The dinner party was still spoken about amongst the cast and crew two weeks after it transpired. Dean and Castiel only directed words to each other during table readings and actual filming. Fortunately, the two actors barely shared scenes during the episode that was shot during that time period. Gabriel placed a large ladle inside a huge iron pot to taste the gumbo he was cooking for lunch. He blew on the ladle before sipping the spicy brew. "Needs a tad more salt and then I will add the crab."
Someone tapped the counter startling the cook. Gabe jumped a few inches in the air. Jo giggled. "Sorry, Julia Child"
Castiel smirked. "The mouthwatering aroma of your famous gumbo reached the set."
"It will be ready in half an hour, kiddies." Gabriel poured iced tea in two tall plastic cups. "Here this will hold you up until the meal's ready." He placed two small Cobb salads on the tray to accompany the iced beverages.
Jo shrugged as she put her hair in a ponytail. "We finished our scene for the day. So we can wait." Castiel grabbed the tray and headed to a picnic table located at the end of the eating area. Gabe frowned as he watched his cousin walk away. The dinner party ended up being a blast for everyone but obviously Dean and Cas were more distant than ever.
The petite blonde waved her hand in front of Gabriel's face. "Uh hello earth to Gabe! I've been talking to you for like two minutes and you spaced out."
"Sorry Tinker Bell…I worry about my cousin sometimes. I want him to settle down."
"Cas is quite the hottie and a sweetheart. He'll find someone soon. Anyways, back to what I was originally saying when you rudely ignored me. When is your next party? Jax told me all about it. I wish I could have been present for the food fight."
Gabriel arched a honey brow. "You and Jax are quite chummy."
"He's a cool guy. I hang with him and Cas sometimes. Maybe if I get lucky we'll have a threesome." She wiggled her eyebrows.
"You know Jax should train you. Doesn't your character start kicking butt during the last episode of the season? It never hurts to be prepared and it would kick ass to perform your own stunts. Would look great in your resume; wouldn't you agree?" Gabriel lowered the stove setting since the pot was boiling.
Jo chewed her lower lip. "You're right. When did you grow a brain, dude?"
Gabriel smiled. "What are friends for? Now run along and join Cassie." Jax training Jo would keep him away from Cas which was a good thing. Gabriel liked the hot Swede but Deano was the man for his cousin.
Sam's face popped at the counter. Gabriel received his second scare of the day. "Geez did all of you have a meeting to take turns on scaring the shit out of me?" He held his chest.
The Winchester gave him a sheepish look. "I need a huge favor, man."
"What is it Samsquatch?" Gabriel leaned against the counter. His eyes widened as soon as they landed on a kid. "Hey there, little buckaroo! You must be Deano's kid." Gabriel offered his hand to the youngster, who shook it enthusiastically.
"I'm Adam."
"Honor to meet you, Adam; I'm Gabriel the best cook in LA."
"Can you look after him for a while? I need to drop Sarah at LAX. She's in charge of an art charity auction in New York. Dean's filming and the sitter has the flu."
"No problemo, my favorite Wookie! I'll prepare a PB & J sandwich for young Adam."
"Yes, please"
"Aw Deano has taught the young Jedi manners. I like that!"
Sam ruffled his nephew's hair. "Remain here and don't wander around ok?" Adam nodded and waited for his sandwich.
Gabriel emerged from the catering truck with a glass of milk and the sandwich. "Come on kid, follow me." They walked to the table Jo and Cas shared. "Hi there, beautiful people…do you mind looking after Adam?"
Castiel stopped chewing lettuce. He turned pale. Dean and Bela's son stood in front of him. Adam inherited his whore of a mother's large grey eyes. The rest was all Dean from the tawny hair to the freckles smattering his cheeks and nose.
"Hey there, squirt; haven't seen you since your last birthday party." Jo smiled at the boy.
Gabriel set the glass of milk and sandwich next to Castiel. Adam sat down. He took a huge bite from the sandwich. Cas discreetly glanced at the boy. Adam even shared a hearty appetite with Dean. The boy turned his head and stared at Castiel. He swallowed before speaking. "Hello, I'm Adam." Castiel gawked at the boy. Adam continued staring at him waiting for the older man to introduce himself.
