Thanks for reading chapter 13, here's chapter 14. This is just a small Beach adventure. Please read and review!
Chapter 14
He squirted shaving cream into his hand as he stared into the mirror. Lathering his face with the foamy substance, Dean grabbed the razor and trailed it down his cheek. He was shirtless, only dressed in shorts. Sam had convinced him to wear swim trunks to the beach.
At first, Dean argued telling his brother that trunks were absolutely ridiculous. But, Sam didn't relent and pointed out that the twins would probably want to swim with him and it was safer if they were at the water's edge because of undercurrents and waves. Dean eventually sighed, agreeing with his brother. He'd be devastated if something like a simple wave took the boys away from him.
Dean wiped off his razor, just as he heard the can of shaving cream squirt into a little hand. Dean raised a brow, glancing at the little boy that stood next to him.
"Alec?"Dean questioned. The little boy looked up as he rubbed cream onto his chin and cheek. "What are you doin', kiddo?"
"Shavin',"Alec answered. "Like you." He grinned as he stood on his bare toes to get a better peek through the mirror. He was dressed in shark trunks that Sam had found, during his outing.
Dean chuckled as he flicked the excess amount of cream off his razor. "Hate to tell you, buddy,"Dean stated. "But, I don't think you've got many whiskers."
"I've gotta a few,"Alec answered, holding up his chin and pointed. "See?" Dean bent down, glancing at the boy's baby smooth face.
"Oh, I see,"he replied. He pointed at the boy's chin. "Several hairs right there." Alec smiled, proudly. "Guess you're gonna have to shave 'em off." Alec nodded, quirking his head to the side.
"Just like you?"he questioned, hopefully. Dean smirked, ruffling the boy's hair.
"Just like me,"Dean agreed. He took one of the razors, popping the blade out and leaving the rubber. He handed it to Alec, squatting down next to Alec. Alec giggled, taking the bladeless razor from Dean.
"Your face looks funny,"Alec admitted. Dean poked the child's nose.
"Your face looks funny,"he copied. He kicked a plastic stool next to the counter and Alec climbed on top. "Now,"Dean continued. "Is your face nice and lathered?"
"Uh-huh,"Alec answered, holding his razor.
"Alright." Dean placed the razor on his cheek as he shaved downward. "When you're shaving, you've gotta be careful."
"You don't wanna cut yourself,"Alec replied. Dean nodded as he watched Alec through the mirror.
"Yup,"Dean answered. "Always shave down." He flicked his razor, removing the cream. Alec copied. A smooth streak down both of their faces. "Shake off the excess foam and continue from there." Dean shaved his upper lip, Alec copied. He watched as Dean contorted his face to reach harder areas. Alec smirked before copying the exact same move. He shook off his razor before returning the rubber back to his face. By the end, there was a few lines of shaving cream an Dean no longer had whiskers.
"Now,"Dean stated. "We rinse with water." He splashed water onto his face before moving aside for Alec to do the same. He handed the little boy a towel and the two dried before tossing the towel to the corner and smiled in the mirror.
"Refreshing,"Dean said to himself, running a hand along his cheek to make sure no hairs were missed. Alec quirked his head to the side, smirking.
"Refreshing,"Alec copied as he followed his father's movements. Dean glanced down at the little boy before grabbing his aftershave.
"Now, this,"Dean explained as he showed off the bottle. "Is aftershave."
"What's it for?"Alec asked as he held out his own hand. Dean raised a brow.
"It's an antiseptic agent that is used to prevent infection after shaving,"Dean said. "It stings a bit though. I don't think you'll wanna try it."
"I wanna try it,"Alec decided, reaching towards the bottle. Determination in his eyes. Dean held it back.
"Are you sure?"Dean inquired. Alec nodded, batting his eyelashes.
"I wanna do it like you do it,"he replied. Dean smirked as he shook a few droplets into Alec's hand before his own.
