As she ran down the street, Skylar came across a bench. Deciding that she'd gone far enough, she gently sat down, placing her face in her hands. Her shoulders heaved a few times as she cried into her hands. She should have seen Dean's reaction before it had happened. Now, she would have to deal with the odd looks and such that she would receive from all of them. Suddenly, someone sat down next to her. She pulled her hands away from her face, trying to dry her tears. She looked at Cas as he spoke to her. “You’re not a freak. If anyone is a ”freak” it’s me. Being able to see into the future is a gift, not a curse…gifted to you by the Lord.” Castiel smiled at her and Skylar tried to return it. She had no idea how he could be so positive about something that, to her family, was a curse. “It may not seem like on all the time…but it is.”
Skylar was about to say something to Cas when Addie approached them. She turned her gaze to her closest friend, watching her. “Skylar.” Addie said, kneeling down in front of her. “Sky, don’t listen to your brother, he’s just a big idiot…there’s nothing wrong with you.” Skylar's friend took hold of her hands and held her gaze. “Dean’s just jealous.” Skylar laughed, glad that her friend was one of their few people that seemed to always know just how to cheer her up.
When Castiel stood and then Addie, Skylar watched them closely. She'd not caught what Cas had said but she did hear Addie. “I don’t think now is the time Castiel.” Skylar was surprised at her friend's words. Did she know Castiel? And if so, how? It was all very confusing. She hesitated for a moment, trying to decide if she should comment or not. Skylar rose from her seat and took a step closer to the two near her. Instead of commenting on the fact that they seemed to know each other, she pulled Addie into a hug. She remained that way for a short moment, speaking softly to her friend. "Thank you,Addie. You are amazing, as always. You know just what to say to make me feel better." She released her friend, a smile on her face. She knew that she could never put into words how much she appreciated Addie's words but she hoped that her friend somehow understood.
Skylar then turned to focus upon Cas. Her smiled was slightly different than the one that she'd given Addie. It was the smile that she gave only to him. He was taller than her which forced her to tilt her head back slightly as she got closer to him. She then did something that she'd not done before. She wrapped her arms around him, pulling him into a hug. She then pulled his head down, wrapping her arms around his neck so that she could speak to him without Addie hearing the entire conversation. "Castiel, I know that you only followed me because Dean asked you to. But, I'm glad you're here. It means the world to me that you do not think any less of me." Before she released him, Skylar placed a gentle kiss upon his cheek.
She released him then, grabbing Addie's arm and linking it with her own. She then looked back at Castiel and then to Addie. "Should we go find the guys or do you think that we should leave them be? I'm sure that Sammy has been letting Dean have it." She paused for a moment, trying to decide on which the best option would be. "Castiel, if you don't mind..you can return to my brothers to see if they need any help. I'll be fine with Addie. I haven't seen her in a year and I'd really like to spend some time with her..if that's okay with you?"
She waited for the Angel to leave before she turned to her friend. "I'm going to ask you something and I would be glad if you'd be honest with me. You and Castiel..you know each other..how?" She'd finally asked it. She'd not meant to..it'd just come out. She watched her friend closely, wondering what she would say. She watched her friend, wondering briefly if she'd noticed how she'd remained close to Castiel for longer than she had Addie. And why had she kissed him? She could only imagine how disgusted he was with her.
Dean watched as everyone left save for Sam. He felt terrible about calling Sky a freak. He'd really not meant it. It was just the way that he'd been raised. He would have to find a way to make it up to the younger Winchester. Suddenly, Sam was in his face. "What the hell, Dean? Just because she can see things doesn't make her one of them. There's not a ounce of evil in her. I know that you think that anyone who has special..abilities has to be evil but that's not true. Maybe now you'll actually see Skylar better. She could help us, Dean. Depending on how advanced her sight is, she might could focus on certain things. It would make our jobs alot easier. You'd better make it up to her."
"I know, Sammy. I don't know what came over me. I'll make it up to her. Maybe once everyone calms down and we all get back to the hotel, I'll talk with her. Maybe you could speak with her..find out what all she is able to do. I doubt she'd tell me. Come on. I want to go check out the Nesters' house. The sooner we get done, the sooner we can leave this place." Dean led the way out of the diner and led the way down the opposite street.
They made their way quickly, heading towards the house that had been seeing activity. As they walked, Dean wanted to just go and find his sister..to apologize to her. However, there was a more pressing matter. Suddenly, Cas was with them. "What are you doing here,Cas? I thought I asked you to watch Skylar. What if she gets into trouble. She would have no way to protect herself. Cas..I wouldn't trust my sister with just anyone and you just left her?" As Dean spoke, his voice rose until he was near yelling at the Angel. He just couldn't believe that he would leave her like that. He stopped walking, turning to the other man. He just wanted to smack him for his stupidity. He turned his gaze to Cas, watching him closely.
Dean could feel Sam's eyes on him. He knew that his younger brother did not approve of how he was talking to their friend. Sometimes, he just could not control his temper. He had asked Castiel to do one thing. Why had he returned without Skylar?