"We should go back inside" Beckett began, linking her arm through his, pulling him back inside the building.

"Aw come on Beckett. Let's go play in the snow."

"Castle, we can play in the snow tomorrow. But right now, it is 6:30, and I'm hungry. And you know how I get when I am hungry."

"Yes ma'am" he said, holding his hand in the elevator door, gesturing for her to walk in first.

The elevator doors shut, and they both lean against the wall. Kate waits a moment before leaning over, pressing a quick kiss to his cheek.

"Thanks for the snow Castle" she says, bouncing on the balls of her feet as she walked out of the elevator and back into his apartment.

Rick stood, stunned, for a moment before following her. She was in the loft, in the dining room, her mouth full of food once again.

"Turn on some music." Kate stated after she swallowed her food.

Kate had been spending a lot of time around the loft. She and Rick we're getting closer in their relationship and people could tell. They would leave the precinct together, go to his loft, eat dinner, and watch a movie. At first, it was once a week, then, twice, and now they were together every day. She didn't mind either. She liked being at Castle's loft.

Rick turned Christmas music on, and walked into the dining room with her. The Christmas music played softly in the background as they both ate their food. Kate reached out for her wine glass, when Rick grabbed her hand with his.

"What's up Castle?" She asked, squeezing his hand with hers.

"Dance with me" he said, quickly pulling her up out of the chair and into his arms.

Kate yelped before falling into his arms as he twirled her around the kitchen. "Castle! What are you doing?" She asked, wrapping her arms around his neck as he held her waist.

"Dancing with my favorite Detective, of course" he said, locking his arms around her waist to pull her in closer.

Kate laid her head on his chest and breathed in his scent, smiling softly as she began singing along to the music. 'Baby it's Cold Outside' played through the speakers of the loft, and it felt strangely comforting to her, being in his arms.

"I ought to say no, no, no Sir"

"Mind if I move in closer"

"At least I'm gonna say that I tried"

"What's the sense in hurting my pride?"

They sang along to the rest of the song, their bodies pressed together as they danced. Kate tangled her fingers into his hair, her head resting on his shoulder as they twirled slowly around the living room.

"Kate" Rick whispered, but she pressed her finger to his lips.

"Ssh, no speaking" Kate whispered against his neck, sending a shiver down his spine. He turned his head a little and pressed an open kiss to her throat, causing her to bite her bottom lip.

Kate brought her head up, but his lips never left her throat, placing kisses all along her neck, collarbone, and jaw line. "Castle" she whispered, trembling in his arms as he found all of her weak spots, making her gasp.

"You have no idea how long I've wanted to do that" he whispered into her ear, before pulling away. She looked at him for a moment, then down at his lips, then back up at him, before leaning in and crushing her lips to his.

Rick kissed her back for what seemed like hours, before putting his hands on her hips firmly and pulling away from her. Smiles radiated off of both of their faces, before Kate threw her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly and whispering in his ear

"Let's eat."