I think this is the last chapter. Am sorry it was so dang short, I thought it would be longer myself. But it was still cute, I believe, and I truly hope you all enjoyed this story. Especially a certain someone special~

Soon getting out of the water, Thanatos made his way over to Dean and soon knelt beside him; he had to teach him. This was an important thing in life to know. Slowly, saying softly

" Get up Dean. I'm going to teach you how to swim. "

Naturally Dean looked a bit panicked, blushing yet soon began to laugh nervously (trying to hide his panic really), soon saying.

" No thanks. I don't need someone to teach me. I just wont go swimming, ever. And I don't mind that. "

Knowing Dean would probably be stubborn here, Thanatos tried to be a bit more firm with him. He'd have to be tough with him. Dean was probably that kind of guy who didn't listen unless one was tough on him. Narrowing his eyes, he responded.

" What if there was a situation where you wound up in the waters, alone, with no one to save you, and you needed to swim to save your own life? And you didn't know how... "

Deans eyes grew wide before looking down, Thanatos smirking upon knowing he got him. Though hesitant, he placed a hand on his shoulder, the shadow creature looking back up at him, soon telling him.

" Dean, you need to learn at some point for your own good. You need to face this fear head on, and I'll help. I'll teach you how to swim. "

Dean blushed brightly again and looked down, eyes clenched shut, and Thanatos simply knowing he'd won. Finally, after a moment of silence, the shadow vamp sighed, mumbling a soft fine before getting to his feet. Saying lowly.

" Let's just... g-get this over with... "

Thanatos smiled at the other finally giving in to him (even if reluctantly though), clapping his hands together and saying.

" Great! "

He soon placed his hands onto his hips, cheerfully saying to the shadow vamp

" Welcome to the life of about-to-be a swimming pro, Dean! I promise you my friend, that with my teachings and guidance, you'll be swimming and happy like an optimist seal. Heheh~ "

This here, actually brought a chuckle to Dean, the shadow vamp soon sighing and getting to his feet. Thanatos soon led Dean over to the water, getting in himself and waiting for Dean to jump in as well, only... to find Dean not getting in, his nerves very clearly getting the better of him. It was clear Dean was afraid... he was even shaking...

Suddenly Jake, whom Thanatos didn't even know was out of the water, came up behind the demon and lifted him high over his head, walking into the water. Dean yelped, squirming horribly and spitting violent threats at the werewolf to put him down. Jake chuckling and saying.

" Ok. "

Suddenly the wolf put him down so he was standing. Naturally Dean panicked and thrashed around, trying to get out of the water, Jake holding him still. Finally the shadow vamp seemed to calm down, standing on his own, Jake finally letting go and smirking, nodding towards Thanatos, saying calmly.

" You can take it from here. "

Thanatos felt... UTTERLY taken-back by Jake just... MAN-HANDLED Dean into the water, and despite feeling bad for the poor vamp... Thanatos struggled with his all not to laugh at this scene, finding it guiltily funny.

Dean, despite still seemingly panicking, turned to Thanatos, asking him softly.

" S-so. Could you just start teaching me so I can get out of the water quickly? "

Thanatos snickered just a little to this, Dean being a bit silly truly, soon replying.

" Alright. Why don't we start with the basics? Lift your feet off the ground, and kick. Not hard at all, and it keeps your head above water. "

Dean made a face, looking down at his feet, looking like he almost didn't want to comply. No doubt feeling afraid that, if he did, he'd sink. The fear, taking hold of him even.

" ... Remember Dean, the most important thing to do is to let go of your fear. "

" Th-that's easy for you to say... "

Dean mumbled, closing his eyes tight and shaking again, beginning to remember that horrible day. How he fell into the water and started to sink. Deeper and deeper. No air. No way out. Losing consciousness, and waking up on the grass-...

Shaking his head, truly now wanting to get over that day and finally prove to himself he CAN be brave when it matters, he soon allowed his feet to leave the ground. Thanatos smiled a little, wondering just what made him let go of his fear there. Though thinking this MIGHT not be too tough if Dean could continue doing what he had.

Thanatos smiled lightly, finding Dean seemingly getting a bit more confident, walking forward and... gently took hold of his hands, beginning to walk backwards and pulled Dean with him. Leading him. Dean panicked a "bit" as he began to have to purely focus on kicking his feet, being sure to keep his head up above the water, allowing the other to lead him. Thanatos, silently amazed how well the other was doing. How fast he was learning.

