He knew people could be cruel, especially to those who least deserved it, people like Bones. They see the armor that protects her heart, not the piece of gold on the inside.
Seeley Booth had always known the heart was a fragile thing, literally and figuratively. In some cases, the heart can be even more fragile. People put up barriers to keep the outside from piercing through the heart-but that's okay. It's usually those people who are worth it. And Temperance? Yeah, she's definitely worth it.
Everyday he gets a glimpse behind the armor and sees the gold that's there, waiting.
101 words because I just couldn't get it down to 100! My first attempt at a BONES fiction. Reviews widely appreciated! It's also a bit lovey dovey if you squint.