Author's Notes: This is my very first story ever! I love reading these, and i thought it would be fun trying to write one myself, so here it is. Hope ya'll enjoy it. Write me reviews at the end and tell me what you think. Also i would love some suggestions on how to continue the story, thanks guys!

Castle looked up to see the tiny snowflakes starting to fall. It was a bone-chilling cold night, a little too cold for a November night than he liked. He reached for his keys and unlocked his car. He was just about to get in when he was stopped in his tracks. He heard Beckett. She sounded distressed, almost hurt. He turned around to see where she was, but she was nowhere in sight. He told himself to get in his car and drive away, to leave her alone, not to get involved. He knew better, but he shut his door and went to look for her. He walked around the building of the precinct, following the sound of her voice. He turned the corner and finally saw her. She was talking on the phone. He stood there in total awe of her. She was so beautiful without even trying. She stood there alone, in the back of building, hand on her hip. He then looked down her long legs that seemed to go on forever. Examining her up and down over and over again as if he has never looked her, memorizing her in this exact position.

"Josh, I can't handle this right now. I've had a long day and I'm not in the mood to argue with you, I have to finish my paperwork so I can go home..."

Castle knew he shouldn't be eavesdropping on her but he just couldn't help himself. Her voice just drew him in. Gluing him in the spot, incapable of moving even if he wanted to, which he did, right? Finally he came to his senses and started to walk away, when she looked up and locked eyes with him.

"I really have to go, we'll discuss this later. " She continued as she stared into his deep blue eyes. She always admired his eyes. Every time she looked into them, she found exactly what she needed. They said everything that Castle wouldn't, and she liked having that against him. As she put her phone back in her pocket, she looked at him and said, "When did you get there?"

"I was about to leave, when I heard you talking. You sounded upset so I can to see if you were okay, but you were on the phone. " He knew not to say too much, on the factor that he didn't want her to run.

She just gave him her famous smirk and said, "didn't your mother ever teach you no to eavesdrop on people's conversations?"

"Detective Beckett, I'm insulted. Eavesdropping, never. I only came to make sure that you were okay. It is late and cold. You can never be too sure." He gave her that devilish smile of his, putting on the charm. He knew better than to use his try to charm her, but he couldn't help himself.

"You know as well as the next person that I am more than capable of taking care of myself", she didn't like when people felt the need to keep her safe. She could do it by herself. After all, she was trained to keep others safe.

Castle knew this fact very well. Kate has saved his life numerous times. He always felt safer around her. But he couldn't help his need to protect her. He cared about her so much and took every precaution to make sure that she was okay. She was the most strong willed, remarkable woman he has ever had the privilege of meeting. It was those very reasons that he did this, because she was so strong that he craved to chip every single wall down she had and see her vulnerable side. He loved her. He didn't lie to himself, he did since the day he laid eyes on her. "Beckett, you can never be too sure. It is a cold, dark, November night. I just wanted to make sure that you were okay after the day we've had. Why don't I drive you home?"

She searched his eyes for the reasoning behind his proposal. All she found was the caring look he always gave her. The very same look to make her want to take him in her arms and show him just okay she was, but she knew she couldn't do that. He was her partner, to some extent, and couldn't risk losing that. Plus she was now in a relationship with Josh. So she sighed and said, "Thank you Castle but it's late. I'm sure by now Alexis misses you, and I need to do paperwork."

Locking eyes with her, he continued, "You work too hard detective, there is plenty of time for paperwork another day. Call it a night, and let me drive you home. I insist. Besides, Alexis is out with Ashley, I'm sure she won't even know if I'm late."

"Fine." She huffed and followed him to the car. She knew that this was a bad idea. Being in close proximities with Castle was never a good idea. She was very good at pushing all of her feelings away but with all going on lately, with him constantly pushing her buttons, comforting her, she didn't know if she could hold back anymore. She hoped that with her being with Josh would ensure that Castle was just being friendly.

They walked to the car in silence. When they got to the car, Castle walked around to the passenger door and opened it for her. She thanked him and got in. He quickly walked around to the driver door and got in, turning the car in waiting for it to warm up. He looked over and saw her shivering. He knew it was cold, but he hated himself for not seeing how cold she really was. He put his hand on her thigh and rubbed it up and down, hoping the friction would warm her up a little. Finally he looked up to find her staring at him with wide eyes.

She sat there while he rubbed her leg in pure shock. She wasn't expecting him to do that, but even more, she wasn't expecting her body's reaction to his touch. It pulled at her insides, making everything in its path tingle. It took all her strength not to leave over and just kiss him. She longed to feel his warm lips over hers. She imaged how they would feel gently touching hers, biting at her lower lip, tongue slightly brushing over hers. She snapped out of it when she realized she was staring at him, and he stopped rubbing her leg.

He withdrew his hand and grabbed the steering wheel, threw the car in drive and pulled out quickly, making sure not to make eye contact anymore. The way she was looking at him confused him. He had never seen it in her eyes before, it was a look of….want. He didn't think it could be true. He knew that he had to take her home now before he tried anything stupid and pushed her away further. He drove franticly knowing that he need to get her somewhere where they could talk. He was not about to let this moment go. They needed to talk.

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