I woke up to the sound of Rick's steady breathing, the lean muscles of his chest underneath my palm. I smiled reminiscing last night, how happy we were to be so wrapped up in each other, tuning everything out, not even noticing the simplest of things... such as strawberries on the floor.

The night started off like any other night with Richard, inviting me to his place for the evening and then making dinner. Most nights I'd watch movies with him, Alexis, and his mother. But this night was different. This time it was only me and him.

I began slipping on the dress that clung to my body that accentuated every curve and turn of my body. I knew it would have Richard drooling. The dress was made out of fine silk of a dark red. It had a slight v-neck to show just the right amount of flesh and became tight at the bottom so it hugged my thighs. With a look in the mirror I knew it was the perfect dress for the night. I made my way to the door, grabbing my long black coat to cover the dress I wore. For one final touch, I sprayed the cherry scented perfume that Castle adored.

A few minutes of restless driving, I finally arrived and rang the doorbell. There was a soft mumble followed by a strong call: "Come on in! It's open!"

Opening the door slowly, Castle came into my view. He was leaning over the counter preparing our dinner. I smiled at him as he glanced up from his task of slicing up some mushrooms and smiled back. I felt my pulse pick up slightly.

"So where's Martha and Alexis?" I asked curiously, walking towards him.

"They're out for the night," he said simply. He looked up and gave me a long look. "It's just you and me, Detective." I rolled my eyes at him as he came towards me, wrapping toned arms around my waist and he kissed me. It was slow and long, almost lazy. It was a promise for what more could come tonight. He was the first to break away.

"So, what's for dinner? I'm starving." my voice was weak.

"Chicken Cordon Bleu with rice pilaf and a side garden salad." He walked away to continue his chopping. "Are you impressed?" he asked with a grin.

"Oh, Castle." I laughed and rolled my eyes once again. I walked over to where he was and leaned forward to gently kiss his lips. He went back to preparing while I took of my coat, and at the corner of my eye, I saw him tense. I felt that dinner may end quickly tonight.

"Wow," he let out a breath, "Beckett, you look amazing, if I knew you were going to dress so nice, I would've at least shaved."

"You look amazing no matter what, I just thought I would dress up for you." I shrugged and moved to give his rough chin a stroke as a smile pulled at my lips. He took my hand and pressed a kiss onto my palm and brought me closer. At this point we didn't even care if we had dinner. The fact that it was only us two made us crave for one another.

"How about... we scratch dinner, and have dessert instead?" he said, winking as he opened the fridge. I smiled, thinking of how much I adored him. He grabbed what he was looking for, strawberries, and placed the container on the counter. While he washed the strawberries he asked me to heat up some chocolate in a pot. After the chocolate was melted he grabbed a plump red strawberry, gently dipping it into liquid chocolate. He held it to my lips, "Eat this," he said in a deep, seductive voice, smirking with that mouth of his. He was teasing me.

"I'll take a bite," I say, returning the same tone. I was sure he could hear the pounding of my heart. I couldn't quiet the beat since I knew what was going to happen after this so called 'dessert.' His devilish smirk grew wider, his body once two feet away was now closer. I could smell his scent; all man. I closed the distance between us, pressing my body, soft, against his strong posture. My head leaned foreward, slowly taking a testing bite from the awaiting strawberry. I heard his deep exhale and I took another bite, taking my time to bite into the juicy fruit. He was perfectly still as I tasted my little treat. The chocolate hadn't quite set enough and it dripped on my lips, and another shaky exhale came from Rick. I could feel his body was rigid. I laughed slightly and moved to raise my hand to wipe it off but he gently took my wrist, stopping me.

"Oh no, let me," he whispered. I thought he meant he was offering to simply wipe it off but he took me by surprise as he bent down, connecting his lips with mine. I should have expected something like that from Richard Castle. I could taste his breath which mixed in with the chocolate and strawberry. My world spun as every bit of him overpowered my senses; taste, scent and feel. I pulled away to gather my breath and to try and keep the world from spinning. He smiled and I knew that I couldn't wait. Without thinking, I lifted his shirt with shaky hands. I saw a bit of surprise on his face as I pulled it off of him but soon he leaned down to press his lips against my neck.

"Kate," he said softly and lifted me so softly I didn't know I was now sitting on his counter, mushrooms and strawberries being knocked to the floor. His hands moved down my sides, feeling the curves through the thin silk as my own slender hands moved to tangle in his hair. He angled his head so he could kiss me and I felt like lightning ran through my veins to strike at my stomach. I squirmed as his hands clenched my thighs. I heard panting but I was too wrapped up in him to notice whether it was his or my own. This was not slow, this was quick and exhilarating and I was sure Castle could feel how fast my heart was racing as he pressed his lips tot he erratic pulse in my neck. My long legs moved to wrap around his waist as my hands moved to feel every muscle in his chest.

"Now, please.." it came out in a sort of whimper but I didn't have the time to be embarrassed. I was ready and I knew he was too. He pushed my dress up over my hips and moved any other obstacles keeping us from each other. I bit my lip when we finally joined and wrapped my arms tightly around his neck, panting in his ear. I heard my name from his lips and I dug my nails into his flesh. We moved together, nothing existed in that moment but the two of us. He was taking me places I had never been before and I could only hope I was doing the same for him. "Castle.." it tumbled off my tongue in a quiet moan as I felt my first release but the night was long and we both had more energy than that. I don't know where else our love had moved or how long it had been but we ended up on the bed, his blankets and sheets entangled with our bodies as we pushed each other farther and farther to release.