They take the elevator down, neither sure what to say, feeling like teenagers on their first date. You can cut the tension with a knife. They have known each other for almost four years now and for once seem to be at a loss for words. They are on the threshold of taking that next step, the one that will take them beyond friends and partners. They both want this and just hope they are ready for it. Their eyes finally find each other, and they just start laughing. They can read each other with just a glance and right now just can't seem to think of a thing to say that doesn't have to deal with work. They had promised to not talk shop tonight but they are both finding it very difficult to start a conversation.
Beckett, sorry but I think I need to break my promise to you."
Kate looks disappointed, she is afraid he is changing his mind on her and backing out on their date. What I have I done, why did I think this would work for us?
Rick sees the wonderful, shining, lustrous smile turn to one of hurt and confusion.
"Oh no, Beckett, not that. I was talking about not talking shop tonight. That's who we are. This silence between us is kinda uncomforatble".Just relax Rick, you have been out with plenty of women, why is this one so difficult? Because this is her, this is Kate. Hopefully my Kate soon.
'That that we do. How can we not talk about it.' First date jitters. I never ever have jitters this bad. What is wrong with you Kate Beckett? Is it because OMG, it's Rick Castle, THE author. Could be but this is her Castle, my best friend, my partner. Maybe the "one".
'How is the case?" Cases are what we talk
"Cold. No leads what so ever. All have come to a dead end. She snickers again at the comment just like she did in the car. We help each other out
"What about…?" He doesn't even get the question finished.
"Naw, he was at the race track when he was supposed to be at work but just happened to have a few tickets from some bad choices."
They both think "We finish each other's sentence. We complete each other. This is right."
"Beckett, you are a top notch detective mind always thinking, putting things together and no clue what to say…."
"And Castle, you are a world famous author and you can think of anything either."
Both at the same time "Let's call this official second date to get over jitters"
"Jinx, you owe me a coke Beckett."
Beckett slowly draws near his ear and seductively whispers "You play your cards right Mr. Castle, you just might just get a little more than just a coke".
NOW HE IS AT A LOST FOR WORDS
She places her finger just his chin to close his gapping mouth and very gingerly places a seductive peck on his lips just as the elevator opens.
A/N-Still trying to get the whole date thing straightened out in my head but figured at least get this little bit out. Sorry for the delay but it is Christmas you know.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays everyone everywhere
