A/N I was originally writing this on foxs fanfic page for bones but my computer went weird and wouldnt let me post anything there, so to anyone who was reading it on that website i hope you find it here, and the jeramiah was a bullfrog thing really put a smile on my face lol im a new x file fan and i saw a clip of that episode the other day and i loved it.
I've edited this and changed some things because I wanted to make it a bit more realistic and I've learnt that Texas' landscapes mean it wouldn't really be the right place for it. Also I've worked on the spelling and grammer, but be warned there will still be mistakes because nothing's perfect.
HOWDY, PARTNER
Booth sauntered in to his partner in crime's office just as he usually did, but today, oh, today was so much better, he thought to himself. He had a case. A brand new, sparkly case that, well, even though it was a murder investigation, it was also the reason for his extremely happy mood. He would still be skipping if it weren't for the odd looks he had received as he entered the Jeffersonian.
Nothing could prevent his happy mood and seeing "his" Bones (yes people, his Bones indeed) hard at work, wearing what he thought was an extremely cute expression of confusion and concentration just lifted his spirits more.
He broke his own thoughts by finally speaking in the best Texas accent he could muster "Howdy partner" he grinned.
Bones looked up at his words with confusion in her eyes and a smirk sliding over her lips.
"Hey Booth." she replied and then after a second she added "And did you just say howdy?" she eyed him with both weariness and amusement.
Booth just simply tipped his invisible hat and said "Why yes ma'am I most certainly did"
She laughed lightly before asking if they had a case.
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"Texas?" Bones questioned with disbelief as she stared at Booth as if he was crazy. She couldn't go to Texas, not now anyway. She was far too busy and Booth couldn't just walk in her office and sweep her away as if he owned her, it's not that she didn't like the thought of it though; she just didn't have the time or courage to act on it.
"That's right, lil lady" He said, his charm smile adding to the effect.
He's so goddamned infuriating! I could just slap that smile off his face...well I guess I could use a gentler way of getting rid of it, like, say, kissing...WAIT! WOAH! HANG ON A SEC WHEN DID I START THINKING THINGS LIKE THAT ABOUT BOOTH?! I definitely can't go to Texas with him with thoughts like that.
Booth just looked at her puzzled, he had just watched her face go from a slight vacant and thoughtful look to completely shocked, and he had no idea why. She shook her head to clear her thoughts and brought her gaze back up to meet his pleading puppy-dog eyes.
Booth noticed the slightly pinky colour creeping onto her cheeks as he asked again, "So whadya say Bones, join me for some Texas fun?" Oh, yeah definitely some Texas fun.
Bones finally found her voice and decided to give into her partner's request. She could already hear Angela's squeals of excitement when she found out that she and Booth would be in Texas, alone, together.
Bones heard those four words repeat themselves in her head Booth, Texas, Alone, Together and she couldn't help feel slightly excited, with an underlying presence of nervousness.
"OK Booth, I'll go to Texas with you." She gave in and Booth's smile widened even more across his face; she continued her sentence whilst pointing an accusing finger at him "On one condition..."
Booth's eyes lit up slightly and his eyebrows moved towards his forehead before she finished her sentence "You don't ever call me "lil lady" ever again or you WILL suffer the consequences." She smiled triumphantly,
Round 1 goes to Bones...OK I must be spending too much time with Booth, I just called MYSELF Bones This trip is definitely gonna be worth my while she thought.
Even though Bones had just threatened him with physical violence for calling her 'lil lady' he just couldn't keep the grin of his face. He just couldn't resist calling her it one more time so he turned and shouted over his shoulder,
"Pick ya up at 5:30 lil lady!" Then he was gone before she had a chance to inflict any physical pain on him. He threw a mischievous grin in Angela's direction and left the Jeffersonian.
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Bones sat at her desk with a small smile on her lips as Angela stood at the door.
"So, sweetie you wanna tell me what that was all about?" she started.
"Ange, it was nothing." at Angela's look, Bones quickly added "HONEST."
Angela was one of the most persistent people Bones had ever met and sometimes she believed that she was just as stubborn as herself. Now, was definitely going to be one of those times, Bones groaned inwardly at the thought. Here comes the interrogation she mused to herself.
"Look, Ange, Booth and I are going to Texas for the next few days. We've been called there on a case. That's all."
