Previously on Anint No Mountian High Enough.

Castle and Beckett made love, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

Enough said!

Aint No Mountain High Enough

By

Natalie Elizabeth

Castle blinked as the warm sunlight hit his face, why was there sunlight hitting his face? He had set up his room specifically so that wouldn't happen. As a writer he would sleep at unusual hours and didn't need to be woken up hours after he had just gotten to sleep. He tried to move his arm to block the sunlight but he couldn't because it was trapped under something. He opened his eyes and froze. Not something, someone. Friends of a bygone era had talked about waking up and finding their arm trapped under a woman and wanting to gnaw their arm off. That wasn't the case here; in fact he would gladly stay trapped for the rest of his life, under Becketts body. Trying not to disturb her sleeping body Castle rolled over and inched towards her. He wrapped his free arm around her waist and snuggled against her, effectively spooning her. He heard her groan then felt her wiggle back into him. A smile broke out on his face; he closed his eyes with delight and squeezed her tightly. Last night had been one of the best nights of his life, one of the best, not THE best. Life was more than making love, it was about being in love, being together, and when that happened he would be complete. In the meantime he would settle for what he had right now, because as far as he was concerned, it wasn't a bad thing to settle for. He could get used to this, very easily. Waking up every morning to a beautiful woman, showering together, and then having breakfast with his family. Castles eyes widened, his family, Alexis! When Beckett hadn't returned his calls last night he had rushed over. He hadn't told his daughter where he was going as he had planned on coming back home after he found out Beckett was ok. No way could he have predicted that he would be spending the night with Beckett, in her arms, in her bed. Yes they had spent nights together but not like this. Either way he had left home and hadn't told his daughter. Rising slightly he looked over at the bedside table and saw the clock. It was 5 am; his daughter would be up soon, he could make it home in time to see her. He could just call her and say he was working on a case with Beckett and hadn't come home, but he wanted to see his daughter. Beckett had the day off and he was hoping she would want to spend the day with him, and the night, and the next day before work. If that was the case he wouldn't get to see his daughter. Castle looked over the beauty lying beside him, he didn't want to leave but he should. He brushed back her hair and exposed her face and neck. The neck he had so lovingly caressed last night with his lips. He couldn't resist leaning down and kissing her again, but one kiss wasn't enough. He kissed her neck then trailed kisses down her bare shoulder. She moved then and rolled onto her back reaching an arm up to his head and pulled him down for a kiss. He used her movement to dislodge his arm.

"Morning," she mumbled against his lips. She then pulled back and stretched her arms, side to side before opening her eyes slightly. "Why are you up, it's still early?"

Castle smiled at the half asleep woman.

"I have to go."

Beckett pouted.

"Alexis will be getting up for school soon."

Her pout turned into a frown, she closed her sleepy eyes and nodded.

"Ok."

"I can come back later."

Beckett tried to open her eyes but failed. "I could come with you."

Oh she was amazing, she was tired yet she was still willing to come with him. He kissed her lightly on the cheek before stroking it.

"You need your sleep."

He lifted the covers on the bed and made an attempt to leave when he heard a noise from Beckett. He turned and saw her furrowed brow and her lips making kissing movements. He leaned over and kissed her one last time.

"Come back for breakfast, I'll get up," she told him through closed eyes.

"No, No. You need your sleep. I'll come back at lunch, ok. If you want that is."

She nodded before rolling over and falling sleep again. He was almost tempted to climb back into bed and snuggle up to her, but if he did that he wouldn't get to see his daughter. Beckett had the day off though so maybe if he crossed his fingers ,toes, eyes and nostril hair, he would be returning to that very spot soon.

Alexis quietly made her way down the stairs. She was showered and dressed and ready for school, all she needed was breakfast. After showering she had kept an ear out for the familiar sound of the front door closing but it never happened. Maybe they were off schedule, had left before she had woken up, or even while she was in the shower. Either way she wanted to be quite in case they were still there. Ducking behind the counter and holding back a sneeze a few days ago had been close and she really didn't want to do that again. Hearing whistling coming from behind her Alexis turned towards the kitchen and spotted her father, only her father. She frowned when she recognised the tune he was whistling.

"Good Morning Dad, are you ok?"

Castle turned around and smiled at his daughter.

"I'm fine, great in fact."

Alexis frowned at his grin that made her to want to go and get her sunglasses. His whistling was also worrying her and annoying her.

"Are you sure? You're whistling Disney songs."

Castle opened his mouth to respond but then shut it having no response.

