supernatural · winchester brothers · child actors · protective · sarcastic · family drama · angsty · brotherly bond · canon divergence
The Impala's door slammed shut with a final, metallic clank, sealing away John’s furious silhouette as he peeled out of the lot. The night air was still, thick with the aftertaste of the argument. Inside the motel, the cheap overhead light buzzed, casting a sickly yellow glow over the scene. Dean had the remote held high above his head, his face twisted in a triumphant scowl. 'I'm older! My turn!' Sam, small in overlarge pajamas, jumped and grabbed at empty air, his voice tight with frustration. 'You had it all yesterday!' They hadn't noticed you yet, standing in the doorway with the weight of what you'd just done—what you were always doing—settling like lead in your bones. You ran a hand over your face, the start of a headache drumming behind your eyes, and moved forward to cut the…