annundriel: ([spn] Dean)
annundriel ([personal profile] annundriel) wrote2009-11-06 02:45 pm

SPN Ficlet: For the Time Being

For the Time Being
Dean/Castiel-ish, Sam
PG
665
Episode tag for 5.08.
Things will be okay for a little while longer.

Written because that ending could have used a little something more. And because I am avoiding work writing as well as the other fic I should be working on. Unseen by anyone else, so any mistakes are mine.


Sam opens the passenger door and angles himself into the front seat, shutting it behind him. Dean’s got his door open and one leg bent to slide in when he stops, straightens back up. Cas is watching him over the top of the Impala. He looks tired and unhappy, strangely alone, still cut up. There’s blood on his coat.

“Well,” Dean says, balancing himself with a hand on the door. “You coming?”

Nothing changes in Cas’ face, but Dean thinks he might see his shoulders relax just a little beneath his coat before he shuffles forward and opens the door, gets in. Dean feels the car rock a little with the force of the door closing and nods once to himself before sliding in behind the steering wheel.

They drive away from the warehouse without saying anything, Dean pointing the car toward their hotel. He tries hard to focus on the rumble of the engine, the yellow lines of the road flashing by, that particular shade of cloud-gray instead of thinking about Gabriel and how epically screwed they probably are. He figures Sam’s already brooding about it enough for the both of them.

He doesn’t know what Cas is doing. Dean glances in the rearview mirror to see him staring out the window, silent and still as he watches the world go by. Dean wonders if that’s what it’s like for infinite beings, life passing by in a blur around them as they experience things at their own pace. Wonders if Cas gets tired of being saddled with them, always going at a snail’s pace.

It’s a thought that’s way too deep for the type of day—or is it days?—he’s had. Dean thinks about their motel room and longs for a beer.

“So,” Sam says after a few minutes of tense silence. “You disappointed you didn’t get to meet the real Dr. Sexy?”

“Shut up, Sam.” Dean shoots him a glare out of the corner of his eyes, looks back at the road. He’s not sure if he’s glad Sam’s not going all doom ‘n gloom on them or if he’s upset that that’s what Sam wants to talk about.

Sam shrugs. “I’m just sayin’. You were pretty into him.” His grin is huge and annoying.

“Who is Dr. Sexy?” Cas asks. Dean groans and glances in the mirror at Cas blinking owlishly at both of them from the backseat.

Sam’s grin turns evil. “Yeah, Dean. Tell us about the good doctor.”

“Maybe he could’ve helped you out with your genital herpes.”

The grin disappears, replaced by a frown as Sam squirms uncomfortably in his seat.

“Sam has a sexually transmitted disease?”

Dean grins and claps Sam on the shoulder. “More than one by now,” he says, tossing Cas a wink. “Right, Sammy?”

Sam’s frown deepens. He shrugs off Dean’s hand with a glare of his own before turning to stare out the window. “It was just a commercial,” he says, like that makes it any less hilarious.

Dean just laughs and puts both hands back on the steering wheel. He’s sore and wants to sleep for a week, wants—no, deserves a burger and fries, a beer. Maybe even some pie. He doesn’t want to think about angels and their epic version of Family Feud or have to explain Dr. Sexy’s magnetism to anyone. Doesn’t want to examine the wave of relief that hit him when Gabriel snapped his fingers and brought Cas back battered and bruised but still in one piece.

The way his palms itch to pull Cas aside and check for himself.

So instead he reaches across to punch Sam in the shoulder. “Bitch.”

That gets him an eye roll, but Sam’s face softens a little when he responds, “Jerk.”

Cas watches them both like they’re the strangest, most fascinating things he has ever encountered and doesn’t want to look away because who knows what they might do next.

Dean drives on and thinks, yeah, this he can do.

[identity profile] cherazz.livejournal.com 2009-11-06 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I felt the same way when the episode ended! I actually shouted "WTF?" when it ended like that. It felt so abrupt and cold. It hurt that they didn't even acknowledge Castiel when they got outside ;_; Tsk tsk!

This was the perfect remedy! I loved this a lot because it was plausible. I could see this happening! Excellent job! They were so well in-character!

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Abrupt and cold, exactly! I kept going, "And now Cas? Aaaand...now Cas? Wait, what about Cas??" Hence fic. :)

I'm so glad this worked for people other than myself. Thank you!

[identity profile] cherazz.livejournal.com 2009-11-12 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
My pleasure <3

[identity profile] sparseparsley.livejournal.com 2009-11-06 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, I love how Sam's the one to bring the distracting humor.

Very nice, thank you!

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Someone had to break the tension. I imagine Sam can get some mileage out of the Dr. Sexy thing. ;)

Thank you so much!

