It's not to long of a chapter but i hope it works. This could have gone two very different ways. I was going to pick the one that would most likely make you all throw things at me but then i realized, i dont want to have things thrown at me, so i wrote it this way instead. Please review.

Castle waited patiently for her response. He didn't want to say anything that would spook her. She needed to do this, to make the decision. He cursed himself for letting it happen when he was trying so hard not to fall into this situation. But now he had no choice. He had to wait and see. He knew if she said it was a mistake he might not recover. He loved her and needed her in his life. Without her things would feel empty.

He watched as she bit her lip in that sexy way that made his heart melt. He wanted to touch his lips to hers again. She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath. This was it, the moment of truth. He raised an eyebrow.

"I think this means that, I'm thinking. I need to think about this for a while." She said and with that lay down on her back, closing her eyes.

"Okay then." Castle said. At least it wasn't a no. He still had a chance. He knew the decision would be hard for her because he knew his reputation. But he wasn't asking for an answer tonight or even on this trip. He wanted to be with her but if she did not feel the same way he would do everything he could to at least stay friends.

He lay down next to her, his arms at his sides. His finger tips lightly brushed hers. She moved her hand away but slowly let it brush back against his. He heard her take a deep breath and then things went like a blur. They both sat up and crashed their lips together. Her mouth opened inviting him in and he eagerly accepted. One of his hands moved up and down her back and the other was in her hair. Her leg ran up his and then wrapped around his waist, pulling them closer. Her fingers ran threw his hair and wrapped around his neck. He pulled her closer to him, the gap closing between them, their bodies pressed against each other. She let out a little moan and Castle's head spun. Finally they parted, both breathing heavily.

"Kate?" He said her name questioningly. He was so confused and still a little dizzy. He hoped this meant yes. It should but he couldn't be sure. She smiled after a minute.

"I've thought about it and I think that we're crazy and that everyone will think that, but also that this feels right." She said. Castle let out a sigh of relief.

"I agree." He said. He leaned in and kissed her quickly on the lips. Eventually, they did sleep.

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Kate woke up to the sun streaming through the small window. She stretched and looked around. Castle wasn't here with her. She frowned slightly, wanting him near her. She got up and her feet froze. She found some socks and slipped them on. She trotted down stairs to find Castle, Tim and Janice, all sitting around the small table in the kitchen.

"Morning sleepy head." Castle said. He got up and made her some coffee. They had decided last night to keep this, whatever it was, a secret, for now. As he handed her the coffee cup their fingers brushed and sent shivers down her spine. Just seeing him, with his messy morning hair gave Kate so many thoughts she would rather not have.

"What time is it?" She asked after sipping her coffee and taking a seat next to Castle.

"Almost nine." He said. She had to try hard not to be mad. She wanted to be back down the mountain by eight at the most.

"Do you know if Sammy works today?" Kate asked Tim.

"Actually, I left her a message last night asking her to meet me here before heading in. She got back to me this morning and said she would be here a little before her shift starts at noon. I didn't tell her you were here though, I've seen the shows and read the books, and if someone is guilty they would probably run from the cops." He said. Kate thanked him. It was smart of him not to tell her.

"Do you mind if I use your shower?" Kate asked.

"No not at all." Janice said getting up and grabbing a bag. "In fact, I went to the lodge this morning to get you guys some clothes that would better fit you. I had to guess on the sizes but I think they are pretty close." She handed the bag to Kate. Kate took the men's clothes out and handed them to Castle.

"Thank you. You didn't have to do that." Kate said.

"How much was it. I'll pay you back." Castle said.

"Oh, no need. I get a discount because my husbands the manager." Janice said.

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Kate jumped out of the shower and put the clothes on. The sweater was a little tight for her liking but it worked all right. The pants seemed to fit just right. In fact, Kate quite liked them. There was also a scarf that went with the sweater. Kate wrapped it around her neck and exited the bathroom.

In the living room she found Castle and Tim sitting next to the fire. Castle stood when she came in and she had to try hard not to let her mind get off track. The pair of jeans he was wearing fit him just right, making his but look great. He also had on a gray sweater with a white undershirt. He looked professional but at the same time comfortable. After realizing she was staring Kate quickly looked away. She felt Castle's eyes stay on her though. Then, the door bell rang.