Fanfic NumberOne

"Castle's best friend"

Castle organized a little party at his place for his birthday. He invited, in addition to Alexis and his mother, some old friends and acquaintances like the mayor, the captain, Ryan, Esposito, Kate Beckett, Lanie, a couple of writers and his best friend Andrew Mayer. It was an intimate party and anything glamorous. There was a cocktail, some drinks, desserts and nice music.

Rick was talking with his friend Andrew because they not saw each other since a while.

So Ricky, please tell me why you are so anxious tonight? I can't believe that is about your birthday.

What? No, I am not anxious

You look to the door every two seconds. Who are you waiting for?

I can't lie to you, Andrew. I didn't tell you about my new work. I am following a detective allegedly as part of the research for my new book. Her name is Kate Beckett. She is amazing and beautiful, and…

Oh my god Richard, you are in love with her.

I don't know. I like her very much but she isn't an easy woman. She is not like all the other women I've been, Andrew. I can not afford to hurt her. Kate is a beautiful person, inside and outside. She is nice, fun, and above all she is normal. She is a lifelong woman not for one night.

I understand you, my friend. She seems to be…

Suddenly Kate and Lanie appeared for the door.

There she is.

…she not seems to be, she is the best woman in earth, Rick.

Yes, she is. Come with me.

Rick and Andrew went toward Kate and Lanie.

Nice to see you, Detective Beckett.

Nice to see you too, Castle.

Hello Lanie.

Hi Rick.

Kate, Lanie… this is my best friend Andrew Mayer.

Nice to meet you, Andrew.

Yes, nice to meet you.

The pleasure is mine, ladies!

Ok, I am sorry but I am going to say hello to Ryan and Esposito. See you later!

Lanie leaves them.

So, Kate do you want a drink? Maybe a good martini

Ok, thanks, Castle.

A martini for me too please, Ricky.

I didn't know that I am the waiter. In one minute I am right back with yours drinks.

Thanks Rick! So, Kate, tell me about your job…

Rick went to the bar drinks a bit disgusted by the attitude of his friend. Kate saw that and she felt bad for him. She didn't want be there with Andrew, she wanted be there with Castle. Andrew was nice and kind, but he wasn't Castle.

… So this is my job, Andrew. What is yours?

Oh I was a model once, but just now I am a photographer.

This is great! And how do you met to Castle?

Well, we met at school. I was the boy by which his girlfriend dumped him. And then she left me for another boy, so we became friends. And eventually we were best friends and we are best friends now.

Pretty story!

Yes, it was.

Rick came back with the drinks.

I hope that you don't miss me.

(Kate smiled, she miss him) Andrew told me about how you met each other.

Oh! That story! He told you that he stole my girlfriend?

Yes, something likes that.

To Andrew always liked for him the same women that my.

That was past, Ricky

That I hope

Likewise also depends on the woman in question, don't you?

Well, yes I think so, Beckett!

Why do you tell that, Kate?

Because if the woman in question loves to one of you, you two don't have to fight for her, she choose.

Kate tried to tell to Rick that he did not have to worry about. She was for him. But the person who understood all this indirectly was Andrew.

Well, my friends I am going to talk with Alexis. I leave you alone.

Andrew went until Alexis.

So, Kate, how are you today?

I am fine. This is a nice party, Castle.

Yes, I think so. What do you think about my friend? Charming don't?

I know some men with most charming than him.

Really? (He smiled)

Really. (She smiled too)

Alexis went to them.

Hey Kate!

Hey Alexis! How are you?

Fine, thanks! You look amazing!

Really? Thanks! You too. That is a nice dress.

Thanks! … Dad, I have a present for you but I don't want give to you in front of everybody. Can you come with me for a moment?

Yes, darling. Where?

Upstairs. It is in you room.

Ok. We are going over there, pumpkin.

I wait here.

No! You have to come with us, Kate.

But… why?

Because you are a good friend of us, so… for that you have to come.

Kate didn't understand anything, neither Rick. But they went upstairs with Alexis.

They walked until his bedroom and they went into it.

I don't see anything here, pumpkin.

My present is there next to you, dad. Enjoy it!

Alexis closed the door with key and she leaves them alone.

Alexis! I don't…

She is gone, Castle.

He sits over the bed. She followed him.

I am sorry Kate. Also that isn't Alexi's idea. I know that this was Andrew's. I am sorry!

I am not sorry, Castle!

Why you don't sorry? We are locked, Kate. In my room. Alone.

Are you listened to you, Castle? We are locked, in your room, alone. Is this so bad?

Not for me, because I… What?

I can't hide it anymore, Castle. I like you!

I like you too, Kate, with all my heart.

I know that.

Really?

Yes, you are like clear water.

You don't.

I know. But I can't hide my feeling for you anymore.

Oh my god Beckett! This is my best birthday's gift.

You tell thanks to Alexis or Andrew about that, because it wasn't my gift for you.

So, which is your…

He could not finish speaking because Kate covered his mouth with a sweet kiss.

This is my gift for you. Happy birthday, Castle!

The end.