Okay, welp, here's the final chapter of my first fan fiction story!

Before the chapter begins, I will just say, I used some Sabriel, because, here goes, I HATE Jess. I'm not sure why, possibly because she was trying to steal Sam away from us all :( And something about her bothered me... but I digress.

Enjoy the final chapter!

Chapter Thirteen

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Nearly 3 Years Later

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"Dean! What on earth are you doing in there? They're going to be here any minute!"

Dean heard Castiel call to him from the kitchen as he stepped out of their bedroom. Dean sneaked up and grabbed Castiel from behind, making him jump with a gasp.

"Dammit, Dean, I told you not to do that!"

Castiel said with a small chuckle.

"Shut up, you know you like it."

Dean replied, turning Castiel around in one swift move to plant a loving kiss on Castiel's full lips.

Castiel moaned and leaned away from Dean.

"Don't do this to me now, we have guests on their way!"

As if on queue, the shrill sound of the doorbell rang through the large house they had moved into since Dean had asked Castiel to be his boyfriend.

They'd been happily living together ever since in the mountains in Colorado. Dean figured he had nothing left for him in Lawrence, after his failed engagement and such. Balthazar moved down there as well so he could continue to be Castiel's manager for his art career, which was going quite well. Well enough for them to be able to afford this beautiful home in the mountains.

Castiel and Dean skipped happily together to the front door, giggling. Dean grabbed the large brass handle to open the door, and when he swung it open, he saw not one but two people. This was unexpected.

Sam smiled at Dean, the kind of smile you give someone you haven't seen in over two years.

"Sammy…"

Dean almost whispered. Soon Sam was bounding toward him, wrapping him up in a brotherly hug.

"Good God, Sam, you look like a moose? What happened to you?"

Sam smiled at Dean's quirkiness, happy to be around It again. He'd been at Stanford way too long. He turned his gaze over to the now very handsome, blue-eyed man standing close to Dean.

"Cas, good to see you man."

Sam held his arms out to give Castiel a similar hug he'd given Dean. Even though they weren't as close, and hasn't seen each other in quite a while, he was Dean's boyfriend, and that meant something to Sam.

When Sam released Castiel from his grip, he turned back to the man that was awkwardly standing in the doorway. He grabbed the stranger by the arm in a comforting manor, then turned back to the couple waiting patiently for an explanation.

"Dean, Castiel, this is Gabriel… my boyfriend."

Sam looked at Dean for his reaction. He'd never told Dean he was gay, or that he had a boyfriend, and was weary of what he would say.

Dean's heart filled with warmth. His little brother found himself someone. He couldn't be more proud.

"We're dorm-mates back at Stanford… that's how we met. Made it official last month."

Dean looked at his brother with softened eyes.

"Congratulations, Sammy. I'm proud of you."

Sam smiled contently. The best thing he could ever have was approval from his older brother.

"I'm sorry I didn't warn you guys before about bringing someone, but I didn't think it would be a big deal."

Castiel spoke for the first time, surprising Sam with the depth of his voice.

"Of course not, Sam. We have plenty of room for one more."

Sam smiled at them both thankfully before grabbing the bags that sat on the porch and following Castiel to the guest bedroom where they'd be staying for the next week.

"Dean and I thought it would be nice to take you both out to dinner tonight, to celebrate Sam's visiting."

"That sounds great! What time should we be ready?"

"Maybe around 5:30 or so. The reservation is at 6, and it takes a little time to get down the mountain."

"No problem, we'll be ready."

With that, Castiel turned, walking out of the room to letting two get settled.

Sam turned to his boyfriend, who was unwrapping a candy bar.

"Seriously Gabriel? I was cleaning wrappers off the floor of my car the whole ride over!"

Sam tried to act tough, but couldn't help but smirk at the cute way Gabriel ate, his top lip protruding over the bottom.

"Oh c'mere."

Sam said, scooping Gabriel into his arms and giving him a soft kiss on his lips, tasting a hint of chocolate from the recent bite he'd taken out of the 3 Musketeers bar.

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Dean threw his napkin on the plate in front of him, after taking the last bite of the steak he ordered.

"So are you studying law as well, Gabriel?"

Castiel asked, making polite conversation.

"No, I'm actually majoring in mythology. I study Pagan philosophy, mostly their ancient Gods."

Castiel raised his eyebrows in interest.

"Wow, that must be loads of fun!"

Castiel said, envious. Things like this intrigued him, especially since he had taken a liking to angel mythology.

"Did you know the archangel Gabriel was the prophet of David? He appeared to the Virgin Mary and Zechariah, foretelling the births of Jesus and John the Baptist-"

Castiel rambled on until Dean spoke up, interrupting him mid sentence.

"Alright Cas, let his brain take a nerd-talk break."

All of them chuckled at Dean's said "humor", but Castiel lowered his eyes and sunk into his chair.

"Hey, I was only kidding! I know what'll cheer you up."

Dean stated mater-o-factly, making Castiel raise his eyebrows, as if to signal Dean to go on.

"I have a surprise for you."

Castiel sat up in his chair, obviously interested in what Dean was about to do.

"Do either of you know what today is?"

Dean asked, looking back and forth between Castiel and Sam. When neither answered, he rolled his eyes and sighed, speaking again.

"Nine years ago today, I laid eyes on the love of my life for the first time; Castiel."

At first, he was announcing it to everyone at the table, but his attention turned to Castiel, wanting to capture every moment of his reaction.

"Castiel, I haven't been the same since you walked into my life. You changed me. The day Crowley dragged you away from that diner was the day I lost half my heart, and I wouldn't get it back until 7 years later, when you showed up in my fiancés bar in late November. When your blue eyes pierced mine again, I knew you would change my life for the second time, and damned if you didn't. These last few years I've spent with you have been the best of my life, and I don't ever want it to end. So Castiel Novack,"

Dean began, reaching inside his tuxedo jacket to retrieve a small, black velvet box. He heard Sam and Gabriel gasp behind him, but not Castiel. Curious, he looked up, to see a tear roll down Castiel's cheek. He wiped the tear away, and kissed his cheek where it had been.

"Will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?"

Castiel looked at the large ring that was placed in the box, and drew a hand to his mouth. Dean took it away, wanting to see all of Castiel's beautiful face.

"Dean…"

Castiel began, choking on his words. Since he couldn't find his voice to answer, he grabbed Dean by his jacket and pulled him into a passionate kiss, giving him his answer.

When he pulled back another tear rolled down his cheek. Dean wiped that one away as well, his hand lingering on his new fiancés cheek.

"I love you, Dean."

Castiel whispered softly, making it only loud enough for Dean to hear.

"I love you too, Castiel."

The End

TA-DA! Hoped all of you enjoyed my little starter story! I had a lot of fun writing it for you guys, and I appreciate all the people that favorites, followed, and reviewed my story, it means a lot to a first time writer to get all the recognition! Please visit my profile and be on the lookout for my new fic that I'll be posting within the next couple of days.

Again, thanks so much!

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