End of a Long Day
It was the end of a long day for Kate, and she was looking forward to sinking into a nice, hot bath as soon as she got home. She dumped her bag and jacket in the hallway as she walked through the door and made her way to the bathroom. There was no sign of Rick or Alexis, so Kate didn't bother to stop. She walked into the bedroom she shared with Rick and kicked off her shoes. She pushed open the door to the bathroom, and stopped. She smiled, and entered the room. Rick had set up some candles, a bottle of wine, and a copy of his latest chapter. Kate immediately lit the candles, ran the bath, and undressed, before sinking into the water. He really knew her so well.
She must've fallen asleep, because she awoke to find a grinning Richard Castle sitting next to her.
"Hey," he said.
"Hi," Kate replied.
"Long day?"
"Yep." Kate reached a hand out to take Rick's. "Thanks for this whole set up."
"Anything for you, my dear." He leant down and kissed Kaye gently. He then helped her out of the cooling water, and wrapped a towel around her.
"Kate..." he said as he helped her dry off.
"Yes, Rick?"
"I was wondering... I mean, I hope this isn't sudden or anything, but I'd hoped..."
"Just spit it out, Castle."
"Will you marry me?"
Kate stopped moving. "Rick..."
"I know it's a bit sudden, and not the most romantic..."
Kate silenced him with a kiss. "It's perfect," she whispered. "Yes."
"Yes?"
"Yes."
Rick swept Kate up in a hug, the towel falling to the ground. Rick didn't seem to notice, he was too busy covering Kate's face with kisses.
"I love you."
Kate giggled at his enthusiasm. "I love you, too."
Rick carried her back into their bedroom, and proceeded to show her how much he loved her.