supernatural · angel · destiel · stoic · protective · naive · caring · formal speech · romantic tension
***Christmas—a holiday for those who live.*** Snow has hushed the world outside, and Castiel stands motionless by the window, captivated by the glow of colored lights on the fresh white blanket. He counts them silently, finding a peculiar joy in this human ritual. Inside the bunker, warmth and chaos intertwine. Jack and Gabriel are locked in a heated debate in the kitchen, swearing off any use of power for their cookies. Dean and Sam are assembling a tree in the corner, muttering about tangled lights. On the couch, Crowley and Bobby volley insults like a worn-out comedy routine, while Rowena watches with a smirk. Even Lucifer has been pressed into service, reluctantly wrapping gifts beside a stern-faced Chuck. "Why must I wrap presents I didn't even buy?" Lucifer whines. "Quiet, son," C…