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Day Four (A little late) : Little Kid!Cas and little Kid!Dean writing their letters to Santa

** pardon the bad art again, guys. I'm broke and doing these on index cards and cheap colored pencils 😬😬 **

LETTER TO SANTA:

Castiel nearly slips on a patch of ice as he runs to the mailbox with his letter. Gabriel told him it's already too late, but that's not what his best friend Dean said last night when they worked on theirs together. Dean said you can write to Santa all the way up to Christmas because he has a super special kind of magic.

Just before reaching the end of his driveway, he sees Dean next door playing with his brother. He waves his letter in the air and yells. "DEAN! DEAN! LOOK! I finished!"

His very best friend in the whole wide world comes barreling forward, pulling out a crinkled and bent letter of his own from the pocket of his winter coat. "ME TOO!"

He takes the opportunity from the excitement to hug Cas tight. He's been doing that a lot lately. Yesterday, he even kissed Cas on the cheek while they walked home from school together. It made Cas nearly fall over as his face turned bright red and breathy giggles took over.

"Come on!" Dean squealed, tugging his hand. They stumble toward Cas' mailbox since it's closest and he stuffs his letter into it. Cas flips up the red flag because that's what his dad always does after putting mail in there. Then he squeezes Dean's hand, and they walk together to the other mailbox.

"What did you end up askin' for?" Dean asks as they slightly swing their joined hands between them. He knows his friend was having trouble deciding between two things. Both of their dads told them Santa doesn't have as many elves as usual this year, so they can't get a lot from him. Cas had a hard time narrowing it down.

He puffs his chubby cheeks and releases a sigh. "I went with the guniea pig. I'll ask for the robot at my birthday."

"Good choice!"

"What did you pick?"

After careful consideration over a slice of his mom's apple pie, Dean had figured his out. He was confident in his decision. "The guitar. That way I can play it for my dad."

"And me too?" Cas asks with hope.

Dean giggles and pulls his best friend in close as they get to his mailbox. "Of course! Hey, I have a good name for your guinea pig!"

"What?"

"Zeppelin! Oh, or Kansas! Or Floyd. Or-"

"No." Cas shakes his head at him. "You're weird."

"Well, what are you gonna name it then?"

Cas looks at him in confusion, like he should know this. "Bumblebee."

"But it's... it's a guinea pig, Cas."

Those blue eyes blink at him in a blank stare. "So?

Dean looks at his friend in wonder. Sometimes he forgets how perfectly pure his best friend is. "Never mind. I think the name is perfect."

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Day Five

Anonymous: a pocket sized cas in a Christmas coffee mug

(and once I did that, I just HAD to do Dean)

** as always, I apologize for the crap art. 20 days until I get actual drawing supplies 😍

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DESTIEL 25 DAYS OF HOLIDAYS IS BACK!

Every day will have a new story, and sometimes a doodle or sketch to accompany it! Fluff, smut, kinks, sugary sweet cuteness, etc. Anything goes. 

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I’M BACK!!

Hey all. It’s been a crazy, messy year for me but I’m now officially back and working on many different projects at once (the creativity is flowing like crazy!). First of all, I’ll be doing a twenty-five days of holidays starting December 1st. I would LOVE some prompts for ya’ll. Or any prompts in general! 

Fluff, smut, every kink, every sugary sweet moment, etc. Lay ‘em on me. 

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Day Three - Eskimo Kisses

They get inside the house, Dean slamming the door against the harsh wind. Cas looks utterly miserable. It’s his first winter as a human and he hates it. His eyes are blurry and he can’t stop crying even though he’s not sad. The tips of his fingers feel disconnected from his hands. Whenever he forgets to clench his jaw together, his teeth chatter. Worst of all? His nose. Now that he’s human, his nose is ALWAYS cold. Always. Dean played a mean joke on him once, telling him he needed to buy a nose sock. After much research and a very embarrassing talk with a woman at the clothing store, Cas realized nose socks don’t exist. 

He hangs his coat up next to Dean’s and all but runs into the living room where he knows Sam will have the fire lit. Laughing, Dean goes up to his room and quickly grabs the thick knitted sweater that Ellen made him one year for Christmas. It’s lined inside with a soft fleece-like fabric and it’s always perfect on nights like tonight. 

Cas is sitting on the rug in front of the fire with his arms wrapped around his legs. Dean makes two mugs of hot chocolate, putting extra whipped cream on Cas’, and heads in to join him. He places a mug in front of Cas and hands him the sweater. “Put this on.” 

Cas looks up at him with wide, blue eyes. “But.. but, this is yours, Dean.”

“Yeah. I’m not cold. Put it on.”

“But-”

“Cas, just put the damn thing on.”

He waits until the ex-angel listens, then grabs a blanket from the couch and drapes it over his shoulders. Then he finally sits down beside him and starts drinking his own hot chocolate. 

