Title: His Chance, Her Choice
Disclaimer: I do not own Castle, Andrew W. Marlowe and ABC do. The song "I Was Born To Love You" is owned by Queen.
Author's Note: What if Mike was not a bad guy he was made out to be and pursued a relationship with Kate and was about to marry her? What if Rick managed to give a fair objection at Kate and Mike's wedding and declared his love for Kate in front of the guests?
Genre: Romance
Rating: T
Beta'd by: Beckett NYPD
Song: I Was Born To Love You—Sung by: Queen
Rick lay awake at night scheming.
He was not going to let his best friend, Detective Kate Beckett marry Mike Royce, her fiancé and ex-training officer and become Mrs. Michael Royce.
Problem was he had so many ideas that he couldn't decide on which one. Then he thought of it.
The next morning right before Alexis and Martha were off to help Kate get ready; he told them of his plan. Alexis smiled; she knew that her dad would bounce back from the shocking news of Kate's impending marriage.
Once he was done, he took off to make some arrangements.
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As Kate and Mike joined hands while the Justice of Peace began the service. When he said, "If anyone can show just cause why these two should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace."
Right then Alexis and Martha took their cue and said, "Wait, we object."
Everyone including the bride and groom turned around and looked intently at the objectors.
"Um Martha, Alexis what is going on?" asked Kate.
"Kate have you noticed one person not present amongst the guests right now?" asked Alexis inquiringly.
Kate realized who was not in attendance when music began playing; Kate recognized it immediately as her and Rick's favorite song. An even greater surprise was when she heard the voice singing the song.
I was born to love you
With every single beat of my heart
Yes, I was born to take care of you
Every single day...
(chorus:)
I was born to love you
With every single beat of my heart
Yes, I was born to take care of you
Every single day of my life
You are the one for me
I am the man for you
You were made for me
You're my ecstasy
If I was given every opportunity
I'd kill for your love
So take a chance with me
Let me romance with you
I'm caught in a dream
And my dreams come true
It's so hard to believe
This is happening to me
An amazing feeling
Coming through -
(chorus)
I wanna love you
I love every little thing about you
I wanna love you, love you, love you
Born - to love you
Born - to love you
Yes I was born to love you
Born - to love you
Born - to love you
Every single day - of my life
An amazing feeling
Coming through
(chorus)
Yes I was born to love you
Every single day of my life
Go, I love you babe
Yes, I was born to love you
I wanna love you, love you, love you
I wanna love you
I get so lonely, lonely, lonely
Yeah, I want to love you
Yeah, give it to me
Once the song ended, Kate was awestruck. She did not know Rick could sing so well.
Rick walked forward with a rose in his hand said, "Kate, there is no easy way for me to say this but I love you. I have loved you for a long time now. I already felt something for you when I first met you when you crashed the Storm Fall release party. Please Kate, choose me and I will show my undying love and affection for you."
Kate though speechless was a bit peeved. Of all times for Rick to declare his love for her, he chooses her wedding day.
Suddenly something stirred within her; it was all the feelings she had for Rick but suppressed when she started her relationship with Royce.
Kate bit her lips, turned, feeling confused. Here in front of her was a guy who at time acted like a nine year old kid on a sugar rush; next to her was a guy she known since she gotten out of the academy.
Kate looked at Mike then over at Lanie who looked at her with a silent message that said it all.
Girl this is all on you, it is your decision. I can't make it for you.
Kate nodded and turned back to Mike and said what she dreaded saying.
"Mike, first I want to say how sorry I am to lead you on. But I realize I love Rick. However, that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy all the time I have spent you and-" but was interrupted.
"Kid, I understand. I am disappointed nevertheless I can tell you and Rick have chemistry that is off the charts. I saw it was there when we met up again…go to him," said Mike with a gentle smile.
Kate smiled at him. Kate started to walk away from the altar when she remembered something, the ring.
Kate slid it off and gently put it in Mike's hand.
With that, Kate took Rick's hand and they left for the car waiting for them.
A/N 2: Thanks for reading "His Chance". Reviews are appreciated!