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It has been quiet for a while, no phone ringing and calls for help just them all having a nice break. And he knows that it won’t last but it doesn’t matter, he lives for these moments of peace. So, Dean is in the kitchen finishing up to clean the dishes and Jack leaves first then Sam follows him out yawning, “Good night guys.” He says and throws his wet cloth at him, “Hey!” Dean begins to protest but Sam is already gone.
“I should go too.” Cas states but Dean feels exhausted and he doesn’t want to be alone tonight.
“Wait,” Dean is drying the last plate and he almost drops it on the floor, “Do you wanna watch TV with me?”
Cas frowns, “Yeah sure, I have nothing better to do.”
“Cool, meet me in the Dean Cave in five.” Dean grins and returns to putting the dishes away, he hurries to make sure he doesn’t keep Cas waiting. He realises now how much work it is to cook for a whole family, who knew four people needed this many dishes? Anyways, he makes sure the kitchen is all tidy before heading to the Dean Cave. He knocks before entering which feels silly because it’s his place and he literally asked Cas to come and it’s not the first time, they watch TV together so often it’s almost every night these days.
That’s one thing he likes about Cas, dude loves to watch TV with him. On the contrary Sam was always complaining about how he hated it or how it sucked or how it was badly written shit, but no Cas may not even really like it deep down and Dean always notices that when Cas doesn’t like something he simply stays quiet and frowns loudly. Yes, he frowns loudly . But he loves not having a Sam whining in his ear about how ‘it’s unrealistically gore and the only scary thing about this is the bad makeup and cheap looking props’ talking about any horror movie Dean made him watch but the truth is Sam was scared shitless. He loves that Cas just jumps and gasps half emptying his popcorn on Dean when they watch a scary movie with jumpscares but he’s always into it, not saying a word unless Dean engages in conversation.
Dean opens the door of the Dean Cave and finds Castiel sitting on his assigned armchair, “So, what are we watching tonight?” he asks and Dean feels flush, he ignores it and walks in to sit next to Cas, “I thought… I’m in the mood for something soapy, there’s this show called Dr Sexy, M.D.”
“What’s it about?” Castiel looks at him and hands him the popcorn bowl.
“Thanks,” Dean says, grabbing a few popcorn and he reaches for the remote to turn on the TV, “It’s a hospital show. Very dramatic but it’s my guilty pleasure, you’ll see it’s really good.”
Dean presses play on the first episode as he’s watched the show multiple times now and hasn’t had the opportunity to rewatch it. They watch the first three episodes and Cas doesn’t frown, he smiles whenever Dr Sexy and his team save a patient, Dean may but wrong but he thinks Cas is enjoying it.
“So?” He asks apprehensively.
“I think it’s great, quite realistic and I like how all the characters are interesting but what bugs me is why is Dr B. Palmer called Dr Sexy?” Cas’ eyes are a deep navy blue in the dim light of the Dean Cave and Dean swallows hard, not expecting the question he trails on his words.
“Uh that’s because…” He exhales trying to find a way to explain it, “Well, Dr Sexy is an objectively attractive man and he– he wears cowboy boots which make him really cool.” Dean knows Cas can tell he’s stalling but he keeps pushing.
“That doesn’t answer my question, I know that ‘sexy’ means sexually attractive so, is this man sexually attractive to everyone and for what reasons?” Cas is frowning now and he’s waiting for an answer.
Shit.
“I mean… if you’d ask me on a personal level if I find Dr Sexy sexually attractive well… hell yeah I mean– not like that – but he’s… He’s a fine looking man, he’s got those… Strong firm hands it’s pretty attractive, right? Like look at his biceps man, and he can patch up anyone hell I’d like to have him as my nurse whenever I get hurt in a hunt…”
“Dean are you alright?” Castiel asks with a look of concern on his face and Dean realises that he’s holding on to the popcorn bowl for dear life and he doesn’t know what he’s yapping about.
“Yeah! Yeah– I’m perfectly fine and this is not gay at all.” He says while gritting his teeth.
“I’m sorry if my question made you uncomfortable.” Cas looks down apologetically.
“No, it’s… uh just…” He sighs, “Look I don’t mind you knowing I have a crush on Dr Sexy but please don’t tell Sam or I’ll never hear the end of it.”
Cas chuckles and looks up to meet his eyes, “Right of course Dean I won’t tell him and well… I do agree Dr Sexy is very good looking.”
God not helping Cas , Dean thinks and exhales in relief trying to focus back as he presses play on another episode.
“Wait, does this mean you are sexually attracted to men?” Castiel asks in the middle of the fourth episode right when Dr Sexy is kissing Dr Ellen Piccolo and Dean almost throws the rest of the popcorn in the air because he’s so caught off guard by the question.
“I… I mean why are you asking?” Dean forsakes his ancestors for making this happen because how the hell is he supposed to answer this question? Of course he is but… Cas knowing would make things really uncomfortable between them.
“I won’t judge you Dean it’s fine, I have met a lot of bisexual people and pansexual also there’s–”
“Cas. I just, yes okay Dr Sexy is super hot is that what you want me to say? Because he is and hell I wish I was kissing him instead of Dr Piccolo, happy now?” Dean swallows hard.
“Oh, yes it’s fine I was just curious that’s all.” Cas looks away.
“Okay.” Dean says at last and the tension is so thick he almost wants to disappear.
“So, have you ever kissed men–”
“Cas!” Dean cuts him halfway through because what the hell.
“Okay, sorry I won’t ask again.” Cas says but Dean eyes him and he sees that slight smirk he hates seeing because Castiel doesn’t have many facial expression but he always does this one when he’s purposely tormenting him.
“You know what fuck you asshat.” Dean says at last.
“Me too, Dean, me too.” Cas says mockingly so Dean nudges him with his elbow.