A/N: Hello boys... and girls. I am so so sorry for not updating sooner! I hope you like the new chapter, I don't really know if it's good. I guess you have to figure that out on your own. (Also yuri! On ice is mentioned)

Castie's POV

"So dad, how long are you staying?" Gabriel asked. After we nearly squeezed our dad to death we decided it would be best to start cooking dinner and talk afterwards. Now was afterwards.

The three of us sat comfortably around a large wooden table, the dirty dishes of our meal still in front of us. Our father, Chuck, shifted in his seat and sipped at his glass, obviously trying to avoid the question.

"Dad?" Gabriel tried again, an eyebrow raised.

"Well," he started, "you see, there's a serious meeting I have to attend to." I squinted my eyes. "That doesn't answer his question dad." The elder man sighed. "Can't we enjoy just sitting here?"

Gabriel leaned back in his chair. "When are you leaving?" Chuck played with his fork, tracing small invisible lines on the plate. "Tomorrow evening." He said quietly. I could see my brother's eyes turning sad and his usual happy mask dropped. He pushed his chair back, took his plate and put it into the sink. "I'm in my room... homework and stuff." He muttered.

I watched him go and turned to my father. "You know I should do some stuff too." I stood up and did the same as Gabe did. As I reached the stairs Chuck called out. "Castiel, could you talk to him?" I turned around so I could see him standing, or more like leaning against the doorway which lead into the kitchen. As I saw the tiredness and guilt in his eyes I held back any mean comments I would have made, instead I just nodded. "You know I do. I always do." With that I made my way upstairs.

Carefully, not wanting to make any sounds, I walked to Gabriel's room and stood there for a moment. On the other side I could hear something that sounded too much like muffled crying.

"Gabe?"

"Do you want to watch a movie?"

Silence.

"It doesn't have to be a movie."

I listened again. Nothing.

"I think some anime is overdue."

There was a quiet and sad laugh. I continued.

"I've started talking to the screenshots on my phone!"

"OKAY! You can come in but please no more singing." Gabriel yelled.

Pleased I entered his room. The sight in front of me hurt. Gabriel sat on his bad, pillows firmly gripped and his eyes puffy and red. "Oh Gabe." I sat down besides him and hugged my little brother tightly.

He let go of his pillow and moved his small arms around my neck his head buried in my shoulder. "It's okay." I said and rubbed small circles on his back.

I would like to say that didn't happen often but that would be a lie. Our parents were always away, every time with a new excuse. Sometimes it was a meeting, problems with the employees or just work in general. It wasn't much of a problem for me with my parents gone but it always effected Gabriel pretty bad. It wasn't easy for a fourteen year old with both parents always away. I tried my best to be there for him but I knew I would never replace them.

We sat there for a moment before he scooted back, wiping the now dry tears hastily away . "Which anime do you wanna watch?"

I smiled evilly at him. "How about yuri! On ice?"

He chuckled and hit my shoulder. "You just want to admire victor."

I looked at him with fake hurt. "I would never ever do that!"

"Yeah yeah whatever." He shuffled around till his back hit the edge of the bed and patted the space next to him. I took the hint and sat down next to Gabriel.

My brother handed me his phone which he had taken from the nightstand. I searched for a good streaming site and together we watched 5 episodes of yuri! On ice, then we decided it was time to really do some homework. I was happy to see that Gabriel was nearly back to his usual annoying self, nearly.

As I got into my room the first thing I did was check my phone. What? Sue me. I couldn't fight the smile which slowly creeped up on my face.

2 New messages from Dean

Heyyyy Cas

What r u doing?

Kind of avoiding homework

And just as I wanted to start with my homework like really start, with taking the books out and stuff and not just thinking of doing it, Dean texted back.

Ha! I've already done it

Seriously?

No…. ;)

How dare you use my trust like that?

I'm sorry

No you're not

Yeah, not really

Well at least you're honest

:)))))

:)))))

:)))))

Are you alright?

I'm bored

Don't shoot a wall

What if it's already too late not to?

That wouldn't be my division

Good one

I'm trying

Alright mister sassy cassy, can I call you that?

OMG NO! That's horrible

But it's funny!

No Dean, just no

You can't stop me you know that?

I had hopes…..

Looks like I ruined your small bubble of hope

Well, like you said it was small

Good so your loss isn't big

You're unbelievable!

*charming **handsome ***gorgeous

Yes. Yes of course, how could I forget that?

No idea. But that's the reason I reminded you again

You're the best

Told you so

As much as I enjoy our conversation I really need to finish my homework

I should probably do that too

See you tomorrow?

Of course

I switched my phone off and tossed it on my bed where it bounced dangerously but nothing happened. Not that I thought about my phone no, no, no my thoughts were all about green eyes and beautiful smiles.

I didn't even try to deny it.

I liked Dean as in more than friends. I knew we just started talking and I didn't want to mess this up. I'd never been in a relationship before. There were some boys in my old shool that I thought were good looking but nothing more, nothing like the way I felt about Dean. The way his eyes sparkled when he laughed or the way he talked about Sam. Everything about that boy was special. And exactly that's the reason why I won't rush things and risk our friendship.