Prompt phrase: All of a sudden…
Note: I had a really crazy week when this challenge was issued and I simply couldn't get something together in time. However, last week I had a long and boring meeting. To keep myself from slipping into a coma, I worked on last week's drabble challenge… then put this together for the one I missed. I think I'm all caught up now.
Takes place shortly after Dean makes the deal, but no specific mention of any one episode or event.
Recovery.
Dean stared at the profile of his brother, sleeping next to him in the bed. Sharing hadn't been by choice, but Dean didn't complain. Images of Sam's gray skin and cold body were still vivid, but the close proximity helped. He closed his eyes. After a moment, he slid his hand to the side and gently covered Sam's, needing to feel warmth and life.
All of a sudden, Dean was startled out of his quiet thoughts with a mumbled question.
"Ya'holdin' m'hand?"
Busted.
Dean attempted to cover up the gesture with a soft snort, a roll to his side, and a seductively mumbled, "Rhonda…"
And Sam didn't buy it for a second.
12-8-08