Summary : Detective Kate Beckett, the most dicipline detective in the world , fell asleep at 9 am, on her office desk.
Castle looked at Kate deeply. There was a wrinkle in his forehead. His blue eyes turned from 'Hey-You-Sleepyhead' into 'Are you okay' look after he looked at his expensieve watch. 9 am. Damn it, 9 am. The most dicipline detective in the world fell asleep at 9 am on her office desk. There must be something wrong with her.
"Hey Castle, what is she doing?" Esposito showed up with two coffee on his hands.
"Ssssttt." Castle lowed his voice's pitch. "She's sleeping."
"She-WHAT?" Ryan joined them. Esposito slapped his hand.
"Ouch, Javi."
"Sorry,Kevkev. But she's sleeping and the last thing I want to see is you waking her when we're running from our paperwork. Got it ?"
Ryan nodded. "Loud and clear." He observed her face. "Castle. Her face turned red. Just like Jenny 2 months ago."
"What is that mean ?" He frowned.
"She's probably sick. Jenny was like a robot that day. She woke up in pain, and keep throwing up. I can't even look at her, I only want her to be comfortable but she's getting worst and-"
"What should I do?" The panic Castle placed his hand on her forehead.
"Check her temperature."
"She's freakin hot, dudes." Said Castle.
"We're all knew that for sure. She's hot and sexy, yeah right, bro?" Ryan patted Esposito's shoulder.
"She's hot and sexy, I know." Castle rolled his eyes. "But I really mean it. She's hot. It can be 102 degrees or more. God, what should I do with my KB ?" He continued.
"Wait for a minute." Esposito called the Captain. "Wish me luck, guys." He whispered.
"Detective Esposito...Oh really? What a coincidence !...No call,just doing some paperwork... It's paperwork, Sir, not firework." He rolled his eyes. Castle giggled.
"Uh yeah..I will...Anyway,Sir, our lovely boss is not feeling well..We just checked at her temperature and it's like 102 degrees.." Esposito bited his lips.
"But Ma'am...Just today. What if we get a hard case tomorrow and she can't make it? You know, Beckett's brilliant brain is the important one on every case...Really? Thank you. See you,Captain,at noon." He clicked the 'End Call' button.
"She get two days off,okay ? Take care of her,Castle. Me and Ryan have something to do."
"Always. Thanks guys, see ya guys next two days."
"Your welcome." They walked to their desk, left Castle and Beckett alone. He stroked her warm cheek.
"Beckett...Kate ? Please wake up. I'm really sorry to do this, but you have to." He whispered into her ear. No respond.
"Kate, wake up. I'm here." He whispered a little bit louder. She started to open her eyes slowly, and Castle's blue eyes was the first thing she saw.
"How are you feeling ?"
She leaned her head to his shoulder. "Stomach hurts. Like something punched my guts."
He whiped her hair through her watery eyes, and then kissed her forehead.
"You will always here, aren't you ? I still have paperwork and I know that you have to run away and having fun, but ple-"
"I will always be here and no, we're not doing any paperwork. Let's go home."
"But Castle-"
"You got two days off from Captain Gates. Thanks to..." Wait. No. Beckett will be so mad at her if she know about Esposito and the Captain's conversation.
"To whom,Castle?" Asked her with the hoarse voice.
"Never mind. I will lift you up in three,two-" He placed his left hand around her body, while the free one squeezed her hand, tried to comfort her.
"One." He lifted her up. Hell, no argument. She must be really sick.
He stepped carefully into the elevator. He heard Kate cried out of his name everytime she's in pain. Everytime that happened, he kissed her forehead to make her calm down.
"Castle ?" She's confused. "This is not the way to my apartment."
"We're going to my loft. I'll treat you better than Josh, I promise. Trust me."
"I always trust you, writer man. But you don't need to-"
"Ssshh,Kate. How are ya feeling now ?"
"Stop asking that question, idiot." She offered him a smile. He turned her car to the right, and there was it. His comfortable loft.
"Nah. We're here."
"Good."
"Don't faint on me. Keep your eyes open."
"I'll try." He picked her up again.
"I can walk, Castle !"
"You can but I won't let you." His hand opened his office's door. There was a large sofa there. He
was moving fast enough, gave shocks to Beckett.
"Rick.. Told ya about my headache." She began to complain. Like before, he kissed her forehead.
"I know, I know sorry. We're here."
"Is this your room ?"
"My office. I left my aid-box here. This is the closest room we can get. When you're ready enough, we'll move to my bedroom. I have a super comfortable bed and you can spend your day there."
"Cas ?"
"Yes ? You okay ?"
"Why do you care ?" She asked him weakly. Part of her wanted to run and just turn back the time and didn't ask something like that – part of her full of curiousity. She just can't take it anymore. Not now.
"You're my partner. That's all." He answered quickly, not wanting the conversation now. Not with her in this condition.
"That's all ?" She mumbled quietly. Okay. Partner. That's what partners supposed to do. Have each other's back. She was a bit disappointed , but after all, she wanted to spit out, so she closed her eyes tightly.
"Hey, you okay ? Ready to eat some bread to fill your stomach ?"
She shook her head. "Not now, Castle. I just...feels sick."
"You do ? Want me to take you to the bathroom ?"
She nodded. "But you have to stay outside."
"Got it."
He steered her into the bathroom. "I feels like crap."
"I know." He kissed the top of her head. "Call my name if you need help, okay ?"
She nodded.
He sat in front of the bathroom door, the voice of her retching hit his ears. He tried to stay calm, but when he heard her sob, he just can't take it anymore. He opened the door, and found Kate clutching her stomach tightly. She quickly push the 'flush' button.
"You...you promised me to stay outside."
"Ssshhh, it's okay,Kate. It's okay." He pull her into his embrace softly. She buried her head into his neck. They stayed like that for another 10 minutes.
"Want to go back to bed ?"
"That would be good."
They barely made it to the bed when she suddenly ran to the bathroom again. Castle followed her, and he can see Kate placed her hand on the edge of the toilet. Quick ,he felt her trembling, so he placed his hand on her neck,rubbing circle on it,while his right hand steady her. She began to spit the acid. She felt her body began to slide down, but Castle hold her tight that she can't fall. Unfortunately, she can't take it anymore. She fainted.
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A/N : English is my second language,and I'm still learning. Sorry for the language-mistakes. My plan about this story...3 shots. Reveiws are appreciated.