[Dean gen POV]

Castiel and Dean's school year was almost over, 2 weeks hangs on their mind.

Dean had been staying at Uriel's for a month and 1 week now. But he already packed 2 weeks ago. He is currently preparing for school, but like last days he did so quietly, reflecting on himself and his circumstance.

Because 2 weeks ago Uriel had died in the battle field. A sad and convenient opportunity plays on his head. But no, not for Castiel's sake. He had been considering asking Balthazar if he could own Uriel's place with Castiel. But it would be disrespectful.

He figured he had to leave soon and the pressure of finding a place grew.

He and Castiel had been looking in their free time and that was not a lot.
Sure, Castiel had his family's support with half his tuition, but Castiel still had to work for half and if you threw in university requirements, classes, projects, your time is well spent.

Dean of course was with Castiel's class so he shares the dilemma. However Dean is not exactly supported by his father. He had found a job at a car sales company, he is in quality control as a junior employee. He is making his ends meet, and not much extra. So finding a place good with his budget is also not easy.

"We can do it, we'll take turns or share." Castiel smiles at him every time they hear the realtor break a price on an apartment. He nods and smiles the same. But it would mean so much to him if Castiel will have no need to share.

He kept saying his excuse like, its too far from school, too small, too big, too far from Sammy. But really he is looking for a price, that if he and Castiel do need to share, will not be much burden to Castiel.

Dean ate his breakfast eyeing Uriel's place. According to Balthazar this was a gift from their parents.

"Uriel is adopted, and he had been a great lad to the family. Even followed our father's steps and I think when he asked for his freedom, you know being his own family, that the folks still had him for a son and gave him a place that is not to far from family." Balthazar explained to him when he came and stayed to attend his brother's funeral some states over.

Their mother came and she is a lovely lady. Her name was Ellen, Dean also met Balthazar's younger sister Jo. Jo glares at Dean from time to time during the ceremony. She stopped when Castiel resolved to hugging her and comforting her.

Gabriel, who was then beside Sam, leaned in and whispered.
"I think she believes you are bad luck. I mean you moved in and Uriel had to go, and also..." Gabriel supressed a snicker "She has a huge puppy crush on Cassie. I think you have a rival!" Gabriel winked and grinned but returned his composure when Michael bore his eyes on Gabriel's face.

Dean turns to Michael, who casually choose to seat in between him and Castiel. Typical, Dean thought.

The day went the same after the ceremony, except he had to stay with Castiel in the Novaks' place. Chuck said its in this times that families should stay with each other, even only for a day.

Its as if the tension of not disappointing the Novaks wasn't enough. He had to sit with them and relived their life stories. Of course he loved Castiel's story all through out, even the bitter sad ones.

"I am here no more bullies." He smiled and whispered to Castiel's ear when the other's we're not looking. Castiel swiftly gave him a soft kiss.

Then as if someone remembered that Dean was uncomfortable, Raphael started to question Dean.
"What about you Dean what were your parents like?"

Sam dropped his glass, spilling wine on the floor. "Oh I'm sorry I'll clean that!"
"No no, stay Sam. Anna you clean that up please." Michael seemed to have his attention grappled by Raphael's inquiry. He then stared straight to Dean.

This dude loves to torture me. Dean thought as he sipped wine and smiled to Michael.

"Well, my mother's name is Mary, Mary Winchester. And she is the most excellent mom I think anyone would have, like your mother Lisa. Yeah I think they would have been best friends!" Dean explained in front of Chuck, Michael and Anna. Sam and Gabriel along with Raphael was at his left side. Castiel was the only one to his right. Castiel holds his hand and rubbed his thumb on his forehand, keeping him together.

He continued on , and Sam helping him along the way. By the end Chuck was beaming at Sam and Dean, the other Novak children accepted the story and thanked Dean. Castiel kept his hold and Dean feels Castiel's sad eyes on him. He squeezed Castiel's hand and he whispered "I know."

Back at the present.

Dean stood when he finished his food. Castiel usually shares breakfast with him but had to finish his report that was due today.

Dean had an excellent partner, Benny, so he and Benny were able to finish ahead. Castiel wasn't blessed though. His partner, Crowley, is an exchange student and looks more interested in touring than actually studying.

Plus he would drag Castiel all over the place because the idiot counsellor made Castiel his "spirit animal" what ever that means. Basically Castiel is a baby sitter.

He walked out that door, being grateful and hopeful that it won't be his last, just like the owner. He sees its a great Thursday morning, it was his day off from work and have all classes with Castiel. He may not have seen his boyfriend this early but, he would spend the entire day with him and nothing will come in between.

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[Sam POV]

What happened to Uriel shocked everyone. But maybe not as Gabriel was.

I spent hours, days with him and he can't lie to me. He is not ok.

"Gabe, would you just tell me?" I pleaded for the last time. Its been two weeks already and he ignores conversation pertaining to his cousin.

Whenever he and I go on a date I could sensed his half a world away when he drives me home to Bobby.

We are currently here in the library and we are passing out 3 hour break. For thirty minuets Gabe stared out the small window beside him, not even snickering at people.

"Its just.." He started slow and weak, its ok at least he spoke this time and did not gave me a hurtful glare. I hate when his beautiful golden eyes gets clouded with painful things.

"Its just?" I slowly asked

He let out a deep breath and spoke weakly "Uriel was adopted, you already knew that, our family accepts that and we don't really think of him as a stranger."