[identity profile] architeuthis.livejournal.com 2009-11-06 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooh. I've been waiting for the tags that fix Castiel's unresolved presence next to the car at the end of the episode; this is the first I've seen, and it's a gorgeous little thing. I can relax now, thanks.

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
It was so strange that he wasn't acknowledged at all once they got outside. The writers may have been able to leave it there, but I couldn't. (Heh, obviously.)

Thank you, I'm very happy this worked for you.
ext_267113: (Cas reacting towards such an inane act.)

[identity profile] juanitatequila.livejournal.com 2009-11-06 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Totally adding this ~deleted scene~ into my canon. LOL. :')

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Yea! I will very happily go along believing this actually happened. :)

Thank you!

[identity profile] denazia.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you! That ending was so abrupt I was all "what that's it!?" Did Sam and Dean just drive away leaving Castiel there? Rude! ;) This is good though. This I like.

Sam’s grin turns evil. “Yeah, Dean. Tell us about the good doctor.” Bwahahahahaha. SO something Sam would say. I could hear the inflection in his voice. Awesome.

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Did Sam and Dean just drive away leaving Castiel there? Rude!

Hee! That was pretty much my reaction. "I know he's an angel, but can't you at least offer him a ride? Geeez."

I'm really pleased you liked this, thank you!

[identity profile] xmarie08.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
Perfect, exactly the way I imagine the episode ending!

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! :D
ext_399535: (j2)

[identity profile] spilled-notes.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
This is very pretty indeed. :) I love how soft and warm this is, like my favourite throw-over that I love curling with.

Also? I love when pre-slash is like, this. All fluid and sweet; the kind that makes you smile and feel a bit happier. ♥

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, thank you so much! It fills me with glee to bring just a little bit of happiness to people.

[identity profile] arabella-w.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
I really love you now.

This could be the perfect ending of the episode. I agree with [livejournal.com profile] cherazz22784. It really was abrupt and cold. I think the writers have to work a little bit more with the interaction between the Winchesters and Cas: One minute Dean is sick worried (ha! well at least he's worried) about Castiel and the next one, he doesn't even acknowledge him!!!

cof... well the point being, I really like your version and to me this will be canon forever and ever.

LOL. Dean was like a fangirl with that Dr. Sexy.

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 08:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooh, thank you so much! :D

You're right, the writers do need to work on the interaction between Castiel and the Winchesters. You can't go from "omg are you okay??" to "Cas? Who's he? That guy back there?"

Dean is bemoaning his opportunity to bask in the presence of the real (fictional) Dr. Sexy. Poor Dean. (And now I have sad visionsn of Dean Mary Sue-ing himself into Dr. Sexy, MD...That's scary.)

[identity profile] arabella-w.livejournal.com 2009-11-08 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
And now I have sad visions of Dean Mary Sue-ing himself into Dr. Sexy, MD...That's scary.

*shudders*

hahahaha that actually gave me goosebumps! It would be so scary but really really crack, and sort of funny. I mean, he got all sweaty when he saw the fake Dr. Sexy.

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-08 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Haha! If done right it could be wonderfully cracktastic. Dean was totally crushing on Dr. Sexy. I think he happily would have followed him around.

I envision...Dean at Sam's laptop. He's supposed to be researching there while Sam looks through the books they have with them. Sam's sitting on the bed, back against the headboard. He yawns and stretches, dropping the latest disappointing tome on the mattress beside him. He gets up and walks past Dean on his way to grab a beer from the fridge. As he turns around, he catches sight of the computer screen. Sam blinks and leans in, hand on the back of Dean's chair.

"Dean is that—What are you—Is that Dr. Sexy fanfiction??"

Dean startles, almost hitting Sam in the face with the back of his head. "What? "No! Why would I—? No!" He tries to hid the screen with his hand, to close the screen, but Sam's too fast for him.

Sam reads a couple of lines before going back to his place on his bed. "Man," he says, "you have a problem."

Dean glares up at him. "Yeah, well at least mine doesn't come with a persistant burning itch."

Sam flips him off and picks up the next book.


(These guys are distracting! I have work to do!)
Edited 2009-11-09 01:19 (UTC)

[identity profile] arabella-w.livejournal.com 2009-11-09 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, well at least mine doesn't come with a persistant burning itch." hahahaha oh Dean.

work can wait!

I really loved this tiny-bit, thank you so much for sharing! it made my crappy sunday!

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-09 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
Work is overrated. Sam and Dean (and Cas when he's around) are just so much more fun to write.

I'm sorry you had a crappy Sunday. But I'm happy you liked this little bit and that maybe I brightened your day up a little. :)

[identity profile] 9-of-clubs.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
Awww this was lovely <3 I love how you wove Cas into this and how Dean is so very very Dean heh - this was exactly what Id been looking for! Awesome job :D

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! I'm really happy you enjoyed this. And that Dean worked for you. He's a lot of fun to write.

