NOTE: SPOILER ALERT! IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THIS EPISODE YET I'D SUGGEST NOT READING THIS CHAPTER THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS. Also that last scene you can just call that a little extended addition. it didn't happen on the show but it's something I think should've happened lol

Season 7

Episode- "Reading Is Fundamental"

Sam and Dean followed Meg down the corridor till they finally arrived at Castiel's room. They looked in from the door and saw Castiel standing by the window staring out into the night. They walked in and Meg followed. Dean was a little worried but he pushed it aside, "Hey Cas." he spoke up. Slowly Castiel turned to face him " Hello Dean." he greeted Dean in his usual way. Dean let out a sigh of relief Castiel seemed normal and at least he was responsive. Castiel turned to Sam, "Sam." he nodded and smiled. "Hey Castiel." Sam said in awe.

Sam was amazed for once something good had happened for them Castiel seemed to be fully recovered and that was amazing. He was also glad for Dean's sake he knew how much his brother loved Castiel even though Dean would never admit it. Sam was pulled out of his thoughts by his brother's voice, "Well look at you walking and talking that's great right." Dean smiled as Castiel approached them.

Dean wanted nothing more than to throw his arms around Castiel and give him a big hug but with his brother and Meg in the room that wasn't going to happen. But when Castiel pointed his finger at them instructed Dean to pull it then blew out the lights, he knew something wasn't right. 'I knew it was too good to be true, miracles never happen to the Winchester family.' Dean thought sadly.

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They stood at the window talking, Castiel started babbling about honey bees and flowers. Dean nearly zoned out for a second it wasn't till Castiel started talking about Meg did he snap back to reality. "Will you look at her my caretaker, all that thorny pain…so beautiful." Castiel said and smiled at Meg almost lovingly. Dean's head was reeling, 'Beautiful! Did Cas just call a demon beautiful! And why is he looking at her like that! What the hell's been going on between these two while we were away?' he thought angrily but he tried his best to mask his bubbling rage.

Though it melted a little when Castiel grabbed him and Sam in a hug and said, " I love you guys." Dean would've thoroughly enjoyed hugging Castiel had he not also been pressed up against his brother at the time. It was awkward being so turned on and turned off all at the same time.

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Dean walked downstairs to the day room and found Castiel sitting at a table, his back to Dean. Dean sighed walked over, "You realize you just broke God's Word." he said as he took a seat in front of Castiel. Castiel remained silent and only smiled and averted his eyes slightly in response, he didn't want to argue with Dean so he figured silence was the best course. " It's Sam's thing isn't it? You taking on his…cage match scars. I'm guessing that's what broke your bank right?" Dean continued. "Well it took…everything to get me here." Castiel simply stated. "What are you talkin' about man?" Dean questioned thoroughly confused. He was genuinely worried about Castiel he wasn't acting like himself at all and he was making very little sense. " Dean I'm sorry I know you want different answers."

"No I want you to button up your coat and help us take down leviathans." Dean said his voice starting to shake with frustration. Castiel only stared at him somewhat absent mindedly and nodded slightly. Dean huffed then took a deep breath to try and calm down. "Do you remember what you did?" he asked. Castiel knew what he was referring to, he did remember, he remembered everything and he regretted it deeply. He didn't know how to convey this to Dean however because of Dean's frame of mind Castiel knew he wouldn't be in the mood to listen anyway.

So he decided to try and lighten Dean's mood and apologize at the same time. He reached for one of the games on the table, eyed it then turned the box to face Dean. Dean eyed it curiously, 'Sorry' it read. Castiel shook the box and suddenly the game was set up on the table. "Do you want to got first?" Castiel asked and Dean just looked at him.

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They had been playing for about five minutes now Castiel was going on about the dawn of time and Dean's frustration was growing by the second. " Cas where can we find this Metatron? Is he still alive?" Dean tried to sound as calm as possible. Castiel didn't answer his question instead he said, "I'm sorry I think you have to go back to start." Dean huffed moved the pawn the looked back up at Castiel, "This is important…" Castiel motioned for him to make a move in reference to the game. He did then went back to his original statement trying to keep his temper under control, " I think Metatron could stop a lot of bad."

"We live in a sorry universe, it's engineered to create conflict, I mean why should I prosper from your misfortune, but these are the rules I didn't make 'em." Castiel said as he moved some pieces around on the board. Dean scowled, "You made some of them.. When you tried to become God. When you cut that hole into that wall."

