You mentioned Jason Manns in a recent ask and it made me search through some of your old posts regarding him because I could never understand why this rando is always at cons and is associated with the show when he hasn’t been on it. He had a song or two on it, but nobody else gets this kind of attention (even some side characters). Always blew my mind and made me wonder what kind of deal he has with Jensen since they have been friends for years. All of J’s friends are leeches, so not surprising
To be fair, Jensen’s fans are wiling to throw money at “attractive white man in Jensen’s orbit”, so when Creation is going, “Hmmm, who can be the space filler at lunch time?”. And JIBcon is going, “who can we put in the timeslot when J2 are doing photos ops where 90% of the crowd will be, who can be the space filler that won’t be a heartbreaking FOMO moment when 90% of the crowd won’t be in the panel room?”.
Then I think the 20/80 rule applies: 20% of the customers that brings in the top 80% of the revenue makes the rules. An alledged wealthy customer complained to Creation about fans publishing their M&G reports onliine, so Creation banned the practice. Some of the 20%-ers like having Jason at the cons, so he gets to be there.
But yeah, Jason Mann, Gino Graul, and Steve Carlson are the trinity of leeches in the Bank of Jensen.
So it’s understandable to a degree when Jared came along why Jensen latched onto him. Jensen’s friends are less successful than him and constantly need his help to promote their non-existing careers or financially bail them out. Danneel and her brother aren’t very bright, his own mother is a trust fund baby and doesn’t seem that bright herself, and his father is vicariously living his acting dreams through his son and gives him weekly “critiques” on his acting. Then along comes young Jared - already financially successful, smart, and intelligent -- the opposite of Jensen’s friends and family members. Jared allegedly arranged a better contract for Jensen for convention work, something his own agent or manager should have done.
Drabble Prompt: “The diamond in your engagement ring is fake.”
Pairing: Jensen x Reader
Requested by: @winchester-writes
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“Hit me up, darlin.” An intoxicated bearded man slaps his calloused hand down onto the bar. He would’ve fallen on his ass by now if he wasn’t draped over it for support.
“You know the drill, Manns.” You remind him. “If you can walk from here to the the pool table without any issues then you can get another.”
“But it’s so farrrr.” He gripes slurring his words, gesturing across to the opposite side of the room.
You roll your eyes at the drunken mess and settle on serving him a big glass of ice water. He humors you with a few sips but you’ve been down this road before, his whining will soon start up again. It’s one of the perks of owning a bar.
“You’re sooo pretty, you sexy thing.” Jason wiggles his eyebrows and you can’t help but laugh in his face. It’s too bad that flattery doesn’t work on you, especially when it’s your ass on the line.
“Leave the girl alone, Manns.” There’s a familiar deep chuckle and you smile wide before even turning around. You know exactly who the voice belongs to and you know exactly what he does to your insides.
“Aw my night in shining armor. Sir Ackles, what can I get you?” You tease with an exaggerated bow.
“Yeah yeah.” He waves it off before pointing to a bottle of whiskey behind you.
“I know you don’t need saving, Y/N.” He laughs softly. “Especially from Jason. I know you have a lot of experience with drunken fools.”
“Don’t I know it.” You scoff placing his shot down on the bar. You’ve never been so damn jealous of an inanimate object in your life, knowing it gets to touch his perfect, pink lips.
“Let me take you out to dinner. How about this weekend?” Jensen gives you a captivating smile and you blush before even realizing it.
“I didn’t know you were that kinda guy, dude.” You answer automatically, leaning back against the counter behind you.
“Wanna elaborate?” His crooked smile surprises you and now you’re officially curious about what this man’s thinking.
“You’ve been coming in here for like two months now. And you’ve seen the ring on my finger.” You hold up your left hand and wiggle your fingers to show off your engagement ring.
“Oh I’ve seen it.” Jensen confirms with a smirk. “Now about that dinner…do you like Italian?”
“Seriously?” You huff annoyed making him roll his eyes.
“The diamond in your engagement ring is fake, Y/N.” He states firmly, confidently locking eyes with you.
“No it’s not.” You rush out feeling a little flustered. “And even if it was, maybe that’s all my fiancé can afford. You ever think about that hotshot?”
“Is the fiancé invisible? Because I’ve yet to see any guy show up to see you.”
“You don’t live here ya know.” You point out awkwardly.
“Listen…I get why you wear a fake ring at work. I don’t blame you with all of the inebriated morons that filter in and out of here. But I can assure you that I’m different.” He finishes with a boyish charm that distracts you.
“Jensen…”
“Just say yes, Y/N. We both know I’ll eventually wear you down, then you’ll fall in love with me and then we’ll get married…blah blah. So let’s just save some time. Ok?”
“You think you’re so smooth. Don’t you, Ackles?” You giggle feeling your resolve disappear.
“I have my moments.”
“Ok fine. Let’s hope that your cocky ass can prove that you’re really different than the rest.” You tease lightheartedly.
“Oh, sweetheart. Nothing will give me more pleasure.” Jensen playfully growls at you.
As always, I block out the faces because even though it's public posts found on Twitter, I don't feel comfortable revealing the faces of people. (Especially children.)
Because of Tumblr limits, Jensen's solos will be on the reblog!