After a bit of time the shadow creature began to relax, even to the point of... letting his head go underwater, opening his eyes and finding fish swimming not to far away. Smiling warmly he soon surfaced, finding Thanatos smiling happily to this, the vampire jokingly saying.

" Looks like you got things down pretty well there Dean. "

Dean blushed and turned away, giving off an embarrassed grin, saying softly.

" Y-yeah... maybe so. It's... not soooo bad... ah-hah... h-hey Than, I uh..."

Dean stuttered, scratching the back of his head a bit, blushing even brighter before saying a soft.

" Thanks... for helping me out here... "

Slowly, the vampire began to realize he... had just called Thanatos... Than. Had, given him a nickname, when he didn't even know if the other would like that nickname. Blushing even brighter he began to stutter out.

" O-oh! I-I meant, Thanatos. Eheh... S-sorry about that... "

Thanatos... was in a mildly daze, but of modesty, touched... and, an odd yet, really nice fluttery-sensation within his chest. Chuckled softly and blushed, Thanatos said sheepishly.

" Aw shucks Dean, it wasn't a big deal or anything. Just really happy for your big accomplishment in both swimming and facing your fear of water. A-And, actually I, uh... "

Blushing brighter, Thanatos glanced to the side shyly, smiled a little sweet shy smile, very softly.

" I don't mind that. I would l-like y-you to call me, Than. Already see you worthy of given the privilege to... Buddy~ "

Hearing Thanatos tell him this, the shadow creature blushed a little bit brighter, saying a soft thank you before ducking under the water, getting a laugh from the other three.

Some time passed, the three swimmers have had a great time (Jake starting a splash fight here and there), and soon everyone was on land once more to dry off. Dean watched Jake shake the water from his fur before laying flat on his back, looking quite content with himself. Chuckling, Dean decided to leave him be and turn to find Thanatos a bit further away, doing something with his hair (Dean couldn't tell what from where he was at). Slowly, he made his way over to the other vampire and sat a few inches from him, gently asking what he was doing. Than turned to him, smiling lightly and saying softly.

" Im just tying my hair back. I, usually do so after swimming. "

Dean softly said an oh, not sure what to say now, making him feel a bit silly.

A moment of silence went by, Dean watching as Thanatos tied his hair back (Thanatos was looking away to tie his hair), Dean soon reflecting today's events. How Thanatos, actually, didn't mock his silly fear of the water. Even... helped him get over it and learn how to swim. No one, besides Jake, had ever tried so hard to help him before. Dean... was still amazed he had helped him. It was... nice... to know someone was willing to help him out. Even if they hadn't known each other long. Than was... something special for sure.

Realizing he'd just thought that he blushed and shook his head violently, trying to think of something to say before the air felt too awkward. Slowly, he began to say.

" H-hey Than, ah... th-thank you again, for teaching me how to swim there. A-and for not, you know, laughing once learning I couldn't. I, ah... I used to hide the fact I couldn't as it... was... pretty embarrassing. Heh... r-really, thank you. "

Thanatos would blush in modesty-bashful, though smiled brightly as he casually said.

" Aw, like I said Dean, it was nothing. And what's there to laugh about? Everyone has their own fears and scared of something, and it just takes a little push to face them~ But truly. You're really welcome Dean... It was, my pleasure too. "

Dean blushed once again and looked down at the folded hands in his lap, smiling and face currently hidden from Thanatos' view. As Thanatos looked away, assuming Dean wouldn't say anything else, Dean... found himself taken back truly. At how... truly kind Thanatos was. Not only being happy to help him, but even assuring him it was ok to have been afraid. No one, besides Jake, had EVER shown him this kind of kindness. Dean... couldn't completely understand why the other cared, but it... warmed his heart, actually.

Still blushing a bit cutely, he turned to Thanatos, finding himself... kind of staring at the others hair. Finding it rather... beautiful... to look at.

Realizing what he'd thought he blushed horribly once more and quickly stood up, announcing they should probably head home now. And as they walked home, Dean leading the way and being far ahead of the others, he couldn't help but wonder what was up with his thoughts. Why he thought Thanatos' hair was... beautiful. And why he was feeling this way. Why his... heart seemed to feel unusual upon simply THINKING of the other.

Awww, cute little end there~ :3

Again, sorry it was short. But! Hope you all enjoyed~! ;D