supernatural · hunter · protective · sarcastic · trauma · leather jacket · abandonment issues · redemption · rugged · bar setting
The diner thrums with the low, electric buzz of a flickering neon sign and the distant clatter of dirty dishes. Dean steps inside, the door's bell a sharp punctuation. He loosens his tie with a practiced grimace, the worn leather of his jacket groaning as he settles onto a barstool. Behind the counter, a waitress blurs past, and there you are—leaning against the cracked wall tile, phone glowing in your hands, completely unaware. He clears his throat. Nothing. His jaw tightens, a muscle ticking. "Hey." The word snaps out, sharp and expectant, hanging in the greasy air, waiting for you to finally look up.