Chapter 28
Dean opened his eyes and blinked in the early morning sunlight. His eyes drifted over next to him and took in the sleeping form of his fallen angel. Castiel was sound asleep, his dark lashes lying peacefully on his pale cheeks. His dark hair stuck out in every direction from sleep and their lovemaking the night before. Dean couldn't help the smile that touched his lips. Castiel was so beautiful at that moment. So innocent looking. Dean's heart ached with love for him and he reveled in the fact that he could now say Castiel was his. Completely and totally.
He had watched Castiel fall asleep in his arms the previous night as he was too exhilarated to sleep himself. Once Dean was sure he wouldn't disturb him he had gotten up briefly to lay down the salt lines and put their things away. Now, Dean looked over at his cell phone which was sitting on the nightstand. Unable to resist he reached over and grabbed it. Flipping it open he scrolled through the menu choices until he found the picture taking option. He smiled to himself as he snapped a picture of Castiel's sleeping face. He wanted something to remember the moment by and he decided the picture would be perfect.
Castiel began to stir and Dean braced himself. He already knew what to expect when Castiel would wake and realize what had happened. There would be apologies and explanations about why what happened shouldn't have happened. That it had been a mistake. That it would never happen again.
That wasn't going to happen. Not now. Dean decided that it was about time they both received something good in their lives. Have something that brought them joy. And Castiel brought more joy into Dean's life than he had ever thought possible and he was not going to let it go that easily.
Castiel slowly opened his eyes. Dean smiled warmly at him as he saw the realization of where he was and what had happened dawned on him. Sure enough, Dean watched Castiel's eyes start to fill with panic.
"Hey, Cas," Dean said warmly as he brushed a locked of Castiel's disheveled hair from his forehead. "How'd you sleep?"
Castiel swallowed nervously and pulled the sheet closer around him, trying to hide himself. "Dean… I… did we…?"
"Yes, we had sex last night," Dean replied calmly. "And yes, it was absolutely incredible."
A blush creeped up Castiel's pale cheeks. "I'm sorry… I didn't mean to…"
Dean shot him a mock scowl and pressed a finger to his lips to silence him.
"Shut up, Castiel."
"But-"
"I said, shut up. You're not going to apologize for doing something we both wanted. And it's going to be something we do again because I love you and I want to be with you. So relax and don't argue with me."
Castiel dropped his gaze nervously and moistened his dry lips.
"But we can't-"
"Well, I say we can. Why? Are you saying you're not in love with me? Because you said you loved me last night."
The blush spread to Castiel's ears.
"I… I love you… but with everything that's happening-"
"Just means we have to work harder to make it work out."
"But what will Sam and Bobby say?"
"Don't know. Don't care."
"But, Dean-"
Dean sighed impatiently.
"Do I have to physically make you stop arguing with me? Cuz I'll do it!" With a sly grin Dean slid himself over so that he was straddling Castiel's waist with only the thin sheet separating them. "Don't make me get rough!"
Dean grinned triumphantly at the sight of a shy smile tugging on the corner of Castiel's lips.
"You really want to be with me?" Castiel asked quietly sounding almost in awe. "Even after… after everything I've done to you?"
"Yes," Dean nodded seriously. "And we're done looking into the past. We're going to go forward from now on."
He saw Castiel hesitate for a moment before finally breaking out into a wide grin.
"OK, Dean."
Dean smiled back and leaned in to kiss Castiel warmly on the lips. Castiel sighed happily when the object in Dean's hand caught his eye.
"What's that?"
"This?" Dean held up his cell phone and grinned. "My cell phone. I took your picture before you woke up."
"Why?"
"Because. You looked so damn sexy I couldn't help it," Dean replied as he kissed him again.
Castiel laughed shyly. "So… can I take your picture then?"
Dean chuckled. "Sure! But use your own phone!"
He reached over and grabbed Castiel's cell phone. Dean had bought it for him before they had left South Dakota. He had decided that Castiel would need a way to call for help if anything had happened. It had remained unused since he had never left Dean's side since they left Bobby's. It had features such as picture taking recording videos, but Dean hadn't thought to show Castiel those features, but now seemed like the perfect opportunity.
The rest of the day was spent enjoying each other's company as they traveled back to Bobby's. Castiel enjoyed playing with the newly discovered features of his phone while also reveling in his new relationship with Dean. And Dean was happier than he could ever recall being in his whole life. They were together and in love.
Nothing could tear them apart.
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Yes, this is a lot shorter than what I've been writing, but it's time to move this story along! Brace yourself, my loyal readers! You know I never leave anything that simple for our boys! ; )
Next chapter: The truth is revealed!
