title: on their wedding day (a.k.a. we got hitched)
My head is in Dean's lap, his hand in my hair, and Dr Sexy MD is on the TV in front of us. "I want to change my name to Winchester."
His hand stills. I think I feel him stop breathing. "What?"
"I like the sound of Castiel Winchester."
Another gap. "So do I."
I nod. Wait.
"Are you proposing to me?"
I think. "Kind of. I mean, I'm not actually interested in marriage, but… we've been together a while – a long time, actually. 'Boyfriend' never seems accurate and… well, I know it won't change the label we use, but with the same surname…"
"Why Winchester and not Novak?"
"I prefer… your family values, I guess. Your family stuck together far better than mine, and your relationship with Sam is truly to be admired. Of course, the fact that, of the two siblings I still talk to with any regularity, one isn't even a Novak helps. Anyone in your family I talk to is a Winchester."
"They'd still be family even if you changed your name. Plus, our family values aren't as great as you're making them sound."
"I know your family isn't perfect. But… you stick together. It's kind of an… us against the world mentality? My family was more survive at all costs, even if it means throwing your family under the bus."
Dean falls into a thoughtful silence.
"I also think Castiel Winchester sounds better than Dean Novak."
He laughs. "I can agree with that one." His hand starts moving in my hair too, and I resist the urge to purr contentedly – my love for his name and for him playing with my hair being indulged at the same time. "Don't name changes cost money?"
"We've been gaining since my promotion and your raise, so we actually have some money saved. I've checked, and it's more than enough… if we're both happy to spend it this way."
"It's cheaper than a wedding."
"It is."
"And this would take all the pressures of a wedding off."
"It would."
"Then I'm all in. Prevent the awkward engagement." He winks down at me.
I beam up at him. "I love you."
"I love you, too." He pauses. "But did you have to interrupt Dr Sexy for this? Couldn't have waited ten minutes?"
"You've seen this episode before, I decided it didn't matter."
He gasps. "Blasphemy. Can I change my mind on the name change?"
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When I hear the doorbell ring, I sit up and run my hand through my hair to make sure it isn't standing at all angles after Dean's brand of hair styling.
He narrows his eyes in confusion. "Are we expecting someone?"
"No, it's probably Anna, though."
"She turns up randomly, how come you think it's her?"
"I may have called her to check my 'proposal' idea wasn't completely idiotic." I smile winningly and go to open the door.
"Little brother!" She sings, and wraps her arms around my neck. I respond with arms around her waist and a squeeze as she whispers in my ear, "You popped the question yet?"
"Yes, you're looking at a bride-to-be." I wink as I pull away.
"Wait, you proposed in pyjamas?" She wrinkles her nose.
I shrug. "Dr Sexy MD was on TV. What could be a more romantic setting?"
Dean walks out of the bedroom, having put a shirt on. "He's right, Dr Sexy puts me in a good mood. He knew it was iffy as to whether I'd say yes, so he had to get the right circumstances."
I nod as Dean and Anna hug. "Also, I resent the implication of pyjamas being awful – I'm wearing Dean's shirt, he loves that."
"I don't want to know. Anyway, I'm only here for a little while, but I have a proposition for you two from me and Gabe."
Dean holds up his hands. "This does not sound like anything I want to be involved in."
She rolls her eyes affectionately. "We want to pay for the name change, as a sort of wedding gift."
"Not because you want to get me out of the family?" I smile.
"Well, that is an advantage."
I look at Dean to check neither of us have a problem with that. "Thank you, Anna. That's really great of you two."
She smiles largely. "We're happy to. You know we've been waiting for you guys to move on from the boring just-boyfriends stage for ages. But I have to go now – so I'll see you guys later?" She smiles as we go in for hugs again.
"Absolutely."
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Sam Winchester Castiel Winchester
Wait, I've got another brother? Has my life suddenly turned into an old Greek drama or something?
Dean Winchester we got hitched, idiot
Castiel Winchester I'm not planning on marrying my mother
Sam Winchester why weren't we told earlier though? :(
Dean Winchester notice the word 'hitched', it was a bit of a shotgun wedding
Castiel Winchester Yes, it's a girl :)
Sam Winchester what?
Castiel Winchester I put you in the email where we explained everything to everyone. I'm not explaining it all again :(
Sam Winchester I can't believe you expect me to ever check my email…
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Castiel Winchester Gabe Novak
Thank you for paying for 'ester'.
Gabe Novak wait, why don't I get 'Winch'? :(
Anna Milton because I dropped the news, so I got first choice. Aaaaand I always 'Win', and I'm an 'inch' taller than you ;)
Gabe Novak this is what I get for being a good brother :(
Castiel Winchester maybe I'd have given you the option to have paid for 'Winch' if you hadn't left your watch under my pillow last time you came over.
Gabe Novak you're ostracising me for an innocent mistake?!
Dean Winchester woah wait, gabe claiming to be innocent?!
Castiel Winchester never thought I'd see the day.
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Anna Milton Castiel Winchester
ahahaahha, did Michael unfriend you, too?
Castiel Winchester I'm still reeling that he ever made a Facebook in the first place, then that he friended me, to even have this phase me.
Anna Milton yeah, I get that
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Dean Winchester
why is every1 congratulating cas? i got hitched to…
Jess Winchester likes this.
Castiel Winchester Congratulations, Dean.
Dean Winchester you dont count.
Castiel Winchester picky :(
i've only ever been to one wedding and i've never had any kind of fascination with them, so i'd have found a conventional wedding difficult to write - not to mention that gay marriage is not quite legal where i am. i actually thought this would end up being better overall. hope you guys don't mind :)