Hey guys, this is my first fanfic, so don't be too demanding. My friend encouraged me to do this, so I did. I LOVE castle, it's my favorite show. Well here we go!
Disclaimer: I do not own anything!
-The author
She had left the precinct early, she never does that. Castle was worried about her. Beckett refuses to even take a vacation, why would she leave early?
"Hey, guys, you know where Beckett went?" He asked
"No, bro. Sorry" Said Esposito, so he looked to Ryan . "Nope, maybe she needed a personal day."
"Alright. I'm gonna go down to the mourge." Castle stated, walking off. Ryan and Esposito shared a look, shaking their heads.
"Man, he so wants her." Chuckled Esposito, Ryan chuckled in agreement.
Down in the morgue, Castle pushed through the double doors, expecting to see Lanie. The ME was nowhere in sight, instead grumpy old Perlmutter was performing an autopsy. Not wanting to strike up conversation with the odd man, Castle pivoted and walked back out the way he came. Thinking, she would have told him if there was a lead, she trusted him. She would've told him if something was wrong, wouldn't she? They'd become a lot closer in the past month or so, enough to be labeled good friends AND partners. He cherished their friendship, but still yearned for more.
Making his decision, weighing the pros and cons, he decided to go home, Make dinner for Alexis and his Mother, and then go to Beckett's apartment. He got out of the elevator, and walked out to he sidewalk. Hailing a cab, Castle realized it was raining. he quickly got inside and ran off the address to the driver.
Once to the loft, he unlocked the door and called out to Alexis, she came down the stairs and greeted him with a kiss on the cheek.
"Hey Dad, how was your day?" Alexis prompted
"It was fine, pumpkin. How was yours?"
"Great! I got an A on my Physics test!"
"That's fantastic! Hey, listen, Alexis, is it alright if I make dinner for you and Grams and then head out? Beckett lefy work early today and I'm worried about her, I was going to go to her apartment for a while." He asked, worried she would feel dejected.
"No, thats fine. In fact, can I invite Paige and Amanda over, and instead we make homemade pizza? We'll be good, I promise." Alexis questioned excitedly.
"That's a great idea, but don't take too much of a mess. And NO boys!"
"Alright dad, thanks! And darn, let me call Matt and cancel. Kidding! Totally kidding!" She added.
"Not cool" he said shaking his head. "but have fun, Alexis. I'll text you before i come home, okay?"
"Bye, Dad! Love you!" Alexis yelled, already running up the stairs.
Castle decided to take another cab. He hailed one, and told Beckett's address to the driver. The cab drive seemed to take forever. Castle stared out the window at the rain. Once, at a stoplight he looked to see a couple in front of a market, the man bent to kiss his girlfriend, resting a hand on her protruding baby bump, the woman smiled through the kiss, and placed a hand atop the one her partner had resting on her belly. Castle sighed. He thought to himself 'I want that, so bad. With Beckett, and nobody else.' He started to day dream about the possibilities. He shook the fairytale thoughts out of his head, scolding himself.
Before he knew it, he had arrived at Beckett's apartment. He paid the driver and told him to keep the change. The driver yelled his thank you as Castle hopped out of the cab and dashed to the doors. The doorman opened the door and nodded a greeting. Castle approached the elevator, and pressed the 'up' button. Once inside, thankful for the lack of company, he awaited the arrival of the 4th floor. Aftyer what seemed like ages, he exited the elevator, instinctivly walking towards Beckett's apartment. He knocked on the door, waiting. No reply. He knocked again. And again. Finally, starting to get worried, he pulled out his wallet and used the 'emergency' key she had given him.
He contemplated using it. He has never used it, and doesn't want her to be mad at him. Taking the risk, he puts the key in the lock, turns it, and walks inside. He looks around her apartment and sees nothing. It's dark, but wait. There's a sound, a sob. Following the noise, it leads to a closed door, probably her bedroom. Oh god, Kate Beckett's bedroom. He opens the door, and is shocked at he sight before him. He sees Beckett, curled up in a ball on the floor, leaned against her dresser, sobbing. It breaks his heart.
"Beckett... Beckett, its me, Castle."
"Go away!" She sobs.
"No way. What's wrong?" He says, crouching down next to her, his hand resting on her knee.
"Nothing! Just let me be! Please, Castle. I can't... I don't want..." she trails off, interupted by Castle "No, Beckett. We're friends, let me help you, comfort you, something!"
"Castle..." She pleas, he takes this as a sign, and scoots closer to her. "I've got you, shh. Beckett...KAte, it'll be alright."
Beckett quieted a bit, and snuggled closer to Castle. He tenatively wrapped her in a hug, pulling her back flush against his chest. "C,mon, lets go to the couch." He whispered. She made no attempt to move, so taking matters into is own hands, he picked her up like a child, and carried her out of her bedroom and in to the living room. Castle sat her down on the couch, and plopped down next to her, sighing. "Look at me, Kate." She glanced at him, still crying, and murmered "No, I look terrible." Castle moved to he side and brushed her hair out of her face, placing a finger under her chin, forcing her to look up at him.
"Do you want something to drink? Tea, water, anything?" He looked hopeful, hoping to get some response.
She shook her head. Looking down, she began to cry again. He was clueless, he wanted to hold her, but didn't want to overstep. Taking his chances, he pulled her into his arms. More willingly than he would have thought, she snuggled closer. For what seemed to take hours, she stopped crying, and rested her head on Castle's shoulder.
Castle had lost track of the time, but looked at his watch. It was 3:09 AM. Great, it had been hours. He snet a quick text to Alexis, knowing she'd still be up with her friends. He Got up, and stretched out his back. Looking down at Kate on the couch, he decided to take her back to her bedrrom. He picked her up like earlier and carried her to her bed. Balancing Beckett in one arm, he pulled back the covers and set her down. He tucked her in and placed a kiss in her hair, lingering a little longer than completely necessary. He turned to leave, but heard her call out his name. She whispered "Stay." just loud enough for him to hear. Castle took off is shoes and crawled in bed behind her. She snuggled up against him, and his mind shouted with glee. Kate Beckett is snuggling in a BED with ME!
A vibration in his back pocket awoke him, a text from Alexis, looking at it, he replyed. He texted Ryan and Esposito to tell the captain Kate wouldn't be in today. It was already past 2 in the afternoon, and Beckett was still asleep. He buried his nose in her hair and smelled. Cherries. Just what he thought. He settled back to sleep.
Well, that was the first chapter! Yay! I don't know how great that is, but it was my first. Please review, crtique is welcome! Ideas for upcoming chapter?