"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah, Song of the South. Dad, really?

Castle shrugged sheepishly before breaking out into song

"Plenty of sunshine heading my way."

Alexis looked out the window. "Dad, it's cloudy outside."

"It's all in your mind my dear."

"Ok now you're scaring me, you're starting to sound like Gram."

"I am just happy, that's all, is there anything wrong with that."

Castle switched songs and started to hum instead.

Alexis frowned, he wasn't just happy, he was over the moon happy and she had a feeling why. This was not a good thing, this was bad and had the potential to turn into catastrophic. Forgetting breakfast Alexis grabbed her things and headed for the door.

"Wait what about breakfast."

Alexis turned to look at her father.

"There are more important than breakfast Dad."

Beckett groaned when she heard a knocking at her door. She rolled over on the bed and snuggled her head into the pillow and unintentionally breathed in a delicious scent. Castle! Her eyes opened and she looked at the vacant bed. He was gone. Dread hit her, until she remembered the events that occurred earlier. Castle had left to see Alexis off to school but he was coming back, he had kissed her goodbye. The knocking continued and Beckett threw the covers off, Castle said he was coming back, maybe he forgot his keys. Grabbing a robe to cover up her nakedness Beckett ran to the door, she couldn't wait to see him again. Throwing open the door she was surprised to see Castle standing there, Little Castle, not Big Castle.

"Alexis hi, is everything ok."

"Can I come in?" She didn't wait for an answer; she brushed past Beckett and walked into the apartment.

Beckett closed the door and bit her lip. Castle said he was going home to see his daughter and now she was here. Something was wrong. Taking a deep breath she turned around to face the teen. She had her back to her and something seemed to be off.

"Alexis is everything ok?" she repeated.

Alexis swung around then. Her mouth pinched into a scowl and her arms crossed over her chest.

"What is going on between you and my Dad, are you guys a couple?"

Beckett's mouth gaped open. This was a lot to take in this early in the morning, what had Castle told his daughter? Beckett pulled her robe around her a little tighter now.

"What did your father tell you?"

The teen was getting angrier. "I am asking you."

Beckett didn't know how to approach this. Interrogating suspects was one thing but being interrogated was another.

"Umm, no not exactly."

Beckett watched as Alexis face turned red, anger clearly evident in her face. Taking her bag off her shoulder Alexis threw it to the ground violently then stalked towards Beckett.

"Then why are you fucking him."

Beckett stood there shocked, Alexis was usually so quiet and gentle, this outburts was so unexpected

"Huh, tell me why. Why are you fucking him, why are you fucking with him?"

Beckett didn't know how to respond.

"I'm not" she stammered. At least she didn't this she was fucking WITH him.

Beckett watched as Alexis shook her head and squeezed her eyes shut. When she opened them Beckett saw her eyes were glassy, the girl was in obvious pain.

"How could you. How can you stand there and lie to me."

Beckett became concerned as Alexis began to wheeze and her shoulders began to heave. She was upset, real upset. Beckett tried to reach out a hand to stroke her arm but Alexis shook her off and walked away.

"How could I be so stupid? How could I let myself be so stupid, as to let myself love someone like you? There have been a lot of woman in my dad's life but I had hoped you would be the last. Out of all of them, I liked you the most, I cared about you the most, I loved you the most. You were a better match for my dad than any of them, including my mother."

Beckett started at the girls back. Alexis loved her, cared for her, and she had made her cry. She mentioned her mother; the poor girl was looking for a substitute.

"Look Alexis, I know you miss your mum and I don't blame you but you can't transfer the love you have for your mother to any other female around, it doesn't work like that."

Alexis spun around to look at her again; Beckett was shocked to see the tear tracks on her cheeks.

"Transfer my love? I didn't transfer anything. I love my mother, in a way, mainly because she is my mother, I kind of have to. It's like built in, but you, I chose to love you and this is how you repay me."

Beckett shook her head. "But how could you love me?" she wasn't lovable. She was cold and unapproachable, she had been told by more than one ex boyfriend.

Alexis shrugged, "I am starting to wonder that myself."

Beckett stood there in shock. She didn't know what to do, didn't know what to say.

"Be honest with me Kate what is going on?"

Beckett took a deep breath and shrugged before shaking her head. She didn't know.

"And don't give me that nothing crap, I know something is going on, something has been going on since the Hamptons."

Beckett's eyes widened.

"Nothing happened at the Hamptons. You are the one who invited me remember?"

