Disclaimer: This piece of fan fiction is for entertainment purposes only. I am not seeking a profit and assert that the characters and universe do not belong to me. Any similarity between my own ideas and ones that end up on Castle will be celebrated. Even if I could afford to sue, I never would. That would be stupid.

I know this may seem a bit rushed but this series is coming up on a hiatus during which time I will be working on my other project.

This chapter is for Tony7323. Thanks for the suggestions, Tony!

Upload Date: 16.03.13

Chapter Rating: T

Summary:

In #63, Castle and Beckett attempt to spend the night apart - under the same roof. Thsi does not work (surprise surprise). Then, in #64, Castle and Beckett are taking a walk through Central Park

#63
Movie Night

#64
Central Park

#63

If the point was for Beckett and Lanie to have a girls' night and Castle to spend time with Alexis, going to movies at the same time on the same night in the same complex was a bad idea from the get-go. Beckett made it about forty-five minutes into the movie before she finally got up, making an excuse about needing to pee. Castle was waiting for her right outside the doors, where he pulled her into a passionate embrace, kissing her fiercely.

"I knew you couldn't stay away."

"Stayed away longer than you."

"Not by much. I just got here."

"Do you really think I love you so much I can't go two hours in the same building as you without seeing you?"

Castle raised his eyebrows and grinned as his arms rested comfortably around her frame.
"Yeah."

"Well, you're right," she smiled affectionately, wiping chocolate off his chin. "Smartass."

She pulled herself out of his embrace.
"Ok, you'd better get back to your daughter."

"And you'd better get back to your friend."

"Ok, see you tonight."

"Oh, yes, it will be on."

#64

"You know what we've never done?'

''Castle, I am not having sex with you in the middle of Central park."

"That's not what I was about to suggest - although I love that's where your mind went. You and I have never taken a carriage ride through Central Park together."

Beckett sniggered.

"That is because you and I are New Yorkers. Those are for tourists."

"Not just tourists. They're for lovers."

"I've never seen what's so romantic about a slow, bumpy ride in a cramped, uncomfortable space out in the open that probably stinks like horse excrement with some old guy sitting next to you making clicky noises."

"Oh, come on, Katherine. You're an old romantic at heart. Admit it."

Becket sighed. Shit, he was making that face. He was so enthusiastic and - shit.

"Ok, Castle. But I'm only doing this because I love you."

Castle mouth widened.
"Kate! That was your first I love you! This is excellent. Mmm." He pulled her close and laid one on her.

"What better way to celebrate than taking a carriage ride through the city."

After a kiss like that, she couldn't really argue.