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Everything's going well.

Really well.

It's been roughly two weeks since Castle and I started dating and never once did I feel like I trapped myself.

We always walk home together after school, and talk late at night about random shit. Sometimes, he would come over and play video games with Dad and me. Sometimes I would go over to Castle's house and marvel at Camille's son along with her when Castle cooks.

Not to mention the number of times when I pull Castle in for random kisses out of nowhere making him lose his breath. He always complains about how anyone could see us, but he never pushes me away until I'm done.

There's a thrill of pressing my mouth to his when we're at school or at my house because there's always a chance that anyone might walk in on us. We've had secret make-out sessions in the janitor's closet, empty classrooms, corners of the hallways, and in the kitchen at my house when my dad leaves us for two minutes.

Those kisses always leave me wanting more. I need more contact, more closure, more time. What I need less is probably the clothes between us.

We secretly slip each other notes while passing each other in the hallways. It's a fun way to talk instead of texting.

The one who's allergic to female contact,
You look exceptionally sexy today.- Holly

Holly,
Don't lie.
- Castle

The guy with no friends,
Why would I lie? I mean it. In fact, you look so good that I wanna march over to you, push you against the wall and slide my hands under your hoodie while kissing the fuck out of you. I also wanna grip your hair in my hands as you press up against me like you did that day against that street's wall
- Holly

Holly,
keep it in your pants
- Castle
P.S. Stop telling me that I don't have friends
P.P.S. Stop with the weird way of addressing me

Sour lemon,
I don't think I can keep it in my pants for too long. You should have probably guessed by now that I'm addicted to physical contact...sooo much physical contact...with no clothes. For now, I'll use my imagination to satisfy myself, but when you're finally ready...don't think I'll go easy on you
- Holly

Holly,
I don't know how to reply to that
- Castle

I just know Castle made that throaty 'hrg' sound that he makes, after reading my last note.

Dating is fun.

We went on one date so far. I took Castle to a nice diner somewhere far where we ate big greasy burgers with fries and chocolate shakes. Knowing Castle, I knew he wouldn't like anything too extravagant or extra so I decided a simple diner would suffice.

I guess Castle's getting more comfortable around me since he doesn't yelp anymore when I randomly hold his hand or grab his arm.

As for when we make out...yeah he still needs more time for that.

I don't know why was I so scared of getting into a relationship with Castle. Everything's going so smoothly. Everything's going perfectly.

I'm genuinely happy whenever I'm with him and I enjoy his company more than Riley's or Sean's, combined.

His mom and my mom are still weird about us being together. They act...different when they see us together. I don't know how to explain it. They giggle...a lot.

Another week later, I get a call from Castle saying that he wants to take me out on a date too.

Being the dumbass that he is, this is how the conversation went:

"You know how you took me out on that date?" Castle asks, through the phone.

"Of course I do," I say, leaning back against my pillows. "We went on only one."

"Oh right, yeah-yeah. Well...I...you see..."

I chuckle at his stammering. "Why are you being like that? I thought we were past the stage where you stammer around me."

There's silence on the other side for a while.

"Oh just ask her already!" A feminine voice whisper-shouts.

I furrow my eyebrows. I'm pretty sure that wasn't Castle's voice. It sounded more like...oh right, Camille's.

"Holly." Castle's voice rushes through the phone as if he wants to tell me something urgently.

"Yeah?"

"Are you free tomorrow?"

I cross one arm behind my head. "Free in general? Not really. Free for you? Always."

There's silence for a second.

"Stop that."

I grin. "Stop what? Making you blush?"

"I'm not blushing!"

"You are." Camille's voice drifts from behind.

"I know what makes you blush, Castle." I play with my hair.

He sighs in annoyance. "Girls are annoying."

"Hey, just because you can't handle us, doesn't mean you have to degrade us. Girls are amazing. They're extremely hot. You should see for yourself. I can help you see that if you want."

"Shut up, Holly, I'm tryna ask you something here!"

I silently laugh.

"Ask away, I didn't put tape over your mouth," I say.

"So you're free tomorrow?"

"Yup."

"Good. Will you...will you..."

"Will I what?"

There's silence for a while—no wait, I can hear him murmuring.

Pressing the phone closer to my ear, I try listening to what he's saying.

He's muttering curses.

Why is he muttering curses under his brea—

"WILL YOU GO OUT WITH ME?" Castle's voice booms in my ear and I yelp, yanking the phone away from my ear.

Jesus.

Christ.

I pick up my phone again, growling. "I swear to god, Castle! I'm gonna kill you if you don't stop this! If you wanted to ask me on a date, just ask me so!"

"You make me nervous!" He snaps at me.

"What are you getting mad at me for that? I don't purposefully make you nervous!"

"Oh really?"

"Okay, maybe sometimes."

"So will you?"

"Will I what?"

"Don't make me repeat." He snaps again.

I shake my head at this guy. How did Camille raise him?

"Yes, Castle, I will go out on a date with you," I say.

He breathes out a sigh of relief.

"Okay then. See you tomorrow."

A soft smile spreads across my face at hearing his relieved voice.

"See you tomorrow."

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We have a Castle's POV next! Are there any ship names we can give Holly and Castle?

Words: 1,000

Date of publishing: 4th May 2023