"Alright,"Dean decided. He nodded towards his hands as he gently lathered the aftershave onto his chin and cheeks. Alec copied, though his eyes bugged and he looked at his father in shock.
"It stings,"he exclaimed. Dean chuckled.
"Told you it would,"Dean replied. Alec's brows furrowed and his lip jutted.
"I don't think I like it,"Alec informed Dean as he went to wash the rest off his hands. The boy's nose wrinkled. "I think this is an important skill to show Ben. Maybe, next time Ben should join us."
"He should,"Dean agreed as he washed his own hands. "Where is Benny?"
Alec rolled his eyes. "Writing in his journal again,"Alec answered. "He didn't wanna play." Alec leaned forward. "I think the ghost scared him last night because that's what he's writing about." Dean raised a brow.
"Benny's scared?"
Alec shrugged as he patted his cheeks, enjoying the scent that came from his newly 'shaved' face. "Probably,"Alec replied. He quirked his head to the side. "Does Uncle Sam shave like this too?"
Dean shook the worry from his mind. The ghost was last night and everyone was fine now. They would head to the beach and,afterward, leave that hunt behind for good. "Yeah, Sammy shaves too,"Dean answered, absently. "Are you both ready for the beach?" Alec nodded his head, excited.
"Yup,"Alec exclaimed. "We've got beach towels and buckets and new trunks-" He showed off his shark trunks, pride glowing on his face. "I am ready to go."
"Awesome,"Dean responded, lifting the little boy from the stool and putting him back on the floor. He grabbed his shirt, heading out of the bathroom.
"Are you gonna swim too?"Alec asked, walking backwards so that he could face Dean. Dean grinned at the child's excitement.
"Yeah,"Dean answered. "I'll swim too." Sam was right. The boys wanted him to swim as well. Maybe, wearing the shorts wasn't too bad if it made his boys smile.
"Awesome,"Alec shouted, racing out of the room. "Ben, Dad's gonna swim too." Ben smiled wide. He was dressed in red swim-trunks and a pair of goggles sat on his head and a towel slung over his shoulder.
Sam was busy packing their stuff because right after the beach trip, they were heading out of Florida. Sam had heard there was a hunt down in Alabama that needed to be dealt with. A group of hunters also resided there and the Winchester brothers wanted to talk to the family about Manticore.
"And I shaved,"Alec continued as he gesticulated wildly. "You should have been there." He grabbed his twin's face, pulling it close to his chin. "Smell my face."
"Alec,"Ben protested, pulling out of his brother's strong grip. He wrinkled his nose, smelling the artificial scent of chemicals. Alec giggled mischievously, blurring off.
"Alec,"Sam called. "Make sure you have your stuff. Don't wanna leave anything behind." Alec blurred back into the room, rolling over a bed and falling on his stomach. He reached under the bed, grabbing Joe and a stuffed shark Sam had bought him at the aquarium. He tossed it towards his uncle and Sam caught it mid-flight.
Dean picked up duffels, bringing the bags out to the impala. Sam swept the room once more, searching for discarded items. When it was just him and Dean, things were packed and ready to go immediately. But, now with two little boys somehow items got misplaced and toys wedged into cracks or behind tables. He had to crawl through each section, making sure nothing was left behind.
Dean came back in, just as the boys carried their own bags to the impala.
"Sam, you ready to go,"Dean asked as he grabbed the last bag. Sam looked up, mouth pursed in annoyance.
"No,"he answered. "Just let me check the room one more time. The kids may have misplaced something." Dean rolled his eyes, carrying the bag outside.
"Such a girl,"he muttered under his breath and Sam glared at his brother's back as he stood to his feet. Dean should care because if the boys lost something they liked, He'd have to turn back to retrieve it. That happened once when Alec forgot Joe. The child freaked out, saying they'd left a family member behind and they were forced to turn around. Luckily, Joe was sitting on the motel bed and the room had yet been cleaned.
