I know, I know, it has been like a thousand years since I said that I would post this, but hey!, in my defense I can't post unless I like how I wrote it, besides, I've been College kinda busy. Anyway, it's finally here for those who still want to read it. Multichapter, hope you enjoy it!
By the way, I will be writing the name of some songs at the bottom of some chapters, that, because those songs came to my mind when I was writing them.
The Beginning After The End
Maluku, Indonesia. The clock said seven in the morning and the sun was just coming out. There was a bedroom, dimly illuminated by the sunlight that was filtering through the curtains, and there was a handsome man, sitting on the floor right by that window; his chocolate eyes admiring the beautiful, sleeping form of the woman who was lying face down on the bed. That man was Seeley Booth, and that woman Temperance Brennan.
It had been a year since that day in which Booth had decided that he couldn't let Brennan go; one year since he had come to Indonesia to confess his feelings to her, and one year since she had taken him in her life. Many things had happened since that day; many things had been done and said, and many laws had been broken, mostly the laws of physics; and it had been in those moments in which he had memorize and love every existent curve of her body, that he confirmed that he indeed belong with her and to her.
Remembering those things made Booth smile inwardly; he sighed and stood up reluctantly; she was sleeping so peacefully that he didn't want to disturb her, let alone wake her up, but it was his last day there, their last day together there and he wanted to make the most of it. He walked slowly towards the bed and bent down to get closer to her.
-Bones… -he whispered softly -Bones… -he tried again shaking her slightly –Hey baby, wake up.
-Hmmmmm… -she mumbled and stirred.
-Baby, come on -he said, planting a gentle kiss on her bare shoulder making her finally turn around.
-Hey! Good morning- she said groggily.
-Good morning beautiful.
-Come back to bed – she told him, pulling him down for a kiss.
-You know I would love to –he told her between kisses -in fact there is nothing I would rather do, but I can't.
-Why?
-Because I'm leaving in a few hours.
Brennan stilled, staring at Booth, analyzing his words that were sinking slowly in her.
-I forgot – she said, letting go of Booth and sitting up on the bed –You have to leave before I do.
-That's right –he said –come on, we have a lot of things to do before I leave –he said, standing up, but Brennan remained motionless.
-Why can't we arrive at the same time? – she asked him innocently, her eyes full of confusion.
-Because, there will be people waiting for you at the airport, and if we arrive together they are gonna start asking all these questions, why wasn't I in the Army and stuff like that.
-Is that really that terrible?
-Is not terrible at all –he told her sitting on the bed again- it's just that I don't think that it would be the proper way for our friends to find out about us, they deserve better than that.
-You're right; I don't even know why I asked you that, I blame my drowsiness for it.
-It's okay.
-I don't want you to go yet –she said nonchalantly all of the sudden, taking Booth aback because of her unexpected admission.
-I don't want to leave either, but…
-But you have to; I know that –she said a little annoyed.
-Ok so, let's go –he said standing up again and offering her his hand to help her get up from bed. She took his hand, but pulled him back to bed and he landed on top of her.
-Do you think we have time to have sexual intercourse –she asked him seductively.
-Bones…
-Make love?
-That's much better –he said, and they started to kiss passionately. Booth was just taking his shirt off when his stomach rumbled; he ignored it and tried to focus and what they were doing, but it rumbled again and this time and despite himself, he started to laugh and so did Brennan –How about some breakfast? -he said leaning his head on her shoulder still laughing –As you can see, I may pass out if I don't eat something soon.
-Ok –Brennan said laughing as well –Let me get a shower.
Booth got off from on top of Brennan and she got up grabbing some clothes and walking towards the bathroom.
-Booth –she called him out.
-Yeah?
-Aren't you coming? –she said putting her head out of the door with a mischievous smile on her face.
Booth didn't need to be asked twice, he almost jumped out of the bed, quickly following Brennan inside the bathroom.
The rest of the day they spent it doing all kinds of things but nothing really, the only important thing only being in each others company. The time came, and on all the way to the airport they didn't share a word, Brennan looking through the window's car and Booth looking at Brennan, with her hand in his, never letting go of it. When they entered to the airport they were still holding hands, walking slowly like if they didn't want to reach their destination. Almost getting to the boarding area, Booth stopped abruptly pulling on Brennan's hand and she stopped as well, giving Booth a confused look.
-Are you ok? –He told her, concern in his eyes.
-Yes, why are you asking?
-You seem upset.
-No, I'm just… -she inhaled deeply and looked down to the floor –I'm so used to have you around and now that you are leaving… well… I'm going to miss you… a lot.
Booth placed his right index finger under her chin to lift her face up so he could look at her in the eyes.
-I'm gonna miss you a lot too, probably more than you will miss me–he said, smiling sweetly and making her smile too.
-There is no way you can know who is going to miss who the most.
Booth chuckled and stepped closer to Brennan; he placed a hand on her cheek caressing it gently.
-It's just a week Bones, just a week, and then we'll have all the time in the world.
-I know –she said, her eyes filling with tears and she looked away –I'm sorry, I don't know what's wrong with me.
-No need to apologize baby –He told her and kissed her tenderly, surrounding Brennan's waist with both arms; she put her arms around his neck. After a few seconds they pulled apart in need from air. Booth leaned his forehead against hers.
-I have to go –he whispered sadly.
-Ok
Booth gave her one last short kiss on the lips and then one on the cheek hugging her tightly.
-I'll see you in a week – he whispered against her hair, and Brennan nodded.
They pulled apart from their embrace and he took one of her hands between his.
-I love you –he told her sincerely.
-Booth, I…
-It's okay Bren-he cut her off and she sighed resigned. He grabbed his luggage and took a few steps backwards, not breaking eye contact with Brennan and not really wanting to let go of her hand.
-Call me when you get to Washington –Brennan said, he nodded and turned around starting to walk away. Before giving his ticket away to the flight attendant, Booth turned around and looked at Brennan one last time, she waved goodbye and he did the same before turning his back to her and walking away. Brennan stood there until she couldn't distinguish his silhouette anymore from the crowd.
Neither of them could sleep that night, nor the following four nights, empty cold beds and sweet memories hunting them each and every of those nights.
Empty Road by Natalie Walker
So how was it?
Remember, not a native speaker of English.
