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Castiel Novak looked outside the window. It was a nice day in his neighbourhood, like any other day of the year. The sun shined brightly into the room, even though the sun was dimmer in the morning, it could still damage anyone's eyes. Castiel squinted a bit as the light slowly grew brighter. A normal Monday morning started with the youngest Novak grumbling and waking his older brother, Balthazar, up. It will continue with yelling on whose turn it is to make breakfast, and Michael or Balthazar shouting at Gabriel to hurry up in the bathroom. It will end with Michael and Lucifer fighting again on whose turn it is to drive to school.
Michael Novak is the oldest of the siblings and has legal custody over his brothers since their father disappeared on his 18th birthday, which Michael thought he had done it on purpose. As for their mother, she died a few months after giving birth to Castiel. The oldest Novak is the most responsible, strict and could be a little too overprotective towards his brothers, on rare occasions, even towards Lucifer. Michael is 18 and is on his senior year, he's rarely seen relaxing or playing at home with his brothers due to him studying, working and cramming for purposes. He often gets into fights with his twin, Lucifer for significant and sometimes unimportant reasons. He used to have dark hair, but the color reminded him too much of his mother, so he dyed his hair to a shade of dirty blond like some of his brothers.
Nicholas Novak, nicknamed Lucifer by Michael because he causes too much trouble for as long as he has lived and because of a play in third grade where he got a significant role as Lucifer. The nickname stuck to him like a glue and some people had thought it was his real name. Lucifer is the opposite of Michael in most ways, such as in being responsible and discipline. He cares for his brothers as much as they care for him, he would never admit it, but he cares about Michael. He is exactly 58 minutes younger than Michael, but his birth happened right after midnight, whereas Michael' was born 5 minutes before midnight, making him having a different birthdate than Michael. He looked a lot like Michael, though not identical, he had the same sharp blue eyes as him. Unlike Michael, he has facial hair.
Gabriel Novak and Balthazar Novak, the notorious duo of the Novak family. Even though Gabriel is a year older than Balthazar, they looked like as if they stepped into earth in the exact same time. Gabriel and Balthazar were known in the neighbourhood for their pranks and rebelliousness against Michael, though the oldest Novak could not dislike them. Gabriel was 17 and is in his junior year, while Balthazar is 16 and is in his sophomore year.
Raphael Novak is the third oldest Novak, though he ran away from the family 10 years after their mother died. His disappearance became a sensitive subject for the Novaks. Before he ran away, he never really talked to Castiel unless urgent or forced, he showed little love for Castiel, which Castiel noticed, but never asked about it. As Raphael turned 13, he disappeared on a Friday night, with no trace, but he left a note on the fridge which Michael secretly kept as a memento. Castiel didn't know what was on the note, only his older brothers have read it.
Castiel Novak, the youngest Novak, 14, turning 15, and is in his freshmen year. The boy who is currently waiting for his brother, Gabriel to finish using the bathroom, in his bedroom, looking out the window. He could hear the faint shouts of Michael and Lucifer fighting on whose turn it is to make breakfast, he could hear Balthazar's complains about Gabriel using the bathroom too long past his door. He really didn't want to hear his oldest brothers fight again on driving, that's when he smiled when he got a text from his best friend, Dean Winchester, asking if he wants a ride to school, to which Castiel picked up his phone and replied a 'yes'. He jumped and dropped his phone when he door burst open, he picked it up and turned around. He saw a grumpy Lucifer.
"Lucifer, could you at least knock?" Castiel complained. It's a habit for everyone to call him Lucifer, as the latter insisted.
"I'm not in the mood to argue, Cassie." he grumbled as he grabbed his bag and slung it to his shoulder, he smirked a little as he noticed Castiel holding his phone. "Oh, I'm sorry. Were you talking to your boyfriend?"
Castiel blushed, "Shut it, Luci, he's not my boyfriend."
"Whatever, Cas." he left their shared room to head downstairs to watch his morning news. It was no surprise that the five Novak brothers share the same room, due to their small house that hadn't changed since the happy new wed couple bought the small house, hoping to buy a bigger one in the future, which never happened. Castiel got up from his bed and left the room, following Lucifer.
"Hurry up, Gabe! Dammit!" Balthazar cussed. Castiel smiled sheepishly in concern, he was lucky to use the bathroom before Gabriel. It wasn't his fault Balthazar woke up late. He could hear Gabriel shouting 'Be patient!' in reply. Balthazar sighed and looked at Castiel, "Hello, dear brother." his wrathful face softened.
"You do know there's another bathroom downstairs."
"I know, but my stuff's in there." he protested. Castiel huffed and left Balthazar by heading downstairs. He saw Michael putting eggs and toast on each plate. Each of the Novak siblings gets their own plate with their favourite colour. Michael's is blue, Lucifer's is red, Gabriel's is green, Balthazar's is purple and Castiel's is yellow, while Raphael's was orange. Michael noticed Castiel sitting down on the dining room.
"Hello, Castiel." Michael said as he placed the frying pan by the sink and joined him for breakfast.
"Michael." he acknowledged.
"Are you riding to school with the Winchesters again?" he asked. Michael was never really fond of the Winchesters, mostly Dean. He doesn't really trust Dean, thinking he might introduce Castiel to drugs, sex, illegal parties and drinking in a young age. To make it worse, Dean is a junior and is obviously older than Castiel. Which adds up to Michael's worries. Dean is Castiel's only male friend in school, whereas he only has female friends in his age, Meg and Anna. His other male friend would be Sam, Dean's kid brother who's an 8th grader in another school.
"Yes." he replied casually taking a small bite of the toast.
"Be careful." he simply said.
"It's only a ride to school." Castiel argued.
"You know I don't trust him." Michael muttered taking a sip in his coffee. Castiel rolled his eyes as he continued eating. Lucifer joined them after he finished watching his morning news, Gabriel and Balthazar joined after a few minutes. Castiel stood up and walked away from the dining room, only to be stopped by Michael. "Castiel, finish your breakfast.". Castiel looked at his half eaten toast and a quarter of egg.
"Not hungry." he replied.
"Cas, you're getting skinny; like a twig." Gabriel added before eating an egg whole in only one bite.
"At least I'm not overweight." he muttered, but unfortunately, the victim of his mean words heard him.
"I'm not fat."
"I didn't say you were fat." Castiel snapped. Balthazar pretended nothing is happening and continued eating, Lucifer tried to ignore their fighting, Michael glared at his two younger brothers.
"Geez Cas, are you on your PMS or something?"
"I'm not a girl, asshole."
Michael frowned, "Language Casti-"
"You act like a bitch though." Gabriel cut off.
"Can we not fight anymore in the morning?" Lucifer said, only to be ignored
"Well, at least I'm not an obese midget."
"Hey! I'm only shorter by an inch or two, you little bitch." he spat.
"Gabriel, Castiel, please-" Michael was cut off again.
"At least I can control my appetite." Gabriel looked hurt, Balthazar and Lucifer gave Gabriel concerned looks. Gabriel has had it with his younger brother.
"At least I'm not to blame for Raphael's disappearance." he spat with hate in every word. Castiel's eyes widened in surprise, Lucifer and Gabriel spat their drinks, Michael's eyes were filled with anger and shock.
"GABRIEL!" Michael shouted, the neighbours probably heard it, even Balthazar and Lucifer had to cover their ears. Michael's features softened and looked at a shocked Castiel, "Cas, it's not-"
A car honk was heard outside, Castiel grabbed his bag and left the house without saying a word. Michael sighed, Lucifer and Balthazar looked at each other, Gabriel felt a slight guilt; but he was still angry at Castiel.