I know its been a while since I've updated this story, but everything I've wrote I felt deserved a separate publishing. This one is a missing scene from "Coppers and Robbers" just before they get to Castle's apartment. All I could think about was Kate's hair being down and wavy and how Castle had maybe been involved. I was going for teasing and hot, but it kinda turned out more sappy then I planned. Oh well, who doesn't love a good fluff fic now and then right?

Hope you enjoy!

He watched her as they entered her car, his jedi mind skills telling him that she was working up to saying something. His mind could only guess as to what, it had been a long day and any number of topics could be on the table; the hostage situation, the choice by the bank robbers to dress as doctors, the feeling of a job well done when the cops caught Ron before he could take Connor away. Anything could be on her mind, but he hoped it has something to do with that feeling. That overwhelming need to kiss and hug one another until their hearts stopped racing and the world disappeared around them. He remembered her pull on his lapel, silently wishing him forward but afraid to move any closer. The way she looked at him; joy, relief, love. Sitting here in her car he almost wished he could relive it. Though the constant threat of a bullet to his brain, or the thought that he may never see Alexis again still scared him, that one moment he shared with Kate after the bomb blew was almost worth it, almost.

He drew his attention to her face, slightly flushed, with the faintest trace of worry lines decorating her forehead. Her eyes finally met his when she cleared her throat and began to speak.

"Castle, I…I'm really glad you're okay. I don't think I would have been able to handle myself if something had happened to you."

Castle placed a comforting hand on her arm, pulling her slightly towards him. "It's over now, okay? We solved the case and I'm here, with you, about to share a wonderful meal with my family. I've learned from experience that sometimes it's better to focus on what you've gained, rather then what you could have lost."

Kate's eyes widened with realization as flashes of her lying bleeding on the ground bombarded her brain. Castle's proclamation of love rang loudly in her ears, and a wave of guiltiness washed over her as she remembered his face when she had told him she didn't remember. He had suffered 3 months without being able to see her and acknowledge her existence and he had managed. She couldn't last a day. A year of two ago maybe, but knowing what she knew now, given what they had invested, she couldn't imagine a day without him by her side.

She didn't realize she was crying until she felt his palm cradle her cheek and the brush of his thumb as he wiped away a tear. She gazed at him through watery eyes, drinking in the sight of him and thanking God that he had brought Castle into her life.

Before she could second guess herself, she grabbed his lapels and crushed her lips against his. She felt his surprise at her actions, but was pleased to find it only last a minute before he met her with equal force, pulling the clip out of her hair so he could thread his fingers through it in an attempt to bring her closer. Despite the intensity behind it, the kiss was soft and reassuring, nothing carnal. It was a way for them to pour out their love for one another without words, to promise one another their eternal devotion. When they broke for air Kate leaned her forehead against his, their chests heaving with emotion.

Castle was the first to break the silence, lightening the mood like he always does. "You have no idea how badly I've been wanting to do that."

Kate giggled, and placed another quick peck on his lips. "Probably as much as I've wanted to" she teased. "Probably would have done it sooner if your mom hadn't ruined the moment."

Castle pulled slightly away in mock offense. "Hey! The woman had been held up in a bank all day fearing for her life, her urgency to get out of there makes sense. Although, knowing what you just told me, I probably would have told her to buzz off for a moment so I could get my hero's kiss."

Kate laughed and his eyes crinkled in delight. He wrapped her up in a hug and held her there breathing in her scent and basking in the moment. Their relationship was a complicated one, and moments like this didn't get to happen often. Someone was always interrupting, or things were pushed aside to talk about later. It was nice for once to just acknowledge how scared they were today and provide one another with comfort.

After a few minutes of holding one another Castle couldn't help but let his hands wander some. Every day he dreamed of holding this woman, exploring her body. Though he wasn't getting an all access pass, he was going to try and work his way through the line until he got caught.

He started with a kiss to her collarbone as his hand began roaming her back, working its way up her shirt. His kisses teased her as he kissed up her neck and around her mouth, never quite reaching her lips. When his hand brushed her sensitive stomach she hummed in pleasure and brought her mouth to his. Their lips seared against one another has tension built and the heat increased. Tongues began to explore, tasting the caverns of one another mouths as her hands pulled his body flush with hers and he grabbed her ass. She moaned in delight when her body shifted against the gear stick between them, wishing it was his she was feeling.

He pulled away to burn a trail down her neck and chest with his lips and she arched into his touch, her body screaming at her to give in but her mind reeling at how quickly the tables had turned. Using all the strength she could muster she pushed herself slightly away from him, struggling to tell him to stop. He stopped, a little disappointed but also thankful. He didn't want their first time to be in the back of her car, and frankly, if her shirt had come off there was no guarantees that he would be able to stop.

"I'm sorry Castle. I just, I don't want to go any farther when I can't promise more you know? I want to finally start this, I really do, but the wall…it just makes things too complicated. I want this to be easy, we have enough going on in our lives already without added complications."

Castle nodded in understanding. "No, no I get it. Though it may mean I hate walls with a passion until yours finally comes down, I understand were your coming from. Just knowing your willing to work hard to make our romantic relationship work before it even gets started is good enough for now." Kate smiled fondly at him giving his hand a squeeze as he grinned back. "One condition though."

She rolled her eyes but played along, "What is it Castle?"

"I get to do this after a rough case. To hold you in my arms, to kiss you when no one is looking, to know that no matter what life throws at us we will be fine, always."

Kate thought about it for a moment, wondering if continuing like this before her walls were down was smart. Seeing the love in his eyes as she glanced up at him helped her decide. To hell with walls and not being ready, after a day like this there was no where she would rather be.

"Ok Castle, you got yourself a deal." Their lips met once more in a short kiss filled with promises of others yet to come. Adjusting herself back into her seat she turned the car on and buckled up. "Now let's go eat that dinner shall we? Wouldn't want Martha to get upset after a day like today."

Castle chuckled agreeing with Beckett and settling in as she pulled out of the parking spot. It may have started off as a horrible day, but it sure seemed like things were turning around.