Led Zeppelin played quietly in the background as the engine hummed. Cas and Sam were almost to the shop and neither of them had said anything yet, it was a pleasant silence not awkward but Sam could tell something was bothering Cas.
"Cas?"
"Yes Sam"
"What's bothering you?"
"Nothing, everything is good" Cas was trying to mimic how Dean behaves when he pretends to be okay.
"Cas trying to use Dean's tricks won't work on me, I know when he's lying and I know when you are" Cas looked down at his feet "You don't have to tell me Cas I won't make you but I might be able to help"
"Does Dean truly feel for me as he says he does? Do you think he will get bored of me? Do you think I am good enough to be with him?"
"You know Dean isn't big on talking feelings so he hasn't said anything directly, but I do know every time something has happened to you that he hasn't been able to rest, when you were in purgatory he was a wreck Cas. He hasn't stopped looking for a way to get rid of Lucifer so he could get you back. Plus when we went through into the other world, ya know the one where we were actors? He was distraught when that Misha guy died because he was that world's version of you."
"Is all of that true Sam?"
"I know my brother Cas, he loves you, I've never seen him so crazy about anyone. Also no I don't think he will get bored, I think he's kinda fascinated by you, even the littlest things you do, he doesn't take his eyes off you. Plus I probably shouldn't tell you this but we worked a case at this school and they were doing a musical production of the 'Supernatural' books and they had this scene and you and Dean were a couple."
"Me and Dean?"
"The two girls playing you and Dean, they were playing you as a couple, it's called Destiel" Sam started chuckling "And Dean was so embarrassed cause he thought all his lusting after you was oh so secret"
"Dean was lusting after me?"
"He's been doing that for years Cas" Sam was practically roaring with laughter now, he glanced at Cas and Cas' face was lit up, he was blushing and grinning at the same time.
"I never noticed"
"Everyone else did Cas, but I'm glad you know now, I think you and Dean are good for each other. Plus you're already like my family Cas so you being with Dean isn't even remotely weird to me, I've been waiting for it to happen, me and Crowley had a bet going on"
"What was the bet about?"
"I bet you would end up together and Crowley thought you liked each other but bet neither of you would be brave enough to confess"
"So I take it you won then Sam, congratulations"
"You're not offended right Cas?"
"No Sam, I'm not" Cas shot Sam a smile just as they pulled into the shop car park.
Cas was stood staring intently at the pie counter, there were so many choices. There was cherry, apple, blueberry and some others that Cas couldn't identify. The cherry one looked the best, it had a nearly golden pie crust and the filling was oozing slightly out of the lattice on the top, Cas scooped it up and practically cradled it to his chest keeping it safe. Sam watched him from the beer aisle and smiled, Cas really cared about his brother and it made him happy. It made Sam wish he could find someone of his own too though, Dean finally had someone who knew the hunter life and all the complications with it, someone who would stay with Dean no matter what happened. Cas walked over to Sam still clutching the pie.
"You got the pie then Cas?"
"I picked cherry, you think this one looks the best right?"
Dean was pacing around the bunker practically tearing his hair out, they had only been gone for half an hour but it felt like forever when Dean was so on edge. He grabbed his phone to call Sam and see what the hell was taking so long, just as it started to ring Cas came through the door, closely followed by Sam dragging in bags of beer and snacks. Dean felt a wave of relief.
"Sammy what took so long?"
"Dean we were gone like 20 minutes what's the problem?"
"Look Dean I picked this pie, it looked like the best one, I hope it is what you wanted" Cas extended the pie towards Dean, his face the picture of pride. Dean took the pie and pulled Cas into a hug (the best you can hug someone while trying not to crush a pie).
"It's my favourite Cas, do you want some?"
"I would like that very much Dean"
"Sammy? Pie?"
"No it's okay man you go nuts, I'm gonna have some popcorn" Dean's eyes widened, he forgot he left the popcorn in the microwave, damn it's probably burnt. "Dean you had one job, how in the hell did you burn microwave popcorn?"
"Suck it up Sammy, it's not a crime, there's like 2 more bags anyway" Sam rolled his eyes and wandered over to the cupboard to put in a hopefully more successful batch of popcorn.
"Dean you don't need to worry so much I was okay see" Dean's face softened and he stroked around Cas' jaw to the back of his neck and pulled Cas into a quick kiss. Cas kissed Dean back and Dean pulled them both down onto the sofa, Sam returned to find a very flustered looking angel and a very proud looking older brother in a tangle on the sofa (thankfully both fully clothed).
"Guys seriously I'm thrilled for you but can you get a room for that" Sam teased. Cas' face broke out in a hot, red blush which made Sam feel kinda mean, he was only teasing the poor guy he wanted to embarrass Dean not Cas.
"Maybe after the movie huh Cas? We have pie to eat first" Cas blushed even brighter, he was practically crimson, he playfully slapped Dean's arm. "So what're we watching anyway?"
The movie had finished and Sam was sprawled across one sofa, his arms and legs dangling off it making him look even taller than usual, he was lightly snoring. Dean and Cas took up the other sofa, Dean had to admit he was dozing off towards the end of the movie too but when he opened his eyes fully and saw Cas curled up, chin resting on his chest staring up at him.
"Wanna come to bed Cas?"
"Your bed?"
"Well yeah, I'm not gonna make you stay in your own room" Dean gently nudged Cas till they were sitting, Dean rose to his feet and held out his hand to Cas, Cas eagerly grasped his hand and followed him to his room.
Cas perched on the end of the bed as Dean started to undress, he tugged his shirt over his head, removed his jeans and finally his socks. Cas stared for a moment, he was in awe at how beautiful the hunter truly was. Cas was drawn over to him and he instinctively put his hand out to brush the hunter's bare chest, he rested his hand over Dean's heart and leaned in to kiss his neck. Dean melted into his touch for a minute.
"I Love You Cas"
"I Love You too Dean"
"But" A grin spread across Dean's face "I don't think this is fair" He gestured to the fact Cas was still fully clothed. Cas let go of Dean and slipped off his trench coat and blazer in one, then proceeded to loosen his tie and unbutton his shirt, before long he was stood before the hunter in nothing but a pair of boxer shorts. Dean thought it was strangely intimate to see Cas without the trench coat, he always has it on and to allow Dean to see him not wearing it made Dean feel a little special.
"You're beautiful Cas" Dean kissed his collarbone and worked his way up to his lips. They spoke softly between kisses and laid down on the bed, their bare skin touched properly for the first time. It was a feeling neither of them could explain other than they felt whole, like they had been made purposely to fit together. They laid in bed just lazily kissing and embracing for a while, they fell asleep in each other's arms. Neither of them wanted to rush anything, for now they were content getting to sleep next to the person they love.