Disclaimer: I do not own Castle
Chapter 9
He chuckled and then leaned in to steal a kiss from the love of his life... and when he pulled away... she opened her eyes to look at him… and said..
"You have no idea how torturous these last few days have been without those lips of yours"
"I think I have a pretty good idea..."
and the smile she wore was suddenly attacked by a pair of hungry lips… his arms went around her... she weaved her fingers in his hair.. Their lips, quenching a thirst they'd been sporting ever since that night...
he kissed her passionately... leaving her breathless...
every time they pulled away in need of a breath... they connected just as quickly… she missed him so much and she was so glad they could be 'them' again.
"You promised me something that day on the phone…" he spoke between kissing
"yea?" she asked
"yea… it had something to do with… making it all up to me…"
she laughed... partly cause of the things she wanted to do with him tonight... partly cause he was sucking and nipping his tongue on a ticklish spot on her neck under her ear…
"Hmmm…" was all she could manage to say... She could hardly concentrate on anything now that he was kissing down her neck and shoulder…
his hands touched her reverently… and as he slowly pulled the neckline of her t-shirt to expose more of her creamy skin.. His hand must have brushed over her bruised skin because she flinched under his touch and he immediately backed away…
"What's wrong…?" he asked…
"It's nothing…"
Castle slowly turned her around and took off her t-shirt... he placed his hands on her back and she closed her eyes… he traced the outline of the purple mark on her skin with his fingers. And then leaned down and placed a gentle kiss over it.
She smiled.
He then whispered at her neck… "This is what happens to you when I'm not around…"
She chuckled. It was just like him to say such a thing… but really… for some reason, she couldn't deny it. This case would have been so much easier if he was around…
he pushed her hair to the side, over her shoulder and then kissed along her spine.
"Castle…" she breathed his name… his fingers leaving goose bumps in their path…
She turned around and began unbuttoning his shirt and he watched her fingers… as they opened each button and then slid the soft material off his shoulders… and let it fall to the ground.
He pulled her flush to his body… his eyes darkening with lust for her…
"How about we take this to the bedroom…?"
"Hmmm…" her mouth unable to say anything, her body feeling too much at once…
he chuckled and carried her up in his arms and took her into their bedroom… closing the door behind them…
and the idea of sleep never came to them that night. For they had more important tasks to complete.
When Kate's eyes opened the next morning… she smiled… last night had definitely been one of their top five. Yea. Without doubt.
Her shoulder bruise was nothing compared to the mark her fingers created on his back last night… she bit her lip at the memory… she turned around, wanting to see the subject of her thoughts, but had to do a double take when the space behind her was empty… she sat up... where was he?
'Oh God! Don't tell me it was all just a dream' she thought… a bitter taste making it to her throat… she wanted to scream…
and that's when she heard it… the sound of laughter… from a child's lips.. It was Alex.
She quickly threw the covers off and rushed out of the bedroom and through the study, only to find Alex seated on his high chair, banging his spoon on an empty plate. And giggling whole heartedly.
Kate took a few more steps towards him and then saw the man behind the kitchen counter… clad in only his track pants, making two steaming mugs of coffee…
he was really here… last night wasn't just a dream.. It really happened…
he looked up and saw her. And smiled. "Hey beautiful!" he said
"Hey" she smiled back…
"Did you have a good night?" he teased.
"She came around the counter, closer to him, got on her toes and whispered
"yup. And a good morning too. but you weren't around to watch…"
she got back down, turned and took her coffee and went to her son's side with a sly smile on her face and a very purposeful sway in her hips… leaving Castle slack jawed…
"Hey sweetie… good morning... did daddy wake you?"
"Yea... Daddy silly!" he laughed
Kate looked up at Castle for an explanation.
"I thought I'd go to his room before he woke up and place all his new toys around his bed to surprise him. But I tripped over one of the toys and he woke up and saw me fallen on the ground."
Kate laughed out loud and so did her little toddler…
Castle took his last sip from his mug and then said "come on now big guy… time to get you ready for a day out…" he came around the counter and carried Alex out of the chair.
Kate took a sip from her mug, the beautiful liquid warming her insides. And then she said, "Where are we going today…"
Castle looked at her intently, wondering if he heard right…
"Don't you have to be at the precinct today?" he place Alex down to go play with his new toys in the living room and then leaned against the counter, facing Kate.
"Yea… but I'm going to call gates and ask for the day off. I want to be with my family today."
she leaned in and softly kissed his lips, her palms feeling up his warm chiselled chest, and when she pulled away, the most charming smile adorned the face of her husband.
"Really?" he asked.
"Really "she confirmed with laughter in her tone.
"This is awesome… okay. Change of plans… I've got better places in mind to go to today… let me just go make a few calls okay…"
he leaned in again, stealing a chaste kiss from her lips again and then ran off to find his phone.
Kate smiled after him. Yup, they were all home now… and Life wouldn't be the same without this man-child of her husband to keep her on her toes.
The End.
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