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"Why do you hate me?"
That hit Dean in the gut. "Wh-What are you talking about?"
"Cut the crap, Dean. At first, I let it slide. But now, I'm fed up. I've done everything, EVERYTHING you've asked. Even though I've hated it, I followed every order"
"I don't hate you."
"Then why do you act like you do?" She shook her head.
"Because I made a promise!" he exclaimed. She looked at him with narrow eyes. "After they hurt you, I promised myself to keep you safe."
That hit her in the gut. "Why do you care if I get hurt? I'm just a poor girl who doesn't need any-"
His lips cut her off, answering her question.
'I love you.'
He pulled away, searching for some sort of reply in her eyes. She pulled him back in reply.
'I love you, too.'
They pulled away and rested their foreheads together, soaking in the unspoken words.
"Kate, I…" She put her fingers on his lips to stop him.
"Dean, don't. I already know." He pressed a kiss on her fingertips.
And they stood there holding each other for what seemed like an eternity.
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