"Oh I'm Castiel." The actor tried eating the remainder of his salad. He'd lost his appetite.
"I'll come back with the gumbo," Gabriel said as he walked away.
Jo asked Adam how school was going and about what comic books he was into now. Castiel remained silent through the entire conversation. He stomach started hurting. He inwardly cringed remembering all the times he wished Bela would lose the baby. Cas felt like a complete asshole at the moment. He excused himself and headed to the catering truck. He knocked on the side door and entered.
"Gumbo is almost ready." Gabe turned around. "Hey are you ok?" Cas was pale.
"My stomach is a bit queasy."
"You better not blame my Cobb salad."
Castiel rolled his eyes. "No, Gabriel I wasn't implying anything."
Gabriel handed his cousin a can of ginger ale. "Here drink this; it will make you feel better." Cas opened the can and sipped some of the soda. Gabe felt sorry for Castiel; must be tough seeing your ex's kid.
Someone cleared their throat to garner the two men's attention. They leaned over the counter and saw Adam. He placed the empty glass and plate on the counter. "Thank you, Gabriel. The sandwich was really good."
"Told ya I was the best"
"I'm going to do my art homework now."
"Cute kid," Gabe said. Cas remained quiet. Gabriel rubbed his hands together. "Gumbo's ready!"
The delicious smell made Castiel's stomach grumble. "Are you up for some of my famous gumbo?" Gabriel poured some into a bowl with the ladle.
"You know I am."
"Good so you'll take Jo her bowl." Gabe placed two slices of French bread adjacent the bowls. "Here you go"
Castiel returned to the table. Jo grabbed her bowl and immediately dunked a slice of bread inside the steamy brew. She moaned as soon as she chewed the chunk of bread. Jo made sure Adam couldn't hear her. "This is orgasmic."
Castiel ate the gumbo with relish. Gabe outdid himself once again. Soon some crew members made a line outside the catering truck. Jo finished and wiped her mouth. "I'm out of here. Gotta find Jax and ask him if he can start training me."
"I didn't know that. Good for you, Jo." She kissed him on the cheek and kissed the top of Adam's head. "Later, little dude"
Cas was about to get up, when he noticed Adam throw his drawing pencil on the table. The kid looked frustrated as hell. "What's the matter?" Castiel asked.
"I suck at art!"
"Mind if I take a look? Art is a hobby of mine," the adult asked.
Adam considered the offer for a moment and wearily handed Castiel his sketch pad. Castiel observed what seemed to be a poor attempt of the Bat mobile. Cas stood up and sat closer to the boy. "Let me show you a trick. You know what graphing paper is?" Adam nodded. "Do you have a ruler?"
Adam searched inside his Sock Monkey book bag and retrieved a purple ruler. He handed it to Castiel. "I'm going to create my very own graphing paper. Make sure the lines are straight." It took him ten minutes to replicate a sheet of graphing paper.
"What's that for?" Adam asked.
"You see I made the lines light. Do you have an actual picture of the Bat mobile?"
Adam opened his Trapper Keeper and gave Cas a comic book. Castiel searched for the panel that showed the entire vehicle. "Here we go…this is the best we can work with." He started drawing the back of the car. "The lines help you visualize what you're drawing better." In half an hour Castiel recreated the same drawing from the comic book.
"Wow that's amazing! You're awesome, Castiel!" Adam beamed at the older man.
"Now it's your turn." Cas returned the drawing pencil to the boy.
Adam shook his head. "I suck and will draw another ugly wobbly thing."
"Come on…I know you can do it. First do the graphing table." Adam did a decent job creating the table. "That's pretty good. Now look at the comic panel and take your time drawing."
"How are things going?" Gabriel appeared with a plate of chocolate chip cookies and two glasses of milk. "Thought you could use a break" Adam remained concentrating on his art homework.
"I was showing Adam an old art trick."
"Cool…well take advantage while the cookies are still warm." Gabriel left.
Adam erased certain areas of the drawing about ten times. Once he was satisfied with his work, he erased the light graph lines. He smiled at his art. "Told you, you would do it!" Cas couldn't help himself and ruffled Adam's hair.
