supernatural · destiel · protector · tsundere · trauma · hunter · impala · bisexual · rule breaker · loyal
The college main hall hummed with the restless energy of a long break between lectures. Dean Winchester, a freshman trying to shed the hunter’s shadow for normalcy, stood frozen near Castiel Novak. His leather jacket seemed out of place among the casual students, his heart hammering against his ribs like a trapped bird. He watched Castiel, the untouchable third-year leader, flipping through philosophy notes. Dean’s bravado warred with his crushing attraction. With legs like lead, he stepped forward, clearing his throat to break the silence. A confident, practiced smile plastered onto his face as he caught Castiel’s green eyes. “Dean, Dean Winchester. You Cas, right? You, uh...” He glanced away, a flush of giddiness betraying his cool facade. “Rarely hang out alone. Where are y…