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Castiel was sorting through a garbage bag of toddlers clothes that had just came in. It was spring and donations to the goodwill store, Angel's Grace, had quadrupled as people did their spring cleaning. Castiel picked up a little onesie out of the bag that had a bee on it. It made him smile. He set it aside to purchase for his little hoard he kept in his chest at home.
Castiel might be an alpha but he was more omega than most. He dreamed of the day he would have a mate and a pup of his own. The one major problem was most omegas didn't want a sensitive alpha. Castiel was 25 years old and had never had a single omega interested in him. The alpha tried not to dwell on this while he put the new clothes out for customers to purchase.
The bell rang as a new customers came in. Castiel lifted his head to smile and greet the new arrivals. "Hello and welcome to Angel's Grace." he said to the young man and young teen boy that came in. He noticed the teen was wearing clothes that he had noticeable outgrown. The older who looked maybe 18 at most nodded at Castiel and the teen gave him a sweet smile.
The alpha went back to sorting through another bag of donations. This bag had an abundance of some of the ugliest sweaters he had ever seen. He shook his head, someone would like them he hoped as he hung them up. He heard a voice coming from the jeans section, "Dean we don't have enough money for this." came a voice that cracked.
"Sammy we have to get you something that you can wear. The clothes you have on now fit best out of everything you have."came the older boys voice.
Castiel felt a pang in his heart. He reached under the counter and pulled out the bags he used for just this situation and he walked over to the boys. "Hi." He said to announce his approach. "Just wanting to let you know we have a special sale today." He held up the bags and said, "Everything clothes wise that you can fit into these bags is only $2.50." He handed the bags to them.
"Thanks." the teen he now knew was called Sammy said.
"I am Castiel. If you need anything just yell for me." the alpha said as he turned to leave.
"Castiel...that is an unusual name." the older said.
The alpha turned back around, "I was named after an angel."
"Neat." Sammy chimed in. "I am Sam and this is my big brother Dean."
"Nice to meet you Sam and Dean." Cas said giving them a smile.
Castiel walked back to his counter. He usually tried not to scent people but it had been quite obvious that Sam was a newly presented alpha and that Dean was an omega. Sam being an alpha didn't surprise him. The boy was already very tall for his age but Dean, now that had surprised him. Dean was Castiel's height and broad in the shoulders. He looked strong and if he was being honest with himself, very attractive.
About and hour later the boys came up with both bags filled. Castiel suspected that all the items were for Sam and he found himself feeling an urge to protect and provide for Dean. His alpha whined at the thought of Dean doing without but his human consciousness admired Dean for taking care of his brother so self sacrificial.
Castiel rang up their purchases and then told them he hope to see them again soon. "Sure Cas, we'll be back. Sam can't seem to stop growing so I'm sure we will see you soon." Dean said. Castiel felt his heart speed up at the nickname Cas that Dean had used.
"Good. See you soon." he said as he watched them leave. He immediately felt a loneliness settle over him at their departure. He didn't understand why. He spent most of his life alone. Why did the absence of these two boys pull at him so much. He busied himself the rest of the day sorting through donations but he never truly got Dean and Sam off his mind.