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Did he just decline going out for a drink? He did. Something is different. He's different. Somehow.

Kate left the precinct with a clouded mind. The weight of the case was off her shoulders but she felt it coming back because of the declination that just occurred. She blindly drove through the streets of New York City when she found herself parked in front of his building. Maybe she could help him. Maybe there was a problem with Martha or Alexis that she could aid him in. God knows he's helped her through some rough times why can't she return the favor?

Alexander lets her in as usual and she hits his floor number. Her mind is racing. Maybe the case hit him hard. It could be he just had a lot to think about. Maybe he just has writing troubles. Maybe he's in need of inspiration. She stopped herself there. These kinds of thoughts often snuck into her mind when thinking of Castle. Like Lanie is whispering them in her ear. Finally the elevator dinged and she walked out stopping at his door. She took one final deep breath and knocked three times. She waited what seemed forever until the door eventually swung open. He did not look good. He looked as if he came home and crashed into his bed.

"Hey" She finally mustered taken aback by his ruffled hair and top buttons undone.

"What are you doing here Beckett?" He mumbled as he rubbed his face and propped himself against the door.

"Umm, are you okay? You didn't seem to be yourself back at the precinct. I wanted to check in and see if I could help or… you wanted to talk or something." She was trying to make eye contact with him but he seemed uninterested. What was his problem?

"Yeah I'm fine Beckett. Just tired. I don't really feel like doing this right now so…" He gestured to the hallway for her to leave. That struck her deep. Now she knew his problem was with her. He began to prepare to close the door but she quickly slipped her foot in the stop him from shutting it anymore.

"Will you just wait? What's your problem, you were fine yesterday and now you're pissed at me?" Now she was getting mad and she could tell his temperature was rising as well.

"Okay, yeah let's talk then." He left the door open and walked inside then turned to face her. "Let's see, where to begin? Oh okay, how's the recovery going?" He narrows his eyes at her. She looks at him and ponders his question. Why would he ask that? She gives up frustrated.

"Castle, don't make this a game why don't you just tell me what's really pissing you off?" She has her hands on her hips now and can't hide the anger in her tone.

"Think back Kate. The day you were shot. Lying in the grass. What do you really remember? I know those three little words did not miss your ears." He is not hiding now. He's looking straight at her. He's got her cornered.

She feels the wind leave her chest. He knows. Responses are racing through her head and she closes her eyes trying to form the right sentences to say.

"Castle…" She tries to continue but cannot find the words to explain the entire situation and how it is not as it seems.

"No, I get it now Kate. All these years you never got passed seeing me as a childish nuisance following you around like a little puppy. It is just Castle who cares about his feelings. I'll just go on like I never heard it and everything will be fine." He is standing a foot away from her now with dark, hurt eyes.

"Castle let me explain everything. I can but it needs to be all at once with no interruptions." She felt sick because of the hurt she caused him and she owed him a big explanation.

"Kate I don't want to hear about how you didn't want to hurt my feelings by rejecting me. How you knew the whole time and didn't feel the need to explain it to me months ago." He was rubbing his face again but she stayed close to him.

"No, Castle. I've wanted to be with you for so long now. I was damaged when you told me that. I did not want to jump into a relationship when I was so broken. If I was going to be in a relationship with you I didn't want it to be half ass. I wanted it to last and I knew it wouldn't if I pursued it right away. I wanted to be good for you. I wanted to fix myself and be ready for a relationship with you. Love you so much and it broke my heart to be away from you. I spent nights crying myself to sleep because I missed you so much. But I knew it was for the better. I knew that when I was finally in the place I wanted to be that we would be great. I want everything with you. I don't want some crappy relationship that fails after a month or two. Please, I'm so sorry you had to find out that way. I promise you it wasn't you, it was me. I wasn't good enough for you. But I'm here now and I'm telling you I love you. So much it hurts to ponder how strong my feelings are for you. It scares me Rick. I am scared of how far I have fallen for you. I love you so much. Please tell me I didn't ruin it all." She had tears streaking her face now. Rick was taking deep breaths. He slowly walked up until his face was inches from hers. He brought her chin up and wiped her tears away. He never meant to cause her this much pain. "I'm so sorry. You cannot even imagine how sorry I am, I just." He cut her off by shhing her.

"Kate, it's okay. I'm sorry. I wish I wasn't an idiot and assumed everything. I just couldn't bear the thought that you meant so much to me and I was nothing to you."

"Castle you're everything. Everything to me. I can't even imagine my life without you because it hurts so much." He looks down at her with knit brows and his heart breaks for her. He then cannot hold back any longer and dips his head down until there lips meet. He holds both her cheeks, as he tastes her warm, sweet lips. Their limbs twine together as they explore each other's mouths for the second time. As he slowly detaches their lips he leads her into his bedroom.

She walks into his room and he slowly turns and begins removing her clothes. Piece by piece he leaves her underwear on then begins undressing himself to his underwear. He brings her to his bed and pulls her in so his breath is on her neck. She then relaxes and enjoys the warmth and love he offers. She is almost asleep when she hears him whisper a quiet I love you too.

So let me know what you think. I'm not sure if I want to do multiple one- shots that are my fix of how episodes should end or if I should try to continue this story. I hope you all liked it and reviews are amazing!

-L.A.M.