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[Love Train]

One more week until they'd be back in New York— in the real world.

One more week of bliss and freedom.

One more week.

It has flown by all too quickly and to accommodate, to slow things down just a tad, Rick suggested taking the train, claiming it has been way too long since he has done so. Kate had been elated at the idea, not having been on a train in years, but that elation soon faded.

Their train was late. Very late.

It's a gloomy and cloudy morning on the nearly empty platform, the smell of exhaust too overwhelming as they wait patiently for the train.

"This is ridiculous. We've been waiting for over an hour now," Kate grumbled as she sank down on a bench seat with her arms crossed over her chest. "Can you please go talk to someone?"

Rick shrugged his shoulders. "I don't think it's going to make much of a difference. I've already spoken with the man at ticket booth twice. He said that the train is having complications, so it's going to be late."

A puff of air spilled from her lips as she clasped her hands together. "Well, I don't want to just sit here and wait…"

Rick glanced over at her from his place against one of the large pillars and sighed; she looked so frustrated. There had to be a way to ease the tension, some way to make that frown turn into a smile. He'd do anything to make her smile.

Moments passed before a hand came into Kate's vision and she stared up to find Rick standing before her. "What are you doing?"

He had to bite back the smile on his lips, keep a straight face. "Take my hand."

She became hesitant, and even more so when she saw the glint in his eyes. "Why?" Kate wondered while she straightened her torso in an attempt to distance herself.

"Just do it. Please?"

His puppy dog look won her over. Without asking any more questions, she obliged and brought their hands together, palm to palm. Helping her stand to her feet, both hands now linked, Rick guided her toward the middle of the platform. He could feel the anxiety bubble and coil within her frame; her hands were tense against his.

Kate had zero insight as to what he had planned.

Then, he started to dance.

Their bodies twirled around the platform as Rick led. And soon, Kate let the gliding motions wrap around her, lifting her up to the clouds as if she were as light as a feather.

The large smile on Rick's lips became contagious, an identical smile forming on Kate's lips. Laughter resonated about the vacant space of the platform, both oblivious to their surroundings. The few people who stood on the platform found themselves in awe, they stopped and stared as they watched this beautiful couple dance without another care in the world.

No music played, but that didn't stop them.

They danced to their own beat— the beat of their hearts that pounded through their chests, the small thrum that pulsated between their palms, and the electric energy that traveled through their veins.

Kate let out a rapturous roar of laughter, which caused her head to tilt back as she spun, the air whisking beneath her dress. As soon as he had started to guide her around the platform, she immediately forgot about the delayed train and became focused on the man in her arms.

She was no longer nervous or frustrated. And the more twirls she did, the more tension left her body until it had completely disappeared.

Rick couldn't have been more in love with her than in that single moment. He found himself tripping, and missing a step here and a step there, all because he had no self-control when it came to this incredible woman. His missteps made Kate chuckle, a blush tinting his own cheeks at her amusement.

Unable to resist, he wrapped an arm around her waist and gently dipped her in a final move. Just as he had done this move there was uproar of applause, and that's when the couple realized they'd drawn in quite a crowd.

With her torso bent back, Kate lifted her head and gave Rick a weak smile. "Castle? Little help?"

"Oh, right." He brought her back up to his body, her breasts heaving against chest as she caught her breath and got a good look at the people surrounding them. "Looks like we have some fans," he whispered, kissing her on the cheek.

Pinkness tinted her face in a flush and she then proceeded to duck her head into his neck in embarrassment. "Oh, God…"

She wanted to hide, runaway, do anythingelse but stand here as the crowd grew louder with their applause and cat calls. This was just downright embarrassing.

Glancing up to see how Rick was handling everything, Kate wasn't surprised when she saw how much he loved all of the attention. He had a huge crocodile grin, his eyes lighting up with the smile, as he waved to everyone.

Figuring, if he could endure this sudden thrust into the crowd's eyes, then so could she.

Kate stood tall and began to wave, her smile growing when she noticed in the corner of her eye Rick's gaze on her. She could feel the amount of love and respect in his eyes, the knowledge that she could make him happy made her happy.

It was knowledge she has learned to harness and truly accept.

God, she loved him— even when he makes her dance in front of a huge crowd, she loved him.

Eventually, the massive gathering of people dwindled down as other trains arrived into the station. A few minutes later, their train finally appeared. Each grabbing their respective suitcases, they boarded the train for a grueling six-hour trek toward their next destination— Nice, France.

Maybe they could dance their way through their boredom over the next six hours?

Then again...maybe not.

There you go!

Again, so sorry there has been such a long wait in-between chapters. I just lost some motivation, but hopefully it is back. Will do my best to update ASAP! Thanks for your patience! Until next time!

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