Closer Than Brothers, 5/5 Sam/Dean

[darkhavens]

Author: darkhavens
Title: Closer Than Brothers
Chapter: 5/5
Pairing: Sam/Dean
Fandom: Supernatural
Rating: PG-13
Words: 390
Challenge: #5 - Commitment
Feedback/Concrit: darkhavens @ slashverse.com
Disclaimer: Not mine, never will be. No harm, no foul, no money made.
Warnings/Squicks: Not quite incest... yet
Summary: The brothers get closer.
Notes: Written for stagesoflove Challenge #5 - 'Commitment'.
#1 'Attraction', #2 'Romance', #3 Passion, #4 Intimacy.
Also posted here.



Finally coming together was like sliding naked into a heated pool - slick, all-embracing with a marked lack of resistance. A huge weight lifted off shoulders hunched so long it had become an almost natural posture. It was like flying.

It was like coming home. For the first time ever.

Dean, surprising them both, had been the one to break the conspiratorial silence that surrounded their growing closeness, their stolen intimacy. And he'd done it in bed, as the faintest early dawn light filtered in around the frayed motel curtains.

"We have to be sure, Sammy. Once we do this, there's no way we can go back. If it goes wrong, we can't just split and never see each other again. I think that might kill Dad. I know it'd kill me."

Sam lifted his head from Dean's shoulder and blinked until his brother's face shimmered into focus. He studied Dean's serious expression for a moment and then snorted, shook his head and let it drop back down.

"Dean, we passed the point of no return a long time ago. It's too late to second-guess this now. Is that why you haven't…?"

Dean twisted, pushing himself over onto his side to face Sam, and tugged his brother flush against his chest and thighs.

"We can't do this if you're going to walk away. I won't wave you off to Stanford with a smile and I can't go with you. I guess I need to hear you say…"

Sam spoke up quickly before Dean could lay himself any more open than he already was. He couldn't bear to see his brother so vulnerable, not when it was so very easily preventable.

"I'm not going, Dean. I don't think I ever was, not really. I just needed - space, you know? I wanted you to back off and let me make my own decisions. Took you long enough."

"Dude!"

"Dean, I'm staying. I choose you, okay? I can't walk away from you again."

The kiss was messy, hungry, full of vows and promises they still couldn't speak aloud. But they understood.

The next town they came to, Dean got an extra key made for the Impala and presented it to Sam. Sam said it was as close as Dean would ever come to getting down on one knee. He also said yes.

Comments

[literati.livejournal.com]

awwww!

::gushes::

so sweet and adorable.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you, baybee! *smooch*

[aldrea7.livejournal.com]

Aww, my heart meltish. Glad to see Sam not being a selfish bastard for once

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Sam's not selfish, I don't think, so much as he is scared. He's been clinging to the idea that he can go back to being normal, but he must know he can't. ^^^pets him^^^ :D

[emella.livejournal.com]

Absolutely lovely. You rock the most. :D Awesome Job!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I'm kinda sad to see it finished, but I have an idea there will be more soon. ;)

[mf_luder_xf]

Squee!! What a good ending. So sweet and powerful. You're amazing!!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I wanted them to each make a real commitment and they did. :D

[acostilow.livejournal.com]

Loved the entire series. Brilliant.

The last paragraph nailed it for me. Just...perfect. Absolutely perfect.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I think that's the biggest commitment Dean is every likely to make - sharing the Impala. It must be like handing over custody of a child. *g*

[sylph-ironlight.livejournal.com]

Mmm. Such a perfect ending. I reread these last night and was wondering when you were going to post the last chap. Wonderful.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I love hearing about rereads. It makes me very happy. :D

[quietdiscerning.livejournal.com]

*heart clenches*

That was so perfect! I love mush, and this fandom so doesnt have enough ot it.

*all warm and fuzzy*

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I think the 'chick flick' line has been used and abused and taken as a sign that Dean does not do mushy. Which is a shame, cos everyone should be able to have their mushy moments. :D

[tayloredjustice.livejournal.com]

your wincest makes me giggly and warm-fuzzy-y. or something. HOT!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D

I'm sure there will be angst aplenty from me too, but this challenge brought out the 'aaaaaaaaaw's. *g*

[tabaqui]

Heeeeeeeee!
Oh, yis.
And that very last little paragraph? Freakin' perfect, dude.
*bounce*

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thanks, darlin'! You know it's true love when Dean gives away a key to his baby. *g*

[deirdre-c.livejournal.com]

Lovely story, so restrained. It makes me so happy when they're in love!

