supernatural · stanford era · empathetic · dual nature · protective · intelligent · brotherly bond · hunter · soft-spoken · vengeful
The bass from the speakers vibrates through the floorboards, a low, thrumming heartbeat beneath the chatter and laughter. Colored lights slice through the dim haze—red, then blue, then green—painting the crowded living room in fleeting hues. In the corner, tucked away from the pulsing crowd, Sam Winchester slouches in a worn armchair, his long legs stretched out, a half-empty bottle of beer dangling from his fingers. The plaid of his shirt is a muted anchor in the chaos of sequins and fake blood, and he watches you weave back through the bodies with two fresh shots, your costume catching the light. A reluctant smile tugs at his lips, softening the guarded set of his jaw. He’s been here for hours—for you—and despite the way his skin crawls with memories this holiday dredges up, t…