This one is short sweet and to the point. But aren't they all? I just realized I hadn't updated this in a while. So I hope you enjoy!
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For those of you following Run Home, that one will be updated within the next few days.
All mistakes are mine.
"It is so like him to pull something like this!" Her mind screamed at her as she stood in the middle of isle at their local bookstore, holding the latest Nikki Heat in her hands; reading the dedication page for what must have been the thousandth time.
Rick had been adamant about not giving her an advanced copy, after she had tried all of her womanly wiles on him, which proved ineffective; she went as far as to withhold certain aspects of their relationship. After those ploys still failed to supply her with a manuscript, she had whined and complained about how the inspiration for the book, not to mention his girlfriend; should get a copy before the rest of the world. He teased her relentlessly about being a complete fan girl who couldn't go a couple of weeks without reading it, but reassured her that it would be well worth the wait.
And boy was it, now she understood completely why he wanted to surprise her.
'Will you marry me?'
This was so like Castle, she wouldn't expect anything less than a grand display from him. After the initial shock wore off, the giddiness started to build up inside of her. Richard Castle had just proposed to her, and she wasn't even considering saying no. This thought of settling down should terrify her, like it has every other time, so she stood there for a few more minutes waiting for the panic to kick in.
When it didn't come, she turned and took off to leave, forgetting all about paying for the book clenched in her hand and didn't even register the store owner yelling at her to stop when she ran into the one and only, Richard Castle.
Blue met green, and she could see the anticipation in his eyes. He was waiting for her to answer, knowing she had seen the book, but she wouldn't give him the satisfaction. If he wanted to marry her, he would have to talk first.
That's when the staring contest broke, "I know it may be a little conceded of me to buy my own book, but I thought if I did and got the inspiration to sign it, it would make it that much more special."
Pulling a copy of the book from his jacket he held it out to her, purposely opening to the dedication page.
"I need a pen." She stated plainly, as he searched through his pocket then placed one in her hand.
Biting the end of the end of the pen, she intently waited for a few moments with her eyes pointed upwards as if thinking about what to write. She took one look at Rick's anxious face, and broke into a laugh as she signed the book.
"Don't read that until I come back." She scolded and went back inside to return her somewhat stolen copy. Upon her return, she noticed Rick couldn't wait one more second as he cracked open the cover as soon as she stepped back outside.
'Words cannot express,
-The Future Mrs. Castle'
"That means yes right?"
"You know, for a writer; you kind of suck at reading between the lines."
Rick laughed affectionately, before picking Kate up and spinning her around. He hugged her tight for what seemed like hours, before setting her back down and pulling her in for a kiss.
Thanks for reading kids.
Much Love,
-Anna Lee
