A Study in Salvation
Artist: ImpMakesArt
Author: tsujiharu
Rating: Mature
Pairings: Dean/Castiel
Length: 21917
Warnings: N/A
Tags: Alternate Universe, Bar Owner Castiel, Musician Dean Winchester, Alternating POV, Happy Ending, Past Character Death, References to unhappy childhoods, Almost One Night Stands to Feelings, Cigarettes, Alcohol
Summary: Ever since Castiel Novak inherited The Roadhouse from his brother, Gabriel, there’s been little more to Castiel’s life than trying to keep the bar afloat. Enter Dean Winchester — the guitarist and background vocals to a local band, Last Call — who has Castiel wondering if there’s still more to life than the endless rotation of repairs, payments, and subpar imitation rock bands that perform at their monthly Rock Nights. Dean Winchester is charming, witty, funny, and… stuck in a rut of disappointment and frustration. He’s still playing small, pointless gigs with his high school band while working at Bobby’s garage. It’s honest work, but a far cry of what his young self envisioned. Now, the blue-eyed bartender at The Roadhouse has him questioning if maybe there’s still more in store for him than one night stands and frat party concerts.