"Adam, time to go home," Dean said a few feet away from the table.
"Hi, dad! Cas helped me with my art homework. He's awesome!" Adam stuffed his materials back inside the book bag.
"That's great, champ. Hurry up its laundry day." Dean and Castiel stared at each other for five seconds.
Adam got off from the bench and surprised Castiel by embracing him. "Thanks for all your help."
"Any time, Adam; I bet you're going to get an A." Adam waved bye and walked away with his father.
Adam accompanied Sam to the grocery store. Dean remained home alone doing the laundry. As he was putting in the light clothes into the washer, someone knocked on the front door. Dean hummed Led Zeppelin's "Ramble On" as he went to open it. He still couldn't believe his son and Cas became friends this afternoon. When he first saw them sitting together, Dean melted inside. Adam was the most important person in Dean's life and if Cas would've given the cold shoulder to his son, Dean would've kicked his ass.
Dean opened the door and frowned. "Bela, what the fuck are you doing here?"
"Hello to you, too Dean," the Brit said as she remained standing outside in the hallway. "Are you going to invite me in?"
"I don't have a choice do I?"
Bela surveyed her surroundings. "Cute place" She sat on the couch and placed a huge bag at her feet.
"Are you going to answer me? What the hell are you doing here?" Dean remained standing.
"Dick proposed to me last week." She showed Dean a platinum band with a huge ass princess cut diamond in the middle.
"Dick that's a funny name," Dean whispered as he laughed.
Bela rolled her eyes. "Really Dean?"
"I gather you're here to finally ask for a divorce." He strolled to the kitchen and grabbed a can of Budweiser from the refrigerator. Dean returned and sat on the recliner. He drank some of the beer.
"I know we should've divorced a long time ago." The woman was actually nervous. "How's Adam?"
"So now you remember you have a son!" Dean shoved the beer can on the coffee table causing some of it to splash on the glass.
"I sent him his Christmas gift and I called two weeks ago."
Dean clapped in a mocking fashion. "Bravo that makes you mother of the year! Where were you when he started school or when he had his appendix removed? Oh that's right you were slutting around Europe a la Paris Hilton!"
"I know I deserve that and worse." Bela had the audacity to cry.
"Spare me your cheap theatrics."
"I really did suffer from Postpartum Depression for over a year. I needed to get out of here. I was afraid I would hurt Adam."
"So why didn't you return once you were ok?" Dean crossed his arms and glared at the woman's audacity.
"Dean, you know I wasn't prepared to be a mother."
"Oh and I was. I was terrified during his first two years. My mom helped me tremendously. I had no idea what to do with a baby!"
"I also didn't return because of you. I was mortified when we had sex three months after the baby was born. You screamed Castiel's name! How did you think it made me feel? The only reason we got married was because you knocked me up and my father forced us."
"Well Adam didn't have to suffer the consequences. It's not his fault his parents don't love each other."
"The sad part is that I was in love with you, Dean. At least I thought I was."
Sam and Adam chose that moment to enter. "Wow, Bela how are you?" Sam asked. He looked at the Brit before gazing at his brother. He gulped hard and stared at his nephew. Adam stood on the spot with a neutral look on his face. Sam grabbed the bag the boy held and headed to the kitchen. He didn't envy Dean right now.
"Hello, darling aren't you going to say hello." Bela stood and awkwardly opened her arms. Adam's eyes landed on his father, who nodded. Adam hugged Bela. "I brought you gifts." She motioned to the bag.
"Thanks" Adam hadn't seen his mother for two years. The last time was when she came to LA for a Victoria's Secret photo shoot. He sat next to Dean.
"How is school? I hear you're a remarkable student."
"Good I guess"
She continued asking her son questions and the boy would answer her only with a few words. "Why are you here?" Adam asked.
Dean piped up. "Listen, champ…your mom and I are getting a divorce." He waited for a reaction from his son.
"It's about time"
"Are you ok with this?" Dean inquired.
"When I was smaller I wished you guys would get back together. It sucked being the kid with only a dad. Now I have some friends with divorced parents."
"You're a mature boy," Bela stated.
"Why stay together if you don't love each other." Adam shrugged his shoulders. "Can I be excused?"
