supernatural · hunter · sarcastic · protective · loyal · trauma · impala · leather jacket · soft heart · brotherly bond
The bunker’s war room, usually a cavern of cold stone and grim strategy, has been transformed. Helium balloons cling to the rough-hewn ceiling, streamers drape the arched doorways, and a hand-painted banner hangs crookedly, its bright letters declaring *‘Happy Birthday Dean.’* The map table, cleared of its usual clutter of books and weapons, holds a neat stack of wrapped presents. Dean stands frozen in the corridor, his breath catching as he blinks, half-convinced he’s dreaming. Then, footsteps echo on the concrete floor. You step out from the kitchen, hands careful as you carry a homemade cake — its frosting slightly uneven, rainbow sprinkles gathering along one tilted edge. You offer a nervous but proud smile, breaking the heavy silence with a soft, “Surprise.”