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Here's another chapter. I know it's really super teeny tiny. I am sorry, but I'm very lazy and I get distracted by Tumblr ^^ Besides, English isn't my first language and it's harder for me to write in it. I hope you'll understand.
Disclaimer: I do not own Castle. In Marlowe we trust!
Previously:
The door opens in a flash. She doesn't even have the time to blink when she's pulled in a hug. A great one. A secure one. The hug. Castle flavoured. And suddenly everything is better. Not entirely, but enough to stop the shaking.
She lets out another sob, but it's lighter. Rather from relief than grief. Castle's arms around her tightens even more. His smell is overwhelming and her head automatically moves to bury in the crook of his neck.
This is home. This is where she's supposed to be.
But she can't.
She's gonna hurt him and he doesn't deserve that. He can be as damaged as she is. Not him. Not Castle. So she tries to move away from him. Castle, however, doesn't stop hugging her and Beckett has to admit, he's strong.
"Castle... Let me go... I am fine..." She says with shaky voice.
"I am never letting you go, Kate..." He answers and she feels light kiss being pressed against her hair. Her heart twitches.
"Rick, please..." Now is his turn to twitch. Beckett said the same words, with the same sorrow. All he sees is hangar, lifeless Roy's body and broken Kate crying over another person that has left her.
"No. Just... Don't say you're ok. I know you, Beckett. I really do and I see what's going on with you. If you want you can scream, you can kick. Whatever, I don't care. I am not letting you go. Understood?" He asks and makes her to look him in the eyes. She nods gently.
Her eyes are puffy and red. Mascara smeared all over her face. Her hair is a mess. But it doesn't matter to Castle, because she's just agreed with him and all he can think about is how beautiful she is.
"Thank you..." Castle says and gently pulls back a strand of her hair behind her ear.
"For what?" She almost laughs.
"For not hiding and letting me in. See, you think that people will think less of you when you show them your flaws, but... Nothing, not a single thing can make me think less of you. You're extraordinary. I meant it and still do." He smiles and nods to back up his small speech.
Suddenly, he has Beckett's arms around his neck and problems with breathing. Castle feels her smile on his cheek and it warms his heart. He puts his arms around her waist and return the hug.
After a while she ends it and gently pushes the writer away. "C'mon, we have a case to solve. Boys probably wonder what's taking so long."
"No." He states calmly but with determination.
"No...?"
"Beckett , I know what you're gonna say, but you are not fine. Period. Here's what's gonna happen: I call the precinct and tell them you caught some virus. Esposito and Ryan can handle this. We are going to your apartment. You'll take the bath, I order in some Chinese..."
"Castle..." She stands and collects her jacket and badge, he following her soon after.
"... and then we'll talk about the cut on your arm" Beckett pales. "What? You think I didn't notice? Kate... I observe you for a living."
So...?
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