Author's Note: Yeah, its the date chapter. This chapter might not be as good and well written cause I kinda rushed it. We won't be able to upload chapter 4, until awhile, because my friend and I are both very busy with school work this week, so we will try to fit the time in (: We hope you enjoy this chapter, and thanks to everyone who put this story on alert. (;

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When the cab stops at his place, her hands were sweating and she was nervous. She rides the elevator up and has a tingly feeling while walking to his door. She nearly wanted to turn around and leave, but she finds her courage and rings the doorbell.

"Kate, hi. You look gorgeous." Castle said.

"Hello, Rick." That had sounded better than she thought. "And thanks." said Kate before she hung her coat.

Rick headed back to the kitchen to continue cooking, with Kate closely following by.

"So what's for dinner?" Kate asked.

"Spaghetti, if that's alright with you." Rick said.

"I'm fine with anything. Can I help?" Kate implied.

"No, be comfortable on the couch and I call you when dinner is ready, or I'll bring dinner to you." Rick said.

Few moments later, Kate was lying on the couch and she was exhausted. Rick smiled and put the plates on the coffee table in front of them. He lightly shook Kate awake.

"Kate, Kate, come on get up. Dinner is ready." Rick said softly.

Kate smiled and sat up. Rick handed her a plate and started eating his food. Kate took one bite of his spaghetti and she felt like she was in heaven.

"God, Rick. Never knew you cook this well." Kate said.

"You don't know a lot of things about me." Rick said with a smirk and Kate playfully slapped his arm.

The fell into a comfortable silence while they were eating. When they were done Rick took the plates and went over to the kitchen sink.

"You want to watch a movie?" Rick called out from the kitchen.

"Sure. You want to pick?" Kate questioned.

"Nah, you pick. 2nd drawer down from under the television." Rick pointed out.

Kate smiled at him and went over to his DVD collection. She was surprised; she knew that he would have this many movies. She had to go with the one movie she loves, 'The Notebook'.

Rick walked around and sat on the couch. "Ah, so a romantic movie. Will I see the soft side of Kate Beckett?"

She popped the DVD in and went to sit beside Rick on the couch. "You wish."

Rick pressed play on the remote and hesitated to put his arm around Kate. So instead, he just intertwined their fingers. Halfway through the movie, he finally decided to put his arm around Kate.

Kate could feel he is tense. "Just relax, Rick."

Rick simply nodded and continued to watch the movie, he knew Kate was engrossed in the movie, but he was too busy watching Kate.

Kate leaned on his shoulder. "Stop staring, it's creepy."

Rick was surprised by her actions, but smiled that she felt comfortable around him. As the movie was about to end, he noticed Kate was thinking.

Rick wrapped his arms around her stomach and intertwined their fingers. "Penny for your thoughts?"

Kate bit her lip. "You…me….us."

"What about us?" Rick started to sound worried.

Kate sat up and searched for Rick's eyes. "Everything. It's just that I'm scared that this won't work out. I have baggage, you have baggage. If this doesn't work out, our friendship and everything will be gone. I can't bare to see that happen, I care about you Rick, for god knows how much. I want this to work, so…um…are you all in?

Rick sat up and took Kate's hand into his. "Kate, I know you're scared because of my reputation and everything. But, you have no idea how long I wanted us to happen. It will work out and I care about you Kate, a lot. So yes, I'm all in.

Rick wrapped Kate in a hug. Kate's arm went around Rick's waist. When the pull apart, Rick and Kate's eyes locked. Rick slowly leaned in and stopped to give a chance to change her mind, but surprising him, Kate leaned in and kissed him. Rick's hands were on her waist, as Kate wrapped her around his neck to pull him closer. The kiss was gentle, full of love and no rush. They pulled apart and rested their foreheads against each other. Kate had a smile and so did Rick. He pulled her for one more kiss and Kate smiled against his lips.

Nothing was spoken; all was said was with their eyes. They both didn't notice the door open.

Kate and Rick both jumped. "Dad?"

Rick let go of Kate. "On the couch."

Alexis turned. "Oh hey. Detective Beckett, fancy seeing you here."

"Evening Alexis."

Alexis looked around and smiled at her dad. "Well, I'm going to bed now, sorry for interrupting anything if I did." Alexis walked over and gave her dad kiss. "Night dad, night Detective."

"Please, its Kate." Kate said politely.

"Night Kate." Alexis smiled and headed up stairs.

Rick waited until he heard Alexis door closed and wrapped his arms around Kate's waist. He kissed her cheek and Kate laid her head against Rick's.

Kate looked down at her watch. "It's getting late, I should head home."

As Kate stood up, Rick grabbed her by the arm. "Stay the night?"

Kate tried to find the right words. "Rick…I…umm.." She thought about it again. "No funny business?"

Rick stood and walked towards the stairs. "No funny business, I promise."

Kate followed closely behind and Rick wrapped an arm around her shoulder. Rick handed her one of his shirts and pants.

"Bathroom's that way." Rick pointed out.

Kate smiled and quickly went to change. When she came out, Rick was already lying down on the bed. She walked over to the bed and pulled the covers over her. She felt an arm snaking around her waist and pulling her. Next thing she knew, her back was against Rick's chest.

Rick gave her temple a quick kiss. "Good night, Kate."

"Night, Rick."