Castle Alphabet Drabbles

by handful of sky

This is a series of exactly-100-word drabbles, each with a theme corresponding to a different letter of the alphabet. All Beckett/Castle, all the time. Anything and everything else goes, including romance, humor, and the occasional heartache.

18. Rick

All the usual disclaimers apply: I don't own Castle, never will, and certainly have no chance of ever profiting from it.

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Rick

The first time she uses his name is a question. He doesn't respond because his answer will either change everything or change nothing at all. He's not sure which he's afraid of more.

The second time she uses his name is a command. He hits the ground, but not fast enough. The graze scares her more than him, and the department makes him sign another waiver.

The third time she uses his name is an exclamation. He has no idea how thick the walls in her place are, but he has a feeling that soundproofing might be a good idea.