The Anthropologist In The Miniskirt
"Booth, I cannot believe I agreed to let you pick my Halloween costume this year." Dr. Temperance Brennan yelled through the bedroom door.
"Yeah, well, Bones, you wouldn't wear that Wonder Woman costume again." Booth smiled from the couch, a beer in his hand.
"I don't believe it repeating myself."
"And you were stuck, so I took over."
"But this outfit is ridiculous. I don't even understand what it's supposed to be."
"What do you mean, ridiculous?"
"Well, for starters, the braiding on the wrist and the asymmetrical arrowhead insignia over the left breast makes me think it's from a military or paramilitary organization."
"You're not that far off there, Bones."
She walked out, an irritated expression on her face. "These ear prosthetics are also quite bizarre. They remind me of the elves in that movie you made me watch about the ring and the giant red eye on the mountain."
"Lord Of The Rings, Bones. It's based on a classic. And I assure you, it has nothing to do with that."
"But the outfit itself is absurd! I mean, the blue is a very attractive shade, but the collar is scooped far too low for any kind of military decorum, the miniskirt is absurdly short, the pantyhose is totally impractical, and the heels on the boots would make any kind of running or combat impossible. At least there are a pair of shorts under the skirt, or it would be completely…" she paused, stuck for words.
Booth couldn't help himself, and prompted her. "Illogical?"
She smiled her gratitude. "Yes, completely illogical."
Booth couldn't help himself from grinning. "Remember that phrase, Bones. And use it a lot tonight."
Author's Note: OK, this is getting annoying. I had one story idea, finished it, and said I was probably done. Then, within a day, I had a second story idea. I wrote it, finished it, and once again said I was probably done. Once again, within a day, I had yet a third idea.
This one is completely different. It's a one-shot story, totally rated G (or, as they say around here, K). It's totally fluff, just a fun little moment that I can totally see Emily and David nailing. The only thing they'd have to change for this would be to delay her actual appearance on camera until Booth's "Illogical?" to preserve the punchline.
I'm going to make another prediction that I won't have any more stories after this one. Judging by previous experience, that means I'll probably have another idea within 48 hours.
Then again, I could have just jinxed things, which could mean I can return to my other writings...