A/N: This fanfiction has been started thanks to a few lovely ideas that were given to me by Mel-Belle from This first chapter was inspired by one of her ideas :) This whole story will be a series of one shots (maybe two shots, if the occasion arises) about BB's kisses, before they have their first REAL kiss. After you read this first chapter and catch the drift, suggestions are really appreciated!

Disclaimer: If I owned Bones, there would be one of these in every episode. Yep. All of 'em.

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It had been a long week at work. Booth and Brennan had finally solved their most recent case, which had involved two victims, too many suspects, and a lot of uncooperative relatives. Needless to say neither Booth nor Brennan were feeling their cheeriest.

The pair sat in Brennan's office, finishing up the last few pages of paperwork together. It was mostly dark, with the exception of the dim glow coming from the lamp on the corner of Brennan's desk. It was after six on a Friday, and there was almost no one left in the lab.

As they wrapped everything up, they were having a little light conversation.

"Long case, huh Bones?" Booth sighed.

"Yes. But, we got him."

"We sure did," he grinned. "Plans for the weekend?"

"Not really. I'll probably try to get the next few chapters of my new novel finished. My publisher wants them done by Tuesday, so I have a lot to do," came Brennan's only semi-enthusiastic reply.

"C'mon, Bones. All weekend? Jeez, live a little," Booth urged.

"Wh… Booth, I am alive. See me talking to you right now? Breathing? St-"

"Yes, Miss Literal. Just don't stay holed-up for too long, kay?" he pleaded, exasperated. "And don't forget to eat."

"I'm not a child, Booth, I can feed myself. And no guarantees on the not staying 'holed-up' thing. I have a lot to write. What are you doing?" she asked, wanting to change the subject.

"I have Parker this weekend, so Rebecca's dropping him off a little later tonight. I'm thinking of taking him to the science museum," Booth finished, instantly regretting sharing that little piece of information, and waiting for her to make a comment on the planned excursion.

"The science museum is really quite a fine place," she brightened. "There are a lot of things Parker could learn there. You should make a point to take him to the human body exhibit. I'm sure he'd love it," Brennan suggested.

"I'll keep it in mind, Bones. Look, if we're finished here, I have to get going."

Booth finished stuffing everything into his suitcase without saying another word.

Brennan instantly became annoyed. Why did he always brush her off like that and act like he was trying to escape from some creature whenever she brought up a topic that actually had depth and intelligence to it?

"Why did you change the subject so quickly, Booth?" Brennan demanded. "Did my suggestion bother you in some way?" She was annoyed with the way Booth had seemingly brushed off her suggestion.

"No, Bones, it's just, well, it's been a long day and I really don't feel like sitting through one of your squint speeches on the importance of today's youth learning vital information about the human body as a whole, yada yada yada," he snapped. The bickering wasn't really improving his mood. He just wanted to go home, put his feet up and watch TV, and sip a beer until Rebecca came with Parker.

"Well if you didn't want my opinion, you didn't have to tell me where you and Parker were going, now, did you?' she spat. This bickering really needed to stop. It wasn't improving her mood much.

"Well, Bones, ya asked. And you would have asked again if I hadn't answered."

"Booth, we're obviously not cooperating with each other right now. Thanks for the help with the paperwork, I can finish cleaning up on my own."

Oh no. She wouldn't. Bones had just dismissed him. Booth bit back a retort. "Yeah, I have to go too. Look Bones, sorry for snapping, it's just… well, you were there all week so you know how it went."

"Yeah, sorry. I guess I was a bit… harsh," Brennan apologized.

"Forget it, Bones."

This was what both of them loved about their friendship and partnership. Being able to bicker one second and then be back to neutral the next. "Like a married couple" was what Angela would have called it.

Booth gathered up the last of his things, and got ready to leave. Suitcase in hand, he crossed over to where Brennan was tidying her desk, and when she looked up, gave her a peck on the lips, and then turned to leave.

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Brennan was neatening her desk when she looked up and saw Booth standing rather close to her, leaning across the desk. Before she knew what he was doing, she had received a peck on the lips from booth, and he was now walking out of her office to head home.

What on EARTH had just happened? Did he just…? Why the heck…? HUH?

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Suitcase in hand, Booth crossed over to Brennan's desk and gave her a peck on the lips. It wasn't until he was halfway out her office door that he stopped in his tracks.

What had he just…? WHY had he just…? HUH?

Must have been too many thoughts about old married couples. That's what they do to say goodbye, right? Yeah, that must explain why the heck he had just… umm….

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Both were snapped back to reality as their eyes met awkwardly. Each closely resembled a deer in headlights.

"Umm, wow… Bones, sorry, just, ummm Ididn'tmeantodothatsorry!" Booth rushed to explain himself. "I, uh, well, jeez, sorry Bones!"

All Brennan could do was nod.

As Booth walked out of his office, a small smiled played on her lips. She could get used to that.

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As the blood receded from his cheeks, and he sped down the hallway towards the front entrance, Booth was thinking similar things. A grin formed on his features as well, and the only thing he could do was be grateful that no one else from the lab had been around to witness that little incident. Boy, was Monday morning at the lab going to be awkward.

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