Nowhere To Run

Chapter Two

Sam awoke to an empty bed. He looked around quickly, his heart racing, before he realized he could faintly hear the shower running. He walked to the bathroom and knocked on the door. "Alex? You okay?"

"Yeah. Come in." He heard her say from inside the shower.

Sam opened the door carefully and peeked in, making sure he couldn't see her in the shower, before he walked all the way in and shut the door. "You weren't there when I woke up. I, uh, I got worried." He said, leaning up against the counter.

"Sorry. I thought I needed another shower. I felt like I still reeked of explosion. I tried not to wake you when I got up. I haven't been in here long."

"I don't think you did, but alright. I was just checking on you." He straightened up and reached for the door handle.

"Sam?"

"Yeah?" He replied, dropping his hand.

"I heard you and Dean talking last night."

Sam leaned back up against the counter and dropped his head. "Oh."

"Look, if he doesn't want me here, I can go find a hotel or something until I can get an apartment. I don't mind. I appreciate you let me sleep here last night and use your shower, but I can go."

"No, I want you here. Dean's just- Dean isn't very trusting sometimes, but he'll get over it. You can stay here as long as you feel comfortable."

"I want to help you guys."

"What?"

"Hunting demons; I want to help you guys. I guess for the same reason your family started. You know, revenge." Alex started to worry when Sam didn't answer right away. "Sam?"

"It's not a safe job, Alex." He finally replied.

"I know. I understand that, but I feel like it's what I need to do. I can shoot a gun decently enough and you can teach me anything I need to learn. Please, Sam?" Alex begged from inside the shower. She decided that it would have been easier to ask since she wasn't looking directly at him.

"Look, I'll- I'll talk to Dean. He probably won't be happy about it."

"Thank you." Alex grinned as she poked her head out from behind the shower curtain. "Wanna hand me that towel you're leaning on?"

Sam handed her the towel and tried to manage a smile. "Uhm, just, uh, go to your room when you're done and I'll come get you when I've finished talking to Dean. If he gets mad at me, I don't want him taking it out on you."

Alex nodded, taking the towel. "No problem."

Sam knocked on Alex's door, opening it slowly and peeking in. "Hey, can I come in?"

Alex put her book down and smiled. "Of course. What's up?"

"I talked to Dean." Sam sat down on the edge of Alex's bed. "He wasn't too happy with the suggestion but he didn't say no. He told me that you were my responsibility and that if you got us into any trouble, I would have the pleasure of fixing things."

"Has he always been a gigantic asshole?" Alex asked.

"I want to say no." Sam laughed. "I really do. We haven't had an ideal life. I mean, we were kind of forced into this. So, now I don't think he understands why someone would want to just jump into it."

"Well, I've got nothing better to do and my handler is kind of cute." Alex laughed as her comment made Sam smile and blush. "That's a good look for you."

"What?" Sam furrowed his brow.

"Smiling and laughing. You don't do it a lot do you?" Alex placed her hand on Sam's knee when he shook his head no. "I'll make sure you do. Anyways, random question. Is there a mall or a Walmart or something close by? I need clothes and… Well, I need a lot of stuff. I had to use your shampoo and body wash."

"I can take you somewhere later, if you want. Do you- do you have money or anything?"

Alex laughed. "Oh, I have money. I'll let you in on a little secret. I have enough money in the bank to live comfortably for about 15 years, as long as I spend it wisely, and that includes buying a car and a house outright." She sighed. "And with my parents' life insurances… I'm pretty fucking set."

"Then, what were you doing living with your parents?" Sam asked, curious.

"I wanted to spend time with them and my brothers." Alex shrugged. "But the last couple years turned into just completely taking care of all of them."

"That doesn't seem fair."

"It wasn't. But I'm a sucker."

Sam stood up and held his hand out to Alex. "Come on, let's go."

Alex smiled as she took Sam's hand. "Lead the way."