Thanks for sharing!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

It's not often my work get called 'restrained' - unless I'm in restraints. *g*

[cala-jane.livejournal.com]

oh my.... this was by far the most amazing thing. and the key to Impala!!!!! *melts*

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you! You know there is no greater show of love than for Dean to give away a key to the Impala. I bet he never let Cassie drive it. *evil grin*

[belleimani.livejournal.com]

So awesome. I love the whole feel of this series. Such a nice slow build.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I enjoyed keeping it slow and subtle. It made me work it too. *g*

[jellicle.livejournal.com]

Commitment... the last paragraph was like, pergect, like one of the most beautiful things I've ever read.
A beautiful gift of love in a day like today.
Thank you for sharing this work of love.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I think that once those boys have committed to something, they're in it for the long haul. What better to commit to than each other? :D

[ephemerall.livejournal.com]

This is so incredibly believable! You did an amazing job with this, and I really can't wait to see more.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I think I can say for certain that there will be plenty more. I don't see me putting these boys down any time soon. :D

[laminy.livejournal.com]

Oh my lordie. So sweet. So perfect. And the last paragraph is to die for.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I think the key would be the sign of Dean's ultimate commitment. That car is his baby! *g*

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Oh god, this was SO beautiful. The whole series was just wonderful and what a perfect ending. I'm just a puddle here. :-)

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

*mops you up carefully*

[anakin415.livejournal.com]

UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bloody brilliant. Bloody fucking brilliant.

The key to the Impala pure genius. Love love love.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

That key means so much more than any engagement ring ever could. :D

[afrikate.livejournal.com]

I really liked this, the pacing of it, and the feel of it. The atmosphere of secrets you created, with each brother and the things they keep secret, what they feel.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :D

Those boys are keeping so many secrets, both from each other and, between them, from everyone else. This is just one more, but worth so much more than all the others.

[chrismouse.livejournal.com]

I have to say, that was one of the coolest "proposals" ever. And so true to the characters, too. I saw a poll somewhere about which brother needed the other more, and it still mystifies me how anyone could ever think Sam needs Dean more than Dean needs Sam. Dean just isn't willing to admit it. Except that one time. "Yeah, but I don't want to."

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

And god, yeah. If I'd seen that poll my vote would have been for Dean. He really does need Sam more than Sam could ever need him. Dean's not used to being alone, he spent his formative years looking after Sammy and without someone (Sam) there to keep him together and in touch with the world, I think he'd lose himself in the hunt and start taking terrible risks.

[staranis.livejournal.com]

"Dean, I'm staying. I choose you, okay? I can't walk away from you again."

The kiss was messy, hungry, full of vows and promises they still couldn't speak aloud. But they understood.

Oh, YAY! So sweet.
Great ending. Romantic and wonderful. ::happy sigh::

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

I had to have Sam admit that he couldn't do that again, and in my heart it was not only because of how much it hurt Dean, but also because of how much it hurt him to walk away. :D

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Beautiful, honey!!! And what an absolutely perfecto ending!!!

That's it!! More Wincest is a definite must!!

*Drools helplessly...*

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Plenty more on the way, believe me. *g*

[alistra.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwww! That was so incredibly sweet! *wipes eyes* :)

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you! You know those boys have got to have sweet moments in them, no matter how tough they are on the outside. ;)

[tyrical.livejournal.com]

Finally I got to read the last one.
I really loved this series.
It was thoughtful, poetic, and lovely.
I loved the ending. Really great work.
Yep, I made it a memory.

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the compliments and thank you for adding it to memories. That always makes me extra happy. :D

[vodou-blue.livejournal.com]

Loved this bit:
It was an epiphany. Possibly the most inconveniently timed epiphany in the history of epiphanies, but it was his, and he embraced it.

Wow. Just…wow. You rock my night!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thanks! (Sorry I'm so late replying to comments.)

Epiphanies such as these should be wholeheartedly embraced. :D

[zenamydog.livejournal.com]

I have read so many of your stories, and you never cease to amaze me with your imagery. YOu are great!!!!

[darkhavens.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

These boys are such an inspiration. I'm counting the days until the 28th. *g*