I don't own anything Castle – this is to give writing a whirl as this story formed in my head.

White Swans

Chapter 10

Seriously! If that hadn't just happened I would have said that it was not physically possible, but it did, so it must have. Encore! When she came back down she saw him smiling his cocky grin at her.

"Cute trick," she said dryly, or a dryly as possible.

He just laughed, obviously proud of himself.

She leaned up on one elbow and released the clasp on her bra which quickly erased that smug look from his face. She was up to bat now and she was going to bring it. He dove in to kiss her and they were off; touching and stroking and licking and kissing. When they finally came up for air to remove the last scraps of clothing they discovered the tattoos. His on his thigh and hers just over her hip bone. She was so surprised at first that all she could focus on was the tattoo. Then he leaned in to kiss her tattoo and she shuddered with excitement and in anticipation. She opened her eyes again to see him in all his glory and she only had time to think, it's true, before he slid into her and she was riding waves of pleasure. They moved together, discovering each other's bodies. They discovered that what made them scream or moan with pleasure, what made them call out and what brought them to the edge. Hips rocking, she wrapped her legs around him and they climaxed together over and over again until they lay spent in each other's arms.

"I see now the tattoo is real. What about the naval ring?"

"This is your idea of post–coital romantic talk?

"Ummm..."

"...Yes it is pierced but I haven't worn anything in a while, too impractical."

"Very sexy detective Beckett, very sexy."

"Well you sir, Mr. Castle have been holding out on me. What's this tattoo you have going on down there?" She gathered the strength to examine it. "Nice, but not as nice as this little piece of equipment."

"Little?"

"Big, very big and you certainly know what to do with it."

A little while later still, lying in each other's arms breathing heavily, they talked about the wedding and how Lanie and Esposito were next. They dosed a little, totally spent from the past few hours. Kate woke up first and turned to look at the man she loved. She looked up into his face and saw his eyelashes flutter. Man, even his eyelashes are sexy! How did I not notice that before? She looked all the way down to his adorable toes and back up again. He was ready to wake up, or at least part of him was. She pressed a kiss into his chest, he tasted salty and like hers for the taking, and continued down, down... He awoke then from one dream and into another. He ran his fingers through her hair and brought her up to meet his mouth. "Good morning," he whispered huskily. But she didn't answer, not with words anyways...She kissed him and he moved over her, into her and they were performing that perfect dance.

Once totally they were both totally satisfied, at least for now, Castle asked if she was hungry.

"For pancakes?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Right..." and she laughed. "Do you remember everything?"

"When it includes you."

"That's really sweet," she smiled.

They ordered room service and ate breakfast in bed feeding each other pieces of sticky pancakes and sweet fresh fruit. By the time breakfast was over Castle was practically shaking from excitement - he looked a champagne bottle ready to pop or a 3 year old little boy who REALLY had to pee.

"Too much sugar there?"

"You didn't get to see the entire suite last night. Follow me."

He grabbed her hand and showed her to the master bath. "Look, a huge Jacuzzi tub! I know how much you like to share your baths with me, or at least my books." He said this with a huge grin on his face.

She didn't tell him that she had already seen it when she got up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. She didn't want to ruin his fun and he looked so excited. Plus it was a pretty awesome Jacuzzi!

"I would like nothing more than to share my bath with the real Richard Castle." They started the water running, got the bubbles going and climbed in, their wet skin sliding across each other. Pure ecstasy.

Much, much later they were dried off and sitting in big white fluffy robes by the fire. They did some talking, some light kissing and touching, but mostly just enjoying each other's company. They were comfortable in the silence; nothing forced and nothing awkward. Finally, they got up in silent agreement and got dressed also in a pleasant silence, not wanting to ruin their perfect time together. They gathered coats, Kate grabbed her purse and Castle stuffed his tie in his coat pocket. They held hands as they closed the door and rode downstairs to the main lobby. Once they were all checked out they headed outside where Castle's car service was waiting for them. Kate had a death grip on his hand all the way to the car and in the ride to his loft. She didn't want reality to sink in; she didn't know what to do or what to expect. In the end she didn't really need to be worried, when they stopped at the curb in front of his house he asked, "So are you coming in for dinner?"

"Why don't I go home and get dressed and come back over later." She replied easily.

"Sounds perfect."

"Will Alexis and Martha be there?"

"Yes but I am sure they can ..."

"No no, Alexis I'm sure has school tomorrow and we have to work tomorrow so let's make it a nice early night."

"So logical and so practical, one of the many reasons I love you."

She laughed to herself, If only he could have heard my thoughts from the past few days.

"I really truly love you too." They kissed soft and sweet. Castle got out of the car, "See you later?"

"See you later."

The door closed and she looked after him as she drove away. As she went around the corner she saw him give a little wave. She smiled and finally understood what it meant that the universe was going to do its thing.

~~~The End~~~

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