Disclaimer: I do not own Bones! All rights, characters, etc. belong to HH, FOX, and Kathy Reichs.
There's this song called Call It Off by Tegan and Sara that I'm absolutely in love with. :) It gave me inspiration to write this. It's from Hannah's POV, and technically it's about B/B. You'll understand my vision better if you listen to the song. R&R! Enjoy! -Andy :)
Summary: Hannah can't take the pain anymore. She needs to let Seeley go because there's only one woman he can ever love, right?
Seeley,
I don't know if I'll regret this later, but it's time I admit this to myself. You loved me - I know that - but now? You look at her as though you can't get enough of her. You smile when you're around her and you talk to her like she's the only one who could ever understand. After you've been with her, I see the regret in your eyes and it kills me every time.
I do love you, and you know that, but you love her more. I think I knew from the moment I saw you with her, but I just couldn't face the facts. But, now that I am facing reality, I've realized that you two are perfect for each other. You protect each other like brother and sister, you fight like lovers, and you'd do anything to make each other happy.
It's been killing me to know these things about you and Temperance, and I don't think I should stand in the way of your love for each other. Our love, however short lived, was amazing and I'm sorry to have to go like this.
You and I, we don't talk anymore. We just go through the motions. Love shouldn't be a routine, it should be spontaneous and romantic. Love should be something you can tell your son about when he's older.
She could give you a nice life; two kids and a dog with a white picket fence in the suburbs. That's what you really want. I'm a nomad, like I've said before, and I don't think I can change to be what you want. I'm glad that I got to know you and I'm glad that I got to know Temperance. If you'd two just give each other a shot, you could be perfect together.
I don't have any hard feelings towards either of you, and I'm not bitter. It's a shame that we didn't work out. Good luck and be happy. Goodbye, Seeley.
Love Always,
Hannah
As she signed her name at the bottom of the letter, a stray tear made it's way down her cheek. Hannah knew this day might come, she just wished it wasn't so soon.
We could have been good for each other, she thought to herself, but now, I guess, we'll never know.
She folded the letter in thirds and put it in an envelope addressed to Seeley and placed it on the counter, in plain view of his front door. Hannah picked up her bags, turned off all of the lights in the apartment, and left the apartment with a small smile on her face. One day, she'd find who she was meant to be with, but for right now, she couldn't take away someone else's happiness.
When Seeley Booth arrived home, hours later, he was met with an empty apartment. He didn't know yet, but what Hannah had just done for him was the right thing to do.
I hope you liked it! Reviews are kindly appreciated. No rude comments, please. Thanks for the support! -Andy :)