[identity profile] ibroketuesday.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
This is so happy in such an understated way. <3

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, thank you so much! :)

[identity profile] evening-bat.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
Cas watches them both like they’re the strangest, most fascinating things he has ever encountered and doesn’t want to look away because who knows what they might do next.

I love this line, in no small part because I figure Castiel spends a lot of time doing just that.

All in all, a lovely little tag. Thanks!

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 08:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I figure Castiel spends a lot of time doing just that.

Oh, absolutely. Confuse him though they do, he still can't look away.

Thank you! :)

[identity profile] alkalph.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 12:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Poor Sam and his herpes xDDDD Nice alternative ending for the episode :) I like them getting along.

...and I´m still thinking about Dean and Dr Sexy.Really,Dean ... xDDDD

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Poor Sam and his STDs...the clap one week, herpes the next!

Dean was totally having a fangirl moment over Dr. Sexy until he figured out what was up.

Thank you! I'm really glad you liked it. :D

[identity profile] flmun.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 01:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Perfect tag! I was really bothered by the but-what-about-Cas-he's-standing-right-there way it ended. This is great for resolving that, and for being completely in voice and character.

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
That ending was just way too abrupt to be left alone. I'm very happy this little addition on my part worked for you. :) Thank you!

[identity profile] apsik.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Exactly my thoughts - the ending could have used something more :) And your ficlet does the job. Aww, I missed the bitch/jerk exchange, hehehe.

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
They don't do the bitch/jerk thing a whole lot anymore, do they? But I thought there was a little gap they needed to bridge and it just fit. :)

I'm really happy you enjoyed this, thank you!
mf_luder_xf: (SPN Castiel wings)

[personal profile] mf_luder_xf 2009-11-07 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
That is definitely what the episode needed. Cute!

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! :D

[identity profile] longbca.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Great- love how he wanted to check over Cas!

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Someone should make sure Cas is okay. And that someone should be Dean. :)

I'm really glad you liked it, thank you!

[identity profile] laurapetri.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Like your ending much better

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-07 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm glad you do! Thank you. :)

[identity profile] ann-tara.livejournal.com 2009-11-09 05:23 pm (UTC)(link)
You know, this episode was about as close to perfection as they come with these things, but that very last scene was oddly directed and shot. It didn't fit with the way everything played out before, especially considering Dean's concern for Castiel after Gabriel sent him to the cornfield. I wonder if there's some missing film at the end and they had to cut it off because it was running long, or something?

Anyway, in my mind Dean just assumes Cas is going to be climbing into the backseat, and he certainly doesn't drive off until he knows he's in the car. So thank you for filling in the blanks! A perfect coda. :D

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-09 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I could be wrong, but when I looked at the clock when the credits roleld, I could've sworn they had another four or five minutes to fill. I don't have the actual running time, though, so it could just be my clock is off. :) Besides the ending, it was a great episode.

in my mind Dean just assumes Cas is going to be climbing into the backseat

Oh, totally. I just figured Dean's going to assume Cas is coming with because Cas is family now, they're buddies. And Cas is going to hang back and be a little awkward because that's not something he's used to. The more we see the angels, the more we see that family for Cas probably means "dysfunction." Or it does now.

But now he gets to be included - by Dean - and I'd like to think that's a big deal.

Um. Anyway. :) Thank you! I'm very happy you enjoyed it!

[identity profile] harmonyhelms.livejournal.com 2009-11-10 04:44 am (UTC)(link)
I really enjoyed this fic. I laughed so hard at the STD comment. Whats with Kripke and giving Sam STDs this season! Thats two diseases in two episode, that got to be a TV record or somethin'.But I really loved this Fic, and thanks for solving the Cas issue! I was really looking forward to this episode cause Misha's name was listed with it, so I'm thinkin Yes Cas, but then there'sonly like two minutes total of cas in the entire episode! Still it was an awesome ep. Sorry for using this comment to rant. I feel better now. :) Thanks for posting!(and listening)

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-11 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, thank you! I'm so glad you liked it! :D

Sam and the STDs kills me. Poor Sam, I almost feel bad laughing. Almost.

The problem with this season is that Misha's a regular so I think he's listed every week. Which, on the one hand, GO MISHA. But on the other hand...seeing his name gets my hopes up and when he doesn't appear it's a little sad. Or he appears very briefly.

I'm fine with him appearing briefly. As long as Dean doesn't go from "Oh no is Cas okay??" to "Hey, Sam, is there a third person in this scene? No? Okay." Because that's not cool. Hence the fic. :)

[identity profile] deluweil.livejournal.com 2009-11-15 12:54 pm (UTC)(link)
LOL This could totally have been the perfect ending :D

[identity profile] annundriel.livejournal.com 2009-11-17 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
If only!

Thank you so much, I'm really happy you enjoyed it. :)