A/N: Hiya again! Getting back to the good stuff, and just a warning but this chapter is mostly cute :)
Happy Australia Day to my fellow Aussies. I hope your Aussie Day isn't as wet and miserable as mine. It's supposed to be summer! I want my swealtering heat back, my sunny beach days and the ability to not step in puddles every where I go.
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Rick carried her in strong arms to the kitchen island and darted away for a second. 'Stay.' He said slowly, pausing a moment before retreating backwards.
Crossing her legs and folding her arms on her perch, she replied. 'Woof,' with a smile. A grin broke out on his face and he turned.
Again, this man –this man- had made her hot and bothered after something so close to her heart that seeing it usually caused her to spiral, if only, part way into that abyss she kept for such times. Normally she'd be alone, crying her eyes out and feeling empty. No, this time was different. He was there and he loved her, and she loved him. Rick wasn't about to let her fall back into the darkness. She wasn't going to live in the past with her mother anymore. She'd remember all the memories, and the hurt that defines who she is, but she isn't going to set up residence there anymore. Kate was going to live in the present, with Rick. He was going to cherish her and love her... and he was going to marry her. That was something to live for.
Kate closed her eyes, leaning back with her hands to the bench. With a smile on her face she pictured it. She was a girl at one point, so she did think about her wedding day, maybe not to the extent of some women, but a few thoughts nonetheless. Now it was clearer than ever. Her father giving her away, Lanie as her maid of honour, Maddie behind her; her heart pounded when Alexis was waiting in line too, happy tears and a smile that lit up the room.
Ryan and Esposito were on the groom's side, both looking at her like they had never seen her before. The groom's back was still turned until she walked up to the altar. Her father kissed her cheek as a hand reached out to take what her father was giving away. Not once before now, did she ever see the groom's face, but this time, he was the only thing she saw. Everything else in this dream state melted away as he took her hand.
Rick beamed at her; his blue eyes were shining brightly as he looked at her, nothing but pure love and adoration. He had never looked happier. Alexis' smile didn't even compete with her fathers.
Her mind skipped through the ceremony to the part she wanted: exchanging vows, saying "I do" and the kiss.
'You may now kiss the bride,' the minister told them. Rick lifted her veil, and cupped her cheek before leaning in to place his lips on hers
Kate felt actual lips on hers then; kissing her softly and completely. It was just a small kiss, one that told her how much he loved her without being heated. It conveyed love, not lust. It was a perfect first kiss as husband and wife, but he didn't know that's what she was thinking. He just knew what she wanted or needed.
'What were you thinking about?' he asked, resting his forehead on hers.
'Nothing.' Her lips curling upwards against her will.
'With that smile, it has to be a good nothing.'
'Oh, it was.' Kate captured his lips again, this time making it deep and heated.
He lost all composure when she released him. His hands had wandered all over her back and neck; hers just staying around his neck so he couldn't leave the embrace even if he tried.
Rick wore a cheeky smile, laced with passion as he dropped small kisses along her cheek and lips, pulling back so they could focus on each other's faces before connecting again.
'Did you have something to share with the class? Is that why I had to go to puppy school?'
He laughed at her, obviously regaining the ability to form coherent words. Reaching around her back, he picked up something he had dropped as his hands had had minds of their own on her body.
'Just wanted to see how adventurous you are, Detective.' He said, bringing the Nutella jar into her sight.
She squinted at him, sensing a double meaning behind it, but he couldn't really be serious.
'What do you mean?' Kate asked him innocently. 'What are we having with that?'
'I was thinking... some Nutella with a side of Dectective Beckett.' He told her casually.
Of course, this is Rick Castle, Award Winning Man-Child we're talking about here.
'Really, Castle? On the kitchen bench?'
'Where else am I supposed to make my meal?' he growled provocatively, the arousal in his voice making her body shiver against her will.
Uncapping the lid, he dipped his finger and brought it to her lips. Keeping their eyes locked, she opened her mouth, swirling her tongue around his finger, making sure she got every bit of the spread. She pulled his now clean finger from her mouth, and brought him into a kiss, making sure he could taste the Nutella on her tongue.
'Is that a challenge, Mr Castle?'
'Nope, you just gave me permission.' Rick said, with an evil smile on his lips. He had undone her buttons without her knowing as they kissed; somehow he had gotten the Nutella onto two fingers on different hands and was now rubbing it on her nipples.
Her legs were still crossed on the counter, and she could feel the heat pooling in her stomach. Looking down, Rick saw her thighs clench together in arousal.
'We'll get to that soon,' he smirked, taking a nipple into his mouth, and ecstasy vibrated though her.
A/N: I know, I'm a tease. Stay tuned for more adventures of Castle, Beckett and the Nutella jar :P
Oh! And is anyone else super excited about the 40's episode? I AM! Should be awesome, as per usual!
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