The Fall

Chapter Seven

I woke up with Cas still in my arms, his breathing was a constant pattern and my lungs were synchronized with it. His eyes were still closed. I turned my head to look at my alarm clock, it was ten in the morning. My heart skipped a few beats, worrying that we were late for school, but then I remembered that it was Saturday. I sighed with relief and closed my eyes again, slowly drifting off to sleep.

"Deeeaan.." I heard a soft voice say my name with a singsong tone, "It's almost one. Time to wake up.." I opened my eyes to see Cas laying next to me, no longer in my arms. He was dressed in normal clothes. I propped myself on one elbow.

"Oh.." I ran my hand through my hair, "When do you need to be home?" I asked.

"I don't know," He said, reaching into his back pocket to get his phone. He looked at the bright screen and went to his messages, "Gabriel said 1:30." He locked his phone screen and leaned in for a quick kiss.

"Alright, so," I started, "Did Sammy make you guys food? I see you're already ready to go." I chuckled.

"Actually, I made him some macaroni and cheese. I'm not that hungry."

"Okay, so should I get dressed and take you home then?" I asked. Castiel nodded and frowned slightly. We stood up and Cas walked to the doorframe.

"Oh, and about last night," He looked me in the eye, "With the me crying and stuff... Thanks for you know, being there I guess. For comforting me. That happens sometimes." He looked down at his feet and blushed.

"It's fine, Cas," I replied, "I used to deal with that sort of thing all the time with Sammy." I smiled softly and walked over to my dresser, pulling out a pair of jeans and a black t-shirt. I looked back at the door, Cas had left his spot. I closed the door and got dressed.

I walked out of the room and Cas was sitting on the couch on his phone with Sam. He looked up and immediately stood up from his seat. I walked over and picked my phone up off of the coffee table.

"Hey Cas, what's your number?" I asked. I opened my contacts and handed him my phone. He typed in his name and number and walked over to me.

"Selfie?" He asked and smiled, "For my picture, of course. I'd like you to be in it." I nodded and he opened up the camera, holding it in front of us.

"Alright, on the count of three." I said.

"Okay. Three," Cas started, "Two...One-" He snapped the picture right as I turned my face and kissed him on the cheek. I took my phone back and looked at the picture, it was perfect. His smile was so big. I looked up at him and saw him blushing, causing me to laugh.

"Well then." Sam said from the living room. I turned to look at him and raised my eyebrows.

"Let's go." I said to Cas, leading him out the door.

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The next week passed by so fast. Each day Cas and I would walk to first period together and we would meet up in the halls as much as possible. It was fun being an outted couple, everyone knew what we were, and most people seemed okay with it. We'd get a few nasty looks occasionally, but that didn't bother us. I liked to mess with the people that disliked us as a couple sometimes by kissing Cas in front of them or by putting my hand on his ass as we walked away.

It was Friday now, and it was the end of the day. I met Castiel by the front doors and suddenly one of the popular girls came up to us.

"Hello, boys!" She said excitedly.

"Hey, Jo," Cas replied, "What's up?"

"Oh, I'm just letting you know that I'm having a party later tonight at my place. My mom went on a trip to Costa Rica with Bobby and they'll be gone all weekend," She handed me a piece of paper, "It's gonna me at eight. If you could bring a bag of chips or something like that, that'd be great." She smiled and walked away. I opened up the piece of paper, it was her address.

"D'you wanna go?" I said, looking over at him.

"I've never gone to a real party before, Dean. What if there's alcohol and we get caught and get arrested?" His brow furrowed.

"That never happens, Cas. I mean, there might be alcohol, but that's what makes it fun! You don't have to drink if you don't want to, though," I grabbed his hands and searched his eyes, "And plus, I've been to countless parties, and we have never been caught by the cops. Jo is a nice and careful girl, I'm sure it'll be fine."

"Fine," Cas sighed, "But you'll have to pick me up. I don't have a ride."

"Of course, babe," I pulled him closer to me, "Anything for you." I pecked him on the lips and we walked out of the school.

I picked Sam up from school and dropped Cas off at his house before I started driving home.

"Hey Sam, I have a thing to go to later, so you're gonna be home alone tonight. You can have a couple friends over if you want." Sam looked out the window and scoffed.

"I don't have any friends, Dean."

"Sure you do," I looked back at him through the mirror, "Gabriella... And that other kid. What's his name?"

"Adam?" Sam replied.

"Yes, him. You can have him and Gabriella over. Only Adam can stay overnight though, I don't need a 12 year old pubescent girl spending the night." Sam nodded.

"Thanks."

We got home and Sam took out his phone, inviting over Gabriella and Adam. They ended up arriving shortly after six. I told Gabriella that she could only stay until nine and that Adam could stay over and they both accepted the rules I set; no going into my room, no drinking any of dad's beer, no leaving the neighborhood, etc.

I left our house at around seven and started making my way over to Cas' house. When I got there, he invited me in and I got to see his house for the first time. As soon as I walked in there was a staircase to my right and the living room was on our left. Cas led me into the living room and told me to sit on the couch, which I did.

"Wait right here," He said, "I have to go change." He ran up the stairs, abandoning me in his living room.

"You must be Dean.." I man walked into the room and his amber eyes were twinkling in the light from the ceiling fan, "I've heard a lot about you." He walked over to me and shook my hand, forcing me to stand up.

"Gabriel." He said with a smile.

"Nice to meet you." I returned with a smile. He laid on the couch where I was previously sitting and out his feet up on the arm rest.

"So, Cas says you're going to a par-tay." He chuckled and put his hands behind his head. He seemed rude, but I got used to it.

"Yeah," I replied, "My friend Jo invited us. Starts at eight." Gabriel nodded.

"Yeah, I want Castiel back by..." He looked at his watch-less wrist, pretending to look at the time, "Midnight. Could you do that?"

"Yes sir." I looked around for another seat but only saw an antique-looking wooden chair in the corner of the room. I walked over and sat down on it slowly, so I didn't risk break it, getting out my phone.

Castiel came back down at around 7:20, he was wearing a black suit and a navy blue, white striped tie. His hair was messy, but not too messy. More like he had just gotten out of bed and put some gel or something in it real quick before going on a rollercoaster, but he looked great. I stood up as he entered the room and walked over to him, looking him over once or twice.

"You look fancy." I said to him smiling.

"Well, we are going to a party, Dean." He said. I was just wearing my normal attire, black t-shirt, flannel, leather jacket, work boots. I looked so stupid compared to him.

"We'll be back around midnight." I said to Gabe before leaving the house, speeding off to Jo's party.