A/N: Another short one. Sorry folks. I still appreciate reviews. And would love some fic ideas. Don't hesitate to share.
Dean was feeling rather homesick. Well, not homesick, but he missed his Sammy. He never got to see him anymore because of classes and a social life, and Sam had classes and friends of his own. It didn't help that they lived across the state, so Dean couldn't just drive out and see him whenever he wanted.
So, he did the only thing he could do; call him.
"Hello?"
"Sammy!"
"Dude. It's Sam. Come on."
"Missed you, too. How's Dad?"
"He's gone again. He dropped me off with Bobby."
"Oh... Sorry."
"He's not that bad. Just a little cranky once in a while."
"I know, but still... I wish I was there with you."
"But you're all grown up now, Dean. You can't take care of me forever."
Dean could hear the sadness in Sam's voice. It broke his heart. "How 'bout you convince Bobby to drive you out here one of these weekends?"
"Really? Your weird roommate wouldn't mind?"
"No way. You're quiet, so he likes you."
"And what about your RA?"
"Well, he doesn't need to know you're here. Not like I need his permission."
"I don't know about that, Dean. Last time I was there, he seemed pretty strict."
"Nah, dude. Don't worry. He totally loves me."
"Alright. As long as it's okay."
"Are you sure you're okay there, Sam?"
"Dean, seriously. I'm fine. You don't need to worry about anything. I can take care of myself."
That was just the thing though. Sam shouldn't have to take care of himself. That had always been Dean's job. Watch out for Sammy. Take care of his brother. And now Dean wasn't there to watch out for him, wasn't there to make sure Sam had everything he needed. He was off at college doing his own thing, he'd left Sam behind and now Sam had to take care of himself.
"If you need anything, you will call me, right? You know I'll be there in a heartbeat, right Sammy?"
"Yes, Dean. Stop worrying about me. Worry about yourself."
"But you're my responsibility. And I left you."
"Just let it go, Dean."
"Fine. You be safe, Sammy. Call me when you get a chance."
"Will do. Bye Dean."
"Bye Sam."
Dean flipped his phone shut and sighed. He needed a drink. He needed to take his mind off of all this. Of class work, and of abandoning Sam, and of the overlord Cas. He knew Gabriel was bound to have something to quench his thirst, so he headed over there as soon as he could.