AN: because of the latest episode, I felt the need to explore the reactions to the kiss. I swore to myself that I wouldn't. This is going to be a multi-short-chapter event that shows the reactions of various people to the kiss, starting with Caroline.
Inadvertently the prosecutor took a small step back. That's quite a few steam boats she thought to herself. Over her years, Caroline had honed her people skills. She watched the unspoken interaction between the two "partners" since Booth introduced her to the anthropologist. At times, especially during their arguments, the sexual tension between the two was thick enough to cut with a knife. She had been wondering if each knew the other's feelings. It was so obvious to the rest of the world. Though she was an outspoken and very forward woman, Caroline had never pushed the pair together until now.
She remained on the spot and continued to count steam boats in her head.
At first she thought the martial arts expert anthropologist might slap her for suggesting such a thing. Caroline knew that family was Temperance's weak spot, and she hit without mercy. She enjoyed the look of torment on the anthropologist's face that morning. She enjoyed the look on Booth's face when he realized that she was going to kiss him with or without his permission. Caroline could tell that the two were enjoying the feel of the other so close, yet they were both careful to not convey this feeling with too much passion in the kiss. They broke apart from the kiss, both grinning like fools. Caroline tried to keep her mouth closed, but was unsuccessful. This wasn't what she had expected, not really. She had expected a bit more of a struggle on Booth's end. In a way she was glad he hadn't protested too much. Caroline was pulled from her musing when Dr. Brennan spoke.
"Was that enough steam boats," she asked breathlessly. The color was rising the anthropologist's cheeks. Caroline nodded, still open-mouthed. She mumbled her reply and dismissed herself with uncoordinated words. She could feel the vibrance in the room, the reverberation of the kiss she arranged. She hoped the two remaining in the room would drop the charade of kissing "like siblings" they had been affecting and face what seemed to be inevitable.
AN: Yep. Short and sweet. Depending on how well I sleep tonight you might find out how Angela reacts. Please review. For those interested, You Learn is on an indefinite hiatus. I'm not feeling the love for it.