Hello guys, please don't hate me for this chapter I'm about to write. I'm warning you now! It will end out okay in the end. I promise, thanks for all the reviews! Enjoy and keep those reviews coming. This chapter is based on the events after Lanie and Javi's drinks at the Old Haunt.
Emma
Kate's head was throbbing; she could barely open her eyes, worried her head might split if she looked at the light. Thank god it's my day off today. Kate thought to herself, trying to figure out the events of last night. It all came in chunks and blurs, the last thing Kate could remember was Rick riding home with her in a taxi. After that Kate didn't know what happened, she didn't even know who got her into bed. Why did I have those last few drinks? Kate asked herself, now regretting her descion to drink. A wave of nausea hit her, causing Kate to sit upright and bolt to the bathroom and be sick.
After Kate rinsed out her mouth she took two panadol for head. Kate then staggered back to bed. It had been a great night, drinking, dancing and celebrating Lanie and Javi's engagement. The word engagement hit Kate. "Shit, Rick!" Kate said aloud.
On her lunch date with Rick at his apartment, Kate had a few words to Rick; she could remember that part loud and clear...
"Kate, are you okay? You look a million miles away." Rick asked, looking concerned.
"Sorry, I was just thinking."
"Is there something you're not telling me?" Rick questioned.
"I think, I think this is all happening too fast Rick. Confessing our love, sleeping together, talking about the future and getting engaged; I can't do it Rick." Kate finished refusing to meet Rick's gaze.
"Are you breaking up with me Kate?" Rick asked, beginning to look flustered and genuinely concerned.
"No, god no Rick; you are the best thing that has ever happened to me and the other night was great. In fact one of the best nights of my entire life! I just don't want to jump into this relationship too quickly; we got carried away the other night. I don't want to wreck what we have, wreck the chemistry Rick. Because if I did, I would never forgive myself, I've never felt this way before about anyone. I think jumping in bed together was too soon now, I want to savour every bit of this, enjoy it cherish it."
"And the engagement?"
"Not now, that was too soon. I was caught up in the moment, you were too. I will probably say yes one day in the future, just not for a while. We need to take it slowly." Kate looked to see Rick's reaction, his face was blank.
"You're right, we don't want to rush things and lose what we have." He replied.
"Rick, are you sure? You are being too nice about this. You're meant to shout things you don't mean and get grumpy because I basically told you that I don't want to be engaged anymore, not have sex with you for a while and say that we are taking this way too fast."
"I can't get angry Kate. It's the truth, and I love and care about you. I don't ever want to lose you."
"Good, I don't want to lose you either." Kate replied, taking Rick's hand...
Kate hoped that what Rick said was true and that he was fine and she hadn't hurt him. A few more events from last night flashed through her mind, everyone jokingly saying that her and Rick would be next to be engaged, Rick apologising throughout the night, saying he felt bad for rushing the relationship and Lanie saying something along the lines of "So, will we be seeing any little Castle babies running around any time soon?" That was near the end of the night, they were all drunk, or near it anyway.
Kate eventually drifted off back to sleep, however she was rudely awoken by the pounding on her door. Kate dragged herself out of bed and threw a hoodie on over her tank top. It was Rick standing of the other side of the door, he nearly fell through the door frame. "Kate, you haven't answered your phone." Was his greeting.
"Hello to you too Rick. My phone is off, I've been asleep."
"So you didn't think to flick me a quick text saying you were okay? I was worried Kate."
"Sorry, I will try to remember for next time." Kate said sarcastically.
"Good and what is even happening with us Kate? One minute we are close and the next you don't reply to me or you act all weird around me."
"I told you yesterday Rick. We are still a couple, jeez, I want to take it slowly. What did you not get by that? I thought I made it pretty simple." Kate shot back.
"I know that Kate! But since we are a couple now I think you should have the decency to call me back, or not snob me."
"Castle, I'm hung over. You shouting isn't helping me right now."
"So back to calling me Castle now Beckett?" Rick jeered.
"God, don't act like a child. Just go."
"Fine I will. Should I even bother to call you or expect one from you?"
"Castle, go now!" Kate shouted, a tear rolling down her check as Rick slammed the door. Causing Kate's head to almost split because the pain was so horrible.
So this was their first fight and they had barely been together. Great. Kate thought to herself as she walked back to her bedroom feeling exhausted and emotionally drained. She would call him soon, just give him time to cool down first. Kate lost her footing and found herself hurdling towards the ground, her right ankle taking the impact of the fall as she landed awkwardly on it. "Shit!" Kate said as tears sprang from her eyes.
