AU: Hey guys, sorry its been so long since and update. Its so hard to write when there isn't a new Castle entertaning us everyday, and then once the season started back up, I needed to find a good moment to inspire me. This one is quick and simply cute. Popped into my head when I should have been doing my history paper but instead was watching the preview of "Anatomy of Murder" :P Anyway hope you all enjoy, and as always please r & r!

xo imaginationrunsfree

Detective Ryan and Richard Castle strolled through the precinct as Ryan gave Castle the latest details in the case. "Dr. Rhonda Chimes, who smoking hot by the way, confirmed his story. She went on and on about how Greg was such a great listener, and how he brings her these cute 'thinking of you' gifts."

As the strolled up to the murder board Castle was delighted to add to his latest theory. "Well I knew my homicidal hospital love triangle theory had weight." Pointing for emphasis at Greg's picture on the board Castle continued. "That makes Greg Mc Dreamy. "

"See that's what I thought but..." Ryan drags, stepping past Castle to arrange himself beside the opposite end of the whiteboard. "Doctor Chimes insisted their relationship was purely platonic. So I spoke to more members of the staff and that's when I found...the others."

"The others?"

"The other women in what I call..." Ryan reached behind the murder board, dragging a smaller version out from behind. "The Galaxy of Greg." Castle's face lit up with amusement, clearly pleased with this new development. "Each one of these women orbits Greg and considers him to be her 'special friend'. "

"Oh well that makes him Mc Steamy!"

"Nope. Spoke with all the planets in the galaxy and none of them are sleeping with them. And CSU did a sweep of the facility, none of their carpets match the fibres found from the body."

"No, makes no sense. Why spend all that time listening to women and buying them things if you're not going to try and sleep with them? "Castle asked as his partner appeared from behind him carrying the case file. "Beckett's here..."

"Yah Castle, I am. Is that the only reason your here? To try and sleep with me? Clearly Gina isn't satisfying your needs if your here every day following me like a puppy for research" her last word came out crisp and cold as ice, anger clear on her face. Castle avoided her gaze, glancing at Ryan who quickly raised his hands and scurried away, clearly wanting no part in this conversation.

"Becks come on; you know that's not what I meant. What I said only applies to other women, if I was here to sleep with you I would have given up long ago."

"Oh so I'm not good enough for you, is that it? You just stick by my side like glue, make inappropriate comments and stare at me all day to what, annoy me?"

Castle sighed; he clearly wasn't going to win this one. "No, you know that's not true. Look, come over here" Castle quickly grabbed Kate by the arm and tugged her into the empty break room before she could protest. "You know how I feel about you Kate. You always have, and don't try to deny it. I'm sorry I said that, the immature male in me was acting up okay? You mean the world to me, and I'm here because I want to be. Not just because of some book, and not just because I want to sleep with you." During his speech Castle had softly gripped Kate's arms in his hands, using his eyes to will her to look at him.

When he had finished he could detect a slight blush in Beckett's cheeks, as she bit her lip in an attempt to stop smiling. Deciding to give up she released her pearly whites and cheekily replied, "So you do want to sleep with me."

"That's what you got out of that?" Castle asked incredulously. He was about to go on a rant when he saw the joking expression on her face. The pair quickly dissolved into laughter, holding their bellies as tears began to form.

After a moment they recovered, up righting themselves and dabbing at their eyes. "Seriously though, I meant what I just said, you do mean the world to me."

Kate smiled. "I know Castle. It's just nice to get a little confirmation once in awhile, especially since we're both with other people. Just watch the misogynist comments okay?"

Castle grinned his signature grin and nodded in agreement, happy to have this whole thing behind him so quickly.

Beckett leaned in close, her hand just brushing his chest, and spoke lightly in his ear. "Now go make me a cup of coffee before I get mad at you for dragging me in here against my will." Kate exited the break room, not before placing a quick, flirty peck upon Castle's cheek.

Castle stood there for a minute, completely motionless, a wide goofy grin plastered on his face. The things Kate Beckett did still astounded him. Everyday a new layer of the Beckett onion seemed to be making itself known, and this last one certainly intrigued him.

Shaking himself out of his reverie, he quickly began to prepare Kate's coffee, preparing the foam for the latte as it brewed. Channelling his inner barista, he careful drew a pattern of foam within her cup. Satisfied with his work, he clutched the mug and proceeded to her desk.

She felt him approach, the smell of coffee wafting near, mixing with his signature scent. He came up behind her and delicately placed the cup before her, before retreating his hand to lightly squeeze her shoulder. She turned to give him a confused look to see him walking away with a knowing smile upon his face.

Now curious she turned her attention back to the coffee placed before her only to discover a golden foamy heart floating atop her favourite beverage. She quickly glanced around to ensure no one was looking before allowing a loving and extremely pleased smile to flood her face. Quickly grabbing her cell she snapped a quick pic before setting it up as her background. Thought she would never admit it to him, at least not anytime soon, she loved all the little things he did, making her coffee one of them. The more time they spent together the more she realized she loved him. Thought they were both in relationships right now, and as always their partnership was 'complicated', she knew,deep down within her heart, that someday, they would be together. Until then, it was memories like these that she'd use to keep her hopeful.

So how'd I do? Still doing okay with the characters? Any suggestions from season 3 you'd like done? Review and let me know!