Fear and Trembling by oxoniensis (PG-13/mild R)

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Fandom: SUPERNATURAL
Pairing: Dean/Castiel
Length: 1, 251
Author on LJ: oxoniensis
Author Website: Grooves as Spirals
Why this must be read: In 4x01, Castiel tells Dean his problem is that he has no faith. But apparently, his lack of faith, his holiness, that's not the issue. That sentiment is captured wonderfully, definitely worth a look.


"Why'd you do it?" Dean wants to look away, wants to run not walk away and never come back. But he has to ask.

"Because God commanded it," Castiel says, staring into him. "Because we have work for you."

"Aha, now we're getting to it. The catch." Dean makes it sound like a mockery. It is.

"Why would you think there's a catch?" Castiel asks. Sad and hurt, as though Dean's disappointing him. Dean feels his hurt, like something physical. He ignores it, stays on track.

"Because there's always a catch. And you, whatever you are, you're no different."