Disclaimer: Yeah right. I don't own Castle.
A/N: Just a fun short story. Definitely NOT going to be extended: Prologue today, then the rest tomorrow. Set some time in early season 5. Appearances can sometimes be deceiving :-)
Beta Note: Thanks once again to my beta (elizabeth . bynog) for all the corrections & comments; and for the recommendation to break it into two pieces: a tease and a finish.
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Castle slowly ran his hand across her stomach, briefly dipping between her slightly spread legs before moving higher to caress her breasts and pinch at her firm nipples. She wasn't as responsive as Kate, her hips didn't leave the bed to chase contact with his hand as it moved away from the V between her legs.
As he pinched and rolled her nipple he missed the way Kate would roll her torso toward his hands, the breathy moans she'd let out in response to the simplest of his touches.
Running a finger slowly across her slightly parted lips he missed the flick of his girlfriend's tongue, how it would slip between her lips and stroke at his fingers as they caressed her.
Beckett was busy tonight though, busy at the precinct; too busy with work for this slow exploration. She'd be spending the night at her apartment when she finally escaped the pressures of her job. Perhaps she'd have time for a quick but relaxing bath; he'd rather he had the chance to provide the relaxation she needed; but tonight it was not to be.
Rick was sliding his hand slowly up her inner thigh once again when he heard the voice behind him, "What are you doing Castle?"