Kate went to get up, using the wall for support but Kate couldn't stand there was a throbbing pain coming from her right ankle. Kate eased herself back onto the ground again and rolled up her pants to see the damage on her ankle. It was already swelling and turning a dark colour. Oh marvellous, I had better get this checked out. Kate thought to herself grimacing as she pulled herself up and limped to her bedroom to retrieve her cell phone. Once Kate set herself down on the bed she elevated her foot and thought of who to call. She didn't want to call Rick, she just couldn't. She called Lanie instead.
Lanie said she was on her way, Kate knew she should put some ice on her ankle but she didn't have the strength to walk all the way to her kitchen. Lanie arrived pretty quickly and found Kate in the bedroom. As soon as Kate saw Lanie she burst into tears. "Oh Lanie!" She sobbed.
"Aw, Kate what's up girl?" Lanie said sitting down on the bed next to Kate and began to check out Kate's swelling ankle.
"I tripped and rolled my ankle."
"I can see that, why didn't you call writer boy?"
"We just, we just had a fight..." Kate said suddenly letting the tears flood down her cheeks.
"Oh Kate, I'm sorry." Lanie said, pulling her best friend into a hug.
"I didn't think it would be this hard Lanie."
"I know Kate, I know. You two will work it out. Now we have to get you to the emergency room though, your ankle is still swelling. I'll grab you some ice to put on it in the car.
"Thanks, it's in the freezer."
After Lanie returned with the ice, she helped Kate stand up, she slipped an arm around Kate's waist and helped her limp to the lift and then the car.
Ten minutes later they had reached the hospital and Kate was sitting anxiously in the waiting room. She hoped it was just a sprain, not a break she didn't want to miss much work with this. It also didn't help that Kate hated hospitals, ever since she was shot she avoided the hospital. It scared Kate, the thought of all that happening to her again.
After an x-ray and the doctor checking out Kate's ankle the diagnosis was a bad sprain. Kate had to use crutches and be off her feet for one and a half weeks and not return to work for two weeks. Kate was pissed off as she waited to get her ankle strapped. "It could've been worse." Lanie announced, "You were close to a break."
"Yeah, I know. It's just the pain, that's all." Kate replied.
Just at that moment Rick came rushing into the room looking worried. "Kate!"
"Lanie, you called him?"
"I had to girl, anyway I'll leave you two to it. Get better soon Kate." Lanie said hugging her friend.
"Thanks for bringing me here."
Lanie just smiled as she left. "Oh Kate, I'm so sorry." Rick said rubbing Kate's hand.
"It's just a sprain Rick, it will heal."
"I... Sorry about before Kate. I didn't mean what I said, it just came out."
"I'm sorry too, I was going to call you. I just wanted to give you time to cool off." Kate said.
"I wouldn't have forgiven myself if something had happened to you Kate." Rick said beginning to tear up.
"Hey, I'm here Rick. Alive and breathing and it wouldn't be your fault. You know that."
"Yes, but I love you. I love you way too much Kate."
"I love you so much Rick." Kate said beginning to cry again.
"Come here." Rick said pulling Kate into a hug, "It's okay, I've got you now. I won't go, I promise."
Kate just cuddled into Rick's shoulder, she felt safe in his embrace.
Rick drove Kate back to her apartment. They reached the lift, it had an out of order sign. "It's like the world is against me today!" Kate cried. "I can't walk five flights of stairs like this."
"Just stay with me tonight Kate, no funny stuff. I promise." Rick asked looking hopeful.
"Well, I can't really disagree can I?"
"Yay! It's a yes." Rick said grinning.
"But you're forgetting one thing Rick. I need my stuff."
"Wait in the car I'll collect your things. Can I have your keys?"
"Fine." Kate agreed, reaching in her pocket for the keys. "I had better get used to you looking through my stuff when we end up eventually living together."
"God I love you Kate." Rick replied, reaching in for a quick kiss as he settled Kate back in his car.
"Try not to be too long Rick. I assume you will find everything I need." Kate teased.
"Okay, I'll be back soon. I promise not to peek too much at your panties and bra draw."
"Good." Kate replied playfully grinning back. "I miss you already!"
"I'll miss you more Katie." Rick replied as he walked back into the building. Leaving Kate to sit grinning away in the car.
I hope you guys all liked this, see it turned out okay! I thought it can't be a good Caskett fiction without a little fight in there, I put it in sooner rather than later. Please review I'll update by the weekend. Promise!
Emma