Dean popped back in, crossing his arms. "Finished, Samantha?"Dean asked, smirking. Sam glared, shoving past his brother.
"Would have been quicker if you helped,"Sam grumbled. Dean rolled his eyes, following his brother out.
"I packed the car,"Dean stated. "I believe that counts as something." Two little boys watched them, legs dangling as they waited for the trip down to the beach.
"Come on, Uncle Sam,"they called, bouncing slightly in the seat. Sam grinned before shooting an annoyed glare at Dean.
"Coming,"Sam replied, sliding into the passenger and running a hand through his hair. He felt little arms wrap around his neck.
"I'm ready for the beach,"Alec exclaimed, just as Dean started the engine. "It's gonna be awesome!" Sam ruffled the child's hair before telling him to buckle in. Safety first. Dean pulled out of the driveway, heading towards Miami Beach.
Alec stood, mesmerized, as he watched waves hit the sandy shore. People clad in bikini's and swim trunks wandered up and down the beach. The sun peaked high above the sky and not a cloud was in sight as palm trees hung overhead. They stood next to the impala, waiting for their father and uncle to unload the buckets and towels just itching to get out there and squeeze sand between toes for the first time. It was beautiful. Warm and beautiful with white sand. Not many Manticorians ever got this sort of adventure. They had never seen the beach. Never seen waves. Or smelled the salty air. Alec bounced with excitement, wind playing with his thick dirty blonde hair.
"Dad,"Alec whined, pointing towards the beach. Dean nodded, giving both boys the silent go ahead. They bolted, jumping over the cement wall and kicking off their sandals. They danced for a second as hot sand scorched the bottom of their feet, but they kept moving. Moving over the soft, wonderful sand towards the clear, beautiful water with the crashing waves. They could hear their uncle and father following close behind, but neither boys cared. All they saw in their line of sight was glorious, twinkling, salty water. Alec made a giddy jump in the air. He spotted a group of kids building something in the sand. Curiosity peaked.
"Boys,"Dean shouted. "Hold your horses." Alec and Ben slid to a stop, feet buried deep into the soft terrain. They turned around, spotting Sam who was putting up an umbrella and laying out towels.
"What?"Alec questioned, Dean waved them forward and the boys, begrudgingly, approached the hunter.
"Sunscreen,"the hunter explained as he pulled out an orange tube with a blue top. "Sun burns and we have delicate skin." He pulled Alec onto his lap, immediately lathering the boy in the sticky, white stuff. Alec wrinkled his nose, distastefully at the stickiness of lotion. He glanced over at Ben,who was receiving the same treatment from Sam.
"This stuff sucks,"Alec grumbled. Dean chuckled as he turned the boy around, rubbing the lotion onto his face, down his neck, and across his chest.
"We've got fair skin,"Dean stated. "You'll appreciate not impersonating a tomato later." He patted the boy, signaling he was finished. Alec pulled away, ready to dart towards the water, but his father told him to wait for his brother. He sighed, heavily, plopping into the sand as he watched his Dad lather himself in lotion.
"Ben,"Alec grumbled, falling back into the sand exasperatedly. "Why are you taking so long?" Ben glared, rolling his eyes. Alec couldn't help the giggle that bubbled up. Ben looked just like Uncle Sam when he was annoyed.
"It's not me,"Ben quipped as he lifted his arm, allowing Sam to lather it.
"Uncle Sam,"Alec moaned. "Why are you taking your time?" Sam rolled his eyes.
"Better safe than burned,"Sam answered. "Right,Benny?"
"Right,"Ben replied, though he was itching to race into the waves with his brother. "We're preventing a disaster by taking our time." Alec groaned, dropping his head back into the sand.
"I'm dying,"he drawled, dramatically, tossing his arm over his forehead. "The waiting is killing me. I feel myself growing old as time ticks by." He rolled onto his stomach, grabbing a handful of sand. "Tik, tok, tik, tok."
