Hey everyone! This is ShinyLane1.2. I just finished writing Two for the Road and my ideas sparked a while ago to write a story like this. I wrote most of this story before I started reading Castle fics, but some of the ideas seem similar, no copying is intended. This story is a rewrite of my other story Castle the Death of Me; I'm re-doing this because I don't feel I brought the story up as much as I could. Hope you enjoys; read, rate, review!
Chapter One: The Beginning
It had been a fun night. Castle had taken Kate out for a drink, which led to three hours of intense and comical conversation. They'd managed to get to know each other better, without the stress of a case. They made their way to the exit, standing close- but not too close.
They had successfully resolved a case, the two of them. Some friend had killed his psychiatrist out of anger. It was a bloody case, leaving the two at pit stomach with distaste, but going out for a drink softened their mood.
"I had a good time, Castle." Kate admitted aloud, as they strolled out to the parking lot. They walked slowly, wishing the evening would never end. The lot was dark, with wet streets and a scent of rain. Although it was a pretty rough area for a date, Kate believed it to be very romantic. As they inhaled, the chill of autumn made them shiver.
"Me too," Castle smiled, beaming down on her. They continued to walk deep into the parking lot to get away from noise and commotion that horde the streets. They approached a rather secluded area where the trees provide a comforting protection, despite their utterly eerie aura. The dark willows seemed to shadow over them as though it stalked them.
"Well." She smiled, hiding her enjoyment- although it didn't work very well.
He bent down effortlessly and drew his mouth to hers, enduring an intricate kiss. For a second, Kate was too shocked to do anything, but she caught on almost instantly. She drove her lips deep into his, feeling his hot breath exhale on her cheek- emphasizing the passion. Castle could feel his conscious smile, he'd finally gotten through her. Castle had normally gone for woman because he could, but since she was particularly difficult, he'd wanted her even more. Kate was someone he really desired, he'd actually gotten to know her and didn't find her annoying like he did Meredeth.
The kissed lasted another moment of affinity before they released. Kate looked up at Castle with her gorgeous eyes.
"I'm sorry," he apologized, afraid he'd stepped over the imaginary line. He looked away, and punished himself silently- worried he'd ruined the moment.
"Don't be." she was in a girlish giddy thought, "I just…" she didn't need to continue. They moved in closer to each other, repeating the kiss. Kate felt herself smile, and for once she didn't care about hiding her feelings from Castle. She didn't mind letting her guard down even if it was just this once. Castle maneuvered his hands deliciously up her neck, elegantly grasping her face in the palm of his hands. Kate moved her fingers up to the back of his head, running her fingers through his hair. She moved in another step, feeling the butterflies arouse in her stomach.
There was a sudden laugh from behind them as they jumped in shock. There out in front of them was a large, threatening looking man. Castle rolled his eyes impatiently, assuming it was a fan. There was a silent streak until the man spoke again. "Give me your wallet."
Yeah, it's short, but more is coming- LONGER chapters. Hope you like it! Thanks for reading!
~ShinyLane1.2
