Spencer sat in his son's hospital room with his head bowed as the doctor questioned him.

Dr. Reinhardt stood over the worried father with arms folded. "Mr. Novak, do you mean to tell me Castiel drove home in this condition?

"Yes and like I said, I don't know what happened. Cas is twenty five, I don't live in his back pocket. Will I be able to take him home tonight?"

"I want to keep him overnight for observation. If his MRI is satisfactory I'll release him tomorrow. He's also full of bruises…it's a mystery."

Just then Castiel was wheeled in from testing and put back into bed by a Beta nurse. She fussed over the handsome young man until the doctor told her to leave.

Dr. Reinhardt pulled up a chair next to the bed and tried his best to give the appearance of good bedside manner. "Castiel what do you do for a living?"

Cas opened his eyes to slits, "Why?"

"Humor me."

"I'm an English teacher at Providence High School."

"Your age?"

"Twenty Five."

"Marital status?"

Castiel hesitated a moment then answered, "Single. Sorry Doc you aren't my type."

Spencer rolled his eyes, "He's better."

Dr. Reinhardt smiled at the Alpha, "I ask these questions just as a little memory test and to see how quickly you can answer. I'm keeping you overnight and your father can take you home tomorrow."

As the doctor was about to leave he turned and asked one last question, "How did hurt yourself?"

"I fell and cracked my head on a cement floor."

"Hmmm… and all the bruises?"

Cas closed his eyes so he wouldn't have to look at his father or the doctor. He was sick of talking and had no intention of telling this stranger anything. All he wanted was to go home to Dean.

"I don't recall."

…..

Dean paced the living room as Scotty rested on the sofa watching him wear a path in the carpet. "Dean, go to bed. Spencer is with Castiel and he'll be ok."

Dean stopped and threw his arms out to the sides, "This is my fault. Mr. Novak was protecting me and went after that creep. I'm no wimp. I should have handled it myself."

"He had to be stopped. Who knows how many other people like us would have been hurt or maybe even killed by Max Anders? If I had known that's what Castiel was going to do I would have told him to call the police and let them handle it."

Dean plopped in a chair and began to bounce his leg, "We don't count for shit. Max probably got arrested for the drugs and they don't even care about the rest."

Dean hit the arm of the chair with his fist, "This sucks. Why didn't you go to the hospital with them if I can't?"

"Because, I'm entering my heat cycle so going out in public is frowned upon. It causes restlessness among the Alpha population and they all react differently."

The teen shook his head sadly, "Being an Omega is the worst."

Scotty went to Dean and knelt in front of him. The Omega cupped the teen's face, "We are what we are and there is no changing it. You've only heard about and experienced the negative things. How about sometime this week we discuss all the positives without all those pesky Alphas hanging around?"

Dean hugged him on impulse, "Thanks, I'd like that. I got something to tell you and about a million questions." Knowing Scotty enjoyed compliments he gave the older Omega one, "Nice nightie by the way."

Scotty got to his feet and did a twirl. The ruffled, hot pink baby doll floated around him flashing a pair of lace panties then the filmy fabric settled back down skimming the Omega's smooth, creamy thighs.

"Thank you. Spencer keeps buying me all these pretty things but I love it." Scotty pointed to the hall, "Now go to bed. Things will look better in the morning. Dean, promise me you're not going to do anything stupid."

Dean gave him a sweet smile, "I promise."

Scotty let out a weary sigh, "Your pretty smile doesn't work on me remember?"

The smile was replaced with a frown, "Fine I promise."

Scotty headed toward the hallway but stopped when Dean called out to him.

"I think you're an awesome Omega…weird but awesome."

The lady of the house turned and smiled, "Thank you Dean, I am sorta awesome and for sure I'm weird. I take both as a compliment." He blew Dean a kiss and headed off to bed.

As soon as he was sure Scotty was sleeping Dean snuck out and hiked to the bus stop. He felt bad for lying to someone that had been so good to him and his brother but love made a guy do crazy things sometimes and Dean was crazy in love.

….

Castiel was sound asleep when Dean quietly entered the darkened room.

He stood over his hero and watched him sleep for a few minutes. The young Hunter admired the dark sweep of lashes fanned against his teacher's smooth tan skin.

"He looks like a really hot sleeping angel…the kind with a sword and armor like in some of dad's books. I wish you'd kiss me…touch me…love me."