"Come on, Sammy,"Dean retorted. "Kid looks like the Pillsbury dough-boy. I think you've outdone yourself in the sunscreen department." Sam sighed. He patted Ben, letting the child know he was finished. Immediately, Ben darted off racing Alec towards the waves. Sam stripped off his shirt, squirting sunscreen into his hand. Both men didn't meet the watchful eyes of local girls as they giggled about their physique. Dean grinned flirtatiously with a wink as he stood to his feet. The women giggled, wiggling their fingers before eyes darted towards Sam as he stood to his own feet.
Dean noticed both him and his brother had started receiving a lot more flirtatious looks since the twins came into their lives. Women approached them, commenting on how adorable the boys were. For some reason, women were far more interested in men with small children than they were with two single guys. A lot of them had started commenting on how great they were as parents, investing interest in their lives. It was weird hearing young women squeal quietly at the sight of them as they whispered in hushed voices about hot men with cute kids. Dean rolled his eyes. It was weird, but women found them more approachable, so Dean couldn't complain.
He punched his brother's shoulder, nodding towards the beach. His younger brother followed.
"It's warm,"Alec commented as the water lapped at his ankles. He stared at the swirling, foamy waves, just as a larger one crashed forward. Ben nodded before spotting a broken shell and picking it up. He examined the shell before tossing it back in the water. "I like it!"
"Me too,"Ben responded, smiling softly. "I like this water. It's better than Manticore water."
"All water's better than Manticore water," Alec responded. Manticore water was cold and cruel. He lifted a brow, watching a kid around their age lay on a foam board. The waves pushed him towards shore, crashing around him. "That looks fun." Ben nodded and Alec quirked his head. "Do you wanna swim?"
"Yeah,"Ben agreed. He grabbed Alec's hand as his twin pulled him further into the waves. Dean rushed forward, wrapping his arms around the twins' waists and crashed into the oncoming wave. Ben shrieked as he submerged beneath the wave, grabbing for Dean's neck. He could hear his father laughing as Alec and Ben spluttered, water droplets dripping down their cheek. Sam's hearty chuckles came from shore and they looked up into Dean's beaming face.
"Dad,"Alec cried, splashing the man in the face. He shook his head, water droplets flying. Dean just laughed as he floated on his back.
"Scared you didn't I?"He teased. Alec pouted before a smile broke across his face. Ben attempted to stand, but a wave pushed him upwards, forcing him to tread water.
"I'm gonna get you back for surprisin' me,"Alec declared, crossing his arms. Dean's eyes widened.
"Really,"he asked the boy. Alec nodded. "Well-" He stood to his feet. "Only if you can catch me first." He bolted down the shore. Alec and Ben followed hot on his heels. Dean ran back into the ocean, diving under a wave. Alec and Ben jumped in after him, giggling as they latched onto his back. Dean emerged, laughing, as he tossed Alec off and proceeded to tickle Ben.
Alec spat out salt water, waving towards Sam. "Come on, Uncle Sam,"he shouted. "The water's great!"
"Yeah,"Ben giggled, pressing his cheek against Dean's. "Really warm!"
"Are you two tryin' to trick me,"Sam called back, arching a brow.
"No!"The boys called out, simultaneously. "It really is warm!"
"Come on, Sammy,"Dean added as a wave crashed against him. "Get your girly ass out here." That had both boys howling with laughter. Sam rolled his eyes, running forward. He dived under a wave, purposely splashing the boys. The boys squealed with delight as he reemerged and Alec bopped him on the head.
"See,"Alec exclaimed. "It's warm." Sam splashed him, swimming away as Alec swam after him. They played tag across the beach as they rolled over sand dunes and swam through waves.
Sam fell against the towel, next to his brother as they watched Alec and Ben befriend a group of kids around their age.
"Look, Sam,"Dean stated, watching his boys. "They're building a sandcastle with other kids." He smiled, poking at his brother as he munched on the goldfish that Sam had packed.
