Author's note: It is my first fanfic ever. Hopefully I don't kill it… I am doing this on my spare time so I'll try to update as much as I can. I'll like to thank my 'SISTA' for the being there. x
DISCLAIMER: Obviously, I don't own the Castle characters…
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"Kaaaatee!" Rick had hollered across Central Park, running towards his seven year old best friend. School had finished for the day and they were walking home. The nine year old continued to chase Kate through the crowded park. The wind had blown the fallen autumn leaves through the dried, cold, stiff grass. Kate dashed through the cool air straight onto the open swing set, almost falling off.
"RICK, RICK! Hurry up! Someone is going to steal your swing any second now!"
Finally catching up with Kate, he puffed out, "Kate, we need to get home. Our parents are going to worry about us."
"SOOOOOOOOOO. Please, just for ten minutes." Kate whined.
Rick hesitated for a moment remembering what tomorrow was, but then gave in. "Alright, alright. Just for ten minutes."
Rick pushed Kate for a boost then settled into the swing beside her. The two of them stayed for longer, not knowing what the time was. After a while Rick noticed the sun setting and called out to Kate while glancing at his watch. "Kate, it's been WAY past ten minutes! In fact it's been an HOUR!"
Kate giggled and followed Rick back to the apartment building.
After saying good-bye to each other at Kate's front door, Rick bolted up to his flat.
"Mom, I'm home!" Rick shouted into the cozy air.
"Darling, where have you been?" Martha replied.
"Um, Kate and I stopped by the park on the way home from school, and we lost track of time."
Martha smiled and led his son to the kitchen for dinner. Rick's grin grew wider and wider every step he took. His eyes sparkled on the food that had been laid on the dinner table.
"CHEESEBURGERS!"
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"Mommy, Daddy, I'm hoooooommmmee!" Kate said cheerfully.
Johanna looked up from their kitchen counter. "Hey Katie, where have you and Rick been?"
"Oh, we just went to the park after school and stayed for a while, too long of a while actually since the weather was nice." Kate beamed. "Daddy!"
"Hello dear," Jim entered the kitchen hugging little Katie and giving his wife a peck on the lips. "Ewwwwwwwww, Daaaaaad…" Kate shouted and slowly backed out the kitchen towards her room.
While waiting for dinner, she sat against her bedhead reading a mystery novel, about Nancy Drew. When the victim's family was just about to receive the truth, Kate's mother called for dinner. Frustrated, Kate went to the kitchen.
"I was at the END, almost FINISHED and you just ruined the moment." Kate huffed and folded her tiny arms. Johanna tried to hide her laughter.
"Sorry Katie, dinner's ready and it's getting late. You need to eat your dinner, have a shower, and get to bed" Jim added.
Kate gave a menacing glare for a second towards her parents, but then gave a cheesy grin, knowing that tomorrow was her 8th birthday.
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Thank you so much for reading! If you have time, reviews? Criticism is welcome, it motivates me. Feel free to chip in ideas! :)
-C