Nightmares

It was all a dream. You thought to yourself trying to calm your racing heartbeat.

You've had nightmares about that horrible night many times over the years, but never that vivid nor detailed. It wasn't real, you told yourself, it was just a nightmare there's nothing to be afraid of. You tried to re-convince yourself but these questions kept coming up again and again.

But who is Azazel? How did mom know him? How'd she get on the roof? You couldn't help asking yourself these questions over and over but no matter how hard you tried you just didn't have the answers.

Once you slowed your heartbeat back to a healthy rhythm, you listened carefully and hoped you didn't woke Bobby up. Once satisfied with the steady silence that met your ears, you checked the clock which told you it was 3:00AM. The devil's hour, you thought.

You then quickly grew frustrated because now you were wide awake and had little hope of falling back asleep. You laid in bed anyways, just watching and listening to the soft rain drizzling outside your window.

You tried unsuccessfully to forget about your dream and think about, well, anything else.

After a few minutes you realized this wasn't going to work, so you got up. Maybe all I need is a distraction, you decided as you threw on one of your oversized sweatshirts before going downstairs into the kitchen.

You debated about making coffee or something non-caffeinated on your way. Oh what the hell I'm not going back to sleep anyways, you thought to yourself and went with the coffee.

Even after what you guessed was a few hours later, you couldn't forget about that creepy man, Azazel. Especially his evil yellow eyes, it struck you as weird that someone could have yellow eyes, let alone ones so prominent.

Eventually Bobby came down, he looked tired and very very silly. You tried not to giggle when you saw how his hair was sticking every which way and his pajamas were practically thrown on. You watched amused as he wobbled around the house doing who knows what until he came into the kitchen.

"Balls!" He exclaims when he came in to see you already in the kitchen, he must not have noticed you were awake yet. You couldn't help but let out a laugh at both his face and his choice of words.

"Well good morning to you too, sleeping beauty," you said with a slight smirk.

He grumbled a grumpy good morning and went over to get himself some coffee. Once you saw he was waking up a bit you decided it'd be safe to make conversation.

"Oh hey Bobster," You said trying to get his attention.

"What is it, Bug?" He asks using the nickname he gave you so many years ago.

"I noticed you were out of milk so I think I'm gonna go get some, need me to get anything else?" You ask after gaining his attention.

"Nothing that I can think of," Bobby replied after thinking for a minute. "You just got back and you probably know what I got better than me," He adds with a chuckle.

"Alright," you conclude and after a few minutes you get up and head to your car. It wasn't anything special and it certainly wasn't what you wanted, it got you from point A to point B so you weren't gonna complain though. You had a 2003 Toyota Camry.

You got into the front seat and checked your stash of money to make sure you had enough for what you planned to buy. Once you were satisfied with the amount you put the money in your jean pocket, started the car and drove off to Sioux Falls.

On your way into the town, you thought about your nightmare and what it meant. The same questions from earlier swirled around in your brain as you tried to make sense of it.

How much did I really know about her? You thought having doubts about the person she was. What if she got into the wrong crowd and they came for payback? you couldn't help but wonder.

Just then your attention was stolen by the most beautiful car you've seen in a very long time. A black 1967 Chevy Impala. You couldn't help but let out a low whistle when you saw it and in such good condition. You instantly envied whoever was driving the vehicle, even though you couldn't see their face. I hope I can get me one of those someday, you thought wishfully as you continued driving on.

Not too long after, you parked the Camry in a Walmart parking lot and make your way inside. Once you entered the store you noticed a two familiar faces. Instead of going over and saying hi you hurried into the aisles and out of view.

The first familiar face was Astrid, one of your good friends from your high school years but she wasn't the one who made you act so strange. The one who made you so nervous was the second one, Jason, who was also your ex boyfriend.

Jason and you were together for about a year and a half before you ended up breaking up with him. You both had wanted different things, in life and relationship, you wanted to go to college and make a name for yourself while he wanted to stay in Sioux Falls and live quietly.