The twins were directing a group of five kids as they dragged wet sand towards the structure as a little girl spoke animatedly to his boys as she took a stick and made a moat.
"Beach friends are temporary,"Sam reminded his brother. Dean rolled his eyes at his brother's lack of optimism. "They won't see those kids again."
"Wow, Sammy,"Dean responded. "Wrong side of the bed much." He punched his brother and Sam punched back.
"I'm just being honest, Dean,"Sam said. "Today may be normal, tomorrow we're back huntin' ghost and demons. Friends and normalcy are uncharted gifts. Dad taught us that."
"Fine, bitch,"Dean replied, standing to his feet and stretching. He didn't have time for cynical Sam 101. They were at the beach, something they hadn't done in a long time. And the twins were happy. He wanted to keep that joy around for a bit longer without reality kicking in. He didn't miss Sam's annoyed eye roll.
"Where are you goin',"Sam asked. Dean rolled his eyes.
"To take a look at that sandcastle," Dean answered. "Don't have time for negativity. This is the boys' day, Sam. Let's not ruin it with our crap." Dean kicked up sand and wandered away. Sam sighed, hitting his head back against the sand. He groaned loudly, realizing his realistic comment was not the right thing to say to his brother at the moment.
"And we've gotta decorate the castle because it's a princess castle,"the little girl, Sarah, stated as she blew dark curls out of her face. She planted a shell against the wall, smiling as it stuck.
"Why's it a princess castle?"Alec asked as he dug a deeper hole. Ben was getting water for the moat.
"Because I say it is,"Sarah responded, humming happily. Two other little girls, Bonnie and Lacey, were currently making a village. They claimed a princess couldn't have a castle without a kingdom. Alec rolled his eyes at that.
"Maybe, it should be haunted,"Alec suggested, stabbing his stick deeper. "Like Count Dracula's palace."
"Absolutely not,"the girl huffed. "Vampires are gross. This castle is far too pretty for creepy monsters." Ben returned with the two other boys, Gunner and Patrick. Patrick's nickname was Pat and he was a bit on the rounder side. He had never seen a child, so round and Alec found it magnificent. All of the children at Manticore were terribly skinny since they were all on a strict diet and training schedule. Gunner was lean. A wisp that could blow away in the breeze. He was a couple years younger than Alec and Ben and the younger brother of Sarah.
"We've got the water for the moat,"Ben announced. Gunner skipped ahead, swinging a stick at invisible adversaries. "Hope it's enough."
"If it's not,"Pat said. "I'll get the next bucket." He held out a hand, showing his finding to Alec and Sarah. "Look sea glass." Alec awed as he took the piece of glass from Pat's hand. It was beautiful.
"Where did you find it?"It was shiny and slick, glistening in the sunlight. Alec wanted one.
"Along the shore,"Pat answered, falling to his knees between Ben and Alec. "I'll show you, Alec."
"Awesome,"Alec responded, standing to his feet. He wanted sea glass. Patrick waved his hand and Alec was about to follow until Sarah interrupted.
"Excuse me,"she stated, placing hands on hips. "The castle isn't finished yet and I still need a place for the knights. A princess can't have a kingdom without knights, now can they?" Alec rolled his eyes. He didn't give a crap about princesses. He wanted to hang out with Pat and find sea glass and he told Sarah just that. Sarah scoffed, crossing her arms, as she watched Alec run off with Patrick. Gunner chased after them. "How rude." She stabbed the sand with a stick, glaring at the departing boys before turning her gaze on Ben. "You're brother is absolutely rude."
Ben smirked as he carefully designed pictures across the sand walls. "He can be,"he agreed. The girl smirked, scooting closer to Ben.