"Sure, champ"
"I'll go talk to him once you're gone. Did you bring any papers?" Dean asked Bela.
"Actually, Dick's lawyer flew with me to start the proceedings. Custody won't be an issue and I don't need alimony. So it will be a speedy process. We should be divorced in two months."
Dean snorted. "If that's it you can leave now."
Bela was going to say something but closed her mouth. Dean opened the door for her. "Make sure Adam opens his gifts."
"Yeah whatever" Dean closed the door on her face. He headed to his son's room.
A week later Dean was walking to his trailer to change clothes before heading home. He noticed Castiel hugging Jax. Dean scowled. Cas was still trying to make him jealous. The two men left together. Dean didn't bother changing and decided to follow them. What the hell was he doing? Was he stalking Cas now?
He followed Castiel's Jeep discreetly. Dean couldn't afford for Cas or Jax to spot the Impala. The Jeep entered Castiel's neighborhood. Oh great the two dudes are going to go for some afternoon delight. Dean parked half a block away from Cas' apartment building. He shut off the engine and leaned back. Dean turned on his IPod and listened to Led Zeppelin. He called Sam to instruct him to cook mac and cheese for dinner. When his Big Foot brother asked him why, Dean told him, "Mind your own business, bitch!"
"Jerk," Sam replied. Dean hung up.
Two hours passed and Dean was bored out of his mind. His neck started to bother him and his butt was numb. He was about to open the door to stretch his legs but remained inside. Castiel and Jax exited the building. Cas lightly kissed Jax's lips before the taller man waved bye. A taxi pulled over and the Swede got in. Castiel entered the apartment building. Dean counted to twenty and exited the Impala. He was going to confront Castiel on his blatant attempts at making him jealous with dumb ass Jax.
Castiel closed his flat's door and returned to the art room. He needed to put the finishing touches on the portrait Jax posed for. It was a last minute favor. Sarah had been pestering Cas to create something for the art auction which was tomorrow night. He would Fed Ex it tonight so it could arrive on time. He picked up a brush and mixed oil paint. Cas made the silk sheets covering Jax's lower body crimson.
Dean approached the front door. He tested the knob to see if the door was locked and lucky for him it wasn't. Castiel needed to be more careful. He entered the flat silently and didn't find Cas at the living room or in the kitchen. Dean walked down the hall and saw sunlight streaming through the bottom of a door. It was slightly opened so he pushed it in with two fingers.
His eyes swiftly landed on Castiel, who was painting a portrait of a partially nude Jax. So that's what the Swedish Wonder was doing here. Dean relaxed knowing the two men didn't have sex. "That's actually good," he said. Castiel jumped.
"What the fuck are you doing here?" Cas started buttoning the plaid shirt he donned. Dean gazed at his bare feet. His gaze slid to Cas' exposed torso. Damn it why did the bastard have to look sexier every time he saw him?
"Cas, I'm tired of your little games. You're like the head cheerleader trying to make the captain of the football team jealous."
"Conceited much comparing yourself to the football captain" Cas placed the art supplies on a table. "Dean, I don't believe I invited you over so please leave."
"I'm not leaving until you tell me you're going to stop your pathetic attempts at making me jealous." Dean leaned against the wall.
"What are you talking about?" Castiel crossed his arms.
"Oh please…you hugging Jax outside your trailer knowing I was going to pass by at that very moment."
Cas laughed. "You caught me, Dean. I paid one of the crew members to track your every move. They told me you were on your way so I had Jax come meet me and hugged him. It was all done for your benefit. Next time I will dry hump the guy. Will that be a better scenario?"
Dean scowled at the dark haired man. "OK so maybe you weren't making me jealous this afternoon."
"I wasn't you Neanderthal! Jax had just agreed to pose for my painting and that's why I was hugging him. Geez the world doesn't revolve around you, Dean Winchester."
Dean blushed. Castiel smirked. "We know why you came." Cas strolled leisurely towards Dean. The Winchester gulped hard. Castiel placed his hands at both sides of Dean's head. Dean licked his lips. "I bet if I were to unzip your jeans and slide my hand inside your boxers they will be wet. It's never been hard for you to get hard."
