Author's Note #1:

Alright, bear with me, I know I didn't warn y'all but there's gotta be a LITTLE drama splattered here and there to make this interesting. Oh and I was doing some additional research on Cas (I already knew he was the Angel of Thursday) and I learned some cool stuff! :D

Chapter 5: Seeking Clarity

Despite his epiphany last night, Castiel cannot bring himself to stop writing, he needs to persevere for his and his editor's well being. After a short conversation with his brother, he sits in front of his computer and starts writing more.

The remainder of the work week goes by quickly seeing as how the men had met on Thursday. Friday was spent texting each other during every spare moment. It even got the point where Bobby was asking Dean how his "new boyfriend" was doing.

When Saturday morning finally reared it's head, Castiel was oddly cheery and was looking forward to spending time with Dean again; he'd never really had any friends and he was anxious to explore the possibilities. The azure eyed man is an early riser and was already lounging about waiting for Dean to say he was ready by the time 8:30 rolled around. He flipped on his TV to help pass the time. When it was getting closer to ten, he started to get a little worried that he maybe had his hopes too high about Dean after all. Right about the time that he was going to make plans with his brother instead, he heard a knock at the door.

"Hello, Dean," Castiel said after opening his door to see the mechanic standing there.

"Hey, Cas! Sorry I'm late. Kinda had a few too many beers last night with my bro and got up later than I intended," replied Dean as he made his way inside the apartment. "So did ya think of a place you wanna go?"

Castiel gained a slight blush to his face when he answered, "The museum in Kansas City has a new exhibit I'd like to see..."

Dean smiles as he looks at how bashful Castiel is acting. "Yeah, alright, let's go do that."

"You don't mind? It's almost an hour's drive..."

"Nah, man, I don't mind. There's lots to do in the big city," answered Dean with a smile. "'Sides, I love takin' drives in my Baby."

The two men pile into Dean's car a few minutes later and make their way to museum. On the way, they alternate between talks of work and other things and Dean blaring his favorite songs and belting along loudly to them. Castiel can't bring himself to be annoyed with the slightly off-key renditions of classic rock blaring in his ears.

Upon arriving at the Kansas City Museum of Art, Castiel's demeanor turned towards giddyness. The reason he had suggested coming here was that this day marked the opening of the Religious Relics of the World Exhibit.

"Whoa," breathes Dean as they walk into the exhibit. In every corner of the large room there are a plethora of artifacts and interesting tidbits of information to go along with them. There is a section for each of the large religions (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) as well as several lesser known cults and followings. The two men went around for a while in each of the different sections before making their way towards the Christian area.

Dean was reading about Angels in the Catholic section when he came across Castiel's name.

'Castiel:

Alternative names:

Angel of Thursday, Travel, Change

Color: pastel green

This is the Angel believed to answer the prayers of those born on or seek help on a Thursday. It was also the job of this Angel to help those going through major changes in life as well those who travel.'

"Hey, Cas!" exclaimed Dean excitedly.

"Yes, Dean?" answered Castiel as he made his way towards Dean.

"Look! It's you!" he said as he pointed to the stand.

"Yes, I am well aware of the origins of my name," replied Castiel as he glanced at the information.

"How can you be so nonchalant about it though? This is so cool! How come you didn't tell me?"

"It seemed unimportant."

"Seriously? None of my friends are named after anything half this cool! You should be sharing this info way more often."

Castiel merely looked at Dean through squinted eyes. "I do not like to brag nor bring attention to myself."

"Aw, come on, Cas! We've got to get you to lighten up some." After standing in silence for a moment, Dean suddenly turned towards Castiel in excitement, "Dude, we met on Thursday, I've got green eyes, I work on cars. That's it, I'm callin' it. Fate," he finished seriously.

"Fate?" Castiel asked perplexed while looking Dean in the eye.

"Yeah, fate. I just...you're really cute, you know?" Dean doesn't know what has spurred within him but now that he's started, there's no going back. "I kinda want to-I mean, I know we haven't known each other for long-but-can...ugh! I swear I'm not usually like this," he exclaimed while nervously running his hand through the hair on the back of his head.

"It's alright, Dean. Take your time," smiled Castiel encouragingly.

