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Beckett sighed, the murder board almost empty in front of her. Well, they had the girls name, that was something. She had had Esposito and Ryan checking her driving licence to match the picture, run her backround, financials and contact her parents to let them know. But she still hasnt got the slightest idea why they had been killed.

She glanced up, unwittingly looking for the spark of intelligence in the bright blue eyes of her partner. He was there, like he had always been since he started shadowing her more than three years ago. Sitting in that chair, staring at her like she was some kind of supernatural being and he was just afraid of loosing his sight of her if he looked away for half a minute. It was kind of cute, actually.

He was playing with a pen, distracted but still looking at her. He lifted his eyebrow, as to ask her how she was doing. Beckett frowned and turned her attention back to the murder board. The writer stood up and walked slowly towards her, leaned his weight in her desk so close she could even hear him breathe. Her muscles tensed when his arm touched hers, just for a moment until he noticed the contact and moved away. She swallowed hard, she didnt really want it to end. But it had to.

Castle - You dont think they're lying, do you?

Beckett - What?- That came out a lil' bit too loud. Calm down. He said they. Stop thinking about her own lie.- I dont know, maybe.

Castle - C'mon they were devastated!

Beckett - You know your friend writer has a psicology career? And that her boyfriend is a succesful software ingeneer? I think they're pretty used to pretend. And in the top, isnt that what you writers are supposed to do? Making up stuff?

Castle - I dont think she was in the mood to make anything up. They seemed honest to me.- He answered defensively and took a step back.

Had she really been that hard to him? Well, she knew she had. She let go a long sigh, looked away from him. Se bit her lower lip.

Beckett - Sorry. I'm just a little bit frustrated. There's not much to...- Wait. Was he smiling? His skylike blue eyes sparkling, fixated on her, a tiny wicked grin growing in his face.- What? - She scowled at him.

Castle - Frustrated?- Yes, he definitely was smiling. A broad, wide smile all over his face. - Why would you be frustrated, Detective?

Beckett - Because.- She glared at him, mouth open in a silent lecture. His beam was disarming.- Because its being hard as hell to find any evidence in this case. Thats why I'm frustrated.

Castle - Of Course.- His smile widened. Was she that obvious? No, he was just teasing her, like he always did. He so loved doing that.- Want a coffee?

Beckett - Sure.- She looked at him, startled.- Thanks.

Castle lowered his head to hide the smile of victory all across his face, glistening in his eyes. He could feel her beautiful green eyes following him to the break room. It was giving him goose bumps. But he had to stop thinking bout her. For now, at least. For now, he was making her coffee.

He was waiting for the officers to finish with the espresso machine when he really considered the idea. It was late morning, and he knew she wasnt leaving the precinct until she had something solid to follow on, not even for lunch. He popped his head out the door and spied her from there. She was busy, talking to Esposito. It was the perfect time to sneak out without her noticing.

He got out the elevator as fast as he could, hoping she had not noticed his absence. But by the glare she shot him, he knew it wasnt likely. Her scowl followed him until he was at her desk, with two coffee cups in one hand and a small white bundle in the other. He met her eyes, with a silent apology written all over his face.

Beckett - Where the hell have you been?- She snorted, completely annoyed.- You've been missing for twenty minutes!- She placed her hands at her hips. His eyes were begging her forgiveness, and she spotted the cardboard tray in his hand.- You went to the coffee shop?.- She stared at him, stunned. She just couldnt believe it.

Castle - I... I just thought you could be hungry?- He tentatively handed her the bundle and the coffee.

He didnt really know what to expect from her. Beckett opened her mouth to protest, but her stomach grumbled so loudly she was sure the entire bullpen had been able to hear it. She reached for the coffee and fixed her eyes on the bundle as she unwrapped it. It was a bear claw.

Beckett - Okay. Thanks.- She bit he lower lip to hide a smirk, still not wanting to look at him. He was just concerned about her. And she was having real troubles to stop the smile pouring out of her mouth.

Castle - Are you mad at me?- He wasnt sure whether he should apologize or walk away to prevent a fight.

Beckett - No, no. I think its kind of... sweet. - Okay. Now she could not hold back the smile spreading across her face. She lifted her eyes to meet his deep blue gaze, and saw him sight in relief.

Castle - I'm glad you do.- He quickly recovered his boyish grin.- Any news? I saw you talking to Esposito when I left for the coffee shop.

Beckett - Yeah, he had Cristine Jennsens background checked out. She's clean.- She took a bite and chewed silently.

He let go off his eyes, wondering over her - all over her - while she was eating. The way she was just resting against the wall, the curve of her jaw, her shifty gaze peeking every time in a while uneasy with the fact that he was watching her eat. She raised an eyebrow so lightly in an unspoken question and he shrugged. He loved the way her nose twitched when she was annoyed, and teasing her was definitely one of his bests abilities.

Kate Beckett lifted her grassy green eyes, and his wide grin filled her sight. His white, perfect smile. It was irritating. She sipped her coffee and walked fast up to him, pushing him just hard enough to force him to take a step back. She bit her lower lip, trying to hide a smile.

Beckett - What is it?- She asked Ryan as she passed by, the detective standing in front of his desk with a triumphant look on his face.

Ryan - We finally found the vics cellmate. His probation officer managed to arrest him just a couple of minutes ago, after almost a month of chasing him. They're bringing him in.

Beckett - Good. You get him?

Esposito - Sure. It'll be easy.

Castle - And what's it we're doing? - He asked, taking a long sip from his coffee.

Beckett - We're going on a road trip.- She swayed as she walked to the elevator, aware of where his gaze was fixed on.

Castle - Whe...where? - He fought to bring the words out of his mouth.

She was playing with him and he knew it. It shoulndt work. But it did. And he was struggling to lift his eyes back to her face. The detective turned her head to look at him, playful grin drawn on her lovely face, and she bit her lower lip as her eyes looked to him up and down. He swallowed. Hard.

Beckett - What... and spoil the surprise?- She broke eye contact with a giggle, entering the elevator and waiting for him to catch up.

Kay, I know this one's short but I'll update soon.

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