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It was two months after Sam rescued Dean and he was healing so well. He still didn't like being around other people, but he was slowly getting better. He had taken his road test, only with the assurance that both Sam and Jess sat in the back seat while the driving instructor was in the passenger. Luckily, the instructor was a nice guy; he was friendly to Dean and didn't ask why a 24 year old was just taking his road test now. Dean easily passed and the instructor informed him that he hadn't made any mistakes, passed with 100. Not many people can do that, and Dean was the first the driving instructor had seen to pass perfectly. Dean smiled brightly when he heard that. It was the first time he had gotten 100 on something. And someone other than Sam and Jess was praising him. He wasn't so stupid after all.

He had also gone to both the eye doctor to get a new prescription and the dentist to fix some of his chipped and cracked teeth. He only agreed to go if both Sam and Jess would be there with him. He already fully trusted Jess and wanted her there as much as Sam, they were best friends. Dean loved Jess like a sister and Jess loved Dean like a brother. Sam remembered back when Dean said that he would ruin their lives. Oh, how wrong he was! He made their lives so much better, they all got along so well, Sam had his brother back and Jess now had a big brother figure, and a best friend.

It was just after Thanksgiving and Christmas time was quickly approaching. Classes would be ending soon and Jess was going to take Sam and Dean up to her parent's house to spend the holidays. Sam had always gone up with her but this year Dean would be coming too and her parents were more then willing to have him come.

Sam was going to go out Christmas shopping and Dean was going to spend time with Jess and go around campus. But before he left Sam asked Dean if he could talk with him outside. Dean was confused but he agreed. Sam looked nervous and anxious and Dean couldn't think of a reason why.

"What's bothering you Sammy?" Dean asked, starting to get concerned

"What? No...nothing's bothering me...kinda...it's nothing bad...it's just I can't decide on something and I need your help." Sam said while fidgeting

It still amazed Dean that he was actually worth something, that Sam and Jess needed his help for things. "Sure, what do you need?" He asked

"I just need your advice. I'm...I'm thinking of...of...umm...well...you see..." He stuttered

"Oh, just get on with it!" Dean moaned impatiently and Sam couldn't help but smile.

"I'm...thinking of proposing to Jess." He blurted out and Dean's eyes went wide and Sam took it the wrong way, somehow not noticing the huge smile that grew on Dean's face as well.

"Well..we have been going out since my freshman year, I'm a junior now. I know it may seem soon, but Dean, you gotta understand that I'm so in love with her and I know she's in love with me too and..." before he could continue rambling Dean shooshed him.

"Sammy, shut up. I think it's a great idea and I know she's going to say yes. I really like her Sammy and I know that she's perfect for you." He told Sam and put a hand on his shoulder.

"Really?" Sam asked

"Yes. You going to buy the ring too while you're out?"

"Yea, we'll all go for a walk later when I get back and I'll ask her then." Sam told him

"We'll all? Sammy, this is only supposed to be a thing for the two of you. Go on with her, I'll be fine."

But this wasn't just about leaving Dean alone. He wanted Dean with them when he asked. "No Dean, I want you there too. I'll need you there for support or else I'll chicken out. I want the whole family there."

Dean's eyes sparkled when he heard the word family. He was going to be part of a family. Him Sam and Jess. And then Sam and Jess would have kids and they would be an even bigger family. An actual family, not a crazy father who hated and beat him, but a family that loved him. "Alright Sammy, I'll come along if you're sure."

"I'm positive." Sam affirmed and didn't miss the look of joy on Dean's face.

But when Jess went out with Dean around campus, things went differently.

Jess was walking beside Dean and showing him the campus pool and gym when a couple of her friends walked over.

"Hey, Jess!" One of the girls called and Jess waved back.

"Want to meet a couple of my friends?" She asked Dean and Dean just shrugged back

"I guess..." He mumbled, not feeling all that comfortable with the situation, but he didn't want to let Jess down.

The small group came up to Jess and a brunette girl looked over at Dean with a questioning glance.

"What's with this loser I've been seeing you hanging out with?" She asked, not even keeping her tone down even though Dean was right beside Jess.

Dean watched Jess stiffen and he knew this was it. He would always be considered a loser, no matter where he went. Jess didn't want to be embarrassed by him, she had to choose either her friends or Dean and it would be her friends. No way would she ditch all of them for Dean. She would ditch Dean, and refuse to marry Sam because she didn't want to be seen with his loser of and older brother. Either that or Sam would ditch Dean too, marry Jess and leave him alone. He was worthless, what was he thinking that he might be worth something?

But then he heard Jess talk. "Excuse me?!" She spat out, her tone anything but friendly. Dean was shocked; she was going to choose his side?!

"Oh, I see who this is now. Sam's brother that he has been talking about isn't it? Wow, never pictured him to be such a loser. Just because he's Sam's brother doesn't mean you have to hang out with Limpy the Loser here." One of the two guys' spoke up.

"What did you just call him?!" Jess yelled, she was outraged. "You don't even know him! He's not a loser! He's an amazing guy! He's not just Sam's brother but he's also my best friend!"

"I thought we were your friends too!" The brunette said back

"Not anymore. Now I see you guys for who you really are. You're the only losers here." She spat at them and then looped her arm around Dean's waist and stormed off. She didn't stop until they exited the building where they sat on the bench outside.

