Wow. This has become my most popular story in every sense. Can I just take a moment to thank you all? Thank you for all of your kind words of encouragement, thank you for reading my story, thank you for all the favorites and follows. This story is a lot of fun to write, and it means a lot that so many people like it as well.
Also, in Dean's apartment building, you have to be buzzed in, okay? Sam didn't have to because he has a key (why Sam has a key is another story for another day), and Lisa didn't have to because Sam and Sarah let her and Ben in on their way out.
Okay, I'm going to let you get on with the chapter now.
"Sam, what did you wear when you met Sarah's parents?" Dean asked over the phone.
He could almost hear Sam rolling his eyes. "Just wear what you wore on Thanksgiving, Dean. Jeez, we've been at this for an hour."
Dean pulled the shirt out of his closet and considered it. "What if I get cold?"
"Then wear the sweater Mom bought you. You know the one."
"Thanks, Sammy. You're a lifesaver."
"Right, bye." He hung up.
Three minutes later Dean was calling him back. "I don't have any socks!"
Sam sighed. "I am so done with your shit, Dean. They're in that basket of laundry you were supposed to put away before I came over yesterday." He hung up again before Dean could say anything else.
Dean rolled his eyes and went to track down some socks.
He was pulling his sweater on when the buzzer on the door sounded three times, letting him know Cas had arrived. Dean let him in the front door and focused on getting his shoes on.
A couple minutes later, there was a knock on the door. He opened it. "Hey, Cas."
Hello Dean. Are you ready to go?
"Yeah." He grabbed his keys and stepped out of his apartment, locking the door behind him. "Lead the way." He gestured down the hall.
Dean only lived on the second floor, so they headed down the stairs and out of the building.
Once they were in Castiel's hybrid (It's sensible Dean), he started fidgeting.
You're lucky I haven't started the car yet. What's wrong?
"What did you say your mom is? An orthodontist?"
Cas nodded.
"Yeah, your mom's an orthodontist, Gabriel owns a bakery, your sister runs a successful fashion blog, and you translate books. Dude, I work in a coffee shop. I have a pair of underwear that I refer to as my good underwear. I'm not even wearing them."
Cas reached over and patted his shoulder. I'm sure your underwear is fine.
"It's not about the underwear!" It took Dean way too long to notice that the hand Cas was signing with was shaking.
He looked up at his face to see that he was trying to hold back laughter. "Cas, I'm freaking out over here, and you're making fun of me!"
It will be fine. Gabriel already knows you, Anna will probably flirt with you, and Mother will be glad that you're not like my last girlfriend.
"How can you be so sure? She might think I'm exactly like her."
She won't, he signed cryptically. You know sign language. He started the car, effectively ending the conversation.
Cas pulled up in front of a modestly sized house and shut the car off. This is it.
"It's nice." In truth, he had been expecting something much bigger. "Good neighborhood."
Cas smiled and got out of the car. Dean got out as well and followed him up the cobblestone path leading to the front door.
Just as they got there, the door swung open to reveal a woman with long red hair. Dean guessed this was Anna.
"Cas!" She threw her arms around him. "It's been too long."
Hello Anna, he signed once she released him. I hope you're well.
"Oh, you know me. Is this Dean?" She looked him up and down.
Dean held a hand out. "Hi. It's nice to meet you."
"Oh my god, he's so adorable. And attractive. You have good taste." She linked arms with Cas and led him into the house.
Cas reached back and pulled Dean along by his hand.
I'm really bad at ending chapters, what the hell.
For those of you who want to know, they're all half-siblings. Each has a different father. Gabriel is the oldest, Anna is the middle child, and Cas is the baby.
