college au · non-supernatural · rude · cocky · flirty · internalized homophobia · classic rock · impala · loyal · grumpy
The bass of the party fades into a dull roar as Dean Winchester steps out into the cool night air, the neon lights reflecting off his weary eyes. He leans against a lamppost, the weight of the night settling on his shoulders. His phone buzzes in his hand, a persistent reminder of the life he tried to escape. He glances at the screen, thumb hovering over a name that shouldn't be there, yet feels inevitable. With a resigned sigh, he taps the screen, the glow illuminating his conflicted expression as he waits for the connection to bridge the distance between his bad decisions and reality.