The ride to the bar wasn't very long, only about fifteen minutes. As they stepped out of the car and headed inside, Dean made sure to stick by Athena's side, to make sure every guy who tried to get a look at her would know she was with him. He had never had been one to be overly protective, but he suddenly was realizing that Athena wasn't like the other girls he had slept with... and it wasn't just because he was stuck with her because they hunted together-although, that was part of the reason.

Adriana noticed the way Dean stood close by Athena, and the way he gave every guy who looked at her the evil glare. He might not want to admit it, but he cared for her. He had feelings, and as much as Dean Winchester hated that, it was happening, and he couldn't avoid it. She smiled. It would be good for him to finally have a relationship instead of just one-night stands. She was sick of him always sleeping around... it wasn't healthy and Dean needed something stable in his life because, as much as he said it was, family wasn't always there for you.

"So, for your first drink, what will you have?" Dean asked they sat at the bar. Adriana rolled her eyes. It wasn't like she hadn't had drinks before, they just weren't legal.

"Stop being so dramatic," Adriana told him. Dean raised his hands in surrender.

"I'm not being dramatic," He said. "I'm just asking what you would like to drink." Adriana shook her head, but gave him an answer.

"Surprise me," She stated, causing Dean to smirk. This was going to be fun.

About thirty minutes, and quite a few many shots later, things were definitely spiralling out of control. As the ever responsible one, Sam had volunteered to be the designated driver, since Dean never was, Athena wasn't allowed to drive Dean's car and Adriana was the whole reason they were at the bar. And now watching the group, he realized he would have to do more than just be the designated driver; he end up having to babysit them. Well, he'd have to babysit Adriana. Dean had been drinking for so long, it almost seemed the alcohol didn't affect him. And Athena seemed to have a handle on her liquor as well. However, Adriana was not quite the same.

Sam had only seen her with alcohol one time before, and she had only been a little tipsy. Now, she was completely drunk, and she was definitely the flirty, need-attention kind of drunk. Sam sighed. Yep, definitely babysitting and making sure she didn't go off with random guys. Because she would definitely regret that in the morning.

Just as he was thinking about having one drink, to get help make it through the long night it was going to be, he caught sight of Adriana's blonde curls bouncing towards him. He straightened up, trying not to show how tired he was. He wanted her to have a good time, and knew she wouldn't if he seemed tired or like he just wanted to go home. He smiled as she stopped in front of him, her hands resting on the top of his legs. She grinned widely, her blue eyes flashing. Some of her curls were sticking to her neck with sweat from dancing a few minutes prior.

"Come dance with me, Sam," She said as she placed her hand in his and tried to pull him up. Even if she hadn't been drunk, she wouldn't have been able to move him.

"I think you've been dancing enough," Sam told her, a light tone in his voice. "You need to sit down," He added, but she shook her head.

"Come on! Dance!" She said. When drunk, she tended to take on a very child-like demeanor about her, her words sounding like something a toddler would say.

"Come on, Sammy," Dean said from beside the two, his arm around Athena's waist as she stood beside the barstool he was sitting in. "Go dance with her. Give the birthday princess what she wants," He told his little brother.

"Drie, I think you need to sit down," Sam said, ignoring his brother. Adriana pouted and crossed her arms over her chest.

"Come on, Sammy. One dance... it'll be fun," She bit her lip in a seductive manner, her hands slowly sliding up his legs. Sam's eyes widened in surprise before grabbing her hands in his and stopping their path.

"Uh, Drie? I'm not sure that's such a good idea," Sam said, blocking out Dean's chuckles. He liked Adriana, he liked her a lot but he didn't want her to do something she didn't mean in an intoxicated state. He gently moved her hands back towards her as she rolled her eyes and pulled away from him herself.

"Sam, you need to get that stick out of your ass," she said in a very put out tone before whirling away from him and into the crowd. Sam sighed as he watched her go. Adriana was a force to be reckoned with.