"Do you like princess castle's,"she asked. Ben shrugged, not knowing how to answer the question. He didn't particularly care about them, but he wasn't gonna tell Sarah that. Sarah grinned as she took her own stick. "You don't talk much,"she noted. Her nose wrinkled and eyes twinkled. "I like that. I think you're nice." Ben smiled shyly back, ducking his head.
"Thanks,"he responded. The girl bobbed her head, curls bouncing.
"Will you help me build the knight's home?"she questioned as she squeezed the sand between fingers. Ben's eyes shot up, catching her dark brown orbs. Ben nodded.
"Sure,"he responded as he filled the bucket up, softening it with water.
"Sarah, the village is finished,"Lacey shouted, turning to her friend. "Take a look." Sarah stood to her feet, oohing and awing over the sand village.
"Isn't it pretty,"Bonnie asked. "We made a farm too." Sarah nodded.
"I like it,"she declared. Ben smirked as he made a tiny sand hut and poked windows into it.
"Hey, buddy,"Dean said, squatting next to Ben. Ben turned his head, smiling at his father. "What are you building?"
"We're building a princess kingdom,"Sarah announced, tugging at a strand of curly hair. "See, we have a village and Ben's building a home for the knights." Dean awed, accordingly. "Are you Ben and Alec's Daddy?"
Dean nodded. "I am,"Dean responded. The little girl huffed, placing hands on her hips.
"I have to say,"she stated. "Your son, Alec, is rude. He ran off and said he doesn't like princesses. How could he not like princesses?" She was above herself. She couldn't fathom anyone not liking princesses like Belle and Ariel. Those were her favorite princesses. "He wanted this to be a monster castle. A monster castle!"
"Did he now,"Dean answered. "Where did he run off too?" He searched the beach, looking for his wayward son.
"He's with Pat and Gunner,"Ben answered as he used a tiny stick and a piece of seaweed to make a flag. "They're looking for sea-glass. Alec thought it was shiny." He pointed down the beach where Alec was running around with a couple of boys. One waved a stick as he charged invisible monsters while a chubbier child and his boy dug through sand. He spotted Sam, in the distance, as he watched Alec from their claimed beach spot.
"Course he thought it was shiny,"Dean responded with a roll of his eyes. Alec had an eye for shiny items. Whether it was a tube of glitter or an extremely expensive watch. Ben nodded, wiping sand on his trunks.
"Ben,"Sarah stated. "I need you to fetch more water for the moat. This moat is too dry and won't keep the enemy forces out." Ben looked at his dad, rolling his eyes as he stood to his feet. Dean followed the child towards the ocean. He spotted Sam making his way towards them.
"Bossy much?"Dean said as Ben scooped up ocean.
"You have no idea,"Ben replied. "She and Alec have been arguing over this castle nonstop. Alec's opinionated and she doesn't like it." Dean chuckled, patting Ben's shoulder, just as Sam approached.
"Sounds about right,"Dean responded. "What about you?"
Ben shrugged. "I'm just tryin' to keep peace,"Ben replied, easily. "Never realized a simple sandcastle could be so draining." Ben quirked his head, spotting Sam. "Hi Uncle Sam, did you see our castle?"
Sam shook his head, digging his toes into the sand. "No, I haven't." Ben brightened.
"I'll show you,"he stated, grabbing Sam's hand. "It's structurally sound, I made sure of it. It has exquisite outer designs and a flag. A moat surrounds it." He held up the buckets. "with a village and barracks."
"That's cool, Benny,"Sam responded. He paused for a second, checking on Alec who was jumping over waves with two boys and wrestling near the shore. From what Sam could tell, he was being gentle with the ordinary children. The boys hooted and hollered, running further along the sand.
"Fit for a princess,"Dean joked. Ben glared, rolling his eyes, as he leaned against his father. Dean just chuckled.
"Sarah wanted a princess castle,"Ben explained to his bemused uncle. "Alec wanted a vampire castle. I personally preferred the monster idea, but instead we made a fantasy joke. Don't tell Sarah I said that. Apparently she likes me because I don't talk." Dean guffawed, covering his mouth with his fist. Sam chuckled at the child's conclusion.
