Library [08/25]

[likethegun]

Sam hadn't intended to come to the library today, since it was the week off from classes. But he'd heard through the grapevine - aka Zoe - that the school had gotten around to hiring a new librarian. So, he was taking it upon himself to make sure everything was as clean and organized as possible, just in case the new guy was a stickler for neatness and order.

[We're going OCD-free today! *gasp*]

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[demons-death.livejournal.com]

The trip after the Colt had been successful, but John had been left with the feeling of unfinished business in regards to Sam. He hated that they seemed to have backslid to the point where they can't even have a conversation over the weather without it turning into an argument and while he wasn't sure if he could fix it, he couldn't just leave things as they were.

So figuring Sammy would be where he was every Monday, John headed into the library that morning with two cups of coffee.

[likethegun]

Sam looked up from the pile of junk he was sorting through when he heard the door open, and tried not to look uncomfortable when he saw his dad. "Hey. What are you doing here?" he asked lightly. "This is your vacation week."

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"I could say the same to you," John replied. He held out one cup to Sam. "Coffee?"

[likethegun]

"Uh, sure, thanks," Sam said, taking the coffee gratefully. "I'm just trying to clean things up before the new librarian gets here."

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"Hopefully it'll be someone that won't make Zoe come home ranting," John said with a wry grin.

[repeterpetrelli.livejournal.com]

Peter didn't doubt that Sam would be in the library. So around the usual time he showed up with donuts and coffee.

"Hey."

[likethegun]

"That would be nice. Someone she doesn't have to punch either," Sam said.

[likethegun]

"Hey," Sam said, smiling. "Enjoying your break so far?"

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"Yes. Though, y'know, nothing like a woman who can wipe the floor with people," John said with a fond expression.

[likethegun]

Sam couldn't help but laugh. "Strong women are definitely a good thing," he agreed.

[repeterpetrelli.livejournal.com]

"So far so good," Peter said. He handed over the coffee. "You?"

[likethegun]

"So far, yeah," he said, always happy for coffee. "You're lucky, I almost wasn't going to be here today."

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

John took a sip of his coffee and took a breath. "About last week...."

[likethegun]

Sam frowned a little and looked down at his cup, mentally bracing himself to get yelled at. "I'm sorry," he said.

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"So am I."

[likethegun]

"For what?" Sam asked.

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"I don't like fighting with you, son," John said. "And... you had some points."

[likethegun]

Sam couldn't help but look surprised. "I don't like fighting with you either," he said. "I just wanted to help."

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"And you did. Things could have gone down entirely differently if you and your brother hadn't been there," John admitted. "But you have to understand, Sammy. You and Dean, you're my boys. Keeping you safe is... it's everything."

[likethegun]

"I know," Sam said, admitting that as well. "But it doesn't feel right to just sit back and not do anything while you're off possibly risking your life. I mean, wasn't the whole point of spending years training us to teach us how to be hunters too?"

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"It was so that you could keep yourselves safe if I wasn't around to do it," John said.

[repeterpetrelli.livejournal.com]

"Who are you and what have you done with the real Sam?" Peter replied.

[likethegun]

"Like if you need to go pay your respects to a friend, and we have to stay here," Sam said.

[likethegun]

"Hey, I don't always come in when there are no classes," Sam said, ignoring the fact that he usually did.

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

"Like if I have to go deal with something related to the demon, even if it's maybe getting a weapon to use against it." John gave Sam a serious look. "If I could keep you out of everything even remotely related to that thing, I would. It's already hurt you more than I can stand."