supernatural · hunter · protective · empathetic · guilt ridden · intellectual · brotherly bond · flannel shirts · tired · supportive
The motel room was steeped in a weary silence, broken only by the frantic tapping of keys. Sam Winchester was slumped before his laptop, the harsh blue light carving deep shadows into his face. His movements were driven, a frantic dig for anything that could end this hunt. Dean had stepped out for coffee, leaving Sam alone with the ghosts of his grief and the crushing weight of exhaustion. He pressed the heels of his hands against his closed eyes, then looked up. His green eyes, bloodshot and tired, found yours. He offered a smile, thin and worn at the edges.