Castiel didn't even know he was being called until a pair of fingers flicked him on the ear. He yelped and glowered at his brother who was sitting on the edge of his desk, grinning broadly down at him.
"You know that hurts." Cas huffed, somewhat miffed that his daydream had been put on hold.
"Aw Cassie don't be like that. I came all the way here to ask for a favor, but you didn't even blink when I was calling for you."
Castiel's glare softened a tad but he was still eyeing his brother suspiciously. "What favor?"
Gabe brightened and his tail twitched happily, "Watch Anna for me tonight? I got this girl-"
"No."
"But Cassie~" Gabriel began to whine.
"No, I have premade engagements for the evening."
Gabe just rolled his eyes "What, like a date?" he snorted.
"Of sorts." Castiel said curtly.
Gabes tail fluffed significantly as he stared at Cas exasperatedly. "A date?! My Cassie has got a date?! It wouldn't happen to be a bright eyed wolf tailed Winchester would it?!"
Castiel sputtered and coughed at Gabriels' comment, nearly swallowing the pen he'd be gnawing on. "Gabriel!"
"Ha! I'm right aren't I?" Gabe grinned, his ears twitching playfully.
"Dammit Gabe it's not like that! He made an honest mistake and he insisted on treating me to dinner to atone for it!" Castiel cried earnestly. He then looked down and shook his head somewhat disappointedly "He might not have even meant it. We never even shared our contact information."
"Oh don't you worry about that. You'll see him soon enough."
"What?"
Castiel tried to grab Gabe as he escaped but the blonde kit lept out his grasp and bounded out of the room before Castiel could even call his name. That's when the late bell rang, startling Castiel as he looked around and saw the empty desks surrounding him. Gabriel, that jerk didn't even inform him that he'd been spacing out in an empty classroom for the last 5 minutes, and now he was late for class. Castiel quickly grabbed his things and hurried to his next class, pondering about how he would be able to see Dean again later.
Castiel did most certainly see the wolf soon, very soon after might he add. Cas found himself stumbling into his composition class and was relieved as well as concerned that his uncle, or professor, Balthazar had yet to show up for class. He was most likely hungover somewhere. Castiel sighed audibly and scanned the room for an open seat, and was most surprised to see a hand waving frantically in the back of the room, that belonged to none other than Dean Winchester. He was smiling and beckoning Cas to join him, which earned him many jealous stares, but he paid them no mind in favor and picking his way through the tightly pack desks to join him. He blushed when he saw that Dean had to remove his bag from the vacant desk, meaning that he'd been saving it just for him. He slid in slowly and Dean beamed at him, to which he returned with a small smile. "Hello Dean."
"Heya Cas. It's about time you got here." Dean teased, punching Cas playfully on the arm.
"I beg your pardon?"
"I went to go pick you up from class but your teacher was a total bitch and wouldn't let me enter the room. Guess she's got something about wolves."
At that moment, the door opened and Dean thankfully turned away so Castiel had a chance to try and hide his blatantly red face. Balthazar came staggering in the room, swearing lightly under his breath and muttering about a headache. He sat on the edge of his desk and managed to tell everyone to write a bit about what they think a composition class is for, before passing out. A few students muttered amongst themselves but no one made a move to help their teacher of the floor. This was kind of a regular thing with Balthazar.
"Well this class is going to be productive." Dean whispered to Castiel.
After that they proceeded to talk the majority of the class and catch up a bit. Dean continued to rant about Castiel's latin professor who "has a stick up her ass" according to Dean, which caused Castiel to chuckle. After class someone finally picked Balthazar up and off the floor and into his chair as Dean exchanged numbers with Cas, telling him he'd come by to pick him up at 7.
They walked out together and Dean threw a heartwarming smile over his shoulder "See you tonight Cas." he said before he turned and sauntered away, his tail freely swaying behind him.
Gabriel took the opportunity to pull up behind Cas ann scar him out of his wits by honking the horn.
"Gabriel! You assbutt!" Castiel shrieked.
"Shut up and get in, you've got a date tonight and there's way too much to do." Gabriel purred as he flailed about excitedly like a mother hen. Castiel hissed under his breath but got into the truck reluctantly. They drove off, Castiel sitting silently as his brother continued to ramble on about how he was sooo proud of Castiel for…. whatever it was, he wasn't really paying attention.
