A/N: I'm going to be posting my one-shot stories in one thread to save space. This one is my first Castle FanFic, although I have written several Kelly Clarkson Fics. I like doing short one-shots because I don't have the time or attention span to ever finish a multi-chapter, nor do I have the creativity to come up with a good plot :) I leave that to the rest of you, and the real writers of Castle. I'll be adding more, obviously, so I hope you enjoy this first one! Most of my pieces will be full of Casketty fluff which is the funnest for me to write (and read!) Reviews would be lovely, as well as constructive criticism.
Disclaimer: If I owned Castle, Castle and Beckett would be together by now. So, no, Castle and its characters do not belong to me. :(
Daydream
Kate Beckett was daydreaming, something she never used to do. It had always been so much easier to stay in reality. Pushing all of her real emotions into the back of her mind was her mechanism of defense, and focusing on case files filled with gruesome murder details was her release. There were a select number of people she let see past her tough exterior, into her life of emotional hardship and loss. However, this small number had slowly increased, by one, over the past few years.
Oh yes, he had slowly made his way in. His witty charm, paired with sincere concern and understanding had eventually broken down any walls she had built to keep him out. Gone were the days of their back-and-forth bickering and his side comments which were purposely meant to push her buttons. Okay, that might not be true. Maybe they did it even more. Either way, Rick Castle had finally won his greatest conquest. And not without a victory dance.
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"…and I can finally say to my girl, Kate, how happy I am for her. And thank you to Rick, for being so damn patient. Because whoever has the patience to win this stubborn woman, sure as hell deserves her. After all the time I waited for these two to just get together already, it couldn't have turned out better." Lanie Parish finished her speech with a small laugh, and hugged her best friend.
Kate could feel hundreds of eyes focused in her direction, though at this point it didn't bother her in the least bit. It was the happiest day of her life, and the detective who was usually on her guard at all times, let herself be vulnerable for one day.
As the wedding guests applauded Dr. Parish's speech, the bride and groom shared a moment on their own. Rick looked at his wife dotingly, the kind of way he had never looked at any woman before, especially either of his previous wives. "One and done, Katherine?" He asked, a playful smirk on his face. Kate glared at him, although she too had a blissful smile spread across her features.
"Only if you never call me Katherine again," She teased. The clinking of silver against glass rang throughout the room, demanding a newlywed kiss.
"Deal," Castle agreed, leaning in to kiss his new bride. The crowd clapped in delight, cheering for the two people whose marriage was a predictable outcome from the moment they met.
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"Beckett!" Detective Esposito exclaimed, attempting to get her attention.
Kate sat up abruptly in her desk, shaking herself out of her fond memory. "Yeah?"
"Woah, girl. How ya plannin' on catchin this guy if you're off in your own world? Honeymoon not long enough for ya?" He quipped.
Kate blushed slightly, twirling her wedding ring on her finger. "Right, sorry."