**Castle is not mine, if it was, I would not be here
It had been one week. Only one week, but to her it felt more like one month.
Every day she walked into the precinct on edge, like she was expecting the world to end any second. She knew he would bring it up at some point, I mean, come on, he's Richard Castle, king of the innuendo, the man whose made it his life's mission to annoy her to no end.
So how has he not brought it up?
One week ago, Hall Lockwood kidnapped Ryan and Esposito while they were out investigating Raglan's shooting and as a part of rescuing the two, Castle and Beckett distracted the guard by kissing. Ahem no no, that was definitely beyond kissing, I think making out would better suit that little rendez-vous, mocked her conscience. Beckett leaned against her desk, head cradled in her hands as her mind kept reeling, her thoughts never ceasing to give her some mental peace. She knew he was going to talk about it at some point, how she actually went along with it and even initiated the second kiss that led to a fleeting moment of hands grabbing and tongues reaching in desperation, for a long time coming tension release. How she had the mental capacity to retreat and take out the unknowing guard, she still has no clue. Honestly, she was lost in that kiss, and that is what scares her the most.
Beckett knows that if Castle brings it up, he will see right through her normally resilient facade. The man can read her like a book. Most people in Beckett's life can't see past her stoic expression when she puts it in place, but Castle can. He notices everything about her.
So, that's why she's walking on eggshells, because if he brings it up, he will know she enjoyed it too.
The problem with that little piece of information coming to light is the fact that Beckett is still dating Josh; the cardiac surgeon with perfect looks, a kind heart, and the worst schedule ever. Not that hers is much better, but it is really difficult when both parties are extreme workaholics. None the less, her business and his business allow her to keep one foot out the door, so she's comfortable. Being with Josh is easy, and that's how she wants things to stay.
The ping of the elevator draws Beckett out of her thoughts and she quickly fixes her posture in case it's him.
It's not, she should've been able to guess by the earliness of the hour, instead Ryan and Esposito come bustling in whizzing by her desk with a,
"Hey boss"
"Morning boss"
before they take up residence across the pen at their desks.
"Morning Boys, have a nice weekend?"
" Spent a whole day with my chica, first time we've both had off in a while. So yes, great weekend." said Esposito.
Beckett smiled . She was really happy for Lanie and Espo, both were considered close friends of hers so it was nice to see them both so content. Before Ryan could respond, Kate's desk phone went off.
"Beckett," she answered firmly.
The boys quickly stood up, grabbing their things. They both knew they had a case the moment she grabbed a post it and started writing. Sure enough,
"Boys, let's go, we've got a case,"
echoed across the almost empty pen as they walked over and she handed them a Post-it with the address. As they headed out of the precinct, she actually considered for a fleeting second, not calling Castle, just to avoid the possibility of him bringing up their intimate encounter. But Beckett quickly squashed that idea, knowing it would make the boys suspicious, and that was not what she needed right now.
"Detective, how may I be of service this morning?" Castle quipped.
Oh, now that was something she could run with! He practically set her up to do what she does best, tease him to no end, but instead of taking the bait, and placing salacious thoughts in his head, Beckett replied all business,
"Hey Castle. We've got a case; I'll pick you up in 10?"
"Yes of course detective, I wouldn't miss it"
"Okay Castle, see you in a few," Beckett answered, hanging up before he could add anything else.
Please don't bring it up, please, please, please...
A/N: So, this is my first time writing ever…so if it sucks, please let me know
