15th? Maybe? I honestly lost count, and it's been forever. But look, another post Always-fic!

"Wow, a whole nine hours into this relationship and you already have me reconsidering."

He gasped in mock horror, "I know you are not planning on leaving over this small, insignificant detail."

"You call this insignificant! How dare you?"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry I misspoke, you know I didn't mean it like that."

"You know for a writer, you really don't do that great with finding the right words when they count."

"Now you sound like my mother."

She hummed thoughtfully before answering, "Smart woman. You sure you're the wordsmith in the family?"

"Now that, is a low blow."

She lifted her head of his chest to glare at him. "You completely disregarded my morning coffee intake and you think I dished out the low blow! You should know better than anyone how vital coffee is!"

"Geez you're cranky in the morning."

"Castle."

"How many times do I have to apologize, I'm sorry! I meant to stop by the store this week and get some more grounds but it's been a hectic week with Alexis graduating and…" He stopped short and simply tightened his arm around her. They had always had a way with non-verbal communication, and now, here in his bed; was no different.

"Castle," she started apologetically.

"No need, you already apologized remember, and all is forgiven, it's just… god you scared the hell out of me Kate."

Her fingers started tracing random patterns across his chest, pausing long enough to trace his collarbone for a few silent seconds before she responded.

"Guess I'm just meant to keep you on your toes." She joked lightly.

"Well for future reference, I am completely happy being flat footed."

"Or lying down in this sinfully comfortable bed." She suggested as she burrowed deeper into his side.

"As long as you're here, I'm happy."

"Ditto."

The silence was just what they needed after this week; just the two of them, no case, no hired snipers, and no calls from work, they took comfort in it. After a few minutes Kate spoke up.

"Now do me a favor babe and go get me my coffee."

"Did you just call me…"

"Castle." She said sternly.

"Yes mam'." He agreed as he scrambled ungracefully off the bed to grab some clothes stopping only once to brush a kiss across her forehead before scurrying out of the room, leaving a goofily grinning Kate behind. That man.

Thanks for reading loves,

-AnnaLee