That's when Castiel suddenly remembered Dean had no idea where his house was. Pulling his phone out of his pocket so he could text Dean his address. Gabe glanced over as Castiel typed out a message and beamed at him. Then without warning Gabriel pulled into the other lane and turned the wheel like no tomorrow. Causing poor Castiel to slam into the window with a yelp as Gabriel made a very illegal u-turn, and started speeding off into the opposite direction. Ignoring the angry cries of several car horns behind him.
"What the hell Gabe?!" Castiel seethed. "You could have gotten us killed!"
"Oh pipe down Cassie. It's an emergency."
Castiel's eyes narrowed as he stared his brother down. "Where are we going Gabriel?"
"To get you a new wardrobe of course!" Gabe sang like it was something obvious. Gabriel laughed at Castiels responding groan as they headed towards the nearest clothing store.
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Sam got in his brothers beloved chevrolet and noticed two things. First off he noticed the shopping bags in the back seat. And second was his brother pretty much glowing from happiness. After the first day of school? Something was definitely up.
"Seriously Dean? Getting laid on the first day of school?"
"Oh c'mon man! Can't I be happy to see my little brother?" Dean groaned indignantly.
"No, no you can't. You're never happy at school unless you score."
"Well maybe I'm just happy."
"Dean."
Dean's ears were swiveling around on his head. It was a nervous habit he'd developed whenever he was caught in a lie.
"Dammit Sammy it's not like that! I'm just...going out for a while tonight." Dean muttered as he felt a flush rising.
"Uh huh. Whats her name Dean?"
"Shut it Sam. I'm just going to catch up with some old friends who I-"
Dean's excused was cut short when his phone vibrated from it's position in the cup holder. Sam, being the nosy dork that he was, tried to make a grab for it, but Dean snatched it before he had the chance. Earning a very gratifying bitch face while he was at it. He glanced down at the phone and felt his heart warm as he saw new text notification from Cas.
Hello Dean. Here is my home address. I look forward to accompanying you tonight. ~Castiel
Dean's face grew heated as he broke into a wide grin. He was polite even in his text messages. Adorable nerd. (nope not adorable, that's not a thing that happened.) Dean read it over again a few more times, grinning like a fool while his tail hit the leather in a few quick thumps.
"I knew it! You did meet someone!" his brother squealed, jarring Dean from his thoughts "What's her name Dean?"
"Sonovabitch.."
Dean spent the rest of the drive ignoring Sam's questions (who pulled another epic bitch face over it) and hurried home, trying not to imagine a pair of stunning blue eyes.
It was 6:59 when Dean pulled into the mansions driveway. "One hell of a house." Dean muttered as he paced nervously in front of his baby.
He had texted Cas that he was on his way 10 minutes ago but he'd never gotten a response back. He thought about texting or calling Cas again but he is not some kind of nervous schoolgirl with a crush. "Man up Winchester." he grunted quietly as he mentally slapped himself for being anxious. It's not like it's a date or anything, he's just a friend. Just a new friend.
Dean sighed, and after checking his phone for no missed calls or texts he climbed the walkway to the door, ears plastered to his head and tail curling slighting in coyness. His body was betraying his usually tough exterior but he'd get over it.
He knocked steadily and the door was opened almost immediately, scaring Dean out of his mind as his tail and ears stood straight up and at attention for a potential threat. But instead all that greeted him in the doorway were three blond kits, all different shades, who were tripping over each other to try and see Dean. From what he could tell they were all alphas, but for whatever reason they were looking Dean up and down with calculating stares and muttered quietly amongst themselves.
"Interesting. A wolf huh?"
"Castiel made quite a catch, didn't he?"
"I told you! Aren't you proud of Cassie?"
Deans attention was drawn to the one who spoke last and recognized him from earlier. "It's Gabriel...Right?"
The kit's golden ears twitched as he turned his hazel eyes to Dean. "That's right Dean-o, thanks for taking Cassie out tonight. He's been soooo excited for your date."
Dean felt himself blush, and scowled hotly when it caused the surrounding men to howl with laughter. Dean tried to protest and say it wasn't a date when a growl of a voice met his ears.
"Gabriel please keep the harassment to a minimum. I'd like to have a friend who sticks around for more than a month."