Athena had to admit, she rather enjoyed having Dean's arm wrapped around her waist as she swayed slightly to the music. Her whole persona from high school, not being much of a party girl had stuck with her and she was content to drink and watch the adventures of Adriana Tanner unfold in front of her. She had to admit, it was good for Adriana to have some teenage fun. Athena could feel the effects of the hunter's life wearing her down, case by case and she had only been doing it for six months. Before this, Adriana had been doing it for years and she was younger than Athena. To go out and drink and party was exactly what the young girl needed.

Athena continued to watch as the pretty blonde sidled up to a cute male dancing in the middle of the crowd. For someone who Athena put down to be innocent and inexperienced, she managed to grind up a storm in the middle of the crowd as they parted slightly around Adriana and the guy. Her floaty dress lifted around her small body as she danced, exposing a fair amount of flesh. Combined with the black heels she was wearing, it made her look more sexy than her normal cute style. Athena glanced at Dean when the thought crossed her mind.

Surprisingly, the older Winchester hadn't been as protective of the small blonde as Athena had expected him to be. Then again, Dean was the one who was always encouraging Adriana to be led astray and he had got his wish tonight. On the other hand, Sam was looking remarkably tense as the dark haired guy who Drie had managed to wrap herself around slipped a hand to the small of her back. For a moment, Athena felt sorry for him before she realized that he had his chance and let it slip through his fingers.

"Sammy, do you want another drink?" Athena turned slightly when Dean spoke to his younger brother and rolled her eyes as Sam shook his head somewhat forlornly.

"You ever think of taking Drie's advice?" Athena muttered. Sam was just about to respond when Adriana stumbled over to the bar. Her cheeks were flushed and her hair was even curlier than usual. Around her waist was the guy from the dance floor's arm.

"Hey," she said breathlessly, a grin crossing her face. "This is Hunter. He's a builder. He's also a really good kisser," she told them, directing a not-so-subtle wink at Athena. Clearly, the alcohol had taken away Adriana's filter and all of her words tumbled out in one big mess. "He has a funny name, right?" Adriana told them with a little giggle. It was only then that Dean tensed slightly against Athena and glanced over at his brother. What might Adriana be liable to say in the state she was in.

"It's nice to meet you all," Hunter replied, extending his hand to the group. However, it was clear that he was anxious to leave. Whether that was to leave their company or the bar itself, it wasn't clear but the way he had his arm around Adriana made it obvious he wanted her with him.

"Can I buy you a drink?" Athena asked, wanting to make him relax especially if he was going to be around Adriana. He regarded her for a moment before nodding and Athena grabbed a bottle off a waiter. The gesture meant a lot to Adriana who said her thanks through her eyes. Hunter stayed mostly quiet as he began to drink his beer.

"So, seeing as all of you are being boring, especially you,"and at this, Adriana leaned over and poked Sam in the chest, "I thought I might take off with Hunter for the night." She used a casual tone but her eyes sparkled. Clearly she was happy to have found someone to give her the attention she craved while drunk. Athena half smiled at it; it was exactly the sort of behavior she had expected from her and she didn't begrudge her it one bit.

"Do you really think that's a good-" Before Sam could finish speaking, Adriana shot daggers at him.

She was having fun tonight. She didn't want Sam to ruin it with his sensibilities for once. Out on the dance floor, she had felt wild and free, not constrained by what she did which was how she normally felt. Hunter seemed nice and genuine enough and the alcohol had rushed to her head and clouded her judgement. She wasn't really thinking of the consequences of what leaning up to kiss him would mean and what the expectations would be later. To her, it had sounded like a good idea when he had suggested that they go back to his place for a few quieter drinks.

"That's exactly what you said before, Sam. You are no fun. You need to loosen up. All I'm doing is going to have a couple more drinks with a friend elsewhere," she informed him. Her words slurred over each other slightly but it was obvious she still knew exactly what she was saying. Sam narrowed his eyes.

