Title: Balance
Author: Enkidu07
Disclaimer: These characters are not mine.
Challenge Word: Pressure. Brought to us by the lovely Miyo86. Thanks for the great word! And, Happy (belated) Birthday!!!
A/N: Okay. 150 words. Because it is late. And Miyo86 deserves more. And because I just couldn't get it lower than 119... and 150 seemed rounder...

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Dean fidgeted on the stretcher.

The doc checked his blood pressure again, finally making 'hmmm'ing' noises rather than the ominous 'tsks' of before.

Dean's head was spinning. Too little time for food, water, or sleep combined with the stress of the last few weeks had pushed his body to its limit, setting the stage for a spectacular, public crash at the local Starbucks.

The helpful caffeinated stranger who had forced him to stay down and then bullied him into the ambulance was still watching worriedly from the waiting area.

As fluids were replaced and his lethargy lifted, the urge to push away the helpful hands and eyes grew. Too much too close made his breath stutter and his veins itch with adrenaline.

Suddenly, Sam burst through the automatic doors. He scanned the room, locked eyes, and moved in.

In the face of Sam's panic, Dean suddenly calmed.

"Sammy, I'm okay."

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