(This prompt is from thisisthestuffthatilike, and comes in at a whopping 1k: “new human!Cas discovering that he’s attracted to men and then like blatantly bringing it up with the boys and Sammy is all tactful and scientific and Dean probably chokes on whatever he’s eating or drinking.” This isn’t…quite that. But it’s kinda/sorta close. Features ABSURDLY OBLIVIOUS AND JEALOUS!DEAN for your pleasure. This references S10 but presumes human!Cas? IDK, just handwave.)
Tucked in a rundown bar about a half hour outside of Lebanon, Cas accepts the beer that Dean offers and says, before Dean has even had a chance to reclaim his seat, “I believe I’m attracted to men.”
Sam coughs mid-swallow but nods in a way that could only be construed as encouraging. He visibly struggles to keep his expression neutral, even smiles a little. Dean, however, spews beer all over the table.
“Cas, you don’t just say shit like that,” he grumbles, and quickly looks around them, to see if anyone heard. Thankfully, no heads have turned in their direction.
Cas scowls at him, cups his hands around his beer, and asks with irritation, “Why not?”
“It’s just…it’s not the sort of thing you say when you’re out with the guys.”
“Would you mind if I talked about women?” he snaps, and for reasons Dean doesn’t want to contemplate, Sam looks smug. He locks his eyes on Dean, tilts his head, and quirks an eyebrow.
“That’s a good question, Cas,” Sam compliments. “Don’t you think that’s a good question, Dean?”
“If I’m not allowed to talk about this with you,” Cas says in a quieter tone, though no less gruff, “then who am I supposed to discuss it with?”
“Dean’s being a jerk,” Sam offers consolingly. “You can talk to us about anything.”
“Fine,” Dean concedes through a sigh. “Alright. What’s got you thinking this way?”
“I don’t want to talk about this with you if you’re only going to make fun of me.”
Dean pinches the bridge of his nose. “Look, man, I swear I won’t make fun of you. And sorry about my reaction, okay? You just caught me off guard.”
“Well,” Cas begins, looking at the table. “I’m experiencing strong physical reactions in the presence of a certain person.”
Dean stares at him between his fingers. “You’re seeing someone?” he accuses. Cas wets his lips.
“No,” he says. “At least, I don’t think so.”
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