Those Remarkable Moments

[Spider Sneezes]

This is a lot of firsts for me. This is the first time I'm posting a story on this forum, and it's the first time I'm posting a fetishy story, ever. It's also my first Supernatural fanfic, as well as the first time I've written anything not school-related in since in several years. So... please be nice. I'm really nervous. I also suck at sneeze spellings, so be warned.

And I know I am not the first to write something like this, but I hope you'll all forgive my lack of imagination. Oneshot, set sometime late season 5.

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It was not any great event that made this moment remarkable. There was no screaming, no blood, no rush of adrenaline or pounding of hearts, and it wasn't like they hadn't seen a million and one crappy motel rooms just like this one. There was nothing special about the way Sam reclined on his bed, gaze turned toward the window where he could see the blue light of the VACANCY sign outside throbbing through the thin curtain, nor Dean's equally quiet ministering of the tiny stained coffeemaker.

Even the presence of Castiel, something that had once been cause for great disruption, had become commonplace. He sat at the foot of the other bed, utterly still. Until...

"HeehAISSHAH!"

It shattered the silence like an explosion. Sam actually jumped. What the hell- that couldn't have been a-

"Cas?" He should feel bad that he was gaping.

"I... sneezed." Castiel was staring blankly ahead like he did not know whether to be shocked or worried.

Sam met Dean's eyes over Cas's head, his brother looking as startled as he felt.

"Was that your first sneeze?" Even to himself, his voice sounded tentative.

Castiel nodded once.

"How's it feel?"

Cas's head tilted, considering. "Like I might... have to do it again."

"Well, cover your mouth," came Dean's voice from by the coffeemaker. "Don't want your snot everywhere."

The angel turned to him with that studying look that meant he might not entirely understand, but he obeyed, cupping one hand over the lower half of his face.

And waited.

Seconds ticked by and Sam felt laughter tighten in his throat, a strange and uncommon urge these days. He forced it down. Castiel's dawning humanity was slowly bringing into play a whole new set of rules for the three of them, and the last time Dean had laughed at Cas's expense, Sam could have sworn that the stiffening of their friend's spine and quick glance toward the ground had been embarrassment.

"Ihh...ehh...HEH-!" The great inhale threw Cas's head back, but abruptly stopped and, hand lowering, he looked at Sam with widened eyes. "Something's wro-HEISSHH!" Back in full force, apparently.

"What did I just tell you? Cover your mouth." Dean came up from behind him, passing Sam a mug of steaming black coffee. Castiel looked contrite, and a little confused.

He did chuckle then, he just couldn't help it. "S'okay, Cas. Sneezes do that sometimes."

Another single nod was the only reply he got, and silence fell once more in the small motel room. Dean was back by the chipped and cracked counter that served as their kitchen and Sam, realizing that his staring might be starting to make Castiel uncomfortable, turned back to the window.

Minutes passed.

Castiel sniffed once.

The coffeemaker hummed again and beeped.

"Here." When he looked back, Dean was holding out a third mug to Cas. There was a string dangling from it, but where Dean had found a teabag in this fleabag motel, Sam couldn't fathom.

Castiel was staring up at him, expression as unreadable as the day he'd first met the angel, but he slowly reached out to take the mug, cupping it in both hands. His eyes tracked the steam lazily curling upward, but made no move to drink.

"Drink." Dean ordered. "Can't have you getting sick on us."

Sick? Could Castiel... actually get sick? Sam watched the implications of that thought sink in in the fallen angel's eyes, mirroring his own unease.

"Thank you, Dean." Cas's voice was even rougher than usual. The mug lifted to his lips.

Dean lingered by the bed for a long moment, before finally reaching out to pat his hand briefly against Castiel's shoulder. And as he turned away, Sam watched those shoulders relax, easing forward as tension drained, chased away by his brother's touch.

At least there were some parts of being human that weren't so bad.

[obsessed]

I'm SO glad you posted!

You do not suck at sneeze spelling at all, in fact, I really enjoyed them.

As well, your writing is marvelous, I love it. <3

I hope to see more from you!

[everest]

That was really good. I loved all of their reactions. I hope you decide to write more fics!

[27jj]

Yay for firsts!! I am so happy you decided to write a Supernatural fic! There can NEVER be too many SPN fics, in my opinion.

Your writing is really good, and this was adorable!! Usually I’m not the biggest fan of Cas lately…but this was great, I really loved Dean giving Cas tea. Okay, and I seriously loved Sam asking Cas how the sneeze felt for some reason And the stuck sneeze, when Cas thought something was wrong was so adorable!!

Ooh and I like your sneeze spellings, you do NOT suck at them!! I think they’re very creative:)

Please tell me there will be more!!

[swann_ee_song]

First time or not, that was awesome!

Can't wait to see more from you!

[Sitruuna]

Thhis is just greaat. You're sneeze spellings are great, it's great thjat it's Castiel, not the brothers, you're a great writer...

Hope we'll see more (Castiel...) fics from you.

[Spider Sneezes]

Aw, thanks so much, guys! I'm so glad you all enjoyed it. These reviews have just made my day.

I wrote this as a oneshot, so I don't think there will be any more, but I've got a few other ideas that I'm going to try to get down on paper.

[iluvsneezes]

I think you did an awesome job for your first story! I hope you'll write more soon, possibly sick!Sammy?

[ooo]

Okay, and I seriously loved Sam asking Cas how the sneeze felt for some reason

THIS. And Cas's response. Woah.

And "Sneezes do that sometimes" was too cute. Love it. I'm really glad you decided to post this!