Hey everyone welcome to my first Castle fanfic!
I hope it is ok and not to AU.
Rick Castle was seated in his chair watching Kate Becket who was hunched over her desk, completing the paperwork for their most recent case.
"Castle, stop watching me, it's creepy." Kate scolded him, without looking up from her paperwork.
"Sorry, detective I can't help it, you're just so captivating", he said, smiling as he continued to watch her. Kate once again didn't look at him, fearing that he would see her blushing slightly. In the past few weeks there had been a definite shift in their relationship. They had been having dinner together frequently and had spent the last few evenings curled up on the couch with him, watching movies. She had even let him take her hand in his as they walked through the park the night before. With each passing day she was finding it increasingly difficult to resist him and was running out of reasons not to give into him completely.
Castle didn't fail to notice Kate blushing at his compliment. He smiled knowing that he was slowly but surely breaking down her walls and resolute. As she continued to write, pretending to ignore Castle a lock of hair fell around her face. Acting on instinct, Castle reached out and gently tucked the stray lock of hair behind Kate's ear. His hand softly moved down the side of her face and lightly cupped her jaw. Completely forgetting where she was, Kate couldn't resist turning her face into Castles hand, letting her lips brush against his skin. Her eyes flicked up to meet his, the way he was adoringly staring at her made her insides flutter, and she bit her lip nervously.
"Ahem" Esposito cleared his throat, looking at the pair with a smirk and a raised eyebrow. Castle quickly retracted his hand from Kate's face, as their intimate moment was interrupted.
"We were just um… um " Kate stuttered. "Castle was just helping me with some paperwork." She could hear Castle chuckling at her lame excuse and she gave him a quick kick under the desk and his laughter turned in a groan of pain.
"Ah yeah sure", Esposito answered, trying to hide a smirk. "Anyways, I just wanted to ask if you guys wanted to come out with us for a drink?"
"Yeah I'm up for a few celebratory drinks!" Castle said enthusiastically bouncing in his chair a little. "What do you think, Beckett?"
"I shouldn't, its already getting late."
"Come on Beckett, please", Castle gave Kate his best puppy dog eyes.
"Fine", Kate agreed, rolling her eyes as Castle made a 'wahoo' sound.
"I'll meet you guys there in a little while", Kate said to Esposito.
"See you guys there." Esposito walked out of the precinct smirking again at how he had caught Castle and Beckett, he knew Lanie was going to enjoy this bit of gossip.
"Come on Beckett let's go!" Castle stood up grabbing Kate's jacket.
"I need to finish my paperwork first, Castle."
"Ugh", Castle groaned flopping dramatically back down into his chair.
"I might have been finished by now if you hadn't… distracted me!"
" Well Sorrrry!" Castle held is hands up in mock offence. "I'll just sit here quietly until you finish!"
Kate continued to complete her paperwork and Castle continued to watch her. The last few weeks had been some of the best of his life, spending so much time with Kate had been wonderful. He knew their relationship was rapidly changing, and he was delighted that she was letting it transform into something more than friendship. He still remembered the night when everything began to change.
After a long case Castle had invited Kate over for dinner and a movie something that had become a tradition in the previous two weeks. The night had been fairly normal he had made her lasagna and then they had sat down to watch a movie, about halfway through the movie Kate's head began to droop to the side and came to rest on Castles shoulder. A few minutes later she curled up into Castles side in her sleep. Castle's senses was invaded by the smell of cherries. He slowly snaked his arm around Kate drawing her closer while silently praying that she wouldn't shoot him when she woke up. When the movie had ended Castle decided it was probably best to wake Kate up.
Beckett, Beckett.." he shook her shoulder gently . "Kate, wake up"
"What Castle?" Kate mumbled into the fabric of his shirt, curling closer into his chest.
"The movies finished." Kate yawned and slowly opened her eyes, she was startled to find none other than Richard Castle looking down at her as her head rested on his chest.
"Oh right! Sorry!" She quickly sat up and moved away from Castle, much to his disappointment.
"It's ok" Castle reassured.
"Well I should be going." Kate stood brushing her messy hair out of her face.
Castle remembered how gorgeous she had looked, with her hair tousled from sleep and how wonderful it had felt to briefly hold her.
"Okay, all done." Castle was drawn out of his memories by Kate's announcement.
"Finally!" Castle jumped from his chair once again grabbing Kate's coat. "Let's go!"
"Ok, ok", Castle held up Kate's jacket and helped her slip into it. He untucked her hair from the jacket and adjusted the collar. Kate flicked her hand bag over her shoulder and fell into step with Castle as they walked towards the elevator. Just like the previous night Castle wrapped his hand around Kate's, entwining their fingers together.
"We are over here!" Lanie called catching Castles attention in the busy bar. Castle rested his hand on the small of Kate's back guiding her towards the group, a gesture that didn't go unnoticed by Ryan and Esposito.
"Hey Girl!" Lanie greeted loudly.
"Hey Lanie, Esposito, Ryan, hey Jenny." Kate gave them all a little wave.
"How much have you had to drink?" Castle asked, smiling.
"Hardly anything! Can't I just be happy to see my friends!" Lanie defended. Kate and Castle looked from Lanie to Esposito who was standing behind her, he made a 'drinking gesture' indicating Lanie wasn't being honest about having 'hardly anything'. Kate chuckled lightly and took a seat next to her best friend.
"I'm going to go get some drinks, what do you feel like Beckett? A martini perhaps?" Kate made a face at Castle's suggestion
"Nah, make it a Vodka tonic", Kate requested.
"And keep them coming!", Lanie called as Castle walked towards the bar.