After a few minutes, Cas shifts a little closer to Dean and smiles at him. “Thank you, Dean. For the sweater.”

“No problem, Cas.” He feels himself starting to blush so he quickly looks away from those big blue eyes and that handsome face. Ever since Castiel turned human, Dean’s been struggling more and more to keep space between them. His defense mechanism before had been that a relationship between a human and an angel would never happen. Now? Now Dean’s excuses are thin and wavering. 

When Cas shivers beside him, Dean gets concerned again. This is his first snow storm in his first winter. It must be overwhelming for him. 

“Hey,” Dean whispers, looking over at him. “You still cold?”

“I’m warming up.”

“Good.”

Cas stares at him for a moment, licking his lips free of chocolate and whipped cream. Then he shakes his head like he’s trying to get rid of an idea and looks at the fire. “My nose is still cold, though.”

“Your nose is always cold.”

“I know.” The ex-angel pouts. “I hate it.”

That’s when Dean gets an idea. A great idea. A dangerous idea. He puts his mug down and gets up on his knees so he’s hovering over Cas. Cupping both of his cheeks, he tilts his head back so they’re face to face. Just a few inches separate them now. “Let me show you a trick. To help your nose warm up.”

“Okay,” Cas whispers, his sweet breath filling Dean’s nose. 

“They’re called eskimo kisses. You go like this.” Carefully, so Cas knows what’s happening, he leans down that extra bit and places the tip of his nose against Cas’. He moves his head side to side so they’re rubbing noses. After a few seconds, he feels Cas start to move with him. By the time he pulls away, Cas is grinning ear to ear. 

“I think I like eskimo kisses.” 

“I think I like them too.” 

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For the next month, Dean is forced to give countless eskimo kisses. Cas will lean over at the breakfast table, or in the middle of grocery shopping. He’ll sneak into his room at night, crawling beneath his blankets, and wake him up. He’ll demand a very groggy Dean to give him eskimo kisses. Sometimes, he ends up just staying in his bed after that for the night. 

One day, after giving him eskimo kisses in the middle of baking Christmas cookies, Dean doesn’t fully pull away. Instead, he sucks in a breath and dives in for a real kiss. Their lips do a delicate dance against each other, trying to figure the other out. Then they’re kissing like they’ve been doing it all their lives. Right there in the kitchen, covered in flour and frosting. 

After that, every eskimo kiss is followed up with a real one. Both still make Dean’s heart race. Both still make Cas feel safe. 

After that, winter is Cas’ favorite season. 

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Day Two - Cas’ First Hanukkah 

-- Prompt fill for Anonymous: Hanukkah? Jewish! Dean, human! Castiel please?

*I’m not an artist, but I’m practicing so bear with me folks

Castiel tugs nervously at his tie, hands shaking as Dean raises a fist to knock on the door. When his boyfriend looks back at him with a wide smile, he tries to return it. It falters. Dean stops himself from knocking and turns to face him.

“What’s wrong?”

“I just, well,” Castiel bites his lip, feeling a thick blush crawl up his neck and face. “I’m gonna say something so stupid or screw up somehow. What if they don’t like that I’m Catholic? Do they even know? I never asked.”

This makes Dean laugh. He tugs Castiel close, smiling when he’s rewarded with his bright blue eyes looking up at him. “Do you know the point of Hanukkah?”

His boyfriend flinches. “No. See! I’m gonna look like a total idiot.”

“Don’t be sorry, babe. You just found out I was jewish, and most people hear jewish and immediately think of the holocaust because that’s all they’ve been taught.” He shrugs a shoulder, trying to calm Castiel. Trying to show him this isn’t the big deal he’s making it to be. “I plan on keeping you around. You’ll have plenty of time to learn.”

“What’s it about? What’s the point?”

“It’s about our fight for religious freedom, among other things. Religious freedom, Cas. None of them will care that you’re cute ass is Catholic. You can’t say anything wrong.” He winks at him, trying to lighten the mood. “Well, maybe don’t bring up the holocaust.”

Castiel finally laughs. He at least figured that one. Dean wraps an arm around him and pulls him close, knocking on the door. He feels Castiel tense beside him but knows it won’t last. His crazy family will love his new boyfriend. They’ll have him sucked in right away.

His adoptive mom, Ellen, opens the door with a huge smile. She puts her arms out and yells, “My boy!”

As she hugs Dean, and somewhat hugs Castiel because Dean doesn’t let go of him, his little brother Sam pops up behind their mom. “Hey, now! You have two boys, mom!”

Ellen pulls away and rolls her eyes. Then she sees Castiel and her excitement doubles. “Oh, you must be Cas! We’ve heard so much about you! We’re so happy you could make the trip.”

“Thanks. I am too.” Castiel gives her a smile. “I’ve heard so much about you guys. He talks about home a lot.”

“Good.” She winks at her oldest son. “I spoiled his butt. He better miss me.”

