NOTE: I don't own Castle, Beckett or the 12th. Wish I did – just love the show
Sets of one-shots, may turn into multiple chapters, just thoughts from different episodes (been having our own Castle marathon viewing week)
Almost Famous – stripper cop killed, Castle and Beckett visit the club
"Road trip? Where to Beckett?" Castle said, as he walked down the hall to the elevator.
"I'll tell you while we're on the way. Come on, I'm outside waiting". She laughed through the phone. Castle jumped on the elevator with a grin. Night out with Beckett, although it was for work, was still a night out. He strolled out the door, and didn't see her. Grabbing his phone, he started to call when he heard her "Hey there, want a ride?"
His jaw dropped. Kate was wearing a sheer top, skin tight jeans, and hair wavy, wrapping around her face in the breeze. Her motorcycle was at the curb, as she leaned against it with a big grin. "Kate. . .um. . you. . um" he stammered.
"What, Castle?" she smirked. "Cat got your tongue?"
"Um. . .where. . what.. . " He cleared his throat. "Where are we going? A party?"
"The Package Store. You're it." She straddled the bike and tossed him a helmet. "Hang on."
He slipped his hands around her waist, and closed his eyes as they pulled away from the curb with a roar. Some days his job following Beckett was worth it. Other days it was a downright blast. Any excuse to hold her felt good. His grin grew wider.