Castiel rubbed his groin slowly against Dean's dick. He smirked upon feeling the other man's erection. Cas nibbled Dean's earlobe and bit it hard. Dean shoved him against the table that held all the oil paint. It splattered all over the wooden floor. "Fucker you almost messed up the painting!" Cas righted himself and pushed Dean down over the paint splattered floor. He straddled the taller man.
Dean was going to get up but Castiel grabbed his short tawny hair and banged his head against the floor. "What the fuck, dude?!" Cas licked the side of Dean's neck. He grinded his cock against Dean's before removing his sweat pants and underwear. Dean copied him. He held both his and Castiel's dicks and started stroking at a frantic pace. Cas ripped the front of Dean's buttoned down shirt open. He sucked and bit all over Dean's torso. Within minutes the two men's jizz covered their chests.
Castiel stretched his arm and fetched a condom from the table's drawer. Dean rapidly took the condom and opened the envelope. He was going to roll it on his dick but Castiel's hand covered his. "Not so fast sailor. You're going to roll it on me with your mouth."
Dean's hazel eyes bugged out. Cas grinned. He knew Dean always had an issue with his size. That is why the few times they were intimate, Cas always bottomed. Well not this time. He could tell Dean was horny as fuck. "What are you waiting for? Get to it!"
"I've never rolled a condom on someone with my mouth."
Castiel rolled his eyes. "Dude, place the fucking condom in your mouth. The reservoir tip has to face in." Dean was a bit clumsy. "Dean, my boner is going to disappear any moment now." Finally, the man inserted in correctly. "Hold the edges gently with your lips and place the ring in front of your teeth."
Dean shaped his mouth into an O. Cas got harder. "Now push the reservoir tip against the roof of your mouth with your tongue. You know the rest."
Dean wrapped his hands around the base of Castiel's cock. He lowered his head and placed the condom on the tip of the other man's penis. His lips pushed the rubber over the head until it was completely rolled down the shaft. Dean ran his lips up and down to squeeze the air out of the condom. Castiel's fingers dug deeply into Dean's scalp. His hips arched upwards.
Dean pulled at his ripped shirt and tossed it to the side. Castiel pushed him to the floor. Dean opened his legs and bent them. "Prep yourself," Cas commanded. Castiel placed three of Dean's fingers inside his mouth and sucked on them hard. Once he was sure they were wet enough, he removed the hand. Dean fingered himself. Cas yanked the fingers away. His hands held on to Dean's hips. He entered Dean slowly. The other man winced. Castiel wanted nothing more than to thrust in completely. Dean enveloped his legs across Cas' waist.
He closed his eyes as Castiel continued entering him. Dean bit his lower lip. Castiel held on tighter to Dean's hips. Dean was so fucking tight. The Winchester moaned when Cas was almost completely inside of him. Fuck the guy was big! He should've used lube. Castiel started thrusting at a slow pace. He bit Dean's neck. Dean moaned and sunk his boot heels on Cas' ass. When Castiel reached Dean's prostate, he panted heavily. "Fuck, Cas right there, babe."
Castiel lost it right there and his thrusts became frenzied. Dean ran his nails across Cas' sleek back. The veins on Castiel's neck protruded as he lost control. Dean was going to cover his own dick but Castiel grabbed his hands and raised his arms to the top of his head. He held Dean's hands prisoner as he climaxed. Cas' limpid body fell on the floor. Dean was close to coming. Castiel released his hold on his hands. Dean jerked off. His jizz landed on his chest. Cas rolled off the rubber and placed it inside the envelope.
He turned to gaze at Dean. The Winchester leaned closer to him and intended to kiss Castiel on the mouth. Cas moved away. "You need to leave."
Dean winced. He wasn't able to talk. He felt like a cheap whore. So Cas was horny and Dean was stupid enough to be his outlet. Castiel was already on his feet putting on his sweatpants. Red scratches littered his back due to Dean's nails raking across the skin. Dean was sore as fuck and his back was wet with sweat and oil paint. Cas tossed him a small towel. Dean wiped cum from his chest. He finished dressing. Castiel resumed working on the painting. Dean watched him for a while. He left without saying a word. When Cas heard the front door close, he threw the brush against the wall.
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