"I'm so sorry Dean! I had no idea they were really like that! I'm not really good friends with any of them except Sandy, the short blonde girl that didn't say anything. I can't believe she wouldn't say anything after they acted that way! I guess she's not such a great person after all. God, I'm so sorry!" She cried and held onto Dean tightly.

Dean wasn't as upset as he thought he'd be when someone made fun of him. He realized that many people would still see him as a loser, but now that didn't really matter to him anymore. Jess was still with him after what those people said about him; she still cared for him and never ditched him. It didn't matter what other people thought of him as long as he still had his Sammy and Jess. As long as he still had his family.

"It's okay Jess." Dean told her truthfully. "It's not your fault at all. As long as I have you and Sam I'm fine. And thanks for sticking up for me and not leaving."

"I'd never leave you Dean! You're my best friend; I'm always here for you! There's no need to thank me!" She told him and then both Dean and Jess were shocked when they heard screaming coming from the building they just left.

"I don't believe you guys! Making fun of the poor guy that you didn't even know! And why? Because he limps, and he's shy?! How could you do such a thing!?" Screamed a female voice.

"You don't agree with us? Them how come you didn't say so before?" Came the guy's voice

"Because I was so much in shock! You know what; none of you are worth my time! I thought you were good people but now I see that you're not! I'm not friends with people like you!"

And then the door slammed open and Sandy came pounding out, her tiny frame heaving with anger.

Jess looked at Dean and he nodded. "Sandy?" Jess called out

Sandy spun around and smiled when she saw Jess and Dean. "I'm so sorry, both of you. I should've said something but I couldn't believe what I was hearing from them, it left me speechless!" She panted, still trying to get her breathing under control.

"It's alright, we heard." Jess smiled back at her

Sandy then took a seat next to Dean and introduced herself. "Hi, I'm Sandy's friend Jess. It's nice to meet you." She said with a smile and offered her hand.

"Hi...I'm Dean..." Dean replied quietly and then looked at the offered hand. What would it hurt to shake it? He took her small hand and was surprised by the strong but friendly grip she had.

"How about we all take a walk together and I can get to know you Dean? You seem like a nice guy. And you're cute too." She grinned

Dean blushed he wasn't used to girls calling him cute. But this Sandy girl seemed like she was nice and Dean liked the fact that she too stood up for him even though she didn't know him. So he nodded. "Okay." He told her, his voice not as quiet.

Dean, Jess and Sandy walked around campus for a couple hours and Dean came to like this girl. She didn't judge him as a loser right away and actually took the time to get to know him. He actually found himself having fun with someone other than Jess or Sam and he was opening up a little to her.

Sam called Jess and asked where they were and Jess told him. Sandy said it was about time she went back to her apartment anyway. She hugged Jess and to Dean's shock she bounced right up to him and hugged him too. Maybe some other people would actually not think of him as a loser too.

Sam made his way to where Jess told him she'd be and walked up to them. Glad to see them chatting and to see a new glow in Dean's face that had not been there before. He wondered what cause it but then realized that it didn't matter. As long as Dean was getting better.

He suggested they walk to the park nearby and he saw Dean smirk at him from the corner of his eye. Sam nervously smiled back; he really hoped this would happen.

Dean sat at the edge of the small pond in the center of the park. Not many people were here and the sun was setting. Dean dipped his feet in the water and watched as Sam and Jess walked on the bridge just a few feet away from him. Sam stopped in the middle of the bridge and Dean grinned happily as he heard Sam say "Jess, I have to ask you something."

Jess squealed with excitement when she saw Sam get down on one knee and pull out the ring case. He opened it and looked into her eyes. "Jess, will you marry me?" He asked.

Jess didn't waste any time responding "Yes! Yes! Yes I will!" She yelled in delight and Sam stood up and placed the ring on her finger. Jess then wrapped her arms around Sam and kissed him.

And kissed him, and kissed him, and kissed him.

Dean was starting to get impatient, and pretty disgusted watching his little brother make out for so long. So he walked onto the bridge and tapped his brother's shoulder.

Sam finally stopped and turned to face his brother with tears of happiness falling down his cheeks.

"Congrats bro." Dean told him happily and then they both wrapped their arms around each other in a hug.

"Thanks Dean. I couldn't have done it without you." Sam whispered to him.

"No problem, that's what I'm here for. To help my little brother out."

They pulled away and Dean was immediately grabbed by Jess who practically jumped on him. "I'm going to have a big brother!" She cried in happiness and then gave Dean a peck on the lips before hugging him tightly.

Dean laughed and hugged her back "I couldn't have asked for a better little sister."

Why of all nights did Sam have to have a vision today? He shot up in bed sweating; he couldn't believe what he'd just dreamt. But it wasn't a dream...it was going to happen. Suddenly he understood why he felt like he was being watched these past couple of weeks. He must have made a loud noise because Jess shot up beside him, asking what's wrong. Sam didn't have time to explain. He leapt out of bed and rushed to Dean's room. Thankfully he was okay, but he wasn't going to be for long unless they got him out of here. He shook Dean awake.

"Dean, we need to get out, now. He's coming." He told him and Dean was wide awake with those words.

Jess looked at Sam, horrified and he nodded back. They started making their way to the door, Dean clutching onto Sam's arm so tightly, he might burst a blood vessel, and Jess with her arms around Dean.

But then the door shattered off its hinges and revealed a very angry John Winchester in the doorframe.

With a shotgun in his hands.

They all screamed at once.