You could've tried a long distance relationship but even after all that time of being a couple, there wasn't much of a spark anymore. The relationship you two shared was more comfortable and safe than anything else. He didn't mind how the relationship was and for a while you didn't either.

Eventually you started to miss the spark though, the fire died out and you knew he wasn't the one for you. You wanted a relationship where you felt that fire in your hearts all the time and not to be left in the beginning. Considering the last time you talked to Jason was when you broke up with him, it's safe to say you were keen on avoiding him.

Once you were sure you were out of sight, you tried to relax. I have nothing to worry about you told yourself we're both adults, I can do this. You repeat that again and again as you walk through the store to the milk aisle. You decided to grab a 6-pack of beer as well as the milk and also a few candy bars, it's good to treat yourself every once in awhile.

"Long time no see, huh Y/n?" You heard a deep voice say as you were guiltily grabbing one more Hershey's bar. You jumped, whipped around, and made a noise that suspiciously sounded like a squeak.

"J-Jason?" You said while putting your free hand over your heart to try to steady yourself.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you," Jason said chuckling at your reaction. You calmed slightly when you heard his laugh, if he's not nervous why should you be?

"I uh didn't know you worked here," you said shyly, embarrassed that he caught you.

"Yeah well I did just start about a month ago so I wouldn't expect you to," He said not unkindly. "How's college life going?" He asked.

"It's good, haven't failed any of my classes yet," you said regaining some of your confidence and you're surprised at how easy it is to talk to him.

"Like you've ever failed a class in your life," Jason said with a laugh. You smiled in return before he added, "so how long are you planning on staying in town?"

"A little under two weeks, Stanford's giving the students a two week spring break this year after-" you stopped yourself before you mentioned Jessica's death.

While you were never that close to the blonde girl, you were still her friend and it broke your heart when you heard about the fire. You couldn't imagine how hard it must be on your friend, Sam Winchester, let alone her family.

"After..?" Jason inquired before you had the chance to dwell on the it any longer.

"Well a ,uhm, student died in a fire this year and it really affected a lot of students, so I think that's why they extended the break," you explained solemnly.

"Oh," was all he said in reply and you didn't blame him, you didn't know what to think about it yourself. "Well since you're gonna stay here for a bit...would you like to get coffee or something?" He asked suddenly and nervously.

"Jason-" you started ready to tell him you weren't looking for a relationship and that it wouldn't end well before he cut you off.

"Just for old times sake? It doesn't have to be a date, just two friends catching up" he asked pleadingly. You gave him a uncomfortable look and he added, "please, I haven't seen you in over 2 years now, Y/n."

You hesitated before replying "I'll think about it now but for now, do you think you can ring me up?" You ask gesturing to basket of items.

"What?" He asked before realizing a second later. "Oh yeah, of course," he said trying to mask his disappointment.

He began walking toward his register and when you both walked the short distance there he quickly sold you the items. You grabbed your stuff and headed toward the door, waving to Astrid as you walked out.

As you were carrying things to your car, you couldn't help but feel like there was someone watching you. You looked around, trying not to be too obvious about doing it. Eventually you saw a man standing across the street from you, blankly staring right back at you.

He had dark brown or possibly black hair, he was about 6 feet tall and wore a trench coat. You met his stare but you were surprised to find that after a big truck passed by, he was gone.

The whole drive home you thought about your encounter with Jason and occasionally that creepy guy. You began pointing out everything you did wrong and what you should've done. Then you debated about going to coffee with Jason, it wouldn't be a date, like he said, just as friends.

You were jolted back to reality when you noticed you were accidentally veering to the side of the road. Dammit Y/n pay attention to the road, you scolded yourself. You quickly tried to push the little reunion out of your head and focus on what the hell you were doing.

You parked the Camry at Bobby's and walked straight up to Bobby's door; milk, beer and candy in hand. You didn't bother knocking, it was practically your place anyways, and went inside. Only for a bunch of water and..was that salt? To be splashed right in your face.

"What the hell?" You snapped angrily.