TWO WEEKS LATER

Sam pulled his shirt off and crawled into bed next to Alex. "You know, you didn't wake up at all last night."

Alex pulled the blankets up to cover the both of them and smiled. "Maybe in a couple days, you won't have to stay in here with me at all." She rolled onto her stomach, with her face turned away from Sam.

"Oh… Well, okay… Yeah…" Sam slowly lay down on his back, bending his arm behind his head.

"Don't tell me you like sleeping next me, Sam Winchester." Alex replied with a hint of teasing in her voice.

"Well, I mean, it's… I just… It feels-" Sam stumbled over his words, a blush creeping over his face.

"Normal? Comfortable?" Alex finished Sam's sentence, turning her head towards him.

"Yeah, actually." Sam chuckled and rolled over onto his side, propping his head up in his hand. "It feels good to have someone next to me… To not be alone."

"Well, neither of us has had a normal life, Sam. It's completely, well, normal that we crave it. And to find someone who understands is just extra. Everybody has their own demons to live with. Ours just happen to be real, tangible ones." Alex reached over and brushed Sam's hair out of his face.

"Can I kiss you?" Sam asked in a low voice.

A smile spread across Alex's face as she leaned in. "I think I'd be offended if you didn't."

Sam closed the gap between them and pressed his lips to Alex's. He pulled away after a few seconds and smiled. Alex bit her lip and pulled Sam in and kissed him again. His tongue begged for entrance into her mouth ever so slightly and Alex parted her lips to grant him access. Their tongues battled for dominance as their lips moved In harmony. Alex grinned into the kiss and she moved slightly, tugging Sam on top of her. Sam quickly obliged. Alex jumped a little as Sam pressed a semi-hard on to her thigh. She pulled back from the kiss and pressed her hand to Sam's chest.

"Are you okay? Did I do something?" Sam asked, wondering what he did wrong.

"I hope that you aren't under the impression that we're going to have sex tonight." Alex replied slowly.

Sam furrowed his brow for a moment before he realized his erection was pressing into Alex's thigh. He immediately blushed and shifted his position. "That wasn't on my mind at all. Well, it was but- I, uhm, I didn't… That just kind of happened."

"Haven't been in a compromising position with a woman in a while?" Alex giggled at Sam's embarrassment. Sam shook his head. "Me, either… With a guy. I know it just happens, but I didn't want you to get the wrong impression. I'm not that kind of girl."

"I didn't think you were. Honestly, I'd be okay just kissing you all night."

"Then, what are you waiting for?" Alex smiled slyly.

Sam grinned and leaned in, capturing Alex's lips once more.

Sam awoke to an empty bed again. He could hear loud music blaring throughout the bunker, so he got out of bed to investigate. He walked out to the smell of bacon coming from the kitchen and the sound of ZZ Top coming through the stereo. Alex was at the stove wearing the shortest shorts Sam had ever seen and a tight tank top. He walked up behind her and she swung around holding a skillet full of bacon and a spatula.

"Morning!" She chirped as she sat the skillet down and kissed Sam quickly before picking up a glass filled with amber liquid.

"Are you drinking scotch at 8 in the morning?" Sam asked.

"Better question, are you actually cooking breakfast at 8 in the morning?" Dean asked, walking in rubbing his eyes. "And did you just kiss my brother?"

"Yes, yes… And yes." Alex laughed, taking a sip of her drink. "Look, I can't do much for you guys, but I figured I'd fix a hot breakfast for you. Seriously, when was the last time you actually had a home-cooked meal?" Sam and Dean looked at each other, not sure of the answer. "That's what I thought. And also, its 5 o'clock somewhere and I only cook when I've got a little alcohol in me. Now, who wants pancakes?"

"Oh, my God. This is delicious, Alex." Sam leaned over and kissed Alex.

"It's really no trouble." Alex was grinning from ear to ear.

