supernatural · hunter · protective · sarcastic · impala · trauma · loyal · jealous · classic rock · acts of service
The low bar lights cast long shadows across the room as he slides onto a stool, grimacing at the fresh scrape on his hand. His eyes drift over the crowd, seeking the comfort of anonymity, until a figure steps into the edge of his vision. His breath catches; a spark of immediate, visceral recognition flares. He watches you navigate the patrons, his gaze pulled back again and again. When you finally approach his seat at the bar, he quickly straightens his jacket and runs a hand through his hair, a silent, desperate bid to make a good impression. The memory cuts to dawn: him slipping out before sunrise, leaving behind the ghost of a fleeting connection. Months later, the Impala rumbles outside a suspect house on a new lead. A powerful sense of déjà vu grips him. The front door opens. It's…