Hey guys! I am writing this when I'm supposed to be doing a Biology Lab. Who needs science when we have Castle!

Disclaimer: I don't own Castle.

This one is dedicated to Hannah. Guys, she has watched seasons 1, 2, and 3 in about two months! Props to her, she is new to this fandom! Follow her on twitter HannahKay98. She doesn't know I did this, so it will be a surprise for her!

Ugh, are you serious? Kate swore to herself. She and her partner had awoken to a loud series of bangs and cracks. She knew that Maryland could get cold and rainy, but she just hoped that their week here would be nothing but warm weather and sunshine. No such luck on that front. Beckett peered through the window of the kitchen, leaning against the cool-to-the-touch marble countertops. It was in fact raining, pouring actually, and the thunder and lightning, that awoke her from her place in a certain writers arms, was making its appearance every four minutes or so. The rain wouldn't necessarily be a problem; she could find something for them to do with that, in fact she even had a few ideas for them that would work better in the rain.

Immersed in her thoughts, Kate didn't hear Rick as he approached her from behind, softly saying her name in attempts to get her attention. Instead of trying to get her out of her thoughts, Castle reached for her sides, pulling her towards him and startling the Detective in the process.

"Oh hey, how did you sleep? Did the rain wake you?" Kate asked, leaning into Rick's touch.

"No, I got cold without you being beside me. For future reference, it wasn't a very nice way to wake up. I like having you beside me, whether it be waking up or going to bed." He replied, kissing her hair and moving around to stand in front of Beckett, his hands never leaving her sides. She only nodded in response. Kate closed her eyes, letting the feeling of being there with Rick sink in, and smiled.

"The rain won't be much of a problem. Didn't you mention something about a pond earlier? We could go swimming, the rain will make it all the more fun." Castle offered.

She had to admit, that was a good idea, maybe the first good one he has had in a while that didn't involve a bedroom.

"Yeah, that could work." Kate thought about it for a few seconds, "Did you bring your suit?"

"Ha, you're talking Miss I 'forgot my suit' in the Hamptons. And yes, I brought my suit, the real question is, did you?" He countered.

"I didn't see you complaining about the Hamptons, did I? And yes, I brought mine also." Kate threw back at him with a smile playing on her face.

"Well, we always could say that we forgot them and have some…fun in the lake?" offered Castle with a smirk.

Kate lightly swatted the writer's chest for his choice of words, but she did take his offer into consideration. She would never tell him that, of course, but maybe she could surprise him later that evening when it was dark outside. She smiled to the ground, her head ducked; this was going to be a fun night.

The couple ate a light breakfast together with some coffee then went into the large bedroom to get ready for their joint swim.

On different sides of the bed, Rick and Kate placed their suit cases containing their clothes on the bed. They both searched for their swim suits. Kate took out her red bikini that tied in the back and around the neck. Rick's breath hitched when he saw it and wished he had some cool water to jump in to cool him down at that moment. He took out his light grey and red striped trunks and laid them on the bed, zipping up his suit case and placing it under the bed. Kate did the same and then went to the master bedroom's restroom to change.

"What? Are you shy or something? I've already seen you, you know that right?" Castle smirked. He knew Kate needed privacy sometimes, and other times she just was a tease.

This time, she was just being a tease, he could tell by the smile on her face. "No, I just don't really think you can control yourself at the sight of me in this suit." She could visible see him swallow as he stared at her. "That's what I thought. Now if you will excuse me, I am going to change." Kate said with an eye roll while she closed the door.

While inside, Kate put on her suit and pulled her curly brown hair into a pony tail, leaving a few strands hanging down. When she opened the door she had two white towels in her arms, which she found underneath one of the two sinks in the bathroom.

"Here," Beckett said to Castle while tossing him a towel, "We can use these later."

Kate was busy fumbling with something on her phone, most likely checking emails to see if anyone at the precinct needed her. Rick took this as an opportunity to look at his girlfriend. She was beautiful. Her hair looked perfect as her pony-tail moved back and forth with each small step she made. Kate had defiantly been right; he loved this suit on her. It wasn't overly revealing, just enough to get his mind working on ways to get it off of her.

Kate herself was also stealing glances towards Rick all the way to the pond. They were walking hand in hand to the pond that was a little ways away from the house, both wearing only their suits, sandals, and matching aviator sunglasses. The sun's rays weren't too powerful today, so they didn't have to worry much about getting sunburnt. The pond had a small dock built and there they laid down their towels, books, and a few other items they brought along with them. Castle, being the child he is, went to the beginning of the dock and took of full speed, jumping into the water with a splash. Kate and her things, including a book, got drenched in return.

"Oh ho ho! You," Kate said pointing at Rick, who was smoothing his hair back, "Got my book wet! You are so going to pay!"

Rick only smiled and returned with a smug look, "Promise?" Kate ran, much faster than Castle did, and launched herself into the pond with a perfect dive. She ended up right next to the muscular man who soaked her book. Swiftly, she climbed onto his back and wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. Kate lightly applied pressure to his neck, but not enough to hurt him. All Castle did was smile, turn his head, and kiss her softly on the lips.

How was she supposed to stay mad at him when he did that?

I know, I know, it has been forever since I updated. My apologies, I will continue with the pond in the next chapter! Thank you guys for sticking with this and I have some pretty sick plans for the ending. Don't worry; I still have a few more chapters before the conclusion!

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