Title: waiting in the wings
Disclaimer: not my characters
Warnings: spoilers for season 5
Pairings: none stated
Rating: PG
Wordcount: 205
Point of view: third
Prompt: Team Free Will, "Don't give up. You have more friends than enemies."
"Hello, Jesse," she says, long blonde hair blowing in the salty breeze. "I think we have a couple friends in common."
She looks nice. Sounds nice. But appearances are deceiving, and no one knows who he is, anymore.
"My name's Layla," she continues. "And I just wanted to let you know about another friend, someone who helps us all, gets us ready for what's coming." She holds out a small piece of paper. "If you ever wanna help us help the Winchesters, go here."
If she's dangerous, he can stop her, so he takes the note. Missouri Mosley and an address are printed in big block letters, no-nonsense handwriting, and he can feel, through the paper, her good intentions.
"How did you die?" Jesse asks, looking up at her.
"Brain tumor," she replies.
He nods. "I might come," he tells her. "If… maybe…"
She smiles and reaches out; he lets her touch his cheek. "You have nothing to make up for, Jesse." Her voice is soft and kind, and he knows he's not good enough, but it sure is nice to hear. He closes his eyes as she leans down to kiss his forehead, and when he opens them, she's gone.
He tucks the note away.