Hey everyone! Ha-ha I've almost got 10 times the amount of reviews as chapters! And I've got a funny story but I'll tell you after. Enjoy! And yes I know very short but it didn't feel right continuing after….yeah I just wanted to end it there.

Chapter 11

He's awake, he awake! She rejoiced, clutching every part of him. She could practically feel his confusion and shock emanating from him and she laughed joyously, while tears sprung to her eyes. But they were happy tears this time.

"Ow," grunted Castle and she immediately released him.

"Opps," she laughed again, then stopped. Their faces were inches away. His radiant blue eyes were wide, his soft lips parting slightly.

"That's what she said…" he said quietly and distractedly, eyes unfocused.

She couldn't look away and was suddenly filled with desire. She wanted to kiss him. Cheeks flushing, mind whirling, she leaned closer, his breath settling upon her.

Suddenly someone cleared their throat and Kate jumped away from Castle, breathing heavily and blushed.

Will uncomfortably shifted his feet and sadly looked up at Kate. "I'll um, go. I'll go get Ms. Rodgers and uh…tell Ms. Castle…," he whispered and quickly made his escape.

"Well," Castle chuckled, "It's seem like he's not too happy about me waking up…"

Kate's smile widened. "Ah…" she sighed and sat back down. "How are you feeling?" she spoke almost reaching for his hand, but became hesitant and folded in back in her lap.

He raised an eyebrow and she quickly back-pedaled. "Okay, okay that's kind of a stupid question."

They grinned in unison and both retreated into silence. After a few moments Castle tried to sit up but yelped out in pain. Shooting up Kate placed a hand on his chest and gently pushed him back down. "Whoa, there Castle, take it slow…"

He frowned irritably and grumbled to himself. "So, Alexis is at school?" Castle asked, trying to distract him from his burning pain.

Kate cocked her head. "How long were you listening anyways?"

Castle frowned, "How long have you been here?" he challenged.

Pulling a face, she sighed and tried to shrug it off nonchalantly. "Oh…awhile…" she bit her lip unconsciously. "The coffee is almost as bad as what use to be at the precinct."

He laughed. "Monkey pee in battery acid?"

Giggling she tucked a wandering strand of hair behind her ear, much to his pleasure. "So, how come you didn't tell me you were awake sooner?" she tried again.

Looking down at his bandaged body he whispered, "I didn't want to interrupt."

Eyebrows knitting together she asked, "What did you think you were interrupting, Castle?"

Attempting a shrug, he winced again. Kate wondered at the jealously and hurt in his eyes as she came closer. "Castle…" she faintly voiced, but he didn't meet her eyes.

"Rick."

He raises his gaze to meet hers and started at how close she had gotten. Cautiously and gently she fingered his hair and then a scar that ran across his cheek. Seemingly stunned into a paralysis he didn't move.

"You know what you were saying to me before you almost died?"

Slowly he nodded mutely, his eyes growing in size.

"Well…" she spoke suddenly an odd confidence overriding her last ounce of nervousness, "I never got to say something back."

And just like that, their lips were locked in a heated, passionate kiss that shattered all other thoughts and emotions. They were consumed in each other, lost in the moment, both in complete bliss.

Only the desperate need for air could force them to pull apart. Their eyes sought each other and Kate felt a smile tug at her mouth.

"I love you too."

And the magic continued on.

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Alexis ran through the halls her jacket flapping behind her.

"Excuse me, pardon me!" she squealed, knocking several nurses off their balance, but not even glancing back as she speeded away.

Having only just gotten the call her dad was finally awake during Trig; she had rushed from the school and gotten to the hospital as soon as she possibly could.

Clutching the strap of her backpack tightly she found the correct room and burst open the door, only to stand in complete and utter shock. Rooted to the spot she saw Detective Beckett and her father kiss, both looking happier than she had ever seen either of them, as the monitors beeped and whistled wildly.

Okay NOW I can tell my story, ha-ha. So as you know I went to go cut my hair then we went school shopping. It was so funny because when I was shopping for a jacket I stood in front of the mirror and BURST out laughing and I squealed, "Holy Cow I look EXACTLY like Kate Beckett!"

It was soooo funny cause I totally did not plan it but my hair is almost exactly like Kate's and the jacket I was wearing is like VERY alike compared to hers, and I also bought a hat scarily similar to hers. I didn't realize all this till I looked in the mirror…ha-ha and I didn't plan it at all!

Okay well I thought it was funny!

ANYWAYZ! Just thought I'd share that with ya'll. PLEASE PLEASE REVIEW?

What does this mean for Kate and Castle? What about Alexis? Is Castle gonna be okay? WHAT IS IN THE CAN?

Hopefully you enjoyed!

THANKS!

Ciao mi amicas!