"See, Dean. This is why we need a chick around." Sam laughed as Alex swatted him on the arm.

"So, when did all-" Dean waved his fork between the two. "this- happen?"

"Dean." Sam warned. "Don't start."

"Last night, if you must know." Alex tried to force a smile. "You're welcome for the breakfast, by the way."

Dean only grunted in response. Sam opened his mouth to say something, but Alex shook her head, stopping him. Dean finished his food and walked to the kitchen angrily.

"What's his problem?" Alex asked Sam quietly.

"I'll find out later. Don't worry about it." Sam kissed Alex's forehead. "Thank you for breakfast."

Alex was out leaning against the Impala smoking a cigarette when Dean stumbled outside. Alex furrowed her brow at him and took a hit of her cigarette.

"Why Sam? Why not me?" Dean slurred, pointing at himself.

"Are you drunk? You smell like you took a swim in your bottle of scotch." Alex took a drag off of her cigarette and just stared at Dean.

"Why Sam?"

"Oh, so we're stuck on that." Alex sighed as she flicked her ashes. "Why Sam? Because the only thing you've done is be a dick to me. You only agreed to let me come once you realized I was even semi-attractive. Sam… Sam's actually worried about me. And tried to take care of me."

Dean forced a laugh. "Yeah, well, that's Sammy for ya. Always worried about the little man."

"Dean, seriously. If I had called out for you in the middle of the night, what would you have done? You'd have checked to make sure I was okay and you would have went right back to bed. And if I had asked you to stay with me, you'd have tried to get in my pants. And don't try and tell me otherwise." Alex dropped her cigarette and stomped it out. "I know guys like you, Dean. And I don't want any part of that."

"You're like me, you know. We're practically the same." Dean slurred.

"Why would I want to be with someone like me? They say opposites attract for a reason." Alex rolled her eyes.

"Do you think you're any different from the rest of them? Do you think that you won't be the next inductee to the I Fell for Sam Winchester and Died Club? Sam even looks at a girl like he wants to fuck her and she winds up dead. End of story. Has he told you about Jess?" Dean waited for Alex to answer and took her silence as the cue to continue. "She was the first one. She's the reason he's where he is today."

"Could he save them?" Alex huffed when Dean didn't answer. "COULD. HE. HAVE. SAVED. THEM?"

"Most of them, no, he couldn't have." Dean crossed his arms and almost lost his balance.

"If something happened, he would try and save me." Alex stated.

"And just how do you know that?" Dean rolled his eyes.

"Because I have faith in him. And I have faith in you, too." Alex pulled another cigarette out and lit it.

"Me?"

"Yes, you. You would do anything to make Sam happy. I can see it in your eyes. And I know that you see that I make him happy. If I was in trouble, and he couldn't do anything, you would do your damnedest to make sure I was okay because you can't stand to see Sam hurt."

"He's been hurt too much in the past." Dean said simply.

"And no matter how you've treated me, that is why I have faith in you." Alex placed her hand on Dean's arm. "I have no intention of hurting Sam, or you for that matter. But don't make him choose between us. I want to be your friend, Dean. I want to help you guys."

"Goddamn it." Dean managed a chuckle. "I don't want to make Sam choose. I'm afraid he'd choose a normal life."

"I don't think so." Alex smiled. "Are we good?"

"There's still something about you that I can't put my finger on." Dean nodded. "But for now, we're good. I'm sorry."

"Apology accepted." Alex smiled.

"Keep cooking for us and we'll really be good." Dean chuckled.

"Keep talking like that and we won't be." Alex laughed as she followed Dean inside.

Sam shot a confused look at the pair as they walking laughing. "Did I miss something?"

"Dean apologized for being an ass clown." Alex smiled and shrugged. "That's all." She bent down and kissed Sam's cheek. "I'll tell you about it later." She whispered in his ear. She straightened up and smiled at the brothers. "Either of you have dinner requests?"

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