Chapter 34

Hailey blinked and she was standing outside, next to the impala. It didn't take long to figure out where she was. It was the cliff Dean had showed her, before they broke up. She quietly walked over where the edge was and her heart stopped as she saw Dean's back side. He was standing on the edge of the cliff, too absorbed into his thoughts to hear her come closer. Hailey took a breath, gathering her courage.

So you really do come here to think. And I thought you just said that to impress me. She smiled warmly.

Dean turned around and seemed like he was looking at a ghost. His mouth opened a couple of times but no words came out. He looked at her up and down and stopped at her growing belly. He couldn't believe she was standing there. She was without a doubt pregnant. Her big blue eyes stared up at him and the way she bite her pouty lips, nervously. The breeze picked up a few chestnut strands of her wavy hair. Her face was slightly rounder and she seemed to glow with health. Truthfully, he had never seen her so beautiful.

Dean, I'm so so- Hailey started to sayand that's all it took for Dean to forget all his fears, to know deep inside he would do anything to keep her and their unborn child safe. That was all it took for him to unfreeze and leap his way to Hailey and pulled her tightly against him. He pulled away a bit and kissed the top of her head, only to pull her even more tightly in his arms. Hailey closed her eyes in relief and took in the familiar leather, whiskey and everything that smelled Dean, an odor she thought she would never get to smell again. An odor that made her feel so safe. She hugged him back just as tightly, wrapping her arms around his neck and both stayed like that for a while. Hailey was the one who pulled away first and met his watery emerald eyes, intense with emotion, looking down at her. Hailey had to look away, in fear she was going to kiss him and hell that's all she could think about in that moment. Dean reached with his hands and cupped her face, trying to make her look at him but she kept her eyes down, fighting tears.

Hailey, please, look at me. Dean begged and she looked up.

You have nothing to be sorry about, you hear me? If anything... I'm sorry, I'm sorry for what I said the last time we saw each other, I'm sorry I told you to stay away, I'm sorry- Dean said his voice cracking with emotion and Hailey couldn't take it anymore and crushed her lips to his, ending his rant.

Dean reacted right away, deepening the kiss, his hand reached behind her head and he gently pulled her closer. The kiss was intense and for a moment nothing else mattered. But the moment was ruined by flashes of Anna and Hailey pushed Dean off of her roughly. Dean looked down at Hailey breathless and confused.

I just... I just got caught up... in the moment... I'm not... we're not... we haven't. I have to go. Hailey said before turning around and walked three steps before Dean was in front of her.

Hey, hey, it's okay... I get it. It's been eight months... I didn't expect us to just pick up where we left off. Just, please, stay. I mean... you just got here. Dean said looking past Hailey and noticed only the impala was there.

How did you... get here?

Hum... When Castiel told me dad had told you about the baby... I kind of demanded he zap me to you.

Right. You and Cas... you two are like, besties now? Dean couldn't help but say it bitterly and Hailey lifted an eyebrow to Dean.

I owe him my life Dean, over and over again... So do you. Cas has been with me-

I get it. I do... It's just the Cas I know, just doesn't take orders from anyone but his God.

Well the Cas I know spent 10 years locked up in heaven's prison for killing Lilith and saving me, Sam and our baby. Hailey countered, crossing her arms in front of her chest.

I didn't... I didn't know that.

Yeah, well, he doesn't really brag about any of it. So call it whatever you like, Castiel is very important to me.

You might want to keep that to yourself when you're around Sammy. Don't want to hurt the poor guy's feelings and all... He's convinced you two are besties. Dean smirked trying to cool the tension down a bit, not wanting to get into a fight with her about Castiel and Hailey couldn't help but laugh.

How is he? Hailey asked.

Sammy? Well why don't you ask him yourself? He's at Bob- he's home.

Home. Hailey smiled warmly at the thought of being home, with her family. As she was about to asked him to take her there, Castiel appeared between them. Dean's warm eyes quickly changed into cold ones.

Hailey, it's late. I should get you to bed. We can pack in the morning and I'll bring you to Bobby's. But you should rest first. Castiel said not looking at Dean. Hailey took a minute and looked at Dean to Castiel a few time. Surprised at the tension they shared. She eventually nodded at the angel.

Right. Yeah, I guess you're right, I am tired... Hailey awkwardly answered Castiel.

I guess I'll see you and Sammy tomorrow at dad's? She asked Dean who was glaring at the angel.

Yeah, we'll be there. Answered Dean, pulling his eyes away from Castiel, smiling softly at her and kissed the top of Hailey's head and pulled her into a quick hug. He bent down a bit so they were eye to eye, cupping her face again.

It's going to be okay, everything's gonna work out. I'm here now and I'm not letting anything happen to you... or the baby. He said dead seriously and Hailey nodded as she placed her hands on his. He pulled away from her and straightened up towards Castiel.

You're... You're going to stay with her, right? Dean asked Castiel his tone changing into a commanding one.

Of course I will. He answered coldly and wrapped his arm around Hailey and they both appeared in her apartment. Hailey took a few steps away from the angel.

What the hell was that?

I don't know what you mean.

I know you and Dean aren't friends but that... that was cold.

Well, Dean cares a lot about you... He doesn't trust me that much. He only just found out I've been the one keeping you away-

Safe. Castiel you've been keeping me safe. Hailey corrected him.

Yes, well after Anna's... visit I am not so sure just how safe I've been keeping you... Castiel said and Hailey could hear the guilt in his voice.

Hey... That... that wasn't your fault Cas. Hailey said seriously and was surprised to see the angel actually rolled her eyes at her.

She followed me, to you. How is that not my fault? I should have followed my orders and kill her. All this could have been avoided. Alex would still be alive...

At the mention of her friends name Hailey looked down also feeling guilty. She pushed the feeling away and looked up to Castiel.

Cas... You are only one angel. You're not... god. You can't control everything that's going to happen. I should have called you the second I saw her in my room. I thought... I wanted, to kill Anna myself. I almost did but... I missed. So Alex's death? Yeah, that's my cross to bear, not yours.

Castiel looked curiously at the small human.

I should... I should go to get some sleep...

Yes, of course. Good night.

Good night Cas. Hailey smiled warmly before she turned around and walked to her room, closing her door.

She quickly got changed into Sam's shirt and snuggled into her bed. A lazy smile crept up her lips as she thought of Dean. He seemed okay with the news, better than she had imagined anyway and she truly believed he was going to do whatever it took to keep them safe.

AN: Hey! Please review what you guys thought about this chapter. How do you guys think Castiel and Dean are going to get along? Till then! ;)

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