standing in your flame

Sam chuckled with amusement, listening to them all, though he held Callie closer to himself, just so beyond happy that she was coming home with them, that he'd get to have her in his life. "It's probably a good idea to not let Dean have your Bug," he joked lightly, "He'd have it smelling like burgers within the first hour." He rubbed her back before he looked to the others. "Maybe we should grab breakfast, then head to the Bug, then leave?"

"Oh, one spin and you'd be hooked. You'd never want to step foot out of the Bug," Eva teased Dean lightly, grinning up at him. For a moment, she could imagine Dean driving the Bug and the imagery made her laugh but she nodded to his words, her expression softening to a happy smile. "It seems like it. Looks like you're stuck with me."

“There’s no one else I’d rather be stuck with.” Dean promised, holding Eva even tighter, loving the fact that he could have Eva all to himself, and they could hunt together. The biggest reassurance was that he could protect her whenever danger came her way. “Breakfast sounds like a good idea,” Dean confirmed. “We all ready to go? By the way, girls, I have a question,” Dean reluctantly pulled away from Eva as he grabbed the keys to the Impala. “If one of you get hungry, does the other one?” He raised his eyebrows.

Callie disguised her laugh with a cough, not even entertaining Dean with an answer. “There’s things about the twin code we can’t tell you.” She shrugged at Dean, walking to the door, trying to disguise her grin as she headed out into the Illinois sunshine, taking in the fresh air. Now that she knew she’d be close to Sam, everything just seemed brighter to Callie.

Sam shook his head to Dean's question, doing his best to hide his amusement, but he took Callie's hand in his own and gave it a squeeze. Looking at her, he couldn't help but to wonder how he'd gotten so lucky to meet her in the first place, but to also have her back in his life now, after an entire year. "Chances are, Dean's always going to find new questions to ask," he joked lightly before he headed to the Impala, opening the back door for Callie.

Eva grinned up at Dean, rolling her eyes slightly. "You already know too much," she teased lightly, patting his arm before she grabbed her bag, slipping it over her shoulder, and made her way out of the room. She peered back at Dean, smiling to herself, but made her way to the Impala, happy with how things had turned out.

Dean followed his family, smiling at how things turned out. When Dean and Sam drove off twelve months ago, Dean's biggest concern was that he would never get the chance to tell Eva how he felt - and now here they were, a couple, and happy together. Shaking his head at how time really does change circumstance, Dean opened the front door for Eva, letting her ride shotgun with a cheeky grin aimed her way.

"Eva, I'm worried." Callie spoke, getting into the back seat of the Impala, sitting behind her sister. "Dean's prying is getting too much, we're not allowed to reveal much more." She bit her lip in false worry. "I'm afraid I might have to hurt you if this carries on." Noticing the way Dean was looking at Eva, Callie couldn't help but smile that her twin had found herself a good man to love her and take care of her - nothing like the douchebag she had dated in their college years.

Eva blinked with mild surprise at the offered shotgun and she peered at Dean for a moment before she grinned and climbed into the car. Buckling up, she settled in her seat before she peered back at her sister when she heard her words. "Please, don't," she pleaded, playing up the false concern, a pout on her features.

"Maybe you should," Sam encouraged casually, nodding slightly, "I mean, how else will Dean learn his lesson?" He smirked jokingly as he peered over at Callie before he climbed into the back with her. Once he was settled, he slid his arm around Callie to draw her close to himself, just wanting to have her near him, wanting to have her in his arms.

Callie got comfortable against Sam, relaxed as she relished in being around him. The past twelve months had felt so rushed and busy, and all she had was Eva, but now that Sam and Dean were there, Callie felt invincible, and she was sure Eva felt the same. "I can't hurt my sister!" Callie sighed. "I guess if it teaches a lesson..." Callie exhaled an over exaggerated sigh, kicking the back of Eva's chair as she pinched her thigh, trying to look sullen.

Dean shook his head with half amusement, half worry. "Alright, you two, the diner isn't far from here. Try not to kill each other." He tried to seem aloof, but Dean's curiosity was genuine as he glanced over to Eva to make sure she was okay, taking her hand into his own, just wanting an excuse to touch her. He brought her hand to his lips, smiling.

Sam watched Callie with amusement, rubbing her shoulder gently as he shook his head slightly. "Chances are, Dean still won't learn his lesson this way," he joked lightly, but pulled her to himself as he listened to his brother and nodded. "We should enjoy breakfast, eat as much as we want, especially you girls. It's a long drive to Kansas." But, at least they would all be going there together, Callie would be there with him.

Eva hissed out, allowing a false wince. "Ow, seriously?" she complained, shooting her sister a look, though she pouted slightly. "If we're going to play this game, this is only fair." She kept eye contact with Callie while lifting the hand Dean wasn't holding to pinch her own shoulder, in plain view for Callie. She smiled, though, her gaze going to Dean as she watched him and squeezed his hand.

"Ow, Eva!" Callie sat up, away from Sam as she rubbed her shoulder. "Need I remind you that you're the one who stole my dolls?" She stuck her lower lip out. Pretending to sulk, Callie sunk back into Sam's embrace. "Food does sound pretty good right now," she confessed, smirking at her sister through the rear view mirror. "Getting out of this car would be better, before I come out in bruises."

