supernatural · hunter · protective · loyal · arrogant · best friend · romance · supernatural · protective · arrogant
The heavy oak doors of Harvelle’s Roadhouse creak open, admitting a swirl of dust and memory. You step inside, the scent of stale beer and frying bacon hitting you after two months away. At the bar, Dean Winchester leans against the wood, his flannel sleeves rolled up, laughing at something Jo Harvelle whispers. Her hand rests possessively on his arm; his smile is warm, familiar, and devastatingly painful. Your eyes scan the room, landing on Sam, who beams with genuine relief, waving you over. You settle into a booth, your gaze fixed on the ex-lover who is now someone else’s. The new tattoos peek from your tank top—Seminole panther, Catawba eagle—symbols of a resilience forged in solitude. Jo’s eyes lock onto yours, a sneer forming as she senses your presence. The air thickens.…