Sighing as she walked around her apartment, freshly showered and now dressed in an old pair of jeans and a red shirt, her dark hair tied back, she slowly moved closer to her couch, a small knock at the door changing her focus. Walking over, she went to reach for the handle but instead stopped as she noticed a piece of paper slipping under her door, a small smile appearing on her face as she bent down to get it.

Can we try again?

If yes open the door. If no keep it closed.

Biting into her lip to stop herself giggling like a teenager with their first crush, she smiled as she put the note down on the side and went back over to the door, her hand not even lingering over the handle as she opened the door and stared at the writer who was standing there looking at her. Moving closer to him, she smiled as she wrapped her arms around his neck and kept her close, his arms slowly moving around her waist as they stood there for a moment.

"Go and put some socks on" he smiled as he looked down at her bare feet, confusion covering her face as he slowly leant in and pressed a gentle kiss to her lips. "Trust me, socks" he laughed before she nodded and slipped into her apartment, Rick remaining outside as she ran around in search of some socks, thinking about where she was going that socks would be so important. Finding some, she quickly pulled them on and went in search of some shoes, quickly finding a pair that she could wear before she ran back over to the door. "You look lovely" he commented as she bit into her lip.

"So are you going to tell me where we're going?" she asked as he shook his head, a laugh leaving her lips as she went back into her apartment to get a coat and her keys, the smile continuing to grow on her face as she walked over to him and he wrapped an arm around her hips as they waked over to the lift, remaining close to each other. Entering the lift, she turned to look at him as he smiled at her. "I'm sorry for how I behaved earlier Rick, it wasn't fair" she apologized as he shrugged; taking the phone out of his pocket and showing her the message that Lanie had sent her. "I'm going to kill her when I next see her" she laughed as she read everything the ME had sent him.

"I was on my way anyway but this made me come that little bit faster" he admitted as Kate rolled her eyes and gave him the phone back. "So I'm taking you out to make up for everything" he explained, her head shaking. "You don't want to go out?" he asked, slightly hurt.

"Of course I do, sorry, I meant it's not you who should be making up for things, I was the one who treated you like rubbish" she explained as he took hold of her hands, the two of them staring at each other quickly as he ran his fingers across her cheek, her teeth sinking into her bottom lip as he sighed. "Look why don't we just forget what happened between waking up and right now?" he asked, her head nodding slowly as the doors opened and they slowly left the metal box and everything else behind.

XOXOXOXOX

"Bowling?" she asked in shock as they parked up outside the building, a laugh leaving her lips a few moments later as Rick smiled at her. "I haven't been bowling in ages" she smiled as they parked up and slipped out of the car, his arms wrapping around her as she continued to smile. Entering the building, they quickly collected their shoes and went to their aisle, smiling as they went past families, other couples and children parties, Kate laughing as she sat herself down and began to change shoes.

"Are you good at bowling?" he asked as Kate shrugged, not remembering where she'd come when she'd last come bowling with someone. Standing, she quickly walked over to the icon to change the names on the screen, Rick sliding over the floor to join her, his arms wrapping around her as she giggled lightly. "Beckett and Castle" he smiled as she nodded, typing their names quickly as his fingers ran across hers.

"Stop it or I'll spell it wrong" she giggled, his fingers continuing to run along hers "Castle behave" she warned, pressing the enter button before turning around to face him, her arms wrapping around his neck as she smiled. Moving in like she was going to kiss him, she smiled as she moved her lips as closed to his as she could before they were on them, her teeth catching her bottom lip before she sighed. "You bowl first Rick" she commented as he nodded and slipped away from her. Sitting herself down, she watched him as he rolled the bowling ball down the lane, a smile growing on her face as he knocked down all ten pins, a smile covering his face as he turned to look at her. "Impressive" she commented as they swapped places, Kate taking her turn but ending up with the ball in the gutter.

"Bad luck detective" he smiled as she sat herself down next to him and watched as a zero appeared on the screen beside her name. "I think I've finally found something that I'm better than you at Kate" he laughed as she rolled her eyes, pushing him to stand as he took his go, this time knocking down nine of the pins. Standing up, she slowly took hold of the ball before he crept over and stood behind her.

"What are you doing?" she asked as he held his hand against hers, a smile appearing on her face as he moved his legs forcing her to move hers.

"You taught me how to shoot, I'm teaching you how to bowl to repay the favour" he whispered into her ear as she slowly bit into her lip, allowing him to control her body for that moment, his hand moving hers gently before they both bent down, rolling the ball quickly down the lane. Standing, they both watched as it hit all ten pins, Kate practically screaming as she turned and wrapped her arms around him, their lips pressing together as his arms tightened around hers. "My turn" he smiled as she nodded and slipped away from him, returning to her seat while her eyes remained completely fixed on his.

XOXOXOXOX

Sitting in the small diner with her, he smiled as the waitress brought over the milkshake and put it in front of them, a small smile covering Kate's face as he reached across and held her hand. Bringing the straw to her lips, she began to taste the chocolate drink, Rick doing the exact same as they stared at each other for a few moments. Biting into her lip as she moved away from the drink, she relaxed back in her seat, staring at him as he continued to watch her.

"Kate I wanted to ask you something" he commented as she nodded, indicating that she didn't mind him asking whatever he wanted. "My mother's new show starts tomorrow and I have a spare ticket, Alexis and I are both going and I was wondering whether you would join me?" he asked, Kate smiling as she thought about a night out with the Castle family, especially the young redhead who fascinated her.

"I'd love too; do I have to wear anything in particular? Socks?" she smiled as they both laughed at the earlier memory before sighing. "Seriously, do I have to wear a dress?" she asked before he nodded.

"Don't go over the top; just wear something you feel nice in. I want you to be comfortable Kate. It's a night out not a night of torture" he smiled as she nodded and went for another sip of the shared drink. "Alexis would love to see you again anyway, she keeps asking when you're next going to come around for a movie night" he added as Kate smiled.

"Well, I'll defiantly be coming then, I've missed your daughter" she beamed.

"I'll come at get you at seven o'clock tomorrow so be ready" he smiled as they finished the drink and went to pay; their hands joining as they quickly left the building and went towards his car. Both exhausted and in the need to go home to sleep.

So what do you think? I know it's different but I liked the idea of Kate not being good at something and Castle being better at it. Please tell me what you thought because I do love hearing from all of you and once again thank you for all the amazing reviews.