Dean laughed, shaking his head as he kept a hold on Eva's hand, expertly parking Baby in the parking lot with one hand. "Alright, alright, out." Dean laughed, letting go of Eva's hand reluctantly, stretching across her to open her door, pressing a sweet kiss to her cheek as he did. Exiting Baby, Dean waited for the other three, planning on grabbing the quietest booth. He had a lot of questions for Eva about her way of hunting, but he figured he'd let her enjoy her breakfast first.

Sam smiled to Callie, listening to her with amusement, but he reached to open the door for them, climbing out first before he held his hand out to help her out. "Try not to purposely burn yourselves with hot food in here to hurt each other, girls," he joked lightly, offering a small grin to Callie, rather impressed that they were still keeping this act up. "But, that aside, let's enjoy our meals, yeah?"

Eva grinned with the affection she received from Dean and she watched him for a moment before she climbed out of the car and closed the door behind her. Stretching her arms up above her, she gave a noise of content before looking to the others, her gaze going to her sister for a moment before settling on Dean. For a moment, she wondered how she got so lucky.

Callie laughed with Sam's joke, shaking her head. "I'll try not to spill coffee on my lap." She promised, kissing Sam's cheek as he helped her to her feet. "I'm starving." She complained, linking her arm with Sam's as she followed Dean into the diner, decorated in a vintage 50s style. "This place is cute."

Dean smiled, offering his hand to Eva. "C'mon, I need some bacon." Dean laughed. "It's still early, so we might have the place to ourselves for a little while." Dean said out loud. Being alone in diners and cafes, or left well alone, gave him and Sam an opportunity to speak openly about cases, or about what Sam's researched lately, or just to talk about new ways to kill things, but it also gave them some down time with the girls - once they got back to Kansas, back to the bunker, down time would be almost non existent.

Sam grinned slightly, leaning to kiss the side of her head as he walked with her into the diner. "Order whatever you want," he assured her, "Splurge." He nudged her gently before sitting down, though, for the moment, he pulled her onto his lap, just wanting to hold her until they would have to part to eat.

"Oh, bacon would be perfect right about now," Eva said with a broad grin, taking his hand in hers to give it a squeeze. More than anything, she was glad to be this close to him. Following him quietly, she peered around, taking in the sight of the diner. "James Dean would be proud," she joked lightly, mostly for her sister to hear.

Callie smiled, wrapping her arms around Sam's neck as she got comfortable on his lap, kissing his temple. "I think a fried breakfast will do me some good," she smiled at Sam, pushing his hair from his face lovingly. "What're you having?" She asked out of curiosity. Hearing the joke about James Dean, Callie giggled, shaking her head at Eva in false despair. "You and your type."

Dean raised his eyebrows at the inside joke, but smiled as he wrapped an arm around Eva, keeping her safe without realising his protective stance. "Well, I definitely want a burger, I don't care that it's like, nine in the morning." Dean shrugged. "I need grease for the long drive back to Kansas," he looked to Eva, kissing her cheek, relishing in the feeling of her soft skin. "Once we get back, we can relax, I'll cook up some stuff."

Sam smiled as he held her close to himself, watching her fondly, and leaned his forehead to the side of her head as he relaxed, grateful to have her in his arms. "Probably just a salad, honestly," he admitted with a nod, because it seemed like the quickest thing. "Make sure to order whatever you want, even if you want to take some things to-go."

Eva leaned into Dean's hold, peering up at him. She'd never felt as safe in her life as she did when she was near Dean, in his arms. "I think I'll go with actual breakfast food. Bacon, eggs, the works," she hummed out happily, though she smiled to herself, watching him, "You cook?"

"I'm not that hungry," Callie laughed, stroking through Sam's hair gently, appreciating how close they were in that moment. Studying the menu, Callie glanced at Sam, smiling as he caught her. "Uh, yeah, scrambled eggs and bacon sounds nice." Placing the menu back on the table, Callie tightened her grip around Sam, instinctively protecting him.

"I do," Dean confirmed. "I'm okay at it, but it's something I love to do." He smiled, rubbing her arms gently as Eva leaned into him. "But yeah, a big, fat, juicy burger for me." Dean laughed, getting ready to call a waitress as he admired Eva, kissing the top of her head.

With a flutter of wings, Castiel appeared in front of the table. "Hello Dean. Sam." He nodded, narrowing his eyes at the girls as he studied them carefully. Castiel had sat through hours of the Winchester brothers telling Cas about two wonderful girls they met on a case, and he figured, this had to be them. "Evangeline. Celestia." He nodded in greeting, taking a seat next to Sam and Callie.

Callie loosened her grip on Sam, ready to fight if she needed to. "Um... hi?" She raised her eyebrows, clearly tense and uneasy around the new entity that sat next to her.

Sam nodded to Callie's words but smiled nonetheless, wanting to encourage her just in case she wanted to grab some food for the road. "Well, then, it seems like we're ready to order," he mentioned, nodding, though he blinked when he heard Cas's voice and he peered over, watching him for a moment. "Cas," he greeted with a nod before he looked to Callie. "Sorry about him. His, uh... Bedside manners aren't exactly top-knotch."

