--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And it was sort of weird at first…" description: "\"“And it was sort of weird at first, because Castiel didn’t remember what he was supposed to be doing, but the way that he could feel Dean smiling again..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e8/standbyme-ao3-30143_quote_and-it-was-sort-of-weird-at-first-becaus_1490693.jpg" --- # And it was sort of weird at first, because Castiel didn’t… ![“And it was sort of weird at first, because Castiel didn’t remember what he was supposed to be doing, but the way that he could feel Dean smiling against his lips made his legs feel weak, and the way that he could feel Dean's hips against his own made his head swim.” quote by standbyme (AO3](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e8/standbyme-ao3-30143_quote_and-it-was-sort-of-weird-at-first-becaus_1490693.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e8/standbyme-ao3-30143_quote_and-it-was-sort-of-weird-at-first-becaus_1490693.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e8/standbyme-ao3-30143_quote_and-it-was-sort-of-weird-at-first-becaus_1490693.jpg) > ““And it was sort of weird at first, because Castiel didn’t remember what he was supposed to be doing, but the way that he could feel Dean smiling against his lips made his legs feel weak, and the way that he could feel Dean's hips against his own made his head swim.”” [standbyme (AO3](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/standbyme-ao3/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A supernatural being feels human love, causing physical weakness and emotional overwhelm. **In simple terms:** Love can make even the strongest feel vulnerable. Key Takeaway Recognize love’s transformative power. Themes love supernatural vulnerability emotion Mood emotional intense Type narrative romantic When to use this quote - romantic relationships - spiritual awakening - personal growth Key Concepts human‑divine connection empathy identity crisis Questions to Reflect On - How does love change your sense of self? - When does vulnerability become a weakness? 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