Fanfic Number 4

The Murphy's Law

Since three weeks ago Castle and Kate didn't see each other. Although only Kate doesn't know anything about him, because he call to Ryan and Esposito all the time for know about her because he care about her. She want to know about him but she is too proud for recognize that.

One day, Castle decides that is enough time without see her, so he goes to the precinct. As excuse he will give to her an autographed copy of "Heat Wave". The autographed said: "My dear Kate, If you read this book and you don't like it, you will have to be with me a whole year for I can write another new book, but if you read this book and you like it, I will think that you love me because the critic was pretty bad. It's Murphy's Law and it doesn't fail. My best wishes for you. Rick Castle".

Rick enters to the precinct, with a little fear because he promise to Kate doesn't come back anymore. But he always knew that he couldn't fulfill that promise. He, with a small smile, walks until her desk and say her name: Kate

She lifts her head and looks at him incredulously. She can't believe that he is there. She wants to protest to him for breaking a promise again, but the truth is that she is happy to see him again. But she tries to hide it.

Castle, what a surprise!

It is a good or bad surprise?

The people here miss you

I see. Did you miss me Detective Beckett?

Well, Castle, you helped us a lot with the cases.

Of course I did. So Kate, how are you?

Great! And you?

Now better because I see you. I really miss you, Beckett.

Well… What brings you here today, Castle? We are a bit busy!

Oh! I came here to give this to you. It is autographed. (He gives to her the book)

(She takes the book) I saw your books in the shops.

Oh really? Did you buy it?

No. The books are thing of the past for me.

Well but this is mine and also is the one based on you. Open it. Read the autographed.

She opens the book and read the inscription. She tries to hide her smile, but what it says make her laugh.

You are so pedantic, Castle

Maybe, but all that is true.

So it seems, in one way or another, I don't have shape for escape from you.

It seems. So, when can I call you for know about which of these are going to happen?

Call me in a year, Castle. I don't have time for read your book.

He looks sad. She notes that.

Ok, Kate. You call me when you'll read it if you want of course. I don't want to bother you. I was nice seeing you again.

He goes from there. He feels sad. He thought that she reactionary really better. He had only good intentions. He feels that perhaps he should forget her. There are things that can not be forced.

It was a sunny day when he went to there so he went without his car. Now it's a bit cloudy and it's cool, but he has to walk anyway. He starts walking slowly, think about everything.

Into the precinct, Kate feels sad too. She didn't want hurt to Castle. In fact she never was excessively angry with him, only a bit. But she need show herself strong and proud. Then she takes the book in her hands and read the inscription again. Suddenly she leaves her seat and goes out the precinct.

She can see to Castle in the distance. She shouts his surname: Castle! And after that she starts to run toward him. He had heard her shout so stops his walk waiting for her.

She comes near him without can breathe for the run.

What happen, Kate? Are you ok?

I lied to you. And you lied to me.

What About?

Actually I bought your book and I read it.

Really? (He can't help but smile)

Yes, really, Castle. Now stop with that puppy smile.

That made my day happy, Kate. It's a nice surprise. So, you lied to me. And why did you say that I lied to you?

Because in the autograph you say that the critic was pretty bad. And, just out of curiosity, I read a lot of amazing critics in the newspapers, magazines and on the internet, also I hear some critics on TV and radio. Everybody say that the book is incredible. And I agree. The book is astounding, Castle. Congratulations! ….. Please don't cry!

Castle has wet eyes. He is trying to not cry.

If I cry is because I didn't expected this.

What did you expect, Castle?

Well, I thought…

I never miss any of yours books. I have all. Did you think that I will not to read the one that is based on me?

I really believe that you don't have time for my book.

They are in silent for a while.

So, although I lied to you whit the critic, I think that you love me.

Really? And why would you think this?

Because if you don't love me you don't have to run toward me and told me that you told me.

Maybe I wanted to be nice with a colleague or a friend.

Maybe, but it is not true, don't you?

(She bits her lip and smiles to him) It's not true

I think I'm dreaming, Kate Beckett told me that she love me.

In fact I didn't tell you that

Came on, Kate!

Shut up and kiss me, Castle!

They kiss each other and then he hugs her for a long, long time.

THE END