Castiel could feel the guilt bubbling up inside him at the mention of his past mistake. "Dean, it's your move." he said deflecting again Dean still wasn't calm enough Castiel didn't want to have this conversation yet. That was it Dean couldn't take this anymore his temper took over, he banged his fist on the table, "Forget the damn game!" He yelled as he flung the board off the table. Pieces flew everywhere, his rage cleared a little and he looked over at Castiel.

Castiel's eyes were cast down he looked so sad, Dean's heart softened a little. He loved Castiel and he didn't want to hurt him not even emotionally, " Look Cas, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have yelled but this is the fate of the world we're talking about. " Castiel looked up a small tear rolled down his cheek, "Dean I was only trying to protect you I didn't mean for any of this to happen." Dean's heart broke at the sight of Castiel's tears immediately he got up, moved his chair to the other side of the table, and sat next to Castiel.

He took Castiel's hands, "Hey look at me…" Castiel looked up tears still streaming down his face. "It's gonna be ok." Dean tried to reassure him but it didn't work. "No it isn't, you hate me now…" Dean was about to speak but Castiel continued, " I should've come to you instead of Crowley, but you were so happy I didn't want to ruin it, then everything just got so out of hand , I know you can never forgive me but I am truly sorry it was a horrible mistake."

"Hey I can forgive you, I don't hate you, and we can get past this it's just going to take time." He placed a soft kiss on Castiel's forehead. He had realized he had been acting like kind of a jerk, Castiel had been through a lot and deep down Dean knew he had had good intentions even if the whole plan went bad. Castiel looked up at him, "I love you Dean." Dean heart leapt at those words, it wasn't the first time Castiel has said it but it still felt amazing to hear. " I love you to Cas." He leaned in and pressed a small kiss to Castiel's lips.

The kiss lasted a few seconds before Castiel pulled away, he looked around the room. "What?" Dean questioned. "They're here." Castiel stated still looking about the room. "Who?" Dean raised and eyebrow. "Angels." Castiel stood up. " Come on." He still had hold of Dean's hand and he tugged him towards the door. It wasn't till they got near the door to Castiel's room did they let go of each others' hands.

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Dean sat alone in the motel room, Sam had gone to get a bite to eat all the drama earlier had given him the late night munchies. Hester's words rang through Dean's head, he couldn't help wondering was it really true. He sighed, "Cas we need to talk please come." He prayed. Seconds later the angel appeared, "Uh oh, those are the four worst words in the English language I'm told." he joked and smiled at Dean but Dean didn't smile back. He just sighed again and patted the spot next to him on the bed. Castiel knew what Dean wanted and went to join him on the bed. He was starting to worry Dean looked so serious. "Dean what's wrong?" Castiel asked once he was seated next to Dean. Dean decided it was best just to come out with it rather than beating around the bush.

"Cas did I ruin your life?" Castiel blinked for a few seconds trying to make sure he'd heard what he thought he had. Finally he smiled, let out a small laugh, and answered, " Of course not what would make you ask something like that?"

"Well what Hester said and I've been thinking about everything that's happened since we've been together, you've lost and given up so much…" before Dean could continue. Castiel cut him off, "Dean stop it."

"But…" Dean tried to speak but Castiel put a finger to his mouth to silence him. "Listen to me…" Castiel continued, "Dean you are the best thing to ever happen to me, you set me free and taught me to think for myself. Hester thought I was lost because of you but the truth is I'd be lost if I had to be without you. I love you Dean more than anything and if I had the chance to do it all over, I'd rebel again just to be with you." He smiled and took Dean's hands in his own .

Dean was so touched he could barely speak, "Cas I…I don't deserve you." Dean knew he wasn't always the best partner and how he got someone as amazing as Castiel to love him he'd never know. A small laugh escaped Castiel's lips and he smiled, "Yes you do."

Dean pulled Castiel forward and their lips met in a passionate kiss. Castiel gave into the kiss fully letting go of Dean's hands and wrapping his arms around Dean. He ran his fingers through Dean's soft hair, Dean let his own hands caress the angel's back. He moved his hands up and down Castiel's spine causing the angel to let out a soft moan. By the time they broke the kiss they were both breathless. "Cas?" Dean panted. "Yes Dean"

"Stay here with me tonight." Dean asked taking Castiel's hands. Dean knew he sounded like a total girl but he didn't care he wanted Castiel to stay. Castiel smiled, "Of course I will."

When Sam got back to the room he saw his brother and Castiel laying down on the bed on top of the covers. They were facing each other, eyes closed, and smiles on their faces. Between them their hands were intertwined. Sam smiled to himself the next time Dean tried to call him a girl he'd just have to remind his brother of this little scene.