"Are you trying to get me drunk, Lanie?" Kate asked, amused by Lanie's behaviour.
"Well someone has to! Otherwise you and writer boy.."
"Writer man" Kate corrected.
"Fine, writer man, will never get together!"
"Lanie!" Kate scolded. Esposito and Ryan began to laugh but were quickly silenced with a glare from Kate.
Castle returned with their drinks a few minutes later.
"Vodka tonic for the lady" Castle placed the drink in front of Kate.
"Thanks Castle" Kate took a long sip enjoying the feel of the liquid running down her throat. Castle sat down next to Kate, so close that their sides were touching.
"Get us another round, writer boy!" Lanie hollered after few minutes.
"Ok, ok." Castle laughed.
"I'll help ya." Esposito followed Castle.
"So have you two had sex yet?" Lanie asked bluntly, causing Kate to choke a little and nearly spit out her drink.
"What? Lanie, No! we haven't even kissed yet." Ryan and Jenny glance at Kate with curious faces; Kate realized that she had spoken rather loudly.
"Yet?" Lane asked arching an eyebrow.
"What I meant to say is that there is nothing going on between Castle and I" she said in a hushed voice so not as to be overheard again.
"Mm hm" Lanie looked skeptical but didn't say anything else, as Castle and Esposito returned with their drinks.
"Here you go, ladies. What where you two talking about?" Castle asked, sensing the slight tension between Lanie and Kate.
"Nothing at all", Kate quickly answered.
"Sure."
A little while and more than a few drinks later, Kate was feeling the buzz of the alcohol beginning to take effect. Normally she wasn't much of a drinker, but she was being encouraged along by Lanie and found she was enjoying herself, it felt good to let loose after their most recent case. Without realizing she began to lean into Castle's side and didn't resist when he wrapped his arm around her shoulders and pulled her closer. She turned to face him and once again found herself staring into his eyes as he stared back.
The rest of the group noticed their closeness and the way they were looking at each other. Lanie was about to comment but Esposito quickly dragged her away to the dance floor instead. Ryan and Jenny excused themselves quietly deciding to go home.
Kate's hand moved to rest on Castle's thigh making him jump. She slowly moved it further up his thigh. Castle unsuccessfully tried to bite back a groan. Kate had no idea what had possessed her to touch Castle so forwardly, but she liked the response she elicited from him.
"Kate.. what…what are you doing?" he managed to choke out as her hand moved to the inside of his thigh, slowly creeping higher. He was surprised by Kate's uncharacteristic behavior.
"Just having a little fun..Rick" she smiled flirtatiously. Castle grabbed her hand and pulled it away placing it on her lap. "Spoil sport" she mumbled pouting slightly. She turned away from Castle. All of a sudden Lanie came back, followed by Esposito carrying a tray of shots.
"Time for shots!" Lanie exclaimed. Before Castle could stopher, Kate had already downed the first shot and was throwing her head back again to down the second one.
"Whoa, Kate slow down!" Castle said, worried that if she kept drinking she would become even braver with her advances and he wouldn't be able to resist giving in to her. Lanie who had also had a few shots dragged Esposito back to dance.
"Stop being a party pooper Rick, and come and dance!" Kate grabbed Castles hand and pulled him towards the dance floor. 'Oh god' Castle thought, dancing with Kate in her current condition may just kill him. Kate stumbled towards the dance floor, the alcohol in her system making it hard for her to walk in a straight line.
Kate began to move her body around Castle and grabbed him by the collar pulling him towards her and began to grind her lower body against his.
"Kate" Castle growled warningly causing Kate to giggle and continue her actions. Castle tried to fight the urge to wrap his arm's around Kate's waist and draw her closer, but he wasn't completely sober either. Kate felt Castle's arms snake around her waist holding her tightly to his body. He let out a small moan at the feeling of her warm body pressed and rubbing against his. Kate bucked her hips into Castles, but before he could reciprocate she left his embrace, giggling at the disappointed look on his face.
"I'll be right back, writer man" She gave him a cheeky smile and walked to wards the bar swaying her hips. Castle was temporarily frozen on the spot as he watched Kate walk away he couldn't believe what had just happened. He quickly recovered and hurried behind her.
"What can I get ya, gorgeous?" The bar tender asked Kate.
"Hm, I'll have two shots of tequila, thank you" Kate gave the bar tender her best flirty smile. Castle's brow furrowed at the way the bar tender was looking at Kate, he felt a wave of jealousy wash through him.
"Here ya go, darlin." The bar tender handed Kate the two full shot glasses.
"Thanks", Kate winked at the man. She turned around to face Castle.
"Oh, you shouldn't have gotten me one, Kate."
"Who said one was for you?" Kate smiled and tipped back her head, swallowing both shots quickly. Castle wanted to stop her but just wasn't fast enough. Kate swayed from side to side as she felt the alcohol go straight to her head and making her vision a little blurry. She reached out for Castle and began to fall towards him. Castle was quick to react and caught her in his arms.
"Okay, I think it's time we get you home and into bed."
"Always tryin to get me into bed, Rick", Kate slurred as she leant against him.
"Not this time, Kate." Castle wrapped his arms tightly around Kate and leading her towards the exit. He waved goodbye to Esposito who was trying to convince Lanie that it was time to go home.
They stepped outside and Castle began to hail a cab, feeling Kate leaning on him even more, he looked down to see her eyes closed.
"Come on Kate ,just stay awake a little bit longer." A cab pulled up beside them and Castle slowly guided her inside the car. Once he was seated next to her, she curled up into his side and he wrapped his arms around her securely. He couldn't help but feel slightly guilty at letting her drink so much.
TBC..
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Candice xo
