Ever had Godiva chocolate? It's too die for!
She really really really hopes that she hasn't made the worst decision of her life. She's never been one to open up so willingly and now she has someone who she can completely open up to. With Castle all he has to do is ask and she'll tell him.
Maybe it has something to do with how she told him everything at the diner, so telling him things now don't seem that much intrusive. It's not hard for her to admit to him that she's had a bad day or that she wants to be held.
Wait
No she'll never admit that to him out loud but he knows when she needs it. Sometimes before she even knows that she needs a cuddle session or just a long bear hug. It's creepy because its like he's in her mind but at the same time it's perfect for her because if she can't will the words out of herself he can just do the action that she wasn't able to speak.
Kate's in her bathroom finishing up getting ready for another movie night with her...whatever. Labels aren't important.
She's showered, brushed her teeth, did her hair, and put on some make up. She is seriously hoping that she hasn't overdone her outfit. Why is she dressing up anyway?
He's not going to judge her. But that's not why.
She heard him knock in the door and before she goes to answer it she shoves a gulp of toothpaste down her throat. She's already brushed her teeth but she just wants to make sure she's good.
"Hey," she greeted when she opened the door.
"Hey," he responded but then quickly had to do a double take to take in her appearance. "Hey there."
"Come in. I've downloaded the movie from Netflix because I couldn't find my copy."
Castle came in and followed her into the living room. He set the bag he had in his hands down on the coffee table before taking Kate by the hand and pulling her into him.
Kate, being pulled so suddenly startled her which caused her to make a "oomph" sound when her chest landed against Castle's.
"I'm sorry I had to leave so suddenly Thursday. My mother was dealing with some serious boyfriend troubles and needed me to handle it."
"Oh it's okay Richard I understand. You don't have to apologize."
"You would've seen me yesterday but I took her to the hospital to make sure she was really okay."
"I just said it was okay. She's your family I completely understand."
"You're not upset?"
"Of course not," she sighed with a small laugh.
Castle smiled softly at her and held her gaze. Being so close gives him the perfect angle to look into her eyes, to really study them. So many colors ranging from brown to green. Hazel kept coming to mind as he stared deep into her eyes.
Kate felt her heart skip a beat and her breathing hitch. What's going on? Why does the skin under his hands suddenly tingle?
Neither of them are sure how, but during this brief conversation their hug turned into Kate wrapping her arms around Castle's neck and Castle having his hands pressed into her upper back.
He thinks he's falling in love with this woman. All she's doing is hugging him back then suddenly they both are staring into each others eyes and he's hit with an overwhelming urge to lean in.
But he doesn't because he's in a relationship and she's married and they're friends. Friends don't do this stuff. Not even friends with benefits.
"Uh I got you something," Castle announced finally looking away from Kate and walking over to the coffee table.
He pulled out a few bars of chocolate from the large brown bag and handed them to her. When Kate saw the familiar brown and gold wrapper her eyes immediately widened.
"Where did you find this?" She asked taking the chocolate bar from his hands. "I've been looking for this but they stopped selling it at local stores."
Kate sat down on the couch while still holding the delicate chocolate bar in his finger tips. Slowly she took off the outer brown and gold paper then unwrapped the silver paper that covered the chocolate.
Godiva chocolate.
It really is the best chocolate ever made in the world. It's sweet and thick and slowly it melts in your mouth leaving a thick coating of fudge all around your mouth. It's to die for.
"I got it from the corner store," Castle said trying to hide his smile.
"Did you really? Don't forget that's where I go," Kate said her eyes never leaving the chocolate in her hands.
"Yeah."
"You're a bad liar. And I'm not even looking at you."
Castle smiled at his pathetic attempt to lie. "I couldn't find it either. So I drove to Maryland this morning. I thought it could help make up for leaving you the other day."
"You didn't have to," she looked up at him as he sat down next to her on the couch. She bumped his elbow as she said, "but I'm glad you did."
"I got those Hersey kisses too. I know you like those."
"Thanks but you know I'm not that big on chocolate."
"Now who's the bad liar."
Kate chuckled as she took her first bite of the divine chocolate. She used her eyes as the cold hard piece, slowly warmed and softened. Not melting to a soup-like substance but melting to a thick syrup-like pool of chocolate.
God, she's never tasted something so heavenly before.
Castle watched as Kate savored each bite of chocolate she took. He could see every swirl she did with her tongue, every pool of chocolate she swallowed.
As sexy as she is right now he doesn't get it. What is it that she's tasting? Chocolate is good he likes it and he knows Godiva is one of the best out there but still. What is she tasting?
"Can I have a kiss?" He asked so suddenly that she began choking on the chocolate currently going down her throat.
Was he serious? They're friends and she's married? And it's not helping that he's staring at her with such adoration that she just can't help herself.
"Yes." Should it be this easy to give in? Something is very wrong here. What the hell is she doing?!
Castle tears his eyes away from her and reaches in the bag to pulled out a Hersey kiss.
When she finally understands what he meant she couldn't help but feel a little foolish...and disappointed. Why? She doesn't know nor does she think she wants to know.
It's then that it dawns on her what she said.
"No!" She shouts at him while smacking his hand to make him drop the chocolate.
"Ow! You just said yes!"
"I changed my mind."
"Evil."
"I don't share my chocolate especially my chocolate kisses."
"I noticed!"
Kate laughed and sat back on the couch, pulling the brown bag of chocolate onto her lap. She grabbed the remote off the arm rest and played the movie.
A shout out goes to anyone who can tell me how many times the word chocolate is said.
