Just for fun, a totally short and sweet ficlet that may be a bit cheesy, too. Enjoy.


Kiss

He kissed her.

He kissed her because her eyes were blue.

He kissed her because her smile was a little crooked and endearing.

He kissed her because her hand fit perfectly in his.

He kissed her because she was gorgeous; her face and her soul were beautiful.

He kissed her because she was strong.

But at the same time he kissed her because she was vulnerable.

He kissed her because she occupied a place in his heart no one ever had before.

He kissed her because she was feisty.

He kissed her because she was brilliant.

He kissed her because she was funny.

But then he kissed her because she was oh-so-serious sometimes.

He kissed her because she furrowed her brow when she concentrated.

He kissed her because she loved Parker.

He kissed her because she was honest.

And because she was loyal.

He kissed her because she had one of the best laughs he'd ever heard.

He kissed her because she loved dolphins.

He kissed her because she knew her constellations.

And because she knew something about every exhibit in the Jeffersonian.

He kissed her because she was good and patient with Pops.

He kissed her because she had a healthy dose of skepticism when it came to Jared.

And when it came to Max.

He kissed her because she gave great hugs.

He kissed her because he got to come home to her every night.

He kissed her because she loved him.

And because he loved her.

He kissed her because it was bedtime.

"Goodnight, Daddy." She smiled.

"Goodnight, Princess. I love you."

"I love you, too."

So he kissed her again, for all those reasons and a thousand more.

And then he turned off the lights and went to find her mother so he could kiss her, too.

~END~

A/N this ficlet was inspired by my husband and daughter number 2. The other day he was watching her play and interact with her friends and said to me "It's like watching a tiny little you." And so I imagine Booth would feel about his daughter with Brennan. Thank you for reading. I appreciate all comments and reviews. :)