Disclaimer : Castle is not mine.

Beckett and Alexis had decided on the perfect dress is was a black long sleeved dress that went down to just above her knees and hugged her body but not enough and it was another layer of skin but it didn't hang enough for it to be too baggy on her. It was perfect and she had the perfect shoes to go with it a simple pair of black heels.

Beckett and Alexis were going through her clothes trying to decide what to take. So far they had decided on a couple pair of skinny jeans and a pair of converses and a pair of ankle boots and a few comfy shirts in a couple of different colors.

Beckett came across a jumper that was a few sizes to big and look at Alexis and she looked down with a sadness in her eyes. Beckett placed the jumper down and sat on the corner of the bed.

"Tell me." Beckett said gently and soothingly.

"Ashley broke up with me a few days ago, I have't told dad yet. Ashley said he didn't want to be with me anymore because of the distance but in reality he just wanted someone his own age." Alexis said sadly with a few tears rolling down her eyes and Beckett put her hand on her back rubbing it soothingly like her mom used to do with her when she had a break up.

"Oh honey."

"I don't think it was just that tho, he said he was tired of me because I didn't want to you know" Alexis blushed at this bit "he's tried a few times but I've always said no so I guess he just gt sick of waiting and moved on." Alexis finished with a sob and Kate pulled her into a bear hug and Alexis rested her head on her shoulder and continued to cry.

"Honey he is an idiot and not worth anything you give him. If he was worth it he would have waited for you." Beckett said soothingly.

"I know but it doesn't make it hurt any less." Alexis said and her voice cracked as she sobbed again.

"If it makes you feel any better on the last week at my grandmothers a whole bunch of us sneak out and lets just say be less then responsible I'm sure you'll have fun." Kate said with a spark in her eyes.

Alexis smiled but then asked "won't that be kind of awkward for me if i'm the youngest there and what about dad ?"

Kate smirked and said "That's the best bit no boys aloud."

Alexis smiled with a hint of mischievousness in her eyes "Does that mean I'll need another outfit ?" Alexis asked.

Beckett smiled and nodded thinking of how much Alexis reminds her of herself when she was younger how she was able to sneak out without her parents realizing but still managing to keep her grades up with a hangover without anyone realizing. Beckett smiled to herself, she was a pro at it but the end of senior year but quickly stopped when it came to exams and came out with a decent grade.

It took them about an hour to pack so when they were done the went downstairs to see what Castle was doing and found him nowhere in sight. Alexis smirked and indicated for Beckett to follow her. Alexis led her though the study and to his room where he was standing in front of a mirror with an assortment of different colored shirts and ties and even a few bow ties. Beckett and Alexis looked at each other and smirked and before Kate could say anything Alexis had pushed her into the room and quickly ran away.

Beckett whispered at her and said "Traitor."

Castle looked to her obviously flustered at being caught and was trying to hide everything by standing in front of all his different items of clothing but failed miserably and gave a small shrug with a shy smile.

"Hey Beckett what you doing ?" Castle asked trying to move the attention away from the clothes and onto a whole new topic completely.

"Me and Alexis were finished and we came downstairs and didn't see you." Beckett walked closer to him and the clothes and pointed to them "What are you doing Castle ?" Beckett asked him.

Castle looked back and pointed back over his shoulder at the clothes and said as casually as he could "Oh you know just packing." He said trying to avoid eye contact.

Beckett could see how uncomfortable he was so she gave him a small encouraging smile and asked "Do you want some help ?"

Castle looked up shocked and silently nodded his head yes. Beckett walked over to the bed and looked at all the different shirts and ties he had laid out, the first thing she did was rule out all the bow ties. Next she ruled out colors. Beckett was down to the last few, it was either a deep red button down with a navy blue tie, a dark blue button down with a black tie or the classic white button down with a black tie.

"These ones." Beckett said deciding for him to take two choices the red shirt and dark blue shirt.

Beckett turned around and saw he was staring at her with an adoring smile and she looked away blushing.

"Thank you." Castle whispered and Beckett smiled in response.

"So what jacket are you going to wear with these then ?" Beckett asked trying to get the full image in her head. Castle motioned for her to follow him and she did shyly and hesitantly.

They were at Castle's wardrobe and she held her breath wwithoty realizing and when he opened the doors she was welcomed with the scent of Castle, stale whiskey, books and him.

Castle pulled out a simple black jacket and trouser.

"They will go with the shirts and ties well." Beckett said quietly and on the inside she cringed at how she sounded. Seriously Beckett get a hold of yourself you see him basically everyday.

Castle smiled at her and nodded. Suddenly they were both looking into each others eyes intently completely lost in the moment. That is until a certain red head silently tip toes into the room and whispered in between them "If you guys are finished making lovey eyes at each other I think now would be a good time for lunch."

They jumped away from each other, both clasping their chests trying to clam their wild hearts. They both turned glares to the teenager who was laughing at them.

"Jeez you should've seen your faces o my gosh." Alexis said whilst wiping tears away from her eyes. When Alexis calmed down she replied to their glares with a "So how about lunch ?" And she practically skipped from the room.