Anything Dean was about to say died in his throat as Castiel descended the stairs. He was wearing a blue and black checkered sweater with tight black jeans, that certainly did not draw any more attention than needed thank you very much. His midnight coat was sleek and groomed with delicate fingers, ears and tail displayed proudly. Castiel's hair was a little more tousled than before, but in a way that looked more purposeful. Not to mention it was incredibly sexy.
Dean's open mouth gaping didn't go unnoticed because when Castiel made it to the landing one of the kits strided toward him and placed a hand on his shoulder before turning to smirk at Dean.
"See something you like?" he teased.
Both flushed and Dean tried to argue again but once again his thoughts flew out the window when the guy touching Cas shoved him hard. Sending him stumbling into Dean's chest as he moved to catch him. Alarmed Dean's hands settled on Cas's shoulders as he steadied the omega, who looked up with a furrowed brow and a confused blue gaze.
"Hello Dean." he murmured, seemingly unaffected by the closer proximity
"Hey Cas…" Dean's mind was blank as he stared down at those pink lips, so close to his. He unconsciously flash backed to that small alcove, and that private moment in the back of the library. Castiel's flushed face. The mussed hair. Kiss reddened disheveled appearance. a throat cleared a little too loudly-
The noise jarred the two from their trances and well as caused them to fling the other away in panic. Making the other 3 kits laugh even harder than before. \
Castiel was the first to regain his composure and turn back to Dean. "I apologize for the wait. My sister Anna insisted she helped me get ready and refused to let me answer your calls so I wouldn't get distracted." Castiel turned and waved to a younger red haired kit at the top of a stairs. She nodded and to Castiel and gave Dean a small smile as she spun and stalked off down the hall.
Dean waved to her as Castiel continued, "And these three morons here are unfortunately my 3 older brothers." The three grinned as Castiel introduced each of them in turn "Gabriel"
"Hey Dean-o"
"The twins Michael-"
"Charmed"
"And Lucifer"
"Sup"
Dean nodded to each of them, "Nice to meet you a-"
He was cut off when he and Cas were suddenly starting to be pushed through the open doorway by the brothers. "Yeah, yeah Dean-o, save the formalities for later. You and Cas gotta get going or you'll be late." Gabriel sang before the door was slammed shut behind them.
And then there were two.
Dean laughed good-naturedly as they made their way back to the car, "Well that was interesting!"
"My apologies. They can be quite... Eccentric."
"Nah its cool. Oh! Cas meet my baby."
"A 1967 Chevrolet Impala? Very impressive Dean, she's beautiful."
Dean turn to stare and gaped at Cas. 'He knows cars. He knows cars and he said she's beautiful... Marry me.'
They piled into the car and started off. They traveled in a comfortable silence but Cas noticed that Dean would shift awkwardly every now and again.
"Something the matter?"
"Not really," he grunted softly "Something's just poking me in the neck a little. I'll fix it when we get to the restaurant." Even so, Deans ears shifted and swiveled with discomfort.
"If you like I can try to fix it for you." Cas said as he began to reach over to Deans shirt. Which was quite crisp now that he looked closely.
"No Cas it's-"
But Cas's finger were already ghosting cover Dean's neck and found...a tag?
"Dean...did you buy this shirt for tonight?"
"N-no. Jeez Cas. I've just... I never got the chance to wear it before."
"It says the date of purchase was-"
"Shut up Cas." It wasn't angry or spiteful, it sounded more like a request. Not to mention Cas noticed a hint of coyness voice.
Castiel complied, and twisted his tail shyly between his fingers and thought back to Dean earlier today. He had worn a tight back top with ripped jeans and heavy and worn boots. It was a rugged look that was difficult for one to pull off but suited him regardless. He seemed like the type who dressed for comfort over all.
But looking at him now he was much more tamed. He was wearing a silvery grey undershirt with a soft moss green over shirt. His collar was folded carefully instead and popped like before. He was wearing neat and clean black jeans, and had obviously shaved if his trimmed scruff was anything to go by. Even his coat was especially slick and meticulously groomed.
The thought that Dean made a special effort to look nice in account of him made him blush quietly. And as they continued to travel in silence Castiel quietly thanked his meddling siblings for insisting he look good.