He kicked off his sneakers and slipped under the blanket carefully snuggling against Castiel. Dean placed a hand below the man's belly button and rested his head against his teacher's chest.

Dean felt a hand cup the back of his head and fingers lightly massage his scalp.

Castiel croaked, "Dean."

Dean raised his head to find Mr. Novak looking at him with sleepy eyes. That was when Dean noticed the stitches in his scalp. "I'm sorry Mr. Novak."

"Please call me Castiel or Cas. Just remember in school I'm Mr. Novak."

Dean pressed his smile into the worn, soft hospital gown covering the man's chest and murmured, "Ok Cas." It felt good to say his first name.

"Why are you sorry?"

"This is my fault."

"None of this is your fault. Besides, I'd do it all again to keep you safe."

Dean braced himself on his elbows, leaned in and brushed his lips over the corner of Castiels mouth lingering there hoping and waiting.

Castiel placed a hand on the back of Dean's neck and kissed him full on the mouth. Dean froze as his teacher took over. Watching people kiss and actually doing it were two different things.

Dean trembled like a frightened little animal in the Alpha's arms. Castiel pulled back, blue eyes locked onto the Omega. He whispered, "Isn't this what you wanted? I sense you're scared."

"N-no not scared just nervous. I don't know how."

What Dean said next made no sense yet all the sense in the world. "I was waiting my whole life for you and I didn't even know it."

The Alpha ran a thumb across his Omega's plump lips, "Thank you for waiting for me sweetheart." Castiel gently fit their mouths together and showed Dean in the most tender way how a true, romantic kiss was executed.

Within seconds the tender kiss turned into something else altogether. Cas tried to maintain control but it was nearly impossible. The hospital room filled with the sounds of wet, sloppy, desperate kisses.

Now it was the teacher who couldn't stop trembling. For Castiel, kissing Dean made him feel needed, cared for and loved. He didn't know if the teen loved him or not but Cas could only hope

Castiel was the one that broke the kiss. Dean moaned softly needing so much more. So did Cas but his skull was throbbing and bouts of dizziness came and went. He felt in no condition to continue despite the silent protest from his hard, weeping dick.

Castiel wanted them to be together in complete privacy. Dean was a virgin and the Alpha wanted more for him than a clumsy fuck in a hospital bed. Dean didn't understand the mechanics behind coupling with an Alpha.

Cas could sense the inklings the teenagers first cycle. It could be days or weeks before Dean was in full blown heat. The first time was always the worst for an Omega. When that time came the teacher knew that he would make it as perfect as he could for Dean. No one else would ever touch Dean besides him, he would make sure of it.

Dean rested his forehead against Castiel's as a sign of affection, "You called me sweetheart. I like that."

Cas kissed the tip of Dean's adorable freckled nose and was about to say something when the door opened, interrupting their private moment. Spencer entered carrying a cup of coffee which he dropped when he saw Dean cuddling with his son.

Spencer barked, "What the hell is going on?"

Dean shrank away from the sound of the man's harsh voice. It was the tone John used when he was issuing orders or berating Dean for one thing or another.

The night nurse bustled in as soon as she heard the raised voice. When she saw Spencer and Dean there and her patient awake when he should have been resting the nurse was the one that barked, "Both of you out."

….

Dawn was breaking by the time they left. Dean sat in the back seat of the Lexus. He wanted to be as far away from the elder Novak as possible.

Spencer glanced in the rearview mirror. Dean was staring out the window with dour expression.

Spencer decided to put an end to this once and for all.

"Dean, did you know someone else is interested in my son? A beautiful Omega very worthy of someone like Castiel."

Dean's reaction was instantaneous. He balled up his fists and blinked back his tears, "No way, Cas would have told me. Since he didn't tell me it means this guy isn't important."

Spencer sighed, "Oh Dean you are so young. You don't understand how things work do you?"

Dean snorted, "I know things that would give you a friggin' heart attack. Sorry Mr. Novak I don't believe it."

The rest of the drive was quiet. When they got back to the Novak home Dean got out slamming the car door behind him. Spencer followed right on his heels, "Don't you ever slam my car door like that again. Have some fucking respect!"

Dean ignored him.

Once inside Spencer grabbed Dean by the arm and made him sit down on the couch. Spencer pulled out his phone and brought up photos from the dinner party where Castiel was drunk and Javier was clinging to him.

He handed the phone over to Dean, "Go ahead, scroll through the pictures. This is for your own good. You're very young, I'm sure you'll find an Alpha more on your level. Castiel isn't right for you."

