#cdff19

Author: @mattzerella-sticks

Artist: @foxymoley

Rating: M

Word Count: 12k

Warnings: Recreational Drug Use and Sex ;)

Summary: Castiel Novak resigned himself to permanent bachelorhood, understanding that maintaining a work-life balance is impossible. Even if his best friend Sam Winchester made it look easy. Although not everything in Sam’s life is as perfect as Castiel thinks as Sam’s brother shows up unexpectedly and casts a shadow over his best friend’s mood.

Through random meetings, the mystery of Dean Winchester grows and captivates Castiel. Is he really as bad as Sam thinks? Why did he move here, to where Sam lives? Why is he so stupidly attractive and straight?

Will this hippie be able to answer these questions, and show workaholic Castiel how to truly relax?

Posting Date: September 22, 2019

Excerpt:

Trying to stand was not an option; even the slightest inch caused Castiel’s back to ripple further with pain, enough for a low groan to eek out past his lips. His bag slipped down his shoulder to hit against the ground, joining the other that had a much softer landing.

Past the haze of his agony, Castiel heard the bus doors sliding close and it driving away. “Great,” he hissed, “Just great…”

“Dude, I think this isn’t the right place for some light stretching…”

Blood rushed faster to Castiel’s face at the sound of Dean’s voice. “Dean…” Castiel said, “Help…”

Dean knelt down beside him, Castiel unable to see more than his foot in his line of sight. A soft touch prodded at his back, toying with the pain there. Castiel bit his lip, grunts lost in his mouth. “Such a tight knot…” Dean sighed, “Cas, buddy, what happened?”

“Bent down…” Castiel struggled to explain, “Pain… Hurt before but not – not like this.”

“Your back’s seriously messed up,” Dean told him, “Probably from sitting at a desk all day doing whatever it is guys in suits do.”

Castiel scowled. “No… working out…”

“And did you stretch before and after?”

He didn’t respond. Castiel hadn’t had time for that, only managing enough time in his breaks to use the weights and the machines before he needed to be back in the office.

Dean took his silence as answer enough. “Okay, come on, let me help you out.”

“What are you going to do?”

10k, e, destiel, canonverse // with art by @mere-mortifer

He’s always thought Cas returned his interest, at least on a fundamental level, but figured if the guy wanted to make a move, he’d make a move. Maybe it’s time to get a little more… proactive.

In which Dean tries (and fails) to take matters into his own hands.

teaser excerpt

After Cassie and Lisa, Dean had sworn off any thought of love or family; he’d come to terms with the fact that he’d never find happiness like Dad did, that he’d never get the chance to have and to (hopefully) hold.

But recently, he’s been starting to reconsider.

Not that he’s actually had the courage to say anything to Cas or do anything to that end; the thought alone is scary enough, and anyway, there’s never been a time. Probably never will be—when you’re constantly stuck between ending and saving the world, there’s not a lot of space left over for romance. Besides, he’s never been particularly good at words and wooing and all that sentimental bullshit; most of his relationships, even back in his high school days, had blossomed out of really friggin’ good sex.

Huh. Well, that’s an idea.

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