I am so so so soooo sorry for not updating, my grandfather had cancer and got really sick over the last like 4 months so I haven't had a lot of time or desire to write, he sadly passed away last week so my updates may not be that frequent and I'm sorry if my chapters are crap. Hope you all had good Christmas's though!

Don't own Castle unfortunately.

The smell of coffee filled the air and caused Kate to stir awake. Her eyes fluttered and she rolled her head to the side, trying to avoid the harsh ray of light coming through the window. She groaned and forced her face deeper into the pillow for a moment before pulling back and resting on her elbows. In her half dazed state she looked around the room, noticing it wasn't hers, she took in the large elephant and lion paintings covering the far wall, and the full length bookshelves directly opposite her. She smiled remembering where she was. Rick's.

Flicking the blankets off her, she swung her legs over the side of the bed and stretched before standing and making her way out of the bedroom. Entering the living room she smiled at what she saw. Rick was in the kitchen dancing around and cooking breakfast, while Tyler and Alexis sat at the counter giggling at how crazy he looked. She continued to smile as she padded over to where the kids sat, coming to stand between them.

"Good morning," she said cheerily as she gave Tyler a kiss on the head and Alexis a one armed hug.

"Morning momma!"

"Good morning Kate!" they replied simultaneously.

Kate smiled at them both before looking up at Rick who was now standing opposite her holding out a cup of coffee, "Morning Kate," he said with a smile.

"Rick," she replied, accepting the coffee he offered. She held his gaze for a moment before smiling again and looking down to Tyler, "So Ty, did you have fun with Rick and Alexis yesterday?"

"Yes! Mom Rick is so cool! We all played laser tag and me and Alexis beat him so many times! Alexis is really good mom! Can we get laser tag-" Tyler cut himself off needing to take a breath from talking so quick.

Kate chuckled at her son, "Sounds like you had a good time, and we'll see about the laser tag," she ruffled his hair and smiled at him while Rick winked at him.

"Okay kids breakfasts up," Rick announced handing them each a plate of pancakes.

Once they had all finished their breakfast the kids scurried off upstairs to continue playing leaving Rick and Kate sitting at the table looking into each other's eyes.

After a moment Kate stood and began clearing the dirty plates, stopping Rick when he went to stand, "Nuh-uh, you cooked, so I clean," she winked at him and pushed him back down into his seat.

Walking past him with an added sway to her hips, knowing he was watching, she made her way to the sink to start washing the dishes. Cleaning the dishes with a smirk on her face, she made it through one plate before she felt Rick crowding her, breathing on her neck.

"Geez Rick you're weak," she chuckled starting on the next plate.

He hummed in response, one hand making its way to her waist, the other landing on the bench, blocking her to him, "Always, when you're involved." They stayed like that, simply swaying together while she finished up the dishes.

"So tell me," Kate started, placing the last dish in the drainer and turning in Rick's arms, leaning against the counter, "how exactly did I end up in your bed last night?" She questioned, watching Rick swallow she raised her eyebrows at him.

"Well," he looked into her eyes, "if you must know, I was the perfect gentleman," he paused as she lifted her arms to link them around his neck.

"Is that so?" He nodded.

"Yes it is so," he smirked, "We were sitting on the couch, cuddling, I guess you could say. After such an exhausting day, being in a ruggedly handsome authors arms was the perfect place for you to fall asleep." He finished with a smirk, "So, being the gentleman I am, not wanting to wake you, I carried you in my big, strong arms, into my room, and tucked you in."

"Oh really? And you just, slept on the couch?" she questioned smirking at him.

"Really really," he smiled, "by the way, you're adorable when you sleep," he said tucking a lock of hair behind her ear, Kate blushed and hid her face. Rick placed a finger under her chin and lifted her head, he looked into her eyes before leaning in and meeting her lips. Rick nips and her lips and hears her let out a moan, he grins into the kiss, leaning down he grasps the back of her thighs lifting her up onto the counter. He stands between the vee of her legs which then wrap around his waist as their lips continue to dance across each other's.

"Rick," Kate whispers as she breaks the kiss, placing her forehead against his, her hands playing with the hairs at the nape of his neck. They stayed like that, holding each other, breathing each other in. "Rick," she breathed, causing him to open his eyes and find hers questioningly. She swallowed, looking over the features of his face, carding her fingers through his hair, "What are we doing?

"I don't know Kate," he placed his forehead against hers again, "All I know is that I," he swallowed, "I can't stop thinking about you. I want to know you, I want to be with you, I want to hold you I-," he paused and lifted his eyes to meet hers, "I think I'm falling in love with you."

Kate smiled and leaned forward giving him a soft kiss, she broke away and leant in to whisper in his ear. "Good, because I think I'm falling in love with you too."

So there you go, I'm not really sure about this chapter, but yeah let me know what you think. I'll try write more soon. Thanks guys.
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