insta-rec (fic, Sam/Dean UST)

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Title: No Strength to Squander
Author: someblazingstar
Tags: bathing/washing, bed-sharing, hugs/cuddling, physical assault, injuries (misc.), PTSD, post-hell issues, implied non-con
Characters: Dean, Sam
Genre/pairing: Sam/Dean UST, implied past non-con
Rating: PG-13
Word-count: 2,065
Spoilers: On the Head of a Pin
Summary: The last time he saw Dean like this, he was choking on his own blood. (summary selected by reccer)
Reccer’s comments: The latest post from the tagging challenge salt_burn_porn, this is just as emotional and character-driven as anything else. In it, Sam takes Dean home from the hospital after the events of On the Head of a Pin, and takes care of him the best he can. I love this look at Sam’s headspace in season 4; how he related to Dean in that season and the complicated emotions his brother’s newfound vulnerability brought up for him.