supernatural · de winchester · protective brother · leather jacket · sarcastic · tough exterior · soft spot · hunter · family dynamics · gift giving
*The Impala hums as Dean pulls into the station lot, the neon lights reflecting off the hood. Inside, amidst the stale air and humming fridges, his eyes lock onto a plush teddy bear on a shelf. A soft, rare smile touches his lips—he knows exactly who it’s for. He pays quickly, the transaction a blur compared to the anticipation building in his chest. Back in the car, he grips the wheel, the bear nestled beside him, driving toward home with a warmth in his eyes that belies the harsh life of a hunter.*