I don't own anything Castle – this is to give writing a whirl as this story formed in my head.
White Swans
Chapter 8
Ryan's extensive family laughed and cheered while Jenny's family was more subdued in their amusement. The cake was cut, pictures were taken and there was much laughter. Alexis and Martha joined them and Kate reminded Alexis to take a piece of cake home to tuck under her pillow.
"Oh yes, I just hope I dream of Ashley," she said dreamily.
"Uh...but...", Castle started but Kate spooned some cake into his mouth and he couldn't continue.
The music was turned up again and the dancing began anew. A big circle formed in the middle of the dance floor as various members of the Ryan clan began to show off their dance moves. Kate and Castle stood beside each other as they watched with their hips and shoulders just touching. Every so often Castle would brush his hand over and down her spine. God his hands are so sexy! By this point he had taken off his jacket and the purple dress shirt was tight against his shoulders and his arms. I am dying here, Kate thought, I need him right here, right now. That's when Castle took his turn in the middle of the circle and did some crazy dance moves that looked absolutely ridiculous but got a laugh from the crowd. Even that is adorable! Ryan and Esposito joined in and the boys did some slow motion fighting. Boys, thought Kate, I seriously will never understand them. She could tell by the looks on Lanie and Jenny's faces that they didn't get them either. Crisis averted she went over to them and they stepped off the dance floor to get some air and chat.
Kate took the opportunity to hug Jenny and congratulate her. They laughed and chatted for a while cooling off and resting their feet. Eventually they decided that the shenanigans had gone on long enough and they decided put an end to it. Jenny announced that she was going to throw her bouquet and all the girls ran to the dance floor to jostle for a prime position to catch the bouquet. Jenny stood on a chair and threw the bouquet behind her and Lanie caught it! Ryan helped her down from the chair and she sat pulling her skirts up to reveal the blue lace garter. He proceeded to remove it with his teeth. Mission accomplished, he flung it out in the crowd of men and Esposito caught it whereupon he dipped Lanie and gave her a good long kiss. Ryan and Jenny then said their goodbyes and drove off into the night to catch a plane to New Zealand where they would spend a couple weeks for their honeymoon.
The music started up again and although the floor was still packed with Ryan's relatives several others began to say their goodbyes and leave. Martha and Alexis came over and asked if they were ready to leave. What? That's it?
"Not yet," said Castle, "one more song" And he ran over to the DJ and had to lean forward to speak into his ear to be heard. He ran back over and pulled Kate onto the dance floor, "are you ready?", he asked.
"For what?"
And blasting from the sound system came their song – "You Talk too Much" by Clarence Carter.
"You remembered?"
"Of course I remembered," he replied indignantly and he whirled her into a dance of his own crazy creation.
When the song was over she leaned her forehead against his chest breathless and looked up at him. "Thank you," she said, "a perfect was to end the evening." He smiled slyly and kissed her hair, "let's go find Alexis and Martha."
They found them at the edge of the dance floor coats and purses in hand, "here you are Kate, I got yours for you."
"Thanks Alexis."
"And Dad I got your coat and found your suit Jacket."
"Why thank you Alexis...and what do you want?"
"Nothing Dad, nothing at all! Just please remember this moment in case I ask you for something in the future!"
Castle laughed and hugged his daughter, "Good night honey."
"Night Dad."
He turned to his mother and kissed her on the cheek, "The limo should be outside for you, he is supposed to be waiting. Have a safe drive home and I will see you tomorrow."
TOMORROW? Shut the front door! What is going on?
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