Dean gave up on love a long time ago. The day he left Lisa and Ben in the hospital, he knew that it was too dangerous to feel that way about someone.

So when Jack brings Cas back, Dean is honest with him. Of course Dean cares him. But just as family, as a brother. And Cas accepts that honour, knowing how much it means in Dean's world.

And life goes on…

Cas doesn't act much differently than before his confession. So why does Dean have this strange tuck in his chest?

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Inspired by an article on the Business Insider called "7 signs someone is in love with you — even if it doesn't seem like it". When I read the 7 headlines, my inner fangirl immediately thought of Dean and Cas, so here we are.

Please enjoy!