So this story is a continuation of the last scene of Season 5 Episode 21, "The Squab and the Quail" .I re-enacted the last scene, so they are the same words from the episode. As you all know, I do not own Castle.

I don't really know how I feel about this chapter, lol. But, here it is, hope you like it! :)


Previously:

"But you're right, I've been taking you for granted, but no longer; tonight, it's all about me."

Castle said to Kate then paused while walking towards the closed bedroom doors and picked up the remote for his docking station.

Kate turned to look at where he was going and smirked,

"Shouldn't it be about me?"

Castle turned to face her again while swiftly pushing open the bedroom doors, pressing play on his docking station remote and said,

"Nope, cause tonight, it's all about me, giving you a romantic full body massage."

Soothing relaxing music began to play in the background as the doors to the bedroom opened, revealing a decorated room. The bed was covered in rose

pedals, as candles were placed all around the room. There was a massage table set out, ready to be used, and a bottle of wine with 2 glasses on the side

table.

Kate gazed upon the room, stunned; she was captivated by the scenery before her. Castle began walking towards her, she looked up at him, then back to the

room, and then back to him at the last second, to be taken into a deep and passionate kiss as one of Castle's arms wrapped around her waist, pulling her

closer.

They kissed for a few seconds before Kate pulled away first. Eyes still closed, and smiling a little, she called his name breathily,

"Castle?"

He smiled, looking at her and replied,

"Yeah?"

She hesitated, looked away briefly before saying,

"Where are we going?"

He looked at her, and said,

"To the bedroom, come on, you're going to love this"

as he began to make his way into the bedroom, to fix one of the sheets laid out on the massage table.

She looked at him and frowned, a worry expression plastered on her face...

Continuation...

She stood like that for a few moments, with the worry evident on her face. Castle look back at her after he realized she didn't follow him into the bedroom.

He studied her face, clearly being able to tell that something was bothering her.

"Hey, what's wrong?" He said gently.

She didn't reply, she just looked down to the floor. He walked towards her, taking her hands in his and spoke again,

"Hey, Kate? Look at me. Talk to me, tell me what's wrong."

She continued to stare at the floor then looked up to see his concerned face, her forest green meeting his sea blue eyes. He didn't say anything; he let her

take her time. After a few moments, she finally began,

I...I meant us, you and I...our relationship. Where are we going?

Realization crossed his face, as he understood what she meant. But before he could say anything, she continued.

"When I was in the hotel with Eric...before he kissed me, he asked me if we were dating. I told him yes. But he then asked if it was serious, and I hesitated,

because I realized I had no idea on what we were or where we are going..."

When he heard the words come out of her mouth, he was taken back, hurt a little bit. He understood not knowing where they were going since they never

really discussed the future before. Of course he wanted to get married, that was a given. He thought about that before they were even together; he just

never mentioned it to her because he didn't want to scare her by thinking he was moving too fast. But, as for them being serious...he knew the answer right

away, yes. He considered them to be extremely serious, their relationship has been official for almost a year now, but they had an "unofficial relationship"

years before that. Even though they never admitted to each other back then, they and everyone else knew it was true. He loved her, he loved her so much

and he has for a while now. Then a thought suddenly hit him...Kate had never told him that she loved him, he always just assumed she did, but she never

said those 3 words to him...

He felt scared, hurt, worried, and something that he never thought he'd feel with Kate and his relationship; he felt insecure. Kate must have noticed

something was off, because he heard her call his name with a concerned tone.

"Castle?"

He finally looked at her, coming out of his deep thoughts. He was still so worried, that before he could even think about what he was saying, the words came

out of his mouth,

"You...you never said it back."

Now Kate was confused, what was he talking about, he never even answered her question; but she decided to let that go and figure out what he was

referring to.

"I never said what back?"

There was a pause until Castle began.

"You never told me that you loved me too..."

