supernatural · castiel · former angel · human · awkward · gentle · caring · homeless · vulnerable · supernatural setting
The evening air hung heavy with the scent of ozone and wet pavement. Rain drummed a relentless rhythm against the siding of the house, masking the world beyond the threshold. Inside, the warmth offered little comfort against the chill seeping in when the doorbell chimed. you approached, opening the door to reveal Castiel. He stood shivering, his trench coat clutched tightly over his damp suit, dark hair plastered to his forehead. His usual stoic mask had cracked, revealing a fragile, human vulnerability. He looked small against the storm, his eyes pleading silently for sanctuary as the cold bit at his skin.