Dean swiped his finger across the screen. Each photo made him progressively sicker to his stomach. It looked as if Cas had been drinking and having a good time. There was a petite, polished and stunning Omega hanging on him in several of the pictures.

The last photo was of Javier and Castiel kissing at the front door. Dean's heart sank. He rolled his sad green eyes up toward Spencer, "He…he kissed him."

Spencer took the phone from Dean, "Yes he did. Javier's father and I are pushing for this union. It's beneficial to everyone. If you care about my son you'll let him go. Do you care about my son?"

Dean dropped his head and mumbled, "Yes Sir."

…

There was no such thing as last call at a Hunter bar. They filed in and out day and night from all parts of the country. Most of them beat up, broke and bad company. Many of them were solitary Alphas taking pleasure where pleasure could be gotten in between their pursuit of cleansing the world of the Supernatural.

John was having a drink alone at the bar and busy sizing up a Beta female in a hunting party. He was hoping for a little company so John sent a drink her way. The woman smiled at him and crooked her finger beckoning the good looking man to their table.

John took a seat and the female named Darla introduced John to her younger brothers Craig and Josh. He was pleasant enough to the brothers because it was their sister he was interested in. They swapped hunting stories and drank heavily.

As the evening wore on Josh became antsy and tired of work talk. "John I don't know if you remember me but I met you and your boys a few years back at a gathering. The older one is Dean if I recall."

"Yeah, so?"

"So has he presented yet?"

John didn't know because he had been gone awhile. He felt Dean could at anytime because at fourteen the kid was way past due. Still it wasn't this strangers business.

"Not at the time I left but that's no one's concern except mine."

The brothers looked at each other then back to John. "My brother and I are looking for an Omega from good bloodlines. There wouldn't be a marriage since we'd share Dean but if he turns out to be an Omega we want first dibs on him. We want to add to the family and the children he'd produce would be top notch. I recall Dean being exceptionally fit and pretty."

Before John could protest Craig added, "We are willing to pay and do some bartering."

John downed the rest of his beer and slammed the bottle on the table. "If Dean presents as an Alpha he'll hunt as an equal at my side when he's grown. If he presents as a Beta then Dean can take orders like he does now. If by some twist of fate he presents as an Omega I sure the fuck wouldn't sell him to you two or any other broke ass Hunter. I'd have Dean sold off for a decent dowry through a broker."

He ran is eyes over Darla's body and sighed, "I guess a little fun with you is out of the question."

Darla scowled at John, "Yeah I'd say so. You know we aren't the only ones interested. I just figured we could give him a better option than selling him off to a chicken hawk."

John snorted, "Yeah like your brothers want to use him for charity work. I might as well find an Alpha that can really bankroll someone like Dean." John stood abruptly, "It's ridiculous to even talk about it since the kid is still in sexual limbo. Have a good night…or not. I don't give shit."

…..

Sam never fell asleep. He waited for Dean to come home safely. When his brother crept in and Sam heard him sniffling as if he'd been crying Sam closed his eyes and pretended to sleep.

As soon as Dean was settled in Sam pretended to wake up to give his brother time to put on a brave front if he wanted. Sam yawned and stretched then asked, "How is Mr. Novak?"

Dean was on his side staring out the window at nothing in particular, "He's a lot better. Cas has a concussion though so it's a good thing his dad brought him in."

"Are you ok Dean?"

"Sure."

Sam patted his shoulder then curled up and fell asleep.

…..

Castiel picked at the breakfast tray in front of him. His head hurt and his body ached but the worst pain was being without Dean. All the Alpha could think about was the kiss.

The arousal rolling off from Dean was so thick Castiel could taste it on his tongue and it was delicious. The teacher needed to mark his territory, lay claim to the teenager before anyone else did.

Now if he could only get released from the hospital. It didn't matter anyway; Spencer wouldn't pick him up until after work so for the time being Cas whiled away the morning watching a shopping channel on the TV mounted on the wall across from his bed.

There were a tray of rings rotating slowly flashing their brilliant gemstones. "I wonder if Dean would wear a ring like that…no I don't think that's his style. Maybe a gold band with a simple inset diamond." The teacher laughed at himself for thinking he could afford a decent ring on his salary.

To prevent dying of boredom Cas decided to call Benny. The shop teacher was happy to hear from his friend.

"Hey brother where have you been?"