It took her moment, and then she realized what he was saying...she had never said "I love you" to him throughout the course of their relationship. Even on

their first night when she showed up at his door, all she ever told him was that she wanted him. How could she not have realized this by now? But more

importantly, how has she never said it to him after almost a year together?! Guilt immediately rushed through her body. It wasn't that she didn't love him, it

wasn't that at all. She did love him; she loved him so much, more than anything. She wasn't afraid of telling him either, she would be perfectly fine, more

than actually, but she always just assumed that he knew. He probably did assume that she loved him back all this time, but right now when he realized she

never told him, she couldn't even imagine the pain, hurt, and worry he must be going through; he probably feels so insecure about their relationship. God,

that was the last thing she wanted, she never wanted him to feel that way, especially after he doubted her feelings for him when she lied to him about

remembering. Then a sudden thought crossed her mind, what if he was having doubts again?! Oh god, oh god, she started to panic. She needed him to know

exactly how she felt.

"Rick." She began, as she looked up at him.

He immediately looked at her.

She continued,

"Rick, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry I never told you. I hadn't even realized until you brought it up. But still, that's no excuse, I should have told you, I should tell

you every day, because you deserve to hear it, especially after all these years and what we've been through. But as you know, I can't change the past, so

I'm going to tell you now."

She paused, getting ready to recite all her feelings for this man standing in front of her.

"Rick, I love you. I love you so much, so much it hurts. I am crazily, stupidly, madly in love with you. I love you with every fiber of my being. I love you more

than anything in this world, more than you can imagine. I have never felt this way about anyone before. You've changed me for the better, you make me so

happy, excited, nervous, furious, frustrated, and every other emotion. But most importantly, you make me love you. I never want you to feel insecure about

us, or doubt my feelings for you. I love you Richard Castle, with all of my heart. Always."

Castle just stood there, stunned at the words just came out her mouth. He never heard anything sound more beautiful or sexy. God he loved this woman,

just as much as she loved him. He didn't even know what to say, because saying "I love you too" wouldn't stand a chance after her speech. So instead of

telling her how much he loved her, he decided to show her.

He took one step, making them about an inch apart. He moved his hands up and cupped her face, then kissed her. He kissed her hard, deep, and

passionately, more than he's ever done before.

She was taken back at his sudden action at first, but quickly reacted back. She returned the kiss with just as much, if not, more, love than he was giving her.

She moved her hands up, as she ran her hands through his hair, pulling him even closer, if that was possible. Their tongues battled for dominance, as they

both swallowed each other's moans. They continued like that for a few minutes, until oxygen became a necessity.

They pulled away simultaneously, breathing heavily. They were still in the same position as before, when Kate shifted her hands so they were now palming

his jaw as her fingers played with his bottom hairs, reaching the top of his neck. He left his hands cupping her face as slowly caressed her cheeks. He leaned

his forehead against hers, as he said,

"I love you so much, Kate."

She smiled, gave him a quick peck on his lips and replied.

"I love you too, Rick."

He moved his hands to her waist and pulled her towards him as he began to walk her backwards towards the bedroom.

He continued walking, until the back of his legs hit the baseboard of his bed. He slowly sat down and pulled her on top, so she was straddling him. They

kissed for a few minutes again, until Kate pulled away, smiled and said,

"I'm still expecting that full body massage, you know."

He laughed, as he kissed her again, and she smiled into his lips.

He moved his hands from her lower back, to grab under her thighs. He lifted her up along with him as he stood up. She wrapped her legs and arms even

tighter around his waist and neck as he carried her to the massage table. He gently sat her down as he placed both his hands either side of her on the

massage table and kissed her. Not too long after, he pulled away, and began helping her take off her clothes. They both stripped her of her clothes as she

laid face forward on the massage table and he covered her bottom half with a sheet.

He reached over to the side table to get the hot oil and began to work his magic touch on her.


I might make a 2nd part to this story, but I'm not completely sure. Let me know if you want me to, thanks!

Hope you enjoyed it :)