-1Sniper Call

Chapter 2

Disclaimer: In 50 years, the copyright will run out and they shall be mine. Until then, I don't own Bones, Temperance Brennan, Booth (Aww man.), or his cute as can be son. It's a shame, really.

When Booth arrived home, he took a cold shower, thinking about the 49 lives he took, about how many more he'd have to take.

He could remember the name of every single man he'd killed, remember how they'd died, their faces, their families.

He laid down and tried to go to sleep, but he couldn't. His partner's words came back into his head. "If you can't sleep, or anything is wrong, Ring me, Booth."

He'd had his hand on the phone when he stopped himself. He wasn't going to wake her up just because he couldn't get to sleep. He laid on the bed for awhile, wondering if maybe Bones would call him, just to see if he was alright. Then he shook his head. Why should she be worried?

She was probably saying goodbye to everyone. To Angela, Zack and Hodgins, to whoever she was dating right now. Was she even dating? Booth couldn't remember, and he realized he didn't really