"God, Benny, you're funny,"Dean stated, patting the boy's shoulder. Ben grinned.
"Is that your conclusion,"Sam inquired with an arch brow and an amused smirk.
Ben shrugged. "That's what she told me, Uncle Sam,"Ben responded. "So, I guess it is my conclusion. My very accurate conclusion."
"That's just women, Benny,"Dean teased, bumping his kid. "Call it an early life lesson." Ben brows shot up.
"They don't like hearing guys talk,"Ben wondered, worried. He worried for his brother who really enjoyed being obstinate and opinionated. He worried for himself because he actually liked discussing stuff with people.
Sam shook his head. "No,"Sam replied. "They like being right." Ben opened his mouth in understanding. It now made sense why Sarah was angry that Alec thought her idea for a princess castle was stupid.
They made it back to the castle and Ben poured the salty water into the dug out moat. "Took you long enough,"Sarah quipped. Lacey and Bonnie sat on either side of her, making flags and decorating the village. She shielded her eyes from the sun as she looked up at the two men.
"This is my uncle Sam,"Ben introduced. "He wanted to see the castle." The girl beamed as she flourished an enthusiastic hand in introduction.
"Isn't it beautiful,"the girl exclaimed. "Ben did a fantastic job on the design. I helped with the interior and exterior decoration."
"Amazing,"Sam agreed, patting Ben's shoulder. "Definitely structurally sound." Ben beamed.
Dean and Sam turned as they heard Alec holler, running full speed towards them. His head collided with Dean's stomach as the child giggled, trying to hide behind the two adults. Dean brushed a hand through Alec's hair.
"What's wrong, Al,"Dean asked.
"They're after me,"the child giggled as two more boys approached with sticks in their hands.
"The monster is after us!"Pat hollered, holding his stick in the air. "We must fight back! For Sparta!" Gunner hooted loudly, following Pat's charge.
"Here,"Alec stated, handing Dean bits of sea-glass. Dean took the blue and green pieces. Alec sped past Sam and Dean, joining his new friends in a make believe battle. Ben's head perked as Alec called his name. He grinned.
"Bye, Sarah,"he said, standing up. The little girl huffed, pouting.
"Where are you going?"she asked. Ben bounced as Sam and Dean started heading towards the towels and umbrella.
"I'm gonna protect our kingdom,"Ben declared. Alec hooted, throwing him a stick. And the twins raced off after Pat and Gunner, quickly passing the ordinary boys as they swung wildly at imaginary monsters. Sam and Dean fell into the sand, watching the boys reenact an imaginary battle as they did cartwheels and other tricks for the other two boys.
Sam smiled happily as Dean looked at the sea-glass in his hand that Alec had handed him. "Dean,"Sam stated. "I'm glad we did this. The boys need normal." Dean smirked back.
"Yeah, they do,"Dean agreed. He just wished this could be their life. That the boys could have a group of friends like the ones they met at the beach. But, Dean knew it was an empty wish. A wish that couldn't be fulfilled. That's why these normal moments were important. This time to learn how to socialize with other people and function in a society setting.
"I wanna buy them all ice-cream,"Dean blurted. Sam quirked his head to the side.
"Why?"Sam asked. Dean smiled, wistfully.
"Because they befriended Alec and Ben,"Dean stated. "Accepted them and gave the twins a day to be normal children." He leaned back in the sand, burrowing his feet beneath the grains. "Kids don't judge others. Kids are just kids."
Sam nodded. "Yeah." He understood what Dean was getting at. He patted his brother on the shoulder, just happy that today wasn't a day filled with Manticore fear and monster hunts. Today Alec and Ben were two kids, having a great day at the beach.
I realize this chapter slightly diverges from the story, but I thought it would be fun before everything that's about to happen. Please review!