“Ah, come on ma. I missed you for more than your cooking and laundry skills,” Dean promises as they’re led inside. As he hangs his jacket up he sniffs the air and grins. “Oooooh, latkes.”

His mom rolls his eyes again and looks at Castiel. “See? Already focused on the food.”

“If it makes you feel any better, he’s always focused on the food.”

“Oh, good. College hasn’t changed him then.”

Ellen puts an arm around Castiel and brings him down the hall and into an open concept area with a kitchen, dining room, and living room. The place is full of people. He recognizes some from pictures Dean has showed him. His brother Sam’s girlfriend Jess is there. Ellen’s biological daughter, Jo, is cooking with Dean’s adoptive dad Bobby. Castiel laughs when he sees Bobby slap at Dean’s hand as his boyfriend tries reaching for a freshly made latke. He recognizes them from when Dean tried making them once in their little apartment. They didn’t turn out then, but the ones on the stove now look amazing.

He relaxes as Ellen places him at the kitchen counter to sit on a stool. When he’s handed a latke on a small plate to try, Dean huffs. “Not fair!”

“Oh, hush Dean Winchester.”

“Wait! You have to give him two!” Jo comes running up with a second one, sliding it off her spatula and onto the plate. They are golden brown and steaming, and they smell glorious. Then a jar of applesauce and a container of sour cream are placed in front of him. Everyone in the room calms, eyes on him. He feels himself blushing again as Dean puts one topping on one latke, then another on the second latke.

When Castiel looks up at his boyfriend, there’s a deadly serious expression on his face. “Now, you have to try each and tell us which one you like best. I like-”

“No! NO DEAN WINCHESTER!” Ellen slaps at Dean’s shoulder and shoos him away. “No influencing the decision.”

Castiel looks around the room as everyone chuckles at the mom and her son. He’s completely lost here and he’s desperately hoping this isn’t a test, because Dean didn’t prepare him for it.

His first bite is the latke with applesauce. He hums in appreciation and takes a second bite. Then he turns to the other latke. The one with the sour cream. Everyone seems to hold their breath as he puts the first bite in his mouth. He literally has to close his eyes it’s so good. After he chews and swallows, he looks at Ellen and points a finger at the sour cream latke. “This one. Definitely this one.”

“HA!” A few people yell out, most of them pointing at Dean.

“NO! NO!” Dean points at the two latkes. “TRY AGAIN.”

“DEAN WINCHESTER, YOU LEAVE HIM BE!” Bobby yells, hitting him with a dish towel.

Castiel laughs softly, now realizing what’s happening. At Christmas dinner, his family has something similar. Some think the corn should be put on the mashed potatoes and gravy, while others eat corn on the side. He’s thinking he picked the opposite of Dean, which makes sense. The guy’s favorite pie is apple, and he loves eating regular apples too, so of course he would prefer the applesauce. He thinks he’s crazy, though. They’re both good, but the sour cream? That was delicious.

With a mischievous smile directed at his boyfriend, Castiel takes a big bite of the sour cream latke again. He moans obnoxiously while he chews. Dean glares at him as he fights hard against the smile making his lips twitch. “It’s over. Totally breaking up now.”

Castiel shrugs. “I’ll just stay here and eat my sour cream latke, then.”

“It’s my house!”

“Your mom likes me. We can eat them together.”

This makes everyone burst into laughter, most of all Sam. He points a finger at his brother who can’t even stop himself from smiling anymore. He’s just fallen even deeper, more madly in love with this blue eyed man - something he didn’t think possible. As long as, when they have children, they like applesauce on their latkes.

Castiel spends another hour with Dean’s family, laughing and talking. They teach him how to play dreidel, a game he sucks at. Dean’s nephew, Ash, totally cons him out of all of his candy. He’s pretty sure he cheated somehow.

They ask about his family and his own holiday plans, and laugh when he says his parents are pretty strict. They all wish they could see Dean meet parents like that and Dean rolls his eyes, pretending he’s not totally freaking out about that himself. He claims he can behave when needed but Castiel doesn’t think he’ll last long. Especially if his crazy older brother Gabe gets ahold of him. The two will be causing trouble before presents are even opened.

As the sun is beginning to set, Dean takes his hand and leads him to the living room. Jo smiles down at the children gathered on the floor and begins telling the story of Hanukkah. Castiel is captivated by it, making a mental note to go find the more detailed version on his own later. Then Bobby moves forward and lights the tallest candle in the center of what Dean told him earlier was the menorah.

Dean pulls him in as the room begins singing. Everyone is off key and the kids mostly yell the words, but it sounds beautiful to him. It sounds like magic. He smiles as Dean softly sings what Jo explained was the blessing into his ear. Afterwards, as the first normal sized candle is being lit by Bobby, Dean whispers to Castiel, “I love you.”

Castiel sinks into his hold, letting the warmth of the moment envelope them both. “I love you, too.”

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