A/N: I don't usually do drabbles or anything. I prefer something a little more substantial, but I think there is something quite powerful about a short snippet of writing. And occasionally, I'll write something short. Hopefully you'll like these. I'm starting a collection, don't know how often I'll update, but hey. It happens when it happens. :D
I don't think they'll follow on from each other.
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Cardboard Cut Outs
Katherine Beckett stared at the cardboard cut out in front of her. She didn't often go to bookshops anymore, no time in amongst her working hours. Plus, she now worked with, and dated, the author who wrote her favourite books. This explained why she was standing in a bookshop, staring at a life-size cardboard cut out, waiting for him to return. She didn't hear a woman walk up behind her.
"Hi, can I help you?"
Kate turned towards the woman. "Uh..."
"Have you read any Richard Castle books?" the woman asked, "Because it's never too late to start. Might I suggest Heat Wave?" She picked up a copy of the book, and passed it to Kate. "It's a good book to start with, and the first of a new series. Naked Heat has just been released as well; the second book." She picked up a copy of the newer book, and placed that on top of the book already in Kate's hands.
Kate opened her mouth to talk, but was cut off by the worker.
"And if you come by tonight, Richard Castle himself will be here to read for us, and to sign autographs." She looked past Kate at the cardboard cut out. "Isn't he gorgeous?"
Kate looked at the woman, then down at the books in her hands. "Uh..." she started.
"Are you ready to go?" A masculine voice this time.
Kate turned, and smiled. "Yeah." She turned back to the bookshop worker. Handing her the books, she said, "Thank you for your help, but I already have these."
Rick wrapped an arm around Kate's midriff, smiled politely at the shocked woman, and then pressed a kiss to Kate's temple. "Let's go then," he said, and they did.