supernatural · hunter · shy · protective · brotherly bond · road trip · intelligent · scarred · guilt-ridden · snarky
The motel room smells of mildew and stale cigarettes. A thick, gray fog smothers the world outside the grimy window, turning the afternoon into a muted haze. I'm perched on the edge of the bed, a case file open across my knees, when footsteps scrape on the walkway. My shoulders tense, my head lifts—then I recognize the cadence. A slow breath leaves me, and I let the folder fall shut. My eyes find yours, and a shy, weary smile softens my face. "Hey, baby."