"Mmhmm, sure sweetie, 'that's all', I'm sure"
Bones looked at her best friend for a second before answering sincerely, "Yes, that is all. Why do I get the feeling you don't believe me?"
Angela looked at her friend as if she was clueless, which on occasion it had to be admitted that she was, in fact clueless to many things that didn't involve science.
Angela simply said, "Because I don't believe you hun, you know that and you also know that you like Booth in a very non-platonic way, so I'm gonna give you this advice and your gonna listen carefully and take it."
Bones gave her a skeptical look before she continued, "Your going to Texas."
Bones nodded
"Your going to Texas with Booth, who may I add, is a VERY attractive male specimen (to put it in words Bones would understand and maybe listen to, instead of saying something along the lines of "Booth is the sexiest man that has possibly ever walked the planet and you have the perfect opportunity to tap that") who really cares for you Bren. Just promise, promise, promise that you will take this advice?"
Bones interrupted before she could continue, "And what advice would that be, Ange?"
"SAVE A HORSE, RIDE A COWBOY!" Angela said simply and skipped of in the direction of her office whilst singing "See you in a few days sweetie. HAVE FUN! Oh, and by the way, the cowboy's Booth " With one last look Angela winked and closed her office door.
Bones stood dumbfounded and confused and replied to Angela's now closed office door, "I don't know what that means!"
What just happened? She asked herself. COWBOYS? HORSES? BOOTH?
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It was five am on a Thursday morning and Bones padded through to her kitchen in her short dressing gown and soft slippers. She fixed herself up a bowl of cornflakes and began to gather her stuff for the trip. Booth had called last night saying the trip would be "very active" and that she should "be prepared for surprises". Hearing him say things like that really hadn't helped her, especially when all she could think about was them being miles away from DC, together.
Bones heard a knocking sound on her door and went to answer it. He wasn't even supposed to be here for another 30 minutes and he had already surprised her. This was going to be the beginning of some very eventful days, she thought.
Bones opened the door to a very tired looking FBI agent, who seemed to perk up immediately when he saw her. Booth noticed the unreadable expression on her face and realized it was probably best to stop staring at her glowing face that was being framed perfectly by her damp waves of hair.
She opened the door wider, signaling for him to come in. He followed happily in his new state of mind, trying desperately not to drool over the look of his partner's legs in her short bathrobe as she walked towards the kitchen.
She turned and asked, "Booth, what are you doing here so early. You said 5:30. You can tell the time, right?"
" HAR HAR, Bones" he replied dryly,
oh my god, did Bones just make a joke? What's happening to the world?
He carried on, "Of course I can tell the time. And if you want to know why I'm here earlier than planned you should be little nicer."
Hey I can be nice! He wants nicer, huh? Oh I'll show him nicer.
"O.K. Booth, will you please give me the satisfaction of telling me why you are here before scheduled?"
Oh, crap did I just use the word satisfaction while talking to Booth? Bad thought, bad thought! Don't go down that road Temperance
Just a sec, did Bones just use the word satisfaction, HELP! OK, Seeley, play it cool, so long as your thoughts don't stray too far south of the waistband you'll be fine...Aaargh, no I won't
Booth cleared his throat in an attempt to speak and also to clear his head of certain thoughts.
"You know Bones, since you asked so nicely and you look very cute in the morning, I'll give you the kindness of my reason for being here so early." Booth didn't realize he had called her cute until it was too late, but decided to carry on anyway, "I'm here because I woke up too early; therefore I was ready too early and decided to come see you. Happy now?"
"Yes, thank you." was all she said as she walked into her bedroom to get changed, and what Booth would give to follow her.
She returned 2 minutes later in her usual style.
Booth smiled as he took her bag and they walked out of her apartment together. For a second Booth wondered what it would be like if they were in the same situation, only instead of going to a crime scene, they were going on a romantic holiday. His thoughts were sadly cut short when he reached his SUV and began to load Bones' luggage in the back.
Bones looked at him with an inquisitive twinkle in her eye. "What's with the camping gear, Booth?" the only reply she received was a cocky "Wait and see Bones, wait and see." followed by his infamous charm smile and a wink.
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I don't know if thats a bit short for one chapter, but theres more to come. hope people like it so far, please read and review. i'm not sure on the format just now so sorry if its a bit weird i'll try n sort it in the next chapter. Next stop: TEXAS!