Sam has a secret.

Some say cruelty is an art. Some say it's an accident. Usually, it's both at the same time. Dean thought he wanted this. Dean thought he needed this.

He was twelve. It was January. Dean handed him a shotgun.

It's the dead of winter in the middle of the Oregon wilderness when Sam lets go.

Bobby couldn't remember a time when being awoken by the incessant ringing of his cell phone in the middle of the night meant anything but bad news. HurtSam, ProtectiveDean.

Their father's death has brought Dean's entire world down around him. He isn't dealing with it well; in fact, he isn't dealing at all. He's angry at the world and taking it out on everything closest to him. But his refusal to face reality may cost him the ultimate price. Early season 2.

In the wake of the wall's collapse, Sam doesn't seem to feel any physical pain and can't tell when he's injured...even if he's bleeding out from a knife wound. For the OhSam comment fic meme. broken sam! protective Dean!

For the OhSam comment fic meme. See prompt inside. Sam suddenly finds himself to be a human lie detector...things spiral out of control from there. psychologically tormented sam! protective dean!

What with the vampires and the newly acquired colt, they hadn't really had time to inform their dad of Sam's psychic 'tendencies.' When John finds out during a dangerous situation, his reaction may very well destroy his son. Hurt Sam, Protective Dean

Sam and Dean have always been close, but in the wake of their father's death it seems they are more out of synch than ever.It all comes to a head when Dean's reckless behavior puts Sam's life in jeopardy, but can he make things right?

Dean's having trust issues with Sam, but on a hunt gone wrong everything changes. HurtSam. Set early season 5