Disclaimer: I don't own Supernatural.

Author's note: E/O challenge - word of the week is Safe. No warnings or spoilers necessary. And be proud of me...I resisted the urge to do a similar "gangsta" drabble as the last one, because "safe" is a term very commonly used in British gangsta slang, to mean someone or something is quite cool, a friend, that kind of thing. Instead, came out with this. It's a "wee-chester" fic? Is that the right term, for a story about 'ickly Winchester brothers? Hope you guys like it.

Safe - I

"Dad's not home yet."

"Thanks for pointing out the obvious," Dean replied dismissively. "...what?"

"I'm scared," Came the plaintive reply.

Resisting the urge to say 'I'm too', Dean just looked at Sam. "And?"

There was a pause before Sam said, "Can I sleep in your bed?"

Sam ran over to his bed, snuggling against a sighing Dean, who was staying awake until Dad came home (and then promptly faking sleep). "Thanks Dean," came a sleepy murmur from Sam. "You always make me feel safe." He fell asleep but Dean stayed awake, wondering about him, wondering who'd make him feel safe?