She woke up to a warm hand sliding under her T-shirt. Her eyes were still closed and a small smile came to her lips. His hand rested on her stomach then moved to her waist and pulled her closer to him. She felt his lips on her neck, along with his warm breath. He was waking all her senses, and she wrapped her arms around him.

"Good Morning." He said between kisses.

"Yes, it is." She replied, pulling his face to hers. She kissed him gently at first, but it didn't take long for it to deepen. She wrapped her arms tighter around him, moaning softly. She pulled at him until his weight was on her – His strong arms reached under her, and pulled her up so they were amazingly close.

"How did you sleep?" She asked quietly, kissing his cheek and running her fingers on his stubble.

"Great. I had amazing dreams." Speaking as he nuzzled her ear. "Then again, maybe I was just remembering."

His comment brought a huge smile to her face. She cared so much for him, and this new physical part of their relationship was taking her breath away.

As Rick continued to nuzzle her neck, he smiled and thought about the last couple of days. He had never been this happy. After working on cases together, and all the flirting, they were finally together.

She was surprised as he pulled away from her neck. She expected him to kiss her lips, but he didn't. He lifted himself off of her so he could look into her eyes. His blue eyes twinkled as he looked at her, wondering what she was thinking.

"I adore you, Kate Beckett." He said, looking into her beautiful eyes. "I hope you know this isn't a one time thing for me."

"More like three or four time, Castle?" She said, chuckling.

He smiled, but didn't laugh. So to not crush her, he moved just a bit to the side and lay beside her. He pulled her so they were face to face, his hands on her cheeks. He brushed a stray hair from her face and tucked it behind her ear, his eyes never leaving hers.

She looked into his eyes and saw sweetness there. This was the "Rick" she was falling for, not the "Castle" that was arrogant and annoying. She smiled and sighed.

He took a deep breath before speaking again. Looking deep into her eyes, he tried to find the words.

"Kate…" he stuttered. "I care for you more than I thought I could ever care for another person. You're my best friend and the only woman I want to be with. Page 6 may have shown me as a playboy, but I just want you. Be my girl."

She was stunned at what he had just said. Richard Castle wanted her? Not just in bed, but his girl. She reached for his face this time, looking into his eyes. They were filled with kindness, caring, and desire."

"Only if you'll be my man." She said with determination.

"Here's to monogamy." He said, smiling. He kissed her softly and in a flash, their tongues tangled and the kiss deepened. She responded and reached down to feel his hardness against her leg.

Limbs moved, clothes flew and they made love with a newfound passion. She was his, and he was hers. Everything was right with the world.

They were lying together, naked and quiet. Her head was on his chest and their legs intertwined. Kate's stomach growled and they both laughed. He kissed her softly before getting up and putting on his pants and t-shirt.

"Coffee?" She said.

He nodded and left the bedroom. Kate stretched and looked at the clock. 7:15. She reached for the t-shirt that was on the floor and her cell phone rang.

"Beckett."

**Yes, this is the ending of this story. It could go on forever, but I need to concentrate on my newest story "Isolated." Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. See you on the flip side. **