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This is why this story is rated M. I hope that it doesn't seem like I moved things along too fast...I just couldn't help it! lol. Hope y'all like it! :D

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[Chapter 6]

His left arm was wrapped securely around her shoulders, his hand rested on her side. Her arm was curled over his midsection; her hand was bundled in his navy shirt, bunching up the material. Kate's hair was tussled, tickling his neck whenever she shifted in her sleep. A stray lock of her chestnut curls escaped and laid upon her cheek. Rick gently brushed the unruly tendril behind her ear with his right hand, using that as a chance to feel the delicate skin without fear of the threat of injury. Her skin was as soft as he'd imagined.

Rick sighed of contentment as he took in this beautiful and breathtaking woman in his arms. Her face was so close to his own. And looking down at her lips, it reminded him of their almost-kiss the previous night. He still couldn't believe that she was going to allow him to kiss her. She didn't waver from it, instead she embraced it. But he just had to go and mess that up! If his stupid marshmallow hadn't caught fire, then there was nothing that could've stopped him from covering her lips with his own.

And yet, if it hadn't been for the skunk, they wouldn't be wrapped up in each others arms right now. With that, Rick concluded that if the chance ever came up again, he wouldn't let anything get in his way! They've already hit many road blocks in the past that prevented them from their true feelings and it was about damn time that they dive into things together.

Placing a chaste kiss on top of her hair, breathing in her scent as he did. Cherries. He smiled softly. Rick pulled her closer to him, their bodies meshing together perfectly. Laying his head back on his pillow, he closed his eyes just enjoying the moment. Kate would most likely be waking up soon and he wanted to savor this moment as long as possible.

As soon as he closed his eyes, she began to stir, so he kept eyes closed, pretending to be asleep. Kate was still in that state of half asleep and half awake. She shifted her head so that her face was buried in the crook of his neck. Slowly coming out of her daze, she opened her eyes and took her in her surroundings. Her pillow was hard yet soft and very comfortable. Then it started moving and that's when she realized that she was laying on top of a certain blue-eyed, ruggedly handsome author. She must've moved in her sleep and ended up in his arms. Not that she minded one bit.

Feeling the steady breathing under her, she figured that he was still asleep. Little did she know that he was wide awake. Looking up at his face, she smiled. Tentatively, she raised a hand and ran it over Rick's cheek. She felt a little stubble that was growing in but other than that, his cheek was warm and soft to the touch.

She moved passed his lips, barely grazing them with her finger. As she did this, she thought back to last night and how they were so close to kissing. How it was halted in a instant. Cuddling back into him, she laid her head on his chest. Taking in a deep breath, she relished in the security and protectiveness she felt whenever she was near or around him.

It took Rick every bit of strength and control of his being to not open his eyes the moment he felt her touch his cheek. And it was almost impossible for him to not announce his presence when her finger came into contact with his lips.

Rick started to shift. Kate felt this and looked into his face, her chin resting on his solid chest. As he opened his eyes, he was met with pools of green.

"Good morning, Sleeping Beauty," she greeted with a smile and chuckle.

"Morning..." he mumbled. "Well, well, well. Isn't this a pleasant surprise." He knew that she was there the whole time but she didn't need to know that.

Kate blushed. "Yes, it is. You make a good pillow, Castle."

"Glad to be of assistance," he grinned. Another lock of hair fell and came loose, and he rose a hand, delicately tucking it behind her ear. Rick let his hand rest on her cheek, rubbing it with the pad of his thumb. Unconsciously, Kate leaned into his hand and smiled. Both felt that warm and tingling feeling flow through out their bodies.

Their eyes never strayed from each other's, staying locked. Kate raised a hand to his forehead, wiping the hair that fell in front of his eyes to the side. His hair was as smooth as it looked. She kept her hand there longer than necessary but she didn't care and neither did he. Finally lowering her hand, she rested her own on top of Rick's which still laid on her cheek. She ran her thumb over his fingers in a small but steady rhythm, the sensations sent goosebumps up his spine and a fire ignited inside her core.

Both Rick and Kate leaned in simultaneously. Rick moved his hand down to her neck, bringing her head closer to his while Kate's hand slid down to his rock hard chest, stalling there. Eyes closed, their lips briefly touched. As soon as he could feel her lips upon his own, he knew this was right.