'Jesus,' Dean thinks to himself. 'I sound like a train wreck. How do I tell this guy that I'd really like to get to know him in a more romantic setting?' Dean takes a deep breath before continuing, "Cas, we barely met a few days ago and I found you attractive from the moment I saw you step out of your car and I almost kissed you back at your place later that same day. I guess what I'm asking is...can I be your boyfriend?" Dean is a now or never kind of man. He's also a very good at judging people. He can tell that Castiel is full of surprises, the good kind at that and he wants to be the guy that takes the time to get to know him.

The accountant's eyes widen as he absorbs what he has just been asked. He's never had a friend, let a lone a boyfriend before. He would rather not disappoint him. He still has many insecurities and inhibitions within himself so why would someone willingly waste their time being with him? A life of solitude is what best complemented him. He cannot, however, deny the way his heart flutters whenever one invades the other's personal space.

"Dean I-I've never had a boyfriend before and as attracted as I am to you...why me? What's so special about me?"

"That, Cas. That right there. The fact that you don't see how awesome you are! I've known you for less than three days and I already know that you're probably one of the most kind and considerate people I've ever met. You would much rather accommodate for others than to have others conform to you. It's so fucking sad that people don't see this about you. As your boyfriend, it's gonna be my job to make sure you know how special you are every second of the damn day." He pulls Castiel closer to himself as he finishes his statement and rest his hands on his hips.

Dean gets more flabbergasted the longer he thinks about all of the people Castiel must have had the chance to meet in the entirety of his life and how most of them have made it their job to ignore this amazing man in front of him. Dean is going to take it upon himself to show Castiel that he's not just this silly little accountant that can be taken advantage of. Dean is going to help him reach his dream of being an author so that the world will know as well.

Castiel is hyperventilating a little and his little heart is beating just that much faster. Not only has he made a friend but he now has a potential boyfriend. He isn't sure what to do with himself nor what to say to answer Dean. He feels slightly inadequate at the moment as he's never been in such a predicament before.

"Dean. I think I will accept your offer to be your boyfriend but please do not be disappointed when I do not meet your expectati-"

"Stop. Stop right there. The only thing I expect from you is to be yourself, alright?" Dean knows that he is going to have his work cut out for him with this one but he's sure that the outcome will be all worth it. "Is it alright f I kiss you?" asked Dean with his face only a few inches away from Castiel's. He thinks he's done something wrong when Castiel turns away with a prominent blush on his face.

"I...-"

"Let me guess, Cas. You haven't kissed anyone before?" Dean is starting to wish he had a time machine so he could go back and kick the asses of everyone Castiel knows. Castiel shakes his head with an embarrassed look on his face. Dean heaves a great sigh before resting their foreheads together. "Well, we're gonna have to do this right then, won't we? Come on, let's go get something to eat."

Castiel leans back in his office chair and places his face in his hands. Maybe he's gone crazy? He shouldn't have done this to himself. Now, he's going to judge every man he meets on a scale of one to Dean Winchester and he knows that EVERYONE is going to fall short. Castiel the 90 year old virgin; he might as well get used to the idea now. Just as he was having a mental battle, he hears the door bell ring and he makes his way to open the door. He groans when he sees that it's his brother Gabriel.

"What do you want?" he asks exasperatedly.

"Whoa there, Cassie. That is no way to speak your brother who has gone to the store for you so we can make dinner together." Castiel has no idea why his brother has been increasingly interested in seeing him so often but he can't refuse him now that he's here. He steps aside to let him in.

"What are we making?" asks Castiel curiously as he realizes he's been starving for hours but hasn't bothered getting up to eat because he was too busy writing.

"I was thinking we could make chicken cacciatore! Haven't had that in forever."

"But that takes forever, Gabriel," pouted Castiel.

"Hey, it's not my fault your forget to feed yourself. Anyway, start the prep work while I use the bathroom," said Gabriel as he places the groceries on the counter.

Castiel set about absentmindedly prepping the food. He hadn't noticed how long his brother had been gone until he was placing the chicken on the hot skillet to begin cooking. He then remembered that he hadn't closed the document that he had been working on earlier and he quickly made his way to his office to find Gabriel reading.

"I didn't give you permission to read that!" yelled Castiel as he approached him from behind.

"Cassie...what is this?" asked Gabriel in a whisper so low it was almost inaudible.

Author's Note #2:

I'm so sorry my lovelies that I took so long to upload this but this chapter was hard to write and I had a lot of stuff going on personally as well. I am going to work my hardest to have a new chapter up soon! :')

Please note that the Museum mentioned is completely fictional.