Like an Creepy Angel

Summary

Kate is going to L.A. to solve the murder of her training officer. She wants to follow some leads, and finds instead some other things she didn't expect. Alternative scene for 3.22 "To Live and Die in L.A." - SPOILERS

Disclaimer

I do not own Castle. Wish I did. But I don't. No copyright infringement intended.

Rating T for safety

Category Romance/Hurt/Comfort

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Chapter 1 – New Leads

The breakup with Josh wasn't nice.

"No, you're not going."

"Excuse me?"

"I said, you're not going. I forbid it."

Kate couldn't believe her ears. Her so-called boyfriend wanted to prevent her from going to L.A., to investigate some leads on the murder of Mike Royce, her training officer, her friend.

She had told Josh about her first year as a cop, how she was determined and quick in the uptake, but still had to learn a lot. Her deep trust in Royce, and how important it was for her to get deeper into the investigation than her Captain allowed right now.

That was when she heard her boyfriend, the one who was supposed to support her in any way he could, tell her that she wouldn't go because he told her not to.

"It's too dangerous, it's not your case, you're on holiday, and I don't want you to go.", he said in a tone indicating that this was his last word.

"Do you expect me to act like a little housewife here?", she asked almost calmly, with an odd smile on her face. Had Ryan, Esposito, or Castle heard her talking in this particular voice, they'd be running from her as fast as they could. Beckett smiling and this tone – every instinct for survival would be on high alert. Not so with Josh.

"Yes, I fully expect you to act according to my wishes. I'm your boyfriend after all, and if I ask to do or to let be, than it is your obligation as my girlfriend to follow suit."

Kate crossed her arms in front of her and let him ramble on. The poor guy didn't see what was brewing over his head, obviously.

"If you need some distraction, do some workouts, run around Central Park, or do some cleaning. You like to organize, so feel free to organize my apartment if you need something to do. I'll be home, too, so we could spend some fun, relaxing time together", he added with a bit of innuendo, hoping she would get the hint.

She did get the hint.

"And doing what, precisely?", she chided in rather cool. Let's see what he's got in stock next, she thought.

"Well, I'm off to Haiti in two weeks again, so we could make best use of our time until then, and if the case isn't closed by then, you could …"

That was the last straw. Kate decided to talk openly for a change.

"So, let me sum this up. You have some spare time, which you intend to spend with me, in a fun and relaxing way, when I'm not busy cleaning your apartment. And when you've had your share of fun and are relaxed enough", she stressed the word 'relaxed' enough so he knew what she was getting at, "I can – no, I am allowed to get back to my favorite pastimes and play again in my sandbox. Is that about right?", she challenged him, her smile turned into a rather furious glance.

"No, that's not what I meant. Look, Kate – "

"No, Josh. I'm not looking. I've listened long enough, and now it's your turn to do just that. I am afraid that you think I am an altogether different person than I really am. I'm sorry, but it won't work. We're done."

He looked at her, hurt in his eyes, and she felt a little sorry for him for being that blunt. She should have been thankful, she thought sarcastically, for he provided her with the perfect excuse to end things between them. God forbid she'd tell him the real reason. Or even admitted it to herself.

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A/N:

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