Dean sat in the Impala which was parked outside of Castiel's house. Castiel hadn't really complained about the busride he had to take to get to school but he'd mentioned that it was rather long. Dean had jumped at the chance to give Castiel a ride to school, besides it really wasn't so far out of his way. Despite this Charlie teased him mercilessly about having a crush the night before as they texted before bed. Dean was immediately defensive. I do not have a crush! He typed quickly into his phone and sent. I'm just picking him up for school and he only lives five miles away.

Charlie replied. Sureeee whatever dude. I'm just saying I've had to walk to school in the rain because you wouldn't come and get me.

I don't have a crush. Dean responded wanting to end the conversation and go to bed.

Keep telling yourself that Deanie. Charlie said ending the conversation.

Dean remembered the previous night's conversation as he sat waiting for Castiel to come out of his house. He definitely didn't have a crush on the new kid. The new kid with the weird sense of fashion and the social awkwardness and the startling blue eyes and gorgeous tousled brown hair and the adorable smile and the-oh shit. Dean had a crush.

Just then the front door opened and Dean watched as Castiel came jogging down the front steps with his backpack slung over one shoulder. He watched with wide eyes as Cas approached the passenger side of the car and hopped right in. "Good morning Dean," Castiel greeted him in his deep yet amicable voice.

"Good morning Cas, how are you this morning?"

"I'm great! It was my turn to lead breakfast payer today and I was feeling quite inspired. It's a great way to start off the day."

Dean, the huge atheist didn't quite know how to respond to this so he spoke a mindless platitude. "That's awesome."

"And thank you so much for the ride to school, I really appreciate it."

"No problem man, I'm glad to help you out."

The two drove to school in companionable silence with the sound of soft rock n' roll on in the background. They walked into school together chatting mindlessly about their classes and Dean felt sad when he had to leave Castiel to go to his own class. Dean walked into the classroom and plopped down in his spot right beside his favorite nerdy redhead. He leaned over and made sure no one was paying them any mind before he spoke. "I think I have a crush."

"I fucking knew it!" Charlie exclaimed excitedly, practically jumping out her seat at the exciting gay news.

"Keep it down would you, this doesn't need to be broadcast to the entire fucking school."

"Oh calm down no one gives a shit. Besides I need to boast about how right I was. You were so defensive last night but I knew. My superior lesbian senses of perception never fail me." Dean just shook his head.

"It's just a crush, it doesn't mean I'm going to do anything about it. Cas is super religious I hate to say it but he's probably not too fond of the gays or bisexuals like myself."

"Oh honey, just cause he's religious doesn't mean he's homophobic. You know I do get some vibes from him, he could be one of us."

"Charlie I really don't think he is. It doesn't matter either way I'm not going to act on it. I value his friendship and the last thing I want to do is make him feel uncomfortable."

"Don't worry Deanie weenie, your gay fairy godmother is here to work her magic."

"Charlie don't you dare work any of your magic. Just forget I said anything at all, don't make me regret telling you." Charlie harrumphed and pouted silently as the teacher began his lecture. But in her head she was concocting plans to get those two boys together because it had to happen.

The whole group was back together at lunch and the conversation around the table was heated. Benny and Jo were arguing about which football team was better. Dean sat smirking beside Cas who was baffled as to why two people could get so worked up over a sport. Dean knew it was just the usual. lunch time conversation but he got a lot of enjoyment out of watching the bemused and sometimes baffled expressions on his face.

Finally Sam butted in telling them to shut the fuck up so that they could eat their lunch in peace. Benny sulked at being yelled at but shut up and it was comical to everyone to see a 6 foot tall two hundred pound eighteen year old pout. Jo laughed right in his face and everyone else joined in. Once the laughter subsided Charlie butt in with a question. "So any of you yahoos plan on going to the homecoming dance?"

Everyone shook their heads and groaned on about how the dance was stupid. "I was thinking about asking that girl in my computer class, Ruby out because I heard she was pansexual."

"Good luck with endeavor Charlie, I have physics with her she's really nice and I think you guys would get along," Jo piped in. As they spoke Dean watched Cas' confused expression as it soon phased into one of slight discomfort as he remained silent. Dean didn't say anything until they were in the car on the way home. Sam had stayed after school with Kevin for robotics club so they were alone in the car. Cas' voice was quiet as he spoke up. "Is it true?"

"What?"

"That Charlie is a homosexual?"

"She's a lesbian, yeah that's true."

"But why? She's a pretty girl she could get a boyfriend."

"It's not about how she looks, that's just who she is. She was born that way."

"But in the bible it says that homosexuality is a sin. I don't want to see someone like her burn in hell for this choice."

By this time they were parked in front of Cas' house and Dean could take his eyes off the road and turn and face Castiel. "Cas," Dean said sternly, his voice sharp and biting. "Charlie is a good person, she's an amazing friend, and she's happens to love women. She didn't choose that, it's just who she is. I don't want to hear you speaking like that about my best friend. You are my friend too, but I'm not going to stand for this."

"I-I-I'm sorry Dean, that's just what it says in the bible."

Dean was growing rather frustrated at this point and his anger had a way of running away from him sometimes. "What does your precious bible say about bisexual people. Am I damned because I'm bisexual or only if I end up with a man?"

"You are…"

"I am bisexual. You had no idea did you? Well I am and if you have a problem with it you can get out of my car and never speak to me again unless you have a change of heart."

Castiel's mind was racing and he had no idea what to say. So he grabbed his backpack and without a word stepped out of the car and walked inside to his house. Dean watched him walk away with his hand tightly gripping the steering wheel. Why did he have to have feelings for someone he couldn't have? He really liked Cas and this hurt him. He was angry but a small part of him really hoped that maybe Cas would come around, enough so at least they could remain friends. But he didn't know if that was possible after his little blowout.