Alexis scoffed. "Oh please, I saw dad sneaking out of your room after midnight."

Beckett mouth gaped open, Alexis had seen them, and she called herself a detective.

"He came into my room to eat ice-cream and talk, that's all."

"What about the kiss?"

"What kiss?"

"Yeah right like you don't remember the kiss dad gave you!"

Beckett tried to put on her best poker face. She did remember the kiss, it still gave her tingles. It had been brief and only just hit her lips but wow, electrifying.

"It was just a good night kiss, like your dad would give you."

Alexis shook her head. "If dad looked at me the way he did at you after it, you would have locked him up by now."

Beckett sighed, what could she say.

"It's more than just a good night kiss Kate; I know you have been sleeping at our house."

Beckett shook her head, oh no. How was she supposed to explain it to Alexis when she couldn't even explain it to herself?

"Cut the crap Kate doesn't try to deny it, I've seen you leave."

"All we did was sleep when I stayed over, I swear Alexis. "

Alexis nodded. "I know which is why I allowed it to go on for so long, but last night something changed. I know the two of you had sex last night; dad was all smiling and happy this morning, more than usual. He has Disney songs on his mind. When I left he was humming "A whole new world" from Aladdin. He wants to show you a whole new world. So tell me Kate. What is going on between you and my dad?"

"Look Alexis, it's complicated."

Alexis eyes widened. "Complicated, COMPLICATED! You're a detective, figure it out."

Beckett stood there is shock.

"My dad loves you. He really loves you Kate. What I want to know is if you love him.

Love, it was a four letter word. Beckett shrugged.

"I am not like you Alexis, I can't just throw around the 'I love yous' at the drop of a hat. When I say it's because I really mean it and honestly I never really said it to anyone else apart from my parents. I don't even know if it's possible for me to love another person. Especially the way you want me to, I a am sorry I am just not built that way".

Beckett watched as Alexis broke down in front of her.

"Then stay the hell away from my father."

"What?"

"Keep your relationship on a professional level. He loves that too and I couldn't stand it if he lost two things he loves. I want you to stop flirting with him, all the sexual innuendo. Stop allowing him to do things for you, not just big things like these photos" she said looking around the apartment. "But the little things too like coffee."

Beckett shrugged. "I don't ask him to bring me coffee."

"No but he knows you like it. Think about it Kate, we have a coffee machine, so does the precinct, yet he still brings you a coffee. It's not because he likes it it's because you do, and I want it to stop. The coffee, the hugs, kisses, sleeping over. I want it all to stop. Today!"

"Alexis."

"Either you stop it, or I will" the teen warned.

"What?"

"Dad always told me if he was seeing someone I didn't like I could tell him and he would stop seeing them. I've never told him to stop seeing anyone because I know how upset it will make it and it would put a strain on our relationship. I love the relationship I have with my dad and I don't want to do anything to disrupt that. I also love my dad and I don't want him to get hurt either. So the decision is up to you. Stop what's going on or make me lose what I have with my dad. The choice is yours Kate."

Pain hit Beckett's heart.

"I can't lose your father Alexis."

"Work with him, be friends with him, but don't lead him on. Don't let him think he has a chance of being loved by you when it's obvious he doesn't."

Be friends with him, could she do that just simply be friends. Beckett's bottom lip began to quiver.

"Alexis please don't do this."

Alexis picked up her bag and strode towards the door.

"I'm not, you are."

Beckett cringed as the door slammed. She covered her face with her hands as she slid to the floor. Hugging her knees to her chest and starting to cry. Castle! He had become a huge part of her life, who she was kidding the only reason she even had a life was because of him. Alexis said they could still work together but could she do that. Go back; go back to the way things were, but what was her alternative. Lie! Lie to keep him in her life. That wasn't fair to him and it wasn't fair to her. Beckett took in big gulps of air, she shouldn't be doing this. Sitting in her floor crying. She needed help, now, but who could she turn to, not Castle. She rose from the floor and looked around at the walls of her apartment. She wasn't alone in the world. She had people who loved and cared for her, all she had to do was ask.

AUTHORS NOTE: Ahhh so I bet you are all throwing stones at me right now huh, well what can I say 2011 has been a shitty year for myself, my family, and honestly it seems 2011 sucked for everyone around the globe, so I figured this was an appropriate way to end it. Sucking too.

I hope the new year brings you hope, love, joy, happiness and the ability to write amazing Castle Fan fiction, oh an awesome reviews too.

See ya in the new year