The Auction: Chapter 4
Kate opened the door and couldn't help the smile that blossomed over her face. She saw Castle and in one hand he was holding roses, in the other a small gift bag. He mimicked her smile and held out the flowers.
Nervousness. That was the emotion that had overtaken his body as he stood in front of Detective Beckett with flowers in hand and a small little gift bag that he had picked up before heading over to her apartment. He didn't want to go overboard with the whole 'date' thing, but she was extraordinary to him, and he felt that she should know that. And not only that, but his gift also went along with the date he had planned for tonight.
She took the flowers from his hand, and couldn't help the small blush that tinted her cheeks. She turned back around, deciding she should better find a vase to put them in before them left. "You can come in if you want." She said before leaving, the turned around, "I'm going to find a vase for these."
He took a step in slowly, wanting to take everything in that was before him. He had never been to Kate's apartment before and he wanted to savor the moment while he could. The living room was set before him and he saw a small television with a couple of take out boxes sitting out on the table in front-signs that she never ate out much. He noticed the different pictures she had hung above the wall and noticed a shelf with many different items on it. He walked towards it, wanting to get a better look.
He noticed different plaques and some pictures of her getting awards with other police men and women standing beside her. He reached out and carefully took one of the pictures, from the looks of it, she was really young when it was taken. He held it up so he could see it better in the light. She looked so happy in the picture.
"That was when caught my first killer after being on the force as a detective." She said behind him. He hadn't even noticed that she was watching him.
He set it back down and turned towards her. "I thought you looked a little younger in it." He told her, smiling.
"What, you saying I look old, Castle?" she asked with a tease in her voice.
"Of course not, detective." She could tell that he was going to come back with a witty remarked, but was surprised when he said, "You could never be more beautiful than you are now or any other day for that matter."
She smiled softly before asking, "Are you ready to go?"
"Yeah." He said then looked down, noticing the bag was still in his hands. "No, wait. Actually I have something else for you."
"Castle, you already got me flowers, you didn't need to—" But he held out the bag for her to get, so she carefully took it in her hands.
"I like getting you things." He simply replied.
"But you don't have to." She said before reaching in the bag. A smile lit up her face as she pulled out a scarf and gloves. "Castle…" she stuttered, not exactly sure what to say. "They're beautiful." She said as she observed them, then looked up at him, "Thank you."
"Don't mention it. Besides, I thought they would come in handy for the date I have planned tonight."
"Which is…" She asked, prompting him to give her a clue as she threw the scarf around her neck. It made her feel warm and cozy and went right along with what she was wearing tonight.
"Good try, detective. But I can't tell you. It's still going to be a surprise."
"Castle, you have to at least give me a hint. How do I know if I'm dressed warm enough?"
He chuckled at her, loving how excited she was about their date. "Trust me, detective." He said running his eyes up and down her body. "You're dressed perfect. And the scarf and gloves will help out too. Although, if you do get cold, you can cuddle up to me for warmth."
She rolled her eyes playfully at him, realizing he was not going to give her any more hints. "You know, I might just take you up on that offer, Castle."
"Rick." He corrected, and smiled, "and just say the word and I will be happy to warm you up in seconds." He held out his arm to her, "Shall we?"
She smiled taking it in her own as they both walked out the door into the chilly night together.
Real fast:
Sorry it's taken me a super long time to update. I've been busy writing books, scripts, short stories, making movies, all that jazz. Don't know when the next chapter will be up, but I promise it will.
Peace!
