Author's Note: Sorry for the long wait. I was in the hospital. I'm back meow. 7/10/2018

Archangels After Party, Pt. 2

The cool evening air flittered across Castiel's skin and he instantly missed the warmth of Dean's comforting arm across his shoulders. The courtyard had fairy lights strung between the buildings, there was low music streaming through the outdoor speakers and a handful of black iron tables and chairs. Castiel scanned

the area, grateful that it was mostly deserted. Dean leaned in close again, placing a hand gently on Cas's upper back. "Take a seat. I'm gonna grab us a couple of beers."

Goosebumps shot along Castiel's skin at the feeling of Dean's warm breath ghosting along the shell of his ear. Castiel sat cross-legged in the iron black chair and hunched over the table, shielding himself from the cold. Dean appeared a moment later across the table and slid a beer Cas's way. "You cold?" He asked cocking up an eyebrow.

Castiel rubbed his hands over his thinly clothed arms. "A little." He admitted. Dean cleared his throat and gave him a light smile before shouldering off his leather jacket and placing it around Castiel's shoulders. "Wha-you don't need to-,"

Dean just shook his head and chuckled. "It's fine, Cas. I wear a lot of layers."

He slid his arms through Dean's jacket and pulled it tighter around his torso. He reached forward and slid the beer between his hands. "Why didn't you tell me you knew who I was?" He blurted out.

Dean looked surprised for a moment before he chuckled around the neck of his drink. "Would it have made a difference?"

Castiel furrowed his eyebrows. "What do you mean?"

He rubbed his lips together and turned away shyly. "I just mean that I wanted to get to know you." He shrugged. "The real you." He rolled the bottom of his bottle across the surface of the table. "The one that donates to charities, runs marathons, makes dorky 'stay in school' kids videos…" He chuckled good-naturedly. "My brother's the one that's a huge fan." He leaned forward conspiratorially. "I shouldn't tell you this, but he's always had a huge crush on you." Castiel blushed crimson and looked away. "Is it weird to wanna get to know Castiel Novak the person, not the actor?"

The writer shifted in his seat and tried to fight his smile. He flicked his gaze upward, eyes sparkling through his lashes. "No, it's not weird. Just… different." He took a quick sip of his beer. "I'm just not used to people being interested in anything other than the show or the books."

Dean chuckled lowly and put his elbow on his table and carded his hand through his hair. "Well, Cas. I'm interested." Castiel licked his lips unconsciously and Dean's eyes flicked down, and he swallowed thickly. "Very interested."

Before Castiel could respond, the door was flung open and a tall man, hair tied back into a bun came stumbling out the door, with a small blonde man in a tight V-Neck and light washed jeans clutching tightly to his waist. The taller guy straightened up, grabbing the hands of the smaller man and whirling him around until the front of their torsos were pressed up against each other. Bun man stumbled back, hitting the wall and pulled the smaller man against him, dipping down and capturing his lips in a sweet kiss. They pulled away and he looked up to Dean and Castiel and blinked several times. He threw his hands up excitedly "Dean!"

The giant fumbled over and Dean instantly got up to steady him. "Sammy." He chided. His eyes flicked up to the Gabriel and he blanched. "Gabriel?" He looked back to his brother. "Bro, are you hooking up with Gabriel Novak." He shook his head. "What about your boyfriend?"

Sammy blinked a few times trying to get Dean into focus. "Gabriel Novak is my boyfriend."

Dean scrubbed a hand over his face. "Wait a second, wait a second. What? For how long."

Gabriel glared at his fingers trying to count them. "Six months!" He threw his hands up in the air and turned to Sam. "Sammykins, we've almost been together for six months! We should celebrate. We're in love!" He declared before grabbing Sam's face and peppering it with kisses.

"Shit! Gabriel!" Castiel leapt up and pried his older brother away. "You're going to get exposed if you keep up this PDA. It won't end well." Gabriel pouted. "I'm just saying that you should let this play out on your terms, okay?"

Gabe's eyes widened and he nodded obediently at his younger brother hanging on his every word. The door opened and Michael came striding out the door with Rachel tucked into his side. She was beautiful as always with long sleek blonde hair, a modest floor length dress and her head snuggled into the crook of his neck. Michael beamed. "There the two of you are! You've missed it – Balthazar tried to do a back flip off the bar. He nailed it, but he also smacked Crowley's drink out of his hand and made him spill all over himself." He winked at Castiel. "It was brilliant, really."

Castiel and Dean shared a satisfied look and smiled at each other. The Novak turned back to his oldest brother. "Where is Balth anyway?"

Michael rolled his eyes and kissed the top of Rachel's head. "Balth's in the limo out front. Luc is with him. Rach and I are slipping out of here, but I wanted to check in and see if you guys wanted me to order you another car to get these two drunk idiots home." He raised his hand and gestured to Sam and Gabriel who had their arms wrapped tightly around each other and were swaying back and forth.

"We can take my car." Castiel glanced to his side and saw Dean shooting daggers at his brother and Gabriel. "But if you either of you throw up in her, I swear to God I'll kick you straight out of the car."

He turned to Michael. "Dean Winchester by the way." He shook both his and Rachel's hands. "This idiot's older brother." He gestured to Sam with his thumb.

"Michael Novak." The oldest Novak greeted formally. "Nice to meet you." He shot a quick glance at Castiel and then gave Dean a polite smile. "Well, if you wouldn't mind, then that would be lovely. Castiel can go with you and give you directions to their place. We'll meet you there. Please, feel free to crash there with your brother." He locked eyes with Castiel and a knowing smile spread across his lips. "Oh and Cassie." The youngest Novak just cocked an eyebrow at the nickname. "That jacket looks good on you."

He turned away to hide his smile and Cas instantly flushed. The two of them walked away and Dean gave him a reassuring smile. "You really do look good in that jacket." When they locked eyes, he winked causing Castiel to blush an even deeper shade of red.

"Shut up Winchester and help me get our drunk brothers into your car."