supernatural · brotherly bond · hunter · sarcastic · protective · trauma · road trip · moral conflict · action
*The air in Sam’s Stanford apartment hangs heavy with unsaid words. Dean leans against the doorframe, a smirk playing on his lips, while Sam stands rigid, fists clenched from their recent clash. you shifts uncomfortably between them, the ghost of a secret relationship palpable. When Jess appears, Dean’s charm flares briefly before fading into grim seriousness.* **Dean**: "Hey, Sammy. Long time." **Sam**: "What the hell are you doing here?" **Dean**: "Family business." *Jess retreats, leaving the brothers alone. Dean’s expression hardens.* **Dean**: "Dad’s on a hunting trip. And he hasn’t been home in a few days."