I can't decide whether I like this chapter but I decided I needed to move the relationship on so if the ending is really rubbish I'm so sorry so hopefully you will enjoy it. Please review so I know your opinions.

Hearing a knock at the door, he turned staring at it. He wasn't expecting any visitors. Climbing off the sofa, he walked towards it, opening the door to find no one there but rather a DVD on the floor, a letter attached to it. Picking it up, he stared at the words scribbled on the piece of paper.

Watch and enjoy.

Carrying it to the telly, he placed it into the player and watched, waiting for something to appear on the screen. Staring, he watched red material on the screen, the camera zooming out to reveal Kate Beckett lying on a bed, completely naked, practically asleep, her clothes pulled all over the floor clearly shocking him, he knew it was wrong but she was beautiful, extremely beautiful. Suddenly the sound of laughter was heard on the screen and he watched in shock as the man attacked Kate, her screams causing him to shut his eyes, desperately not wanting to watch the pain she was in.

"Say it" the man screamed on the television, causing Rick to shut his eyes tighter, wishing it had never arrived, knowing it had been sent by someone to torture him. To make him realise what he'd done to her.

"Castle" she gasped, this causing him to open his eyes and stare at the screen, watching her being hit and beaten by the man, her sobs echoing around the room as he pressed the off button on the remote and sat there in complete silence, glad of the silence that he needed, that he needed to help him think.

"Oh Kate" he whispered in complete shock. "What mess have you gotten yourself into?" he declared to himself as he stared at the blank screen, shaking his head. There were two thoughts running through his head, one being that he had to get to the club and see her, the other being that she'd said his name when she was being attacked, and she'd said his name.

XOXOXOX

Staring at the clock later that evening, he thought about how she'd be on stage soon, singing to an audience of disgusting, desperate men who he loathed more than ever before. Sighing, he lent back on the sofa, his laptop resting on his stomach as writers block filled his system. Hearing a knock at the door, he looked up and groaned, climbing off the sofa slowly as the knocking got louder and more impatient.

"I'm coming" he declared, finally stopping by the door and opening it to reveal Kate Beckett, her arms wrapping around her, keeping her coat closed. "Kate, aren't you supposed to be at the club?" he asked causing her to stare at him in shock.

"Oh damn it" she hissed. "I knew I'd forgotten something" she declared causing him to smile. "I…I had to come and talk to you Rick before I backed out of it and changed my mind" she announced, watching him nod slowly. "Can I come in?" she asked causing him to nod and allow her into the apartment. "Where's Martha and Alexis?" she asked.

"They've gone out for dinner, I couldn't concentrate and mother wanted to treat Alexis" Rick explained causing Kate to nod slowly, walking towards the sofa slowly. "What's going on Kate? It's not like you to forget something to do with work" he announced as she turned and walked towards his television. "What are you doing?" he asked, causing her to turn, her finger pressing the button as he stared at her and then at the screen.

"I just want to catch something on the news, it's not like your hiding anything" she laughed, smiling at him not watching the television until the familiar laugh leaked through the room causing her to turn and stare at herself on the screen, her head shaking as her hands covered her mouth. "No it can't…" she whispered in shock, tears trickling down her cheeks. Running over, he pulled her into his arms, her head burying against his chest as she continued to cry, one of his hands turning the telly off, the other running up and down her back.

"Kate" he whispered as she stood there in shock. "It came this morning, you were never meant to see it" he declared. "I wanted to get rid of it".

"Why didn't you call and tell me?" she asked in tears.

"Because of what it is Kate, you didn't need to see this Kate, it's hard enough for you not knowing, I didn't want to imagine what would happen if you saw it" he announced, lifting her into his arms slowly, holding her close. "I didn't want to see you cry again" he whispered into her hair causing her to shut her eyes and allow herself to enjoy being close to someone who cared. "I didn't want to see you hurt once more".

XOXOXO

Entering the loft, Alexis and Martha laughed, hearing the silence and immediately thinking that Rick was asleep or working. However after switching the light on they saw how wrong they were. Staring at him as he sat on the sofa, they noticed the brunette fast asleep in his arms, her arms wrapped around his neck and her head resting against his chest. The change in light caused Rick to look up and stare at his mother and daughter, forcing a smile onto his face.

