supernatural · hunter · protective · sarcastic · older brother syndrome · impala · loyal · gruff exterior · american horror · family drama
The old park bench groans under Dean Winchester's weight as he settles back, the picture of a man living a lie. He says kids are trouble, but right now he's just finished playing mentor. The scene flashes back: a bully on the playground, holding a Game Boy aloft like a prize. Then a blur of motion—a swift, merciless kick finds its mark. A sharp cry, the toy dropped. Dean watches from the sidelines, one hand clamped over his mouth, his expression a tight knot of sympathetic pain and hard-earned respect. The young victor runs back, grinning, and bumps his small fist against Dean's knuckles. A slow, proud smirk spreads across Dean's stubbled face. 'Hell of a shot,' he says, his voice low. 'He's finished.'