Day Twenty Four: Making Up Afterwards:

Castiel ran.

He ran out of the apartment, down the stairs, and out of the building. He ran past the bar where he was supposed to meet Nate, two hours ago. He sprinted past the garage Dean worked at. As he rounded the corner, tears pooled in his eyes and his heart jumped to his throat. Merlin and Arthur's apartment came into view and Cas whimpered in relief.

Dean was there, he had to be. Where else would he go?

His chest burned and his breathing was short and shallow, but he pushed through the discomfort. He pushed through the throbbing in his legs and the sweat pouring down his face. He persevered; the pain was worth it if it meant finding Dean.

How could Cas be so…stupid? All Dean ever done for him was out of love, not jealousy. Why did those words leave his mouth? Why did he let them?

Maybe it's because he's not the great human being he thought he'd be.

Cas huffed in frustration; no matter how fast he ran, he felt like the apartment never got closer. He was finally at the door and he fumbled to find the buzzer for Merlin and Arthur's apartment. He pressed it multiple times until he heard a voice come through the speaker.

"Jesus, mate, who is it?" Arthur.

"Arthur? Arthur- I, um…" Cas couldn't catch his breath.

"Cas? Cas are you okay? I'll buzz you in."

The door clicked and Cas yanked it opened. He eyed the stairs, but his lungs constricted in protest. He leaned against the wall of the elevator and wiped the sweat from his brow. It would be worth it, every drop of sweat, every tear. As long as he could make it up to Dean, all his efforts wouldn't be in vain.

The elevator dinged and before the doors could open completely, Cas was squeezing through.

After three loud knocks, the door opened, revealing a worried Merlin and Arthur.

"Is Dean here?" Cas blurted.

Merlin and Arthur exchanged confused glances. "Uh, no, why? Is he missing?" Arthur asked, leaning in, concerned for his friend.

Cas felt like he was going to lose the contents in his stomach, "He-he's not here?" He asked voice cracking.

Merlin shook his head, "No, Cas, what's going on? You wanna come in?" Merlin's eyes widened in fear; after all, it wasn't every day Cas came to their door, scared and asking for Dean.

"No, no I have to find him. We got into a fight. I said things I shouldn't have and…I just…I have to find him. I need to apologize."

Merlin and Arthur gave Cas sympathetic looks, "Well, do you want help finding him?"

Cas thought about it. He really thought Dean would've come here, but obviously he was wrong. He could be anywhere.

"Um, no…it's fine. I don't want to intrude on your evening."

"You wouldn't be! Cas, you're our friend, I'm sure Lord of The Rings can wait." Merlin and Arthur grabbed their coats and lead Cas out of the building.

"Alright, so where do you think he'd go?" Arthur asked, zipping up his jacket.

Cas thought about it. A bar? Hopefully not. Was he just wandering the streets? Cas' eyes stung with fresh tears. He felt foolish crying in front of his friends, but everything felt hopeless.

Merlin lay his hand on Cas' shoulder, "Hey, Cas, I'm sure you'll find him. Does he have his cellphone?" Cas nodded, "Trying calling him then."

He nodded again and through his tears he found Dean's number and pressed the call button. It went to voicemail. "He didn't answer. I screwed up big time, didn't I?"

"All couples get into fights, Cas. I'm sure you can fix what ever happened."

"How? I don't even know where he is or if he'll come back? I lo-" His voice cracked and he cleared his throat, "I love him. I don't want to lose him because I said something stupid while I was angry!" He looked up to the sky, the darkness was dotted with stars. Cas squinted and tilted his head, then it dawned on him. Dean wouldn't go to Merlin and Arthur or a bar full of people. He would need to clear his head and be able to focus on one thing. Cas.

"I think I know where he is." He turned and started jogging towards the park.

"Cas? Cas, should we come with?" Merlin yelled after him.

"No! Thank you though!" He yelled over his shoulder. He waved as his jogging turned into a run.

His heart pounded against his chest. Dean had to be here…he had to be. He tried to remember the route they took on their first date. Cas wondered how differently that date could've gone if they had seen the movie instead of getting lost.

But Cas wouldn't have it any other way. The memory of kissing Dean on the bridge and then watching the stars overhead was imprinted on his mind. He would never forget the way Dean stared at him in awe as they watched the stars. That's when he claimed that his favorite thing about Cas, was the way he loved everything.

He reached the bridge, his body shaking with anticipation, but Dean wasn't there. Cas leaned against the railing and tried to catch his breath. Maybe he was in the meadow where they watched the stars?

Cas turned to investigate the meadow when a voice broke through the night air.

"Over here, Cas."

Cas whipped around and looked for the source of the voice, relieved when he found Dean, nestled on the branch of a thick, old tree.

"Dean," he sighed. Now that he was here, he didn't know what to say. He couldn't form words, his thoughts were jumbled, and his heart threatened to burst through his chest. "Dean, I'm sorry. I take it back, everything…I take it all back. Plea-please forgive me?" He took a few steps towards the tree, watching Dean as he focused on a twig in his hand.

Dean let the twig fall from his fingers and he looked down at Cas, sighing, "Cas…what you said…you don't understand, I…everything I do, is because I care. I care about you and I don't want to see you hurt. It hurts me to see you upset."

Cas took another step forward, "I know that now, and I'm sorry. Dean, you've done nothing but show me love and care, and for me to say those things to you…it was wrong. Can you find it in your heart, to forgive me? Because I don't think I can live without you, Dean." Cas twisted his fingers nervously as he waited for Dean to respond.

"Of course I forgive you, Cas. You just... It really hurt and I had to get out. Blow off some steam."

Cas let out the breath he didn't realize he was holding, "Thank you, Dean. I will never hurt you again. I promise."

Dean chuckled as he jumped from the tree. "Cas, that's a big promise to make, you sure you can keep it?" Dean sauntered over to Cas and wrapped his arms around his angel's waist.

Cas bit his lip and looked up at Dean through his eyelashes. "For you, I will try my best."

Dean leaned in and kissed Cas fervently. Hands roamed as soft moans escaped from the two boys. Cas broke the kiss first and leaned his forehead to Dean's, "We should probably take this back to the apartment."

Dean nodded in agreement and took Cas' hand.

"Plus, I have a few ideas on how I can make it up to you." He winked at Dean, who smiled widely.

"I can't wait," Dean whispered.