A/N: Tada! This is the second chapter everyone! To all who subscribed to my story, thank you very much! Okay, so this is the part where everyone gets really impressed by Ysabella, and also the part where Zach gets totally smittened by her…so, let's go!
Disclaimer: I do not own Bones, I only own Ysabella
Chapter 2: Compliments and Dinner"So, what do you think?" Angela said happily, "She's gorgeous, isn't she?" The girl flushed and glanced shyly at her, "Please, Ms. Montenegro…" Her accent was all right, and she seemed very comfortable using English. "Angela's wrong," Zach thought while he stood, transfixed at her, "She's not gorgeous, she's more than gorgeous!" He couldn't think of any more adjectives to describe her. Her features were an exotic mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Spanish, Latina, and God knows what else. She acts meek and shy, just like a traditional Filipina lady, but she has an air of pride and intelligence about her similar to American women. Zach's mouth hung open and just stayed rooted on the spot, while everyone went and shook her soft hands. She smiled; her white, perfect teeth showing while her brown eyes sparkled with excitement. Finally, she went to Zach, whose jaw was still wide open. She waved in front of his eyes and asked him, "Excuse me, are you all right?" Zach's heart hammered madly as Ysabella gazed at him expectantly. "Yeah, I'm fine. By the way I'm Zach Addy, Dr. Brennan's grad student, and I'm about to get my doctorate very soon and-," he spoke too fast his words were running together, "Welcome here at the Jeffersonian." She giggled, and Zach can't help but think it was very cute. "Thanks, Mr. Addy," she said, holding out her hand, "It's very nice to meet you." He reached out and shook it, marveling at the softness of her skin. They stared at each other for a long time, before Booth destroyed the beautiful moment by clearing his throat loudly, "Okay, happy time's over. Back to work." Ysabella let go and gave Zach a faint smile before following Angela to her office. He stared longingly at her before sighing and going back to work on the remains.
Angela led her new student to her office, and then gave her a short introduction on the new equipment and technology she uses on facial reconstruction. "So," Angela asked Ysabella, who was looking very awed at the moment, "What do you think?" The girl swallowed before answering, "This is the best there is…it would be a great privilege to be studying under you, Ms. Montenegro." Her smile was never wiped off her face as she looked around more. "Thank you sweetie," replied Angela, apparently taken aback by the respectful address, "And you can call me Angela. Just lose all formalities, we're like one big happy family here." Ysabella laughed, and said, "Thank you, Angela. You can call me Izz."
Later that afternoon, the whole team assembled in Dr. Brennan's office, waiting for Dr. Goodman. "Wonder what's up," Hodgins said while fiddling with the arm of the couch, "I bet he's going to include us in some freaky U.S. cover-up operation in some place far away, probably in the Polynesian Islands. They were probably experimenting with some new disease that eats off people's faces-."
"Hodgins!"
"What?" Jack complained as the whole team just rolled their eyes. Izz was trying hard not to laugh, not noticing that Zach practically has his eyes glued on her. "Yeah, well, wouldn't it be better not to shoot you?" said an exasperated Booth, who has not gotten the wind of Hodgins' conspiracy theories. Jack thought better and just remained silent. "Look, just change the subject," said Angela, who was looking very grossed out, "I know! Izz, why don't you tell us more about yourself?" Ysabella gave a start, "Uh-uhm…I'm not sure…" She looked at everyone in turn, all of them were eager to know more about her. She sighed and asked Angela, "Is this okay?" Her mentor nodded, "It's fine sweetie." Ysabella took a deep breath before starting "My full name is Ysabella Nadine Fernandez, and I'm from the Philippines. I graduated from the University of the Philippines Summa Cum Laude in Fine Arts and I took an internship at the NBI as a forensic artist." Brennan complimented her, "Well, that's…amazing. I mean, graduating from the most renowned university with top marks is quite an achievement." Izz blushed and fell silent, but Angela ureged her on, "C'mon sweetie, say something interesting, like, your birthday? Hobbies? Guy preferences?" At these words Zach paid more attention as ever. "Well, I was born on December 23, 1984 (Zach made a mental note never to forget her birthday) I love my art, and I love the theatre." Booth was startled, "Whoa, wait a minute, you're a theatre performer?" She nodded in a-matter-of-fact way, "Yes, I belong in a theatre group here in D.C. Do you want to see us perform sometime?" The agent whistled appreciatively. Angela, meanwhile, was just totally amazed that her grad student is actually an all-around performer. "God, she's hot!" thought Zach as he watched her talk animatedly with the others. Now she introduced herself, she seemed more relaxed and at ease. She seemed prettier than ever, and Zach just melts whenever she glances at him and flashes her beautiful smile. Suddenly, Dr. Goodman arrived, looking pleased that the team was getting along with their new member. " So, what's up?" Hodgins asked him, "Are we going to some dessert island with a secret research facility that experiments with flesh-eating bacteria on innocent jungle people?" Goodman threw him a murderous glare, and Hodgins pretended not to see it by just looking at his shoes. "We are not going to a dessert island as Dr. Hodgins fiercely implies, but instead, all of us are going out for dinner." Six pairs of eyes bore on him, all looking in disbelief. " It is a welcome dinner for the new member of the team, Ms. Fernandez, and it would be a clean, non-vulgar, social gathering. I expect all of you in your best behavior."
A/N: Sorry it's a bit short. I mean, it is my first time. Anyway, I want to rename it as "Zach's High School Musical Romance"…Just wait for the next chappie to find out what I mean! See ya!
