Cas told no one about the coffee cup incident before arriving at Dean's for lunch that day. Gabriel drove him and Anna there and they picked up Charlie and Kevin on the way.

"How are things with you and Sam?" asked Cas.

Gabriel answered, "Really great, we're going out tonight after lunch, I just hope Dean isn't going to say anything to discourage Sam from going out with me, Sam looks up to him a lot and I think if Dean wanted to he could do that."

"I don't think Dean would do that," insisted Cas because he knew Dean never would. Sam was the most important thing in the world to him and he wouldn't try to manipulate him for no good reason.

"Yeah?" grinned Gabriel suddenly remembered he was talking to Dean's almost boyfriend, "How are things you and Dean anyway?"

Cas blushed, he felt so nervous about seeing Dean today. "Good, I think that something might happen between us."

Charlie yelled, "You do? Why? What's happened? You've been in denial about his feelings for so long! Something must have happened! What happened?"

"Nothing." Cas lied but he didn't want to give away Dean before seeing him that day, Charlie would understand him waiting until later to tell her. "But we talked a lot more yesterday and we spent lunch together and I don't know, these seem like good signs."

The others agreed and collectively squealed with excitement at the prospect of Dean and Cas going out, even Kevin looked excited for his best friend.

Sam answered the door when they arrived and led them into the kitchen where Dean was busy cooking.

"You cook?" asked Cas. He hadn't imagined Dean as a cook.

"Yeah well, it's just burgers." Dean looked up at Cas with an oddly nervous smile, Cas grinned back, a small smile but a smile that showed how immensely happy Cas was to see Dean and how much he was trying to contain it. Dean relaxed and beamed at Cas.

Gabriel said, "Cas loves burgers don't you Cassie?"

"It's my favourite," confirmed Cas.

"I know," said Dean looking at Jo who looked at Charlie who looked at Cas. The information on his favourite food had been passed from person to person to Dean.

Everyone sat down and Dean and Sam prepared the food while Jo got everyone drinks.

"Where's Bobby?" asked Cas feeling rather curious and confident at that moment.

"Out with Jo's mum," answered Sam, "They have this strange relationship where they're madly in love and won't admit it to anyone."

Jo giggled but nodded, with a mischievous look on her face she teased, "Now who else does that sound like?"

Dean rolled his eyes and prodded a burger but he and Cas were both blushing.

They really needed to talk.

The burgers were finished soon and Dean served everyone their meals, which were surprisingly good. Even Gabriel complimented them but he was on his best behaviour trying to get on Dean's good side to make Sam happy. Luckily Dean was also trying to be nice for the same reason.

"Where are you two going tonight?" asked Dean.

Sam answered, "Movies."

"What are you seeing?" asked Dean starting a conversation with Gabriel about movies that were out at the moment which ventured on to old movies and Dean's favourites and Gabriel's favourites.

Cas felt like he was learning a lot about Dean while being in his home.

After lunch Jo suggested, "We should take you guys on a tour of the house."

"Yeah," agreed Dean hoping he might get a chance to get Cas alone.

Sam led the tour with Jo, Dean lagged behind with Cas as they followed everyone around the downstairs through the living room and Bobby's study. Cas couldn't believe how many book's Bobby has.

"This is why you're so well read," said Gabriel grinning at Sam obviously talking about a conversation they'd had before.

When they went upstairs Dean grabbed Cas' hand and pulled him back, winking at Jo so she knew to make sure everyone left them alone.

"Hey Cas," said Dean suddenly feeling nervous now they were alone.

Cas felt equally nervous. "Hi Dean, thanks for having us round for lunch today, the food you cooked was very good."

"Thanks." Dean was trying to find the words to bring up yesterday; eventually he found a way to bring it up in an intelligent, seamless way. "So, uh, you know that coffee cup yesterday? The one that said… uh."

"Merry Christmas Cas, I think you're cute too you know."

Dean laughed at Cas' perfect recital of the cup and somehow instantly felt much calmer. "Yeah that one."

The usual staring occurred between the two of them. They just looked into each other's eyes, beaming.

After much too long Cas said, "Did you mean it? I mean, does that mean you feel, well that you…" he trailed feeling awkward and silly.

"That I like you?" finished Dean, Cas nodded, blushing, "Yes Cas I like you, I like you a lot and I would really like to date you if you feel the same way about me."

"I do, I like you."

"You do?"

"Yes Dean, I do."

"Well that's good." The both laughed but kept up the eye contact. Dean didn't know what to do with himself now. He wanted to kiss Cas but thought it might be too soon so he raised his hands and pressed them to Cas' arms, stepping closer to him, almost leaning in to kiss him but deciding against it and ended up just grinning wider at him as they looked at each other.

"Maybe we should go find the others," suggested Cas after the staring had gone on long enough for even him.

Dean agreed and they went up the stairs.

They spent the rest of the day until Dean had to go to work watching movies. The others hadn't asked Dean and Cas about their conversation, from the way they were sat leaning into each other on the sofa, holding hands, they really didn't need to.

Saturday's were always the busiest day at the coffee shop and Cas only got to talk to Dean briefly which on a day like that day wasn't very good. He had so much he wanted to say and there was so much he still felt too awkward to say. All Cas really wanted was to sit and spend time with Dean.

Dean made his caramel cappuccino and wrote 'Merry Christmas Cas, I'll call you later' on it. Cas had never been told anything like that before and felt like an excited, little girl after reading it.

He was on his way out when Dean rushed after him telling the girl who he was working with he'd only be a second, she grumbled but he ignored her and went to Cas, grabbing his arm to stop him from leaving.

"I was going to call you later, I will but I, can I see you tomorrow? Do you want to have lunch or come round for breakfast and we can spend the day together before I have to work?" asked Dean.

Cas hadn't been expecting that. He was so happy. "That would be really nice, yes, I would like that."

"Good, okay, yeah I better get back but I'll call you when I finish okay." Dean looked so excited because Cas looked so happy.

Without thinking about Dean leaned in and quickly kissed Cas. He could taste the coffee. Realising what he'd done he was worried he'd crossed a line but Cas just smiled and told him he'd talk to him later before leaving. Dean ignored the looks he got from his co-workers or some of the customers. He was much too happy to care