E/O Drabble Challenge

Rating: G/K

Word: Numb


Dean's left leg ached, a pain that throbbed in time with his heart beat. Already swollen and stiff, he was certain the limb would be a blotchy purple, yellow, and green for weeks.

Around him the room was quiet and still, Sam nothing more than a dark shape beside him.

Tonight had been close and the nearness of his brother was a comfort he'd never admit aloud to.

Instead he'd shared the bed with little complaint, though after several hours his arm was numb.

He shifted and grimaced.

Despite his relief, he wished Sam would roll over already.