Hey guys, Lynne here *waves* so this is my first Castle Fanfic and I really do hope you enjoy it! I'll dedicates this to the people I got hooked on this awesome show, who also writes for the Mentalist over on the mentalist side of this site (another totally awesome show): Koezh (Koezh), Lauren (Lisbon94) and Lisa (Rigspelt-Channy) I never get tired of talking to you guys about TM or Castle though you probably are at this stage and please forgive me if I left out someone there...just let me know!

Disclaimer: sadly enough I don`t but I downloaded the clips and the awesome songs that`s on the show!

Kate Beckett sat at her desk, chewing continuously on the top of a black pen. It was nearing eight at night and she was already growing tired, tired of the work part. All she wanted to do was go home and relax, have a much needed bubble bath to ease her aching muscles along with a glass of wine. She sighed at the though, it seemed so heavenly but she was stuck here to ponder on her thoughts. The pen eventually cracked from her tight chew on it, the top cracking off and she through it in the bin, just about missing Castles head as he was approaching her. He smiled brightly at her, taking his usual seat and then stared at her. He greatly enjoyed her company and began to look at things on her desk, things he never noticed before, like a yellow eraser.

"Castle shouldn`t you be at home, adding those few touches to that research project of yours?" she questioned tilting her head ever so slightly and he raised an eyebrow in curiosity, letting go of the yellow eraser.

"That research project is you and my book, how can I be at both places at the one time?"

"You can`t"

"Precisely! So that`s why I`m here" he grinned at this, quite pleased at himself apparently and took her mug from her table and took a sip from it, Kate already having a shocked expression glow at her facial features. She took it from him and to the other side of her desk and looked at him suspiciously.

"You`re coffee is too milky"

"Oh really? Newsflash Ricky, it wasn`t made for you"

He arched his brow once more, in what some might call a flirty manner and leaned forward and smiled at her.

"Ricky? Really Katie?" he questioned and she gave him a disapproving look. She shook her head and said quite simply "It doesn`t work"

"No it doesn`t, you`re more a-" he was instantly cut off once she picked up a few papers and her handbag and towered above him, clutching onto the papers like a student with their books.

"I`m gonna go now Castle, I`ll see you tomorrow" she smiled, tilting her head once again and wandered down the hall only for castle to come jogging pathetically after her reaching out to her shoulder and she turned about instantly.

"Are you still here?" He then gave her a confused look to her words and she just forgot about it, this would end up being a very long conversation.

"Would you like to come to my place for the night? Mother is making a superb meat dish and I`d love if you came" he offered and she slightly smiled. It was quite touching to think he offered and she stepped into the elevator, followed by the writer.

With a slight swing to her head she replied "I don`t think I will Castle" He looked hurt at her answer and stood silenced beside her in the elevator.

"One night, I promise I`ll sleep on the floor" he added until it seemed like a light bulb appeared above his head. "Or the couch"

"You, Richard Castle wouldn`t be able to stick it on the floor for long" she chuckled lightly at this and he smiled at her, raising his eyebrows, his blue eyes lighting up.

"So it`s a yes?"

"One night?" "One night" he assured her and she smiled at the thought. Her, staying in one of New York`s bestselling writers pad for the night. Something finally clicked in her mind causing her to glance over at Castle who was still grinning.

"Martha isn`t cooking is she?"

"No, nope...Alexis" he mumbled, looking down at his feet and she smiled at this...maybe it wouldn`t be such a bad idea after all.

Hope you enjoyed and feedback is always appreciated! xx