"He's hardly a friend, Drie, you only just met him and I use that in the loosest term." Sam's words were said in a tone to match Adriana's, uncaring that Hunter was standing right there. Adriana seemed to understand what he implied instantly and her eyes narrowed even more.

"Easy Sammy," Dean muttered before he turned to Adriana. "Are you really sure this is what you want to do?" he asked her in a low voice and she nodded.

"Don't worry Dean, I'm safe. I know how to handle myself." What was left unsaid was clear between the other hunters: Drie had handled much worse than a drunken out of control guy in her lifetime. Her words seemed enough to convince Dean.

"Alright. We'll see you in the morning, then?" he asked and Adriana nodded excitedly.

"Thank you for tonight!" she said.

"It truly was nice to meet you all. I'll have her returned home safely in the morning," Hunter offered as he placed his nearly-empty beer on the counter beside Dean. Dean gave him a tight smile and Sam just ignored his existence. Dean watched as Adriana and Hunter flitted across the bar before disappearing outside. The moment they were gone, Sam turned on Dean.

"I can't believe you just let her go, Dean!" he said, his voice angry and louder than usual. This hardly mattered for the music in the club but it portrayed his attitude. Dean regarded Sam for a moment before shaking his head.

"Sam, if you had of stopped her, it woulda made you a hypocrite. You left the hunting lifestyle for this exact sort of thing; frat parties and girlfriends and getting drunk. You can hardly begrudge a 21-year-old girl the exact same things. And you know that Drie was right - she can handle herself." Dean honestly wouldn't have let Adriana go if it wasn't for all of those things. Sam wanted to believe that Dean was utterly right but he was still worried for Adriana.

"She can handle herself when she's equipped and completely sober, Dean! And what if she lets something slip about what we do and that guy knows something?" Sam pressed. At this point, Athena rolled her eyes.

"Both of you, break it up. Sam, Drie's going to be just fine. Just leave her be. You had your chance." Sam looked like he was going to reply but Athena's last comment saw his mouth close firmly. "Now, I'm actually kinda hungry. Are either of you?" she asked as she turned back across the bar to look for a menu. As she did, she wrinkled her nose when it caught a smell but didn't recognize it.

"Eugh. Gross. You coulda picked a better bar Dean," she commented teasingly and he raised an eyebrow in query. "I can smell something gross."

"Well, that's to be expected, Thene. There are about fifty sweaty bodies pressed together out there. Sweaty drunken bodies, I should say," Dean told her, gesturing to the crowd. Athena rolled her eyes, as was her favorite pastime.

"Yeah, I suppose I am kinda hungry," Dean conceded as he turned and repeated the actions that Athena did to look for a bar menu. As he did so, he froze. He glanced along the counter, looking for any personnel in close range before he deliberately sniffed.

"See, I told you it's not just me," Athena teased once again when she noticed what he was doing. But Dean didn't react in the way she expected him to. He picked up the bottle that Hunter had been drinking from and sniffed it cautiously. When he did so, his eyes widened and he sat up.

"Sammy," he said urgently and the other hunter turned to face Dean sullenly. "What does this smell like to you?" he asked, holding the bottle up to Sam's nose. Sam looked perplexed for a moment before sniffing and his body tensed up instantly.

"It smells like-"

"Sulfur, you're right," Dean said, cutting across him before he could finish.

"But that's-" Sam's eyes widened and darted across the room, looking for Adriana but she had disappeared about ten minutes ago. "That's Hunter's bottle," he finished as Dean reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a small flask of holy water. He poured it over the rim of the bottle and into it. Instantly, steam began to hiss out of it.

Athena, as the least experienced hunter, was unable to instantly associate demons with sulfur. Despite her learning about some of the creatures they had yet to encounter, including demons, she just hadn't had enough experience with them. But now the holy water had proved that Hunter had been not a human or a horny male looking to take advantage of a young girl as Sam had suspected, but he was a demon. And now, an extremely vulnerable Adriana was in his company.

"Let's go," Sam said instantly, and Dean slammed his own bottle down beside the contaminated one as they raced out of the bar.