I is for Ice Cream
Castiel followed Dean down the street. They were in a small town in Minnesota, on a hunt. They had hit a wall. Sam was researching at the motel, so Dean decided to take a break. He couldn't think on an empty stomach. He took Castiel out to eat. It had been nice to relax and not worry about monsters for a bit.
The guys were taking a break from apocalypses for the moment. There was no big danger looming over them. They were in the clear. It was time for some good ole R&R. They were on their way back to the bunker when they stumbled on this case. Sam couldn't just let it go. Dean didn't mind. It seemed pretty open and close at first. It hadn't been as easy as he had thought, but they would figure it out in the end. They always did. He wasn't too worried yet.
"Dean, we have to get back to work," Castiel said.
"Not yet," Dean said slowly as he looked around. Dean had decided to detour on the way back to the motel. He was a bit turned around, but he was sure he could figure it out.
"What are you looking for," Castiel asked, confused.
"Well, the waitress said there was a candy shop nearby with the best ice cream," Dean replied. He finally spotted the building. "How about it, Cas? Did you save room for dessert?"
Castiel smiled at the hunter and nodded his head. He loved how whimsical Dean could be at times. Not that he would ever tell him that. These were the moments he loved. When Dean let his inner child out and just had fun. No work, just play.
He followed Dean into the candy shop. It was a small store with walls lined with Candy. There was a window where you could see bakers making all the baked goods. On the wall above the register was a chalkboard with ice cream flavors written on them. The place smelt sweet.
Dean approached the girl behind the counter. She smiled at him and welcomed him to the shop.
"I heard this place is the place to go for ice cream," Dean said
"Yes, sir, we've got the best in the area. It's made fresh at a farm a few miles out of town," the girl said with a smile.
"What do you recommend," Dean asked.
"Well, I have two favorites. If you like fruity flavors, I'd recommend the rainbow sherbet. Or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, I really like the Pirates Booty. It's caramel collision with m&ms and cookie dough," she explained.
"One of each, the single scoop on a cone," Dean said quickly, sneaking a glance at Castiel, who was still looking around the small shop in wonder.
The girl nodded her head. She left to the back. She returned a few minutes later with the two ice creams. Dean paid her and led Castiel from the shop.
Dean gave Castiel a choice between the two cones. Castiel picked the sherbet with a small smile. The two walked side by side, enjoying their ice cream. They didn't say a word. They didn't have to, words weren't needed between them anymore.