Their kiss started out as soft and gentle, but it gradually built up and they wanted- no needed more. Their lips competed for dominance. Kate ran her tongue across his lips, silently asking for him to grant her entrance into his mouth. He complied. Her tongue battled with his as their kiss grew hotter and hotter with each passing second. Hands roamed and bodies grew warmer.

Putting everything into this kiss, Kate showed him, without words, how much he meant to her and how much she loved him. Rick definitely got the message. He put it all out there, too. Eventually, they had to separate with the lack of oxygen to their lungs.

They remained close, both panting heavily with huge grins on their faces. Opening her eyes, Kate's heart strings gave a little tug. He was the most gorgeous thing she'd ever laid eyes on. His eyes were closed, his lips were a bit swollen from their kiss, and he had the biggest smile on his face. Rick eventually opened his eyes to find her staring at him, love and desire burning in her eyes. Running his hands down, he rested them on the small of her back, rubbing small circles with his fingers.

Kate's arms circled around his neck, toying with the short hair there. Very softly, she whispered, "I love you, Rick." When those words fell from her mouth, his heart skyrocketed. His love for this incredible woman grew even more than he thought possible. And he has a pretty big imagination.

"I love you, too, Kate," he uttered. Adding, just above a whisper, "Always."

Kate's heart did leaps and bounds. How had she gotten so lucky to have such a wonderful and down to earth man? He never ceased to amaze her.

Leaning back in, she met his lips with her own. Rick's strong arms circled around her waist. Flashes of sensual heat coursed throughout her body when he flipped them over, covering Kate with the solid weight of him. There was no time to think, only to feel. She could feel the throbbing length of him pressed against her center and the way he ravished her mouth, as if she were the only substance he needed to keep him alive. Kate began to fell the liquid arousal pool between her thighs as his hands seemed to move everywhere at once.

They were lost in a steamy kiss, caressing softly. Rick buried his face in her neck while her fingers combed through his dark hair. His lips paid homage to the cherry-scented skin of her neck, grazing tenderly over her pulse point before nipping at the column of her throat. As his kisses descended, her heart began to beat faster and faster in anticipation of what was to come.

Rick broke the kiss. He lowered his hands down to the hem of her tank top, then looked into her eyes and asked for permission. Kate rose a hand up to his neck and placed a kiss on his lips, smiling when they broke apart. They were still mere inches from each other's lips.

"I'm all yours," she told him in a whisper and a little nod of her head.

Rick kissed her gently once again before he pulled back and began raising her tank top up slowly, new pieces of flesh were exposed with every tug. Rick was so thankful that she wasn't wearing a bra, it made things much easier. Kate now laid before him partially naked. As he started to unbutton her denim shorts, her words and hands stopped him.

"You have way too many clothes on...now that isn't fair, is it?" she purred seductively with a smirk and a pursed lips.

Rick only nodded as he felt her small hands slide under his shirt, grazing over his stomach and chest. She then lifted the shirt off of his body, smiling as she took in the view of him.

"Mm...where have you been hiding?" Kate wondered as she stared at his hard and muscular chest. A dark trail of hair ran from his naval and disappeared down beneath his shorts.

"Behind a desk," he replied with a smug grin.

"Well, that is no place for you, my dear Ricky." She batted her eyelashes as she, too, gave a smirk of her own. "No place at all..." she trailed off.

He chuckled a deep and throaty laugh before a giant smile grew on his face and an idea was planted in his mind. Then out of nowhere, he began to tickle her sides causing her to squeal in surprise. Kate was laughing so hard that she was gasping for air. She tried to push his hands away but he was stronger than she was. She couldn't fight him off.

"Stop!" She yelped, still laughing like crazy. Tears started to spill from her eyes.

"What's the magic word?" He asked in sing-song, teasing.

"Pl-please, Rick!" She cried out.

At her plea, he stopped. Trying to catch her breath, Kate wiped the tears from her eyes. Rick hovered over her, looking at her with love and adoration in his eyes.

"My God, you're beautiful..." he whispered as he lowered his face down toward her, kissing her again. Kate was a bit taken back by this abrupt change in moods but that didn't stop her from returning his kiss. The atmosphere changed in an instant, the tent was heating up.