Eva smiled as she listened to Dean, glad to hear that there was something besides hunting that he liked to do. He deserved it, any sort of hobby that wasn't actually dangerous. Leaning into him, she blinked when somebody suddenly appeared and she tensed, reaching for her knife despite herself. She'd been ready to react, but paused when Sam greeted the man. "So... Cas, the angel?" she asked, looking to Dean for confirmation before she looked to Castiel, "How did you know who we were?"

"Well, Dean and Sam haven't stopped talking about you for the last twelve months, but every angel is very aware of every human." Castiel explained, taking a good look at the girls. "It's nice to meet you both."

Callie blinked in surprise. "Okay, uh, I don't mean to be rude, but I was sorta expecting wings, harp, white robe, halo..." Callie took a good look at Castiel before looking to Sam in surprise. "Nice to meet you though." She smiled politely. The boys both painted a good picture of Cas, and she knew he was an asset to them and their lives in hunting.

Dean smiled at Cas. "Where have you been?" He asked. "Any word on any thing?" Dean looked at the man dressed in an old trench coat, his hair slightly dishevelled, his eyes tired.

"Yes, Abaddon is on the move, but she seems to be keeping a low profile," Castiel cleared his throat, tilting his head. "You know, Dean said he could get lost in your eyes, Evangeline, but I don't understand. They do not look like a maze."

Callie giggled at Cas' misunderstanding of romance and human sayings. "Well, aren't you cute?" She asked the angel, who seemed confused at that, too.

Eva blinked to Castiel's words, though she offered an amused laugh as she settled back in her seat, grinning with amusement. "Oh, I would love to hear absolutely everything these boys have said over that twelve months," she hummed out, shooting a teasing look to Dean, though she really was curious about it.

Sam nodded with the explanation of Abaddon. "Make sure to keep us updated on that front," he mentioned, though he paused when Cas mentioned something Dean had said and a part of him wanted to chuckle, but a larger part of him was worried about what Cas would say about what Sam had said. Anxiously, he quickly tried to change the topic. "If Abaddon is on the move, what's the last you've heard on where she was?"

"Oh, the boys have both been very talkative about you both. For example, Celestia, Sam said you have the most incredible laugh and the most adorable smile. As for you, Evangeline, Dean has been eager to bump into you again, he wants to ma -"

"Alright, that's enough." Dean cut across with a nervous laugh, clearing his throat. "So, where was Abaddon?" He pressed, kicking Castiel underneath the table as he tightened his grip on Eva, hoping that Castiel's oversharing wasn't scaring her away.

"The last any of us had heard, Abaddon was residing in Austin, Texas, but she has not been doing anything out of the ordinary as of yet." Castiel frowned at the kick, but took the hint. "Of course, myself and a few others are keeping a close eye on her, I will be reporting back every so often. I'm sure Crowley will be wanting a word with you about her, as well, she is a force to be reckoned with and Crowley is aware that his throne is at risk."

Callie giggled at the things Castiel had revealed to her and Eva about what the boys said about them, making a note to ask Sam about Abaddon on the way to Kansas. "Are you staying for breakfast, Castiel?"

"I don't eat." Castiel shrugged. "Everything merely tastes like particles. But, the more I find out about Abaddon, I will be sure to let you all know." He eyed the necklace around Callie's neck, his eyes then turning to the bracelet that was around Eva's wrist, and with a flutter of wings, Castiel disappeared as quickly as he came.

Eva pouted slightly. "No, why'd you make him stop chatting about us?" she asked in a slight whine, looking to Dean, "It was just getting good! I wanted to know why you were so eager to bump into me again, what you wanted to do." She grinned, though, laughing, before leaning back in her seat. "But, uh... That aside, who's Abaddon?"

When Callie had asked if Cas was staying, Sam had felt mild panic. While he knew Cas wouldn't eat, he wasn't so sure he wouldn't stick around just to chat, and he was worried about what else might spill past the angel's lips, what secrets he might reveal about what Sam and Dean had told him. When he left, Sam breathed out a sigh of relief and scrubbed a hand over his face. "I'm... Really sorry about him," he mentioned, looking to Callie, "He doesn't... Really have a filter and just says what he thinks more often than not."

Callie giggled, looking to Sam. "Oh, my God, you're so cute when you're embarrassed." She pulled Sam closer, kissing the top of his head before getting off his lap, taking a seat beside him. "But I gotta agree with Eva, it was just getting good. I like Cas already," she smiled, resting her chin in her hand, her other hand on Sam's leg, just constantly wanting to be touching him to make sure he was still there. "Yeah, who is Abaddon? She sounds... serious."

Dean swallowed his embarrassment, laughing nervously. "She's a Knight of Hell, and she's one scary bitch." Dean informed them. "We've been tracking her for a long time, but she keeps disappearing off the map. She's a demon, obviously, but she's a big threat, and a threat we have to eliminate." Dean said matter of factly, holding Eva's hand. "Alright," Dean clapped, changing subject. "Who's ready to eat?"