As they entered her apartment, Beckett left the lights slightly dimmed. She made her way to the kitchen to pour a glass of wine for Castle and herself. They stood at her counter, quietly sipping the wine, each trying to think of something to say after what had just happened in the elevator. Castle inched toward Beckett, sliding his hands around her waist and pulling her in for a deep kiss. As their passion escalated, he lifted her up onto the counter, kissing and playfully biting her up neck. Kate let out a slight giggle at the sensations of his tongue tickling and taunting her earlobe.

"…Bedroom," Kate sighed into Castle's ear. He pulled back in shock. After so long, was this finally happening? "Kate, are you sure? Do you really want this? I don't want you to regret this in the morning." Kate nodded, reaching down to find him in efforts to convey her desire. Castle groaned, lightly biting her shoulder as he pulled her close to his body. She wrapped her legs around his back as he carried her down the hall to the bedroom.

Castle threw Kate onto the bed, pinning her down with his body. Their hands explored each other's bodies, their tongues pleading for one another. He withdrew from her kisses, taking in deep breaths of much needed air but never breaking eye contact. He noticed a devilish smirk creep across Beckett's face. Before he had an opportunity to ask what she was thinking, she had flipped him onto his back. He sat up, coming to meet her; the gentle romance having been replaced with an aggressive, passionate desire for one another. Kate slid her hands under Castle's shirt and removed it from his body. He started to unbutton Kate's blouse, but she grew impatient. She ripped her shirt open, sending buttons scattering across the room. Castle tried to hide the shock on his face and Kate soon noticed his boyish grin return. "You know, I've had a dream like this before." Kate smiled back at him. She had fantasized about this so many times and now that she was finally laying in bed with Richard Castle, she couldn't wait any longer. "Just shut up and make love to me, Rick," she said as she began to rock her hips against his growing hardness.

Castle could barely contain himself any longer. He knew he wouldn't last long at this rate and he had to have her now. He flipped her onto her back, sitting up slightly to remove his pants and sliding her panties down her legs, carelessly tossing them behind his back onto the floor. Kate pulled a condom out of her nightstand drawer and rolled it onto him. He tilted his head back, closing his eyes and letting out a soft moan at the sensation of Beckett's hands sliding down his shaft. He leaned down to kiss her, lowering her onto her back and positioning himself above her with his hands on either side of her head. She slid her hands up and down his strong arms, admiring the defined muscles that she had not noticed before. They smiled at each other, Castle giving her one last passionate kiss. He could hear Kate's sharp intake of air as he slowly entered her, filling her all the way. It nearly drove him wild. He tried to pace himself and go slowly at first. This was Kate Beckett and he wanted this moment to be as romantic and intimate as possible. Soon after, Kate dug her hands into Castle's defined ass, pulling him deeper inside of her and wrapping her legs around his waist. "Oh god, Kate," he moaned. "Ohh, Rick… Harder!" Hearing her saying his name, begging for more sent him into a frenzy. He began to pound himself into her as they simultaneously let out a loud scream. Kate arched her back, curling her fingers into the sheets. Rick knew he was close and he wanted to bring her along with him. He reached down and began to stroke her in a spot that made her lose control with his final few thrusts and he was brought over the edge by the sensation of her walls fluttering against him as an orgasm flooded through her body.

In an effort to avoid collapsing on top of her, Rick rolled onto his back, pulling Kate along with him, hugging her tightly to his side. Kate welcomed his embrace, running her hands up and down his firm chest, entangling her legs with his as he rubbed gentle circles across her lower back.

"That was amazing," sighed Castle. Kate kissed his shoulder. "You have no idea." Castle turned on to his side, propping his head up on his elbow and admired the sight in front of him and pushed a strand of hair out of Kate's eyes.

"What are you thinking about?" she asked, leaning into his palm that he had placed against her face and softly kissing his hand.

"You. You are amazing. I know it's soon but I… I love you, Kate," He softly stated as he searched her eyes for the fear he was expecting, half-waiting for her to get up and run. But she didn't. She leaned in and gave him a slow, lingering kiss.

"I love you too, Rick."

They kissed once again and Rick pulled Kate back on top of himself as their desire returned. They stared at each other for a moment; both in awe of the fact that they had finally gotten what they were waiting so long for. With that, they began their lovemaking all over again.