As promised, merry Christmas!

Castiel sat at a table in the library, chewing on the end of his pen. He hunched farther over his open notebook in thought as Dean sat down across from him. "Still studying?"

"The tests are in less than a week Dean." Castiel hummed as he flipped the page and made a note. His stomach let out a loud grumble and Dean smiled.

"Break time," he closed Castiel's book and tugged him to his feet. "Let's go get lunch."

Castiel nodded slowly before shoving his book in his bag and following Dean. "I want a burger."

"The diner it is!" Dean smiled brighter when Castiel's hand found his. "What are you planning to do over summer vacation Cas?"

Castiel shrugged. "I can't go home so I was planning on renting an apartment until school starts again."

"Why don't you stay with me? I'm sure Bobby won't mind." Sam had dropped by again after Christmas with Dean's gift and an offer of compromise. Sam and Gabriel would stay out of Dean and Castiel's business as long as Dean came back home for summer break. After a small argument, ended by Castiel saying that Dean should spend time with family, Dean agreed, shoving Sam and his boyfriend out with a short "merry Christmas and good riddance."

"Alright," Castiel said.

The car ride to the diner was spent in Punk Floyd and Metallica cassette tapes, as usual, and a mixture of off key singing from Dean, also usual. Dean seemed more peppy than usual but Castiel didn't question him.

Then, when instead of waiting for their waitress Dean walked straight up to her, leaving Castiel at their table, his confusion perked into curiosity. His confusion escalated even farther when she glanced over at Castiel then back to Dean with a large smile before dragging the green eyed man into the kitchen behind her.

When Dean returned he sat across from Castiel, a goofy smile filling his face. "What's made you so happy, Dean?"

"You'll see," Dean chuckled as though he'd made some inside joke which caused Castiel to become even more curious.

"Who was the girl?" Castiel frowned slightly.

"That's Jo, her mom owns the diner so I asked her a special favour." Upon seeing Castiel's hurt expression Dean reached across the table, slipping his fingers into Castiel's. "Don't worry Cas, I won't be leaving you anytime soon."

Jo came over to them with their burgers. "Adorable," she cooed before walking away.

They are in relative silence, save from the quiet chatter around them. When they finished Dean put their plates at the end of the table. Jo returned for them minutes later. "You ready?"

"Ready as I'll ever be," Dean replied with a nervous smile. "Thanks for doing this for me."

Jo nodded and winked before going off. She returned with a cherry pie moments later and placed it in front of Castiel.

There was a neatly written note folded on top on the pie. With a raised eyebrow Castiel slowly unfolded it. Silence filled the diner as Castiel stared at the neat green letters.

"What's it say Cas?" Dean asked in nervous excitement.

"'Will you wait with me?' Dean what is-" when he looked up he was surprised to find Dean kneeling, a small box in his hands. "Oh my god."

Dean grinned nervously and opened the box. "Your my cherry pie, will you wait with me? When we graduate I'll get a real ring and ask the real question. Please, Cas, will you-"

"Yes!" Castiel grinned, tears brimming in his eyes. He lept into Dean's arms and hugged him closely. The diner filled with cheering as Dean slipped the silver promise ring onto Castiel's hand.

"I love you Cas."

Castiel kissed Dean with a large smile. "I love you too."

Woohoo! It's finished, I hope you all enjoyed and please, if you have friends or anyone who is into this pairing, feel free to recommend HEANS. I've got the title for the sequel already and it's plotted out a bit so I just have to put the puzzle pieces together. Shout out to one of my best friends, who isn't even part of the fandom but read this and love it! Thanks Sammy! If it weren't for you this never would've found light because my step father (no he hasn't read it, he's a homophobe...) told me no one would read it because of the dark themes... You guys have proven him wrong! See you kittens next time! ~Cat.