"I'm waiting to get released from the hospital…long story. Anyway maybe you could come and get me? I don't want a ride from my dad. He's being a jerk."

"I have a class coming in. You know what, as soon as its over I'll be there."

…..

Castiel was napping after the early morning breakfast that he didn't eat but moved the food around so the nurse would think he tried some.

His dream of Dean was interrupted by a set of soft lips kissing his.

Cas' eyes fluttered open and there was Javier looked down at him with concern on his face.

"Castiel your father called and told us you were here. I volunteered to pick you up but I checked and you aren't released yet. No matter, I can wait."

Cas brought the bed to a sitting position then pulled the thin blanket over his lap. He needed to figure out a way to let Javier go and not emotionally damage the boy in the process.

He took Javier's delicate hand in his, "Did you drive here yourself?"

The Omega gestured toward the door where a Beta male stood silently, "No, our chauffeur drove me. What happened to you? I was so worried."

"It's a story for another time but I'll be fine."

Javier lowered his eyes and smiled, "I missed you. Why didn't you call me after the dinner party? Castiel I can still feel that kiss we shared…it was special to me."

"You are a special young man and you deserved better than a kiss from a drunken arranged date."

Benny burst in the room, "Hey Cas I'm here to spring you from this…." Benny's voice trailed off as soon as he laid eyes on Javier.

Javier's eyes widened when he saw the powerfully built Alpha with the scruff and gorgeous blue eyes. This mystery man had a delightful accent and was dressed in a navy wool pea coat and worn blue jeans that suited him just fine.

Benny exuded an easy confidence. He was so much Javier's opposite that the Omega was entranced and speechless.

Benny broke into a big smile aimed at Javier.

Castiel immediately sensed intense interest and curiosity between Benny and Javier.

"Javier, this is my friend Benny Lafitte. He's a Louisiana transplant and a teacher. Benny this is Javier…you know, the young man I told you about." Castiel winked at his friend and Benny's smile got even bigger.

He stepped forward, bent slightly and took Javier by the hand then kissed it lightly. "I had heard you were lovely but Castiel's description doesn't do you justice. I'm honored to meet you bel ange."

Just the feeling of the handsome stranger's lips brushing over his hand made the boy practically swoon. Javier wondered what it would feel like to be held in the Alpha's powerful arms and kissed breathless.

Javier bent his head so his long, dark, silky locks covered his face. "Thank you Mr. Lafitte."

The three of them made small talk but the sexual tension in the air between Benny and Javier was so thick you could cut it with a knife.

Castiel urged Javier to go home then promised him a weekend of fishing along with Benny and a guest. The guest was going to be Dean Winchester but Javier didn't need to know that. If all went well, at the end of that weekend Benny would no longer be lonely and Javier would have a gentleman Alpha protector.

As for Dean, Castiel had many things planned. He hoped Dean was ready.

….

Dean didn't go to the room he shared with Sam. Instead he went to Castiel's room intent on smashing something. Once inside his teacher's private sanctuary Dean couldn't make himself act on his anger.

The Omega closed his eyes and took in all the wonderful scents swirling around him. After a minute he went exploring.

Castiel's closet contained only a few articles of good clothing for work. The rest seemed to be workout clothes and a couple of pieces Dean recognized as the kind the martial arts dudes wore in the Shaw Brothers movies.

He took one out and tried it on. The garment hung on Dean's slim frame like a tent. Cas was very toned and fit but Dean hadn't bulked out yet. The young Hunter figured in a year or so it would look better on him.

He hung it back up and then went through Cas' dresser drawers. Dean was pissed and felt betrayed. He didn't care if his teacher's privacy was being invaded.

Everything was lined up neatly, socks, boxers and undershirts. Dean noticed it was all worn, faded and threadbare just like the jeans in the next drawer and the several pair of sneakers by the bed.

Exhausted finally hit the teen like a ton of bricks. He had been on an emotional rollercoaster and didn't know which end was up anymore. The photos, everything Spencer had told Dean, his very first kiss followed by frantic face sucking and his whole life in general was taking its toll.

Dean emptied out Castiel's clothes hamper on top the bed and curled up on the dirty pile. Surrounded by all the comforting smells he finally fell asleep clutching a pair of dirty boxers to his nose.

When he woke up the Omega planned to do subtle scent marking and claim his right to be in the Alpha's bedroom. No one else would be Castiel's mate if Dean had anything to say about it.

TBC