Without breaking their kiss, Rick's hands slid down and began to unbutton Kate's denim shorts. When they were undone, in one fluid motion, he slid them down her legs along with her red lace panties. Carelessly, he tossed them to the side. As soon as she felt him removing her bottoms, she began to take his shorts off. Kate pulled his shorts and boxers down his legs, simultaneously, allowing him to slip his legs out of them. Both were now completely naked.

Rick pulled his lips from her's to admire her. She was the most spectacular thing he's ever seen and she is all his. Her hair was spread out all over the pillow, she looked like a goddess.

"Wow..." he uttered in complete awe of the woman beneath him.

She smiled to herself as she looked at the man above her. He was built and strong. As her eyes traveled lower, she was in shock. Rick was huge!

"Wow, indeed," Kate whispered.

Then Rick took her without warning, but Kate's body submitted without question. There were no words, only emotion.

A breathy warmth fell over a nipple before he firmly cupped his hand beneath her breast. Rick inhaled the peak in his mouth, then sucked on the tip until she writhed and moved beneath him. Her back arched high as a loud groan escaped her lips. Kate's hand held the back of his head to her breast, reveling in the sweet bliss. Her nipple hardened between his lips as he suckled her softly at first, and then the pressure increased until she was purring as her nails scratched over his scalp. His hand roamed over her chest and abdomen, touching and caressing her all over. His tongue left a wet trail over her cleavage before drowning the other nipple in his hungry mouth, he then pulled and sucked on it powerfully.

Rick seemed in awe by every inch of her, his kisses now descending her chest to her flat and toned belly. He pressed his face there, just breathing for a long moment as if to glorify her. Enjoying her reaction of his touch, his tongue dashed a long lick at her naval. She quivered and so he did it again, his hands braced on her hips to steady her.

The small sounds that escaped her left him so hard it was almost painful for him not to claim her now, but he swore to himself he'd take his time adorning and worshiping her. He slowly kissed his way down to her hips, intentionally missing the placed she longed for him to touch. Rick slid down her strong legs, kissing every inch of her. When he reached Kate's toes, he took one in his mouth, sucking on it. This caused her to moan and giggle at the same time.

The man had a talented mouth. Kate was soaking wet and she needed him, she needed him to fill her completely.

A lazy smile adorned her lips grew when she felt the softest of kisses crawling up her body until Rick was kissing her again. She loved the solid, protective feel of his body covering hers.

"Wait. I don't have a condom..." Rick sighed, looking down.

"Rick." Rick looked at Kate. "I'm on the pill. It's okay," she lightly smiled, her hand went to his cheek.

A huge grin broke out on his face. Thank God for this wonderful, smart, and sexy woman. "I love you, Kate," he briefly kissed her.

"I love you, Rick," she whispered over his lips while wrapping her legs around his torso.

The tip of him begged entrance and then he slowly thrust forward deeply inside her, causing her eyes to roll back as he filled her completely. "Oh, I love you so much...Kate."

"Oohh," she moaned in a half-growl after that first piercing thrust.

"Extraordinary," he sighed quietly into her ear after a second deep thrust that forced her arms to wrap around his neck. "Mine" and "Always" are the words that Rick chanted over and over as his hips began thrusting steadily, pulsing inside Kate's depths and core.

Her nails raked over the hard planes of his muscular back and shoulders. They then descended, clawing at his firm ass, pulling him farther inside of her. He was taking her with such longing. Kate was so small beneath him, her teeth gently bit into his neck after each deep invasion. She pulled his face to her own, devouring his lips with a kiss so furiously passionate he longed to die inside her.

"Oh...Rick." Kate needed this. To feel him spreading her flesh open, taking her as his own...finally.

The sight of her beautiful face flushed with color and faint traces of sweat left Rick aching and reaching for her. She was so tight and warm around him, even as her body tensed beneath him. Kate stiffened, suddenly writhing full body while every muscle in his body clenched.

They came together. Kate's face smothered in his neck, moaning his name softly as the feeling of him erupting hard inside her. Her name spilled from his lips as he came.

No words were spoken between the pair because words, for what they shared, were unnecessary. Their satisfied and sweat-soaked bodies collapsed around each other, never falling apart. After they laid together in silence, a sudden thought came to Rick's head. He looked down at Kate with a look of shock on his face.

"What is it?" she questioned, a bit concerned.

He simply asked, "What are we going to do about the skunk?"

There you go!

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