Word – Stall

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I tried to go shorter, But Dean and Sam wouldn't shut up. Pouts. Hit that review button if you enjoyed it.

Cactus, why on earth did it have to be cactus. God, how am I gonna live this one down? He muffled the whimper that was threatening to give away everything from one prying baby brother.

"Dean…quit stalling and come out here. We got to make a quick exit before the police arrive. That idiot is going on and on about someone messing up her precious plants. Never mind we just saved her life, can't believe that all she cares about that someone destroyed her plants."

It's now or never. No I think I prefer never.

"Dean, you didn't land in a patch of cactus, did you? I mean you wouldn't be trying to hide an injury like that would you?" He smirked knowing full well his brother had been the unfortunate one to land in the patch. Now he just had to find out how much damage had been done, but it didn't mean he couldn't have a little payback.

"Look, I'll meet ya at the hotel."

Surprise didn't cover it when Sam forced Dean backwards and he landed on the toilet seat. Totally involuntary, he screamed and desperately tried to keep up the appearance that everything was perfect, but his body had other plans as he started to hyperventilate.

"Dean, oh God, I'm sorry, let me see…what's wrong? Hey, don't pass out…come on breathe, stay with me…Dean!"

"Don't say it." Laying on his stomach finally out of the hospital. Just his luck he had an allergic reaction to the stickers of the cactus.

"Hey, I wasn't going to say anything. Just glad we got it taken care of, gave everyone a bit of scare when you fainted."

"For the last time I didn't faint."

Sam chuckled, he couldn't help it, it was just too much fun to poke fun of his brother for his increasingly bad luck. "So, how's the butt."

Dean didn't answer but just gave his brother a familiar finger salute.

"Dean you have to admit it's a little funny, I know your bottom will be sore for awhile, but until you can sit down again, I think it just for the best that we enjoy the hospitality of this lush hotel."

"Sarcasm, so original, Dean looked down and then he grin and looked up again. "Bite me, and next time you're on your own, see if I protect you from the evil cactus again."

"Okay, you win, I surrender, how about some pie to celebrate your victory." Dean didn't say anything but his smile spoke volumes for all to see.