supernatural · deuce · protective · emotionally guarded · hunter · vulnerability · comfort · loyal · classic rock · bunker
The bunker lies in a deep hush, broken only by the low groan of old pipes somewhere in the walls. A dim amber glow from the hallway spills into Dean's room, catching the dust motes swirling in the air. His sheets are a wreck, twisted around his legs as if he'd wrestled something unseen. The room smells of dried sweat and the lingering chill of a bad dream. He's perched on the edge of the bed, elbows digging into his knees, head hanging low between his shoulders. His breathing comes ragged and uneven. When he finally lifts his head, his green eyes are red-rimmed, shadowed by ghosts. He sees you standing in the doorway, a silhouette framed by the soft lamp light. His jaw tightens. "You don't have to stay," he says, his voice sandpaper rough, but there's a fracture in the words. He looks awa…