them so openly. He wanted to include the youngest but he was so fragile right now, Gabe was scared to hurt Sam. Castiel gazed over too, smiling brightly, pulling Sam into a crushing hug between them.

"Don't worry, we'll love on you too!" Castiel chuckled, pressing loving kisses around Sam's ear and neck, making their smallest mate giggle loudly and shift away. Gabe added his own kisses too, making Sam squeal with laughter. They kept hitting the sensitive parts of his neck and face, small ticklish sensations uplifting his nerve system. Gabe blew a small raspberry on Sam's neck, immediately making Sam shriek with laughter and squirm full force.

"Nohohoho! TihihiCKLEHEHEHES!"

Cas laughed brightly along with him, ushering the three of them into the car. Sam sat warily in the front seat, eyeing every single one of Gabriel's movements. The oldest smirked, every once in a while, squeezing Sam's knees. Castiel tickled Sam's sides from behind him, enjoying the carefree laughter while also extracting revenge on Gabe. The blonde squeaked as nimble fingers brushed his neck or dug into his collarbone. When they finally reached the Shurley household, Sam darted inside, hearing the thud of footsteps after him.

Michael glanced up at Sam's big smile and pink face and felt himself smile too. Before he could ask, Sam darted behind the couch as Gabriel tumbled in, trying to stop Castiel's hands that were digging into his ticklish sides. Michael sighed in exasperation, feeling like he had no other choice than to help his younger sibling. He easily dominated over Castiel, wrapping an arm around the younger's chest and using his free hand to scribble over the slightly pudgy stomach. Castiel squealed and let out loud barks of laughter, legs flailing as Gabe tried to hold them still.

"Where's Sammy, Cas? I know you saw him!"

"I-IAHAHAHAHA! I DOHOHOHN'T KNOHOHOHOHOW!"

Sam peaked over the couch, grinning widely as the attention was finally off him. Michael gave him a wink and Sam thought that insured his safety.

He spoke too soon.

Lucifer snorted from behind the teen, easily reaching around and lifting him up. Sam yelped in shock, squirming wildly in the older boys' arms.

"Nonono wait, wait!"

"Looking for something?" Lucifer maneuvered Sam into his arms so he was holding him more securely, before massaging the flat tummy and sides, being careful of the bruises and stitches.

Gabriel whooped loudly, motioning Lucifer to bring Sam over. The two youngest were forced on the ground together as the three older mates/siblings attacked them. Castiel had tears falling down his cheeks, face bright red with a huge smile on his face as Michael attacked his stomach and Gabriel kept a firm grip on one of his thighs. Sam was pretty much the same, face more pink than red as Gabriel used his other hand to attack Sam's knees while Lucifer tickled Sam's armpits. Both boys' pleas were ignored until their laughter fell silent. Michael laid down next to Cas, a happy smile on his face as Gabriel collapsed between his two mates and Lucifer fell next to Sam, ruffling the smaller boy's head.

Their panting breathes turned into soothing breathing as Sam fell silent, eyes drifting shut as peace washed over him. He had his protectors watching over him after all.