Here's chapter 17
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"Rick, where are we going?" Kate asked.
"We are going to the Hamptons, I have a house there. I've always wanted to bring you there but never had a reason to. But now I do," he lightly gave her a kiss on her knuckles.
"What about Alexis? Or Martha?" Kate asked worriedly.
"They're fine. Alexis is going camping with her class for the whole weekend. There are parents and teachers there. And mother's doing god knows what, i don't think I want to know."
"So this weekend away is just for us?"
"Just us," he replied with a silly smile.
"I'm going to help you relax," he added.
"Sure you are," Kate said, not believing a word he says.
"I'd bet we'll be doing anything but relaxing," she added.
"Katherine Beckett, always so eager," he teased.
"Always," she said as she took his hand and gave it a soft lingering kiss on his palm. She looked up and saw his eyes darkened as he watched her.
"Eyes on the road, bud," Kate teased.
"You're such a tease, Kate," he whined.
"You have no idea," she teased again.
"Oh god... I really just want to stop this car and take you right here, right now," he whined.
"So, why don't you?" she whispered sultrily
"You're not helping," he complained.
"But you love me anyways," Kate pointed out.
He gave her a lopsided smile and took her hand and gave it a kiss and said, "Yes. I love you with all my heart."
Kate's smile widened. She unbuckled her seat belt and climbed over and gave him a kiss on his lips. When they pulled away, she sat on his lap all the way. Occasionally, she would tease him by whispering her love in his ear and biting it. She would plant butterfly kisses on his face, his neck and his lips. She seriously couldn't wait until they were at the house.
"Whoa! Easy there, tiger! You gotta wait until we're in the house! Then, I'm all yours."
"You're already mine," Kate pointed out.
"Yours. Always."
Kate blushed. "You know you really got to stop doing that."
"Doing what?"
"Whatever you're doing. I might not be able to control myself anymore," Kate said.
"And why is that?" he asked as he raised his eyebrow.
"Because I want you bad," she said with that bedroom voice he loved so much.
"Damn..." Suddenly, Kate felt the car shift forward. Rick had increased the speed. He's probably as eager as she is.
As soon as they reached the house, the car was pulled to a halt. Rick unbuckled his seat belt and grabbed Kate's face and pulled her in for a long slow kiss. She kissed him back while running her hands through his hair.
When they pulled away, she teased, "In the car, Ricky? Really?"
"Well, I honestly don't think we can make it to the door."
Kate bit her lip and gave him a peck on the lips before getting out of the car. With a whine, Rick pulled himself up and got out of the car after her.
"Wow... Hey Rick? You rich or something?" Kate teased.
"Well, I'm not James Patterson rich but I do okay," Rick played along.
"Come on. Let's get inside."
After they got settled in, Kate suggested to go to the beach. A few hours later, they were sitting near the beach, admiring the beauty of it all. Kate looked over her boyfriend and smiled warmly as he took her hand.
Kate then decided to go for a walk. She got up and held a hand out to Rick. He took her hand, got up and intertwine their fingers. They walked by the sea. Letting their toes touch the wet sand and letting the waves touch their toes every now and then. The trip was perfect. She was there, alone with the man she loved. She couldn't ask for more.
"Thank you, Rick. This has been amazing," Kate said.
"Anything for you," Rick said.
He leaned in and gave her a soft, gentle kiss on her lips. She smiled as they pulled away. They continued walking. They walked in silence but it was the good kind of silence. They stole kisses from each other every now and then. Kate then nudge him with her elbow. He pushed her lightly and playfully but she almost lost her balance.
He took the opportunity and ran from her. She giggled as she got up and chased after him. After a few minutes, she caught up to him and jumped on him. He ended up giving her a piggyback ride. He turned his head and she gave him a small kiss on his cheek.
After a few minutes of piggyback riding, Kate jumped off of Rick's back and stared at the sun set. It was the most beautiful scene she had ever seen. She was snapped back into the world when she felt something in her hand. She turned and saw a small box. Beckett looked at Castle who just stood there, smiling. She opened it and found two carat gold ring. Her jaw dropped when she saw it.
"Oh my god... Is this what I think this is?"
He nodded in response.
"Rick..." Kate trailed off.
"Kate... I've never been so sure in my life. You.. You're the best thing that ever happened in my life. I'm a writer and yet you have the ability to make me speechless. I know for a fact that there isn't a word out there to describe how much I love you and how you made me feel. You're the first woman that I've ever loved in a really long time. And... I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
"Rick..."
He got down on one knee, took the box and presented it to her.
"Katherine Houghton Beckett.. You've been my best friend for as long as I can remember. And I love that you became my girlfriend. But I decided I want more. So um... Will you marry me?," Castle asked with a silly smile.
She nodded and Castle slid the ring on her finger. Kate then jumped towards him, giving him with a surprise attack hug, causing him to fall backwards. She leaned in and gave him a passionate kiss. He quickly returned the kiss and pulled her closer. Beckett suddenly pulled away and got up. He lifted himself up by his elbow, looked at her, confused, while she brushed the sand off of her. She smiled at him and offered him her hand. He smiled back, took her hand and got up. They walked back to the house with their hands intertwine.
After the weekend away from the city, they decided to get back or people might start wondering where they went. While in the car, Castle noticed that Beckett wasn't wearing her ring.
"Why aren't you wearing your ring?"
"Rick... It's a beautiful ring and don't get me wrong, I want to marry you but I don't want to lose the ring or raise any suspicion. You know... Paparazzis and all," Kate explained.
"Oh.. Now that you mentioned it, you do make a point."
"Don't worry. I'm keeping it close."
He smiled warmly at her, took her hand and held it.
"I love you, Katherine Beckett."
"I love you too, Rick."
Once they were back at the loft, Alexis gave her father an attach hug.
"Hey sweetheart! I missed you too!"
Once they pulled away, Rick asked, "How's camping?"
"Awesome! How's your weekend, daddy?"
Rick and Kate exchanged looks. "Alexis... There's something you need to know..."
That's it for now! The story is coming to an end soon. So sad :( I have three more chapters to go! Review will make me happy! Also, tell me how you guys want the story to end! This is after all for you guys! So leave your suggestion in the review or PM me. Have a great day guys!