"Rick darling, what's happened?" Martha asked, staring at the silent woman.

"Nothing, she's just had a long day" he whispered, staring down at the woman in his arms, feeling his heart breaking once again when he thought about how she'd cried herself to sleep in his arms, how they hadn't talked after his brief confession. "Look I'm going to take her up to bed, so night" he whispered, standing up slowly before smiling at his silent daughter and disappearing up the stairs. Entering his bedroom, he switched on the lamp, allowing the room to be lit dimly before lying her on the bed, a small groan escaping from her lips as she moved slowly, getting herself comfy on his bed. "I'm not going to let anyone hurt you Kate" he whispered as he walked towards his en-suite in search for his pyjamas. "Never again". Leaving the en-suite a few moments later, he stared at the sleeping woman and smiled gently, seeing her at an innocent peace, his thoughts being destroyed by a timid noise at the door. "Who is it" he asked.

"Dad" Alexis whispered, opening the door slowly to see her father standing in the corner of the room. "I just wanted to make sure you were okay" she mumbled.

"I'm fine pumpkin, it's just been a long day and I need to sleep" he declared causing her to nod slowly and walk towards him, her arms wrapping around him when she finally was in reach. "Could you do me a favour?" he asked.

"Anything" she mumbled, smiling at him as he sighed.

"Can you get me some blankets? You know how hard the floor is" he asked causing her to nod and quickly disappear out of the bedroom door.

XOXOXO

Opening her eyes, Kate stared at the dark room she was in and panicked, she didn't know where she was for a second and grabbed onto the sheets tightly, tears streaming down her cheeks. Leaning over, her hand slipped onto a table and she slowly found the light switch, turning the lamp on quickly to reveal Castle's bedroom, a sigh slipping from her lips as she looked down to see Castle asleep on the floor, his eyes flickering open slowly.

"Rick" she whispered causing him to groan, making it clear that he was listening to her. Climbing off the bed, she sighed before lying herself down next to him, his arm wrapping around her as he pulled the blanket over the two of them, the warmth of his body calming her nerves slightly. "Sorry, I didn't mean to just climb into bed with you" she mumbled, a smile covering her face as he continued to hold her tight.

"You okay?" he whispered, enjoying having her close and feeling the trust growing between them while the barriers began to decrease, letting him in slowly to the world of Kate Beckett.

"Not really, but I'm better" she mumbled, her fingers sliding up and down his chest causing him to secretly bite his lip in a desperation to cover his enjoyment, to hide away all he was feeling, knowing it wasn't right for the moment. She didn't want that, she didn't need that at the moment, she wanted a friend and he knew that. "Castle I'm going to do something but please don't mention it again till I'm ready" she whispered, looking down at him as she moved to face him.

"I promise Kate" he mumbled, the smile on his face sincere and showing that he cared, causing her to smile, her confidence growing more with every smile he gave her. Moving down, she shut her eyes before pressing her lips against his, shock running through his veins as she smiled, emotions over throwing her as her lips continued to move on his, his slowly moving to join hers. Slipping away, she smiled onto his lips before resting against him, shutting her eyes once again.

"Is this going to make sleeping like this awkward" she asked, her eyes remaining shut. "Because if you want I can go and sleep on the sofa".

"Kate, it's fine" he whispered, enjoying having Kate Beckett close again although he was confused and shocked at the kiss they'd just shared. "When will you be ready?" he asked causing her to laugh.

"Don't worry I'll tell you" she mumbled onto his chest, enjoying the lingering memory in her mind. The memory of her lips on his, savouring every moment of it. "Thank you Castle" she whispered.

"So we're back to Castle then?" he asked, slightly annoyed at how they'd gone from kissing to calling each other their last names once again like nothing had changed in the past few days.

"Rick" she declared causing him to laugh, enjoying the fact that they weren't awkward with each other over what she'd done but also happy that he wasn't pressing her for details, details she wasn't ready to give yet.