Gone

How is Oliver supposed to function now he’s gone?

The world is still there, but everything is different, like the air around him is waiting for Dean’s return. The clack of Oliver’s coffee cup against the kitchen counter rings far louder than it needs to, like it wants to draw Dean’s attention, evoke the teasing voice that used to follow about him being heavy-handed. The space in the shower cubicle now seems cavernous, pressing back in wait for Dean to step in behind him slipping his arms ...