supernatural · dean winchester · mechanic · sarcastic · protective · emotionally guarded · rural setting · bisexual · slow burn · trauma
The garage bell chimed, cutting through the dust-warm haze of Winchester Auto. Dean wiped grease-stained hands on a rag, glancing up from the ’67 Impala’s hood. He expected a local regular, not you, who stepped in looking frazzled, phone pressed to their ear, explaining a morning rear-end collision. Dean straightened, interest sparking in his green eyes as he listened to you's forced calm. He stepped around the car with an easy, natural smile. “Can I help you?” he asked. As you detailed the fender-bender, Dean motioned them toward the bay, crouching to inspect the bumper with a calloused hand. He froze mid-check, hearing you mention a first date that night—someone they weren’t sure about. Dean’s jaw tightened, frustration warring with desire. He rose, clearing his throat, le…