What will you do if the reason you fought to live would be taken away from you? That you promise that person you will always be there for her but then you can't. What will you do if there were now two of them? Would you dare sacrifice your own life to save them? Are promises meant to be broken or was it your choice?
Continuing the journey of Rick and Kate as they go with their lives together after an event that almost broke them apart. Here's ALWAYS: A PROMISE OF FOREVER, the story continuing FOREVER: A LETTER FOR HER by Maria Stacia III.
Disclaimer: If I own Castle, there would be 365 episodes per year and 24 hours per episode, but that would be impossible so NO. I don't own Castle but I really wish I did.
I don't own any of the characters in this story. All characters based on Castle belong to their creator Andrew Marlowe, the Castle Production and ABC Company alone.
"You are safe here in my arms
Never fear I'll be beside you
Feel my love, touching your soul
Holding you close as I whisper to you
I will never leave you hold on tight
Promise to stay forever by your side
I will never leave you promise I'll
Stay forever I will never leave you behind
And every moment, every minute, every hour of my life
I intend to live my whole life with you
I will be your home and you'll be safe forever in my arms
And we'll make it through." - ES
Light beamed through the walls from the windows in their room. The warmth from the sunlight rushed through her skin and the sound of his breath cool on her ears. Kate opened her eyes and saw Rick's peaceful face across her in their bed. A flash of light flickered on his face and radiated his pale skin and his eyes were still closed. He was still asleep. She tried to count his breathing and moved closer to him and leaned her face towards his chest to hear his heartbeat, "Thank God, it's even." She muttered to herself then smiled looking at his face. Looking at him she thought of the months they have spent in the hospital while he was still recovering from the injuries he got from the bombing.
She remembered the pain she felt, thinking he could have not made it. She remembered the letter he wrote for her, how she cried when she thought that it could be the last time she could possibly see him. The way the thoughts scared her, the lonely nights she counted just waiting for him to open his eyes. She raised her hand and caressed his face gently trying not to wake him up just trying to be in the moment realizing that she was still lucky and she just couldn't stop it, tears begun reaching her eyes.
"What's wrong Kate?" He asked while he tried to open his eyes against the sun.
"Oh sorry, I woke you up. It's nothing, I'm fine." She lied as she looked down on her fingers for Rick not to see her crying. She hated herself at the moment. She didn't want him to see her like that.
"Did you have a bad dream?" asked Rick in a worried tone brushing his thumb gently on her cheek.
"No." She shook her head.
Rick pulled her face up so he can see her. He wiped the tears from her face and said, "Look, I don't like seeing the reason I fought for my life crying in front of me." He gave her a weak smile. She smiled back but no matter how she tried to hide her tears it just kept flowing.
"I…" she paused trying to look him in the eyes, "I just missed you." She dug her face on his chest and pulled Rick as tight as she can. It was a long silent moment. Kate just wanted to make up with every single day that had passed that she wasn't able to see him and just be with him without the thought of losing him.
"I missed you too, Kate. It was a terrible feeling and I don't wanna feel that anymore," he brushed Kate's hair with his hand, "… but everything that had happened is now a part of our past and I want it to stay there, I want you to forget it like what I'm trying to do now. It may be hard for us but I want us to, I want us to be happy just like we were and never be scared again just like what we used to, knowing that we have each other." He leaned down to kiss her forehead. She felt his breath and the sound of his heartbeat while he embraced her in his arms. It felt like a relief for her knowing that he was there, by her side.
"I will try my best." She replied in a weak tone and gave him a smile as she looked straight to him.
"I love you, Kate. Always have and always will." He whispered and continued with a deep sigh, "You know, back there I thought I was useless, I thought to escape and just run and leave. The truth is I've learned so much, that to escape isn't an answer but to accept it as a part of your past is one way to appreciate the present and put the past behind, seeing you now in front of me, I feel so lucky that I made the right decision, that I fought to live. You made me stronger, Kate." He pulled her closer to him as he leaned down to kiss her. It was a short kiss but it enveloped everything they felt from the days that had gone by. "I love you too." Kate said with a smile and kissed him again, now crossing her hands around his neck while pulling him closer.
"I miss this," Rick murmured in the middle of their kiss and chuckled, "But I miss you more." He added.
The story is a mere projection of imagination of the writer. This is a work of fiction. The writer only intends to entertain the readers. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, events, or locales is entirely accidental. The author would love to hear your thoughts about the story.
A/N I started writing this fic late June and just found all the courage to publish it just now. I hope that you who have read this enjoyed it and I will always thank you for making time to read my little fic. Your reviews are what I respect the most so feel free to drop one, I would really love to hear from you.
