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So new story, a chapter fic. I should update frequently as I'm off until 5th January :)
Hope you like it and any mistakes are my own. Happy holidays :)
r&r :)
"Bones?" Booth asked nervously.
"Yes?" Brennan replied.
"We have a problem. There's no room left at the hotel. We're going to have to fish out the tent in the back." Booth said, nervous of how Brennan would take it.
"What? Did you use –"
"Your name. Yes Bones. Don't worry I tried everything. But they said we could use their campsite free of charge." Booth said, trying not to show to much enthusiasm about spending an entire night with his beautiful 'partner' in a tent. He knew they were more and he was fairly certain she knew it too. "Come on, camping with your gorgeous FBI agent. Doesn't that sound fun?"
"Not really" Brennan mumbled as Booth parked the car. He all but jumped out of the car and pulled out the tent. He started to pitch the tent, but stopped when he saw Brennan walk out of the car. She had put on his jacket, which he had left in the car in his haste to get the tent up. Her nose and cheeks were tinged pink with the cold and the hood was pulled tightly over her head, leaving a few strands of hair loose.
"Wow Bones. You look..." Booth stopped, unaware of how far his partner would let him go. Deciding to leave it, he simply nodded and smiled at her. This seemed to have an effect, as Brennan lowered her head and blushed. She looked back up to meet his eyes and they shared a smile. After 10 minutes they finished the tent and Booth went out to retrieve his sleeping bag from the car. "Where's your bag Bones?" Booth asked, almost afraid of the answer.
"Home." Brennan stated, in the matter-of-fact tone she used at the lab. "I presume you have a spare one?"
"Not really Bones. I mean you can have mine if you want." Booth offered.
"What? No. I'm not taking it Booth. But we can share right?" Brennan asked, hopeful he would say yes. She didn't know what she would do if he said no.
"Yeah course." Booth said, with a hint of anxiety. How was he supposed to sleep with BONES next to him? Not a stranger, not a blonde, BONES!!!
"You OK? You seem a little on edge Booth?" Brennan asked.
"Yeah sure. Just a bit tired. You want to go to bed with me now?" Booth asked, before realising what he said and turning red. Brennan couldn't help but let out a giggle. One that went unheard as Booth was trying to calm himself down. "I mean would you like to sleep with me?" Booth went even redder than before and Brennan decided it was time to help him.
"I know Booth. I'm tired too. Come on. Taking his hand, she led him into the tent where the sleeping bag was awaiting them. They both got in and managed to manoeuvre themselves into such a position where they weren't touching but were facing each other. Both were uncomfortable but Brennan refused to tell him.
"Come closer Bones." Booth urged, moving forward slightly himself. Brennan hesitated for a moment before moving up. Carefully Booth took her hand and placed it on his chest. He placed an arm around her and encouraged her to put her head in the crook of his neck, which she did without hesitation. She tried to get closer to him subtly, but Booth noticed. "If you want to be nearer Bones" he whispered into her ear, "all you gotta do is ask." Brennan shot him a glare which would have sent most people running, but not Booth. He knew how to push her buttons and how far she would go. They lay still for about half an hour just content in each others arms before Brennan finally fell asleep.
Booth fell asleep around 10 minutes later, arm still draped over Brennan, their fingers still entwined. Both slept with a smile on their, until 2:30am.
"No." Brennan mumbled, clearly still asleep. "I have to see the body. Booth." Booth awoke at this and was instantly caressing Brennan's face, trying to rouse her from her sleep.
"Bones. Come on. I'm here. You're just dreaming." Booth gently whispered into her ear.
"Booth's not dead. No. No. No. No." Brennan said louder. Repeating herself until she eventually woke herself up. She shot bolt upright, eyes shot open and was in a cold sweat.
"Hey Bones." Booth whispered, causing Brennan to jump. She had forgotten about his presence. Her eyes frantically searched for his, knowing, no matter how irrational, just seeing him would make her feel better.
"Booth." She mumbled as he tugged her onto his lap, holding her close, caressing her back.
"Its OK Bones. I'm here. Nothings going to happen OK? Its just me. I'm here. I promise. It was just a dream." Brennan pulled herself in closer. Tomorrow she would likely put it down to tiredness but they both knew the real reason. Both the reason that he was holding her close and the reason that she was letting him. Well more than letting him, encouraging him. They both needed physical contact with each other. Booth tugged her down again, lying her head on his chest, entwining their fingers again. He stroked her hair with his free hand until he was barely awake. Brennan mistook his even, regular breathing for him being asleep and uttered five words which would change their partnership forever.
"I really like you Seeley."
Booth took in a breath at the words. Brennan felt it and started to tense up, feeling stupid for saying it. She truly believed he was asleep. She wouldn't have said it if she didn't. She lay still, thinking that Booth would push her away, fall asleep and then they could deal with any awkwardness in the morning. Instead he pulled her closer kissed her head and uttered six words.
"I really like you too Temperance." Booth smiled as he felt Brennan's smile on his chest. "Let's go to sleep." He whispered. He knew they would have to talk in the morning, but right now the moment was perfect. Both content, they fell asleep in each other's arms