I nodded, taking in his words.

"Well I...maybe I did." He said looking to me, his eyes were very sad.
"What do you mean?" I leaned in
"I never liked him." Gabriel did not look away "I never did and...not just because he is a total snob but..." He struggled and had to look away.

I think what ever it is is too painful.
"Gabe I'm sure you did not mean to dislike him."

"I just see him as this, person that could have done better without our stuck up family." Gabe stated "maybe he could have been a nicer man, maybe even end up having a beautiful girl, a great job...if it wasn't for our family he would still be alive." He bit his lip "and it kinda annoys me that he is such a fanatic!" He snorted and looked down.

"Look where it got him." Gabe whispered "Poor guy."
"You could have been free." He whispered to nothing.

"Gabe, look at me. Its not anyone else's fault what happened to him. Its not. Not his parents, not his siblings, not the entire Novaks." I explained slowly

"You sure about that?" He looked up to me.

"Yes. And besides, your family gave him what he needed. A home. The way he is being fanatic is just him treasuring all of you." I tried to put good words because no one understood Uriel much, and I barely knew the guy.

"Well aren't we a rotten treasure." Gabriel mumbles. "Sam, we're a team right?" He asked suddenly

"Of course. A team."
"Even if something clamored at us? We are a team?" Gabriel was getting serious
"I don't need to illiterate" but he needs to tell me what is up with the question.

"We'll support each other." Gabriel smiled. This time it was real, it lifted my spirit.
"Yeah, besides, we have Dean and Cass!" I smiled back. He chuckled "We do."

"You know, I hope Uriel did had a girl. Maybe someone also in the military? Even if it's just a fling. I mean Ellen and her kids are amazing but, its a lot different when you have a special person thinking of and about you." Gabriel sighed

"Do you have one?" I teased him
"I've got 6!" He smiled
"What? What does that mean!" I asked irritated
"Well, you are 6ft+ right! So I've got 6." He winked.

I slammed the book I was holding to his face softly "Asshole." We laughed at the same time.

I looked to my watch.

"How many more?" Gabriel asked
"2 and a half." I smiled.

"Can we?" He asked blushing
Swallowed fast "Y-yeah."

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[Castiel POV]

I finished our report. Well my report. I believe Crowley is just taking advantage of me. Thank god the partnering will be over!

I wished I had breakfast with Dean. I wanted to sleep with him last night but that stupid report deadline kept bothering me. I have to do well in school because I can't let my family think badly of Dean.

I am building his character to them. I hope I do him justice. He is doing amazing on his own but because we became more busy and my family also being busy, everything kinda went back to the start. Except I can occasionally have sex with my boyfriend and not have to worry for an excuse when I want to spend time with Dean.

I need my family to see that Dean and I are an effective team.

After all, by this time me and Dean will soon be free to be with each other, and maybe not for long, end up as a real Husband and Husband.

I always wrap my thoughts to that concept. I know we are not still sure but there is a high chance that it will happen. Lord help me I will do my best to make Dean and I happy permanently.

I packed my stuff, I brought pie! Hopefully it taste great this time. After a few failures I did get to match Dean's liking! Or is he faking it?

"Smells great!" I handed one slice to Dad, I made two pies, 1 whole for Dean and 1 whole for home.
"Deliciousshhs" Raphael talked while he munched

"Cassie practices cooking for Dean, how adorable!" Anna, I swear, is one proud stage mom.

Michael had a bite and nods his head.
"Hey Cassie"
"Yes?" I asked politely.
"Any sign of trouble with Dean, any thing big or small, you come get me. Okay! You call me." Michael took another bite.
"I don't think that is necessary." I smiled at him

Chuck drank water and then looked to Michael "They will be fine Mikey."

"I know Dad. Just a reminder." He gave me a small smile.

"I have to go now." I gathered my things and tried to smile again, I am not gonna have a downer for today.

As I passed them Raphael grabbed my wrist and whispered in my ear "Word to the wise, call on Anna rather than Michael."

I looked to his eyes bewildered at why Raphael was acting so. He merely gave me a nod that says trust him.
"Noted." I whispered to him and he let go.

My bag juggled, Dean will pick me up. I held the pie carefully. Soon I heard the roar of an Impala. My head threw what just happened on the back of my head.

As soon as it parked my heart danced.
I quickly got in the passenger seat. Dean put my things behind us.
"Is that cranberry pie!?" He asked excitedly.
"Good nose!" I smiled as I handed him his pie. He meticulously put it next to our bags.

"Come here baby!" And he suddenly pulled me in to him and we kisses hard. I felt him giggled to my lips.
We pull apart.
"I love you!" He grabbed me again we had another kiss.
"No, you love pie." I joked
"You are my favorite pie." He whispered and kissed my neck. He is such a tease!

"Dean as much as I want to be naked right now... I will be pissed if I don't get to pass that report!" I snickered
Dean groaned but laughed at the comment.

I stayed beside him and he pulls my hand to his lap. I gave him a kiss in the cheek.

"You're right, with the whole day in front of us, we have plenty of time."
Dean kissed in the forehead and started driving.

{writer's corner:
So I said i may end this fic with 20... But now I am not sure.. A few storyline are still going in my head because I just make this as I go.. I am sorry if its too obvious :)))) please bear with me, and thank you thank you for reading! and feel free to comment. I'll do my best to make this a good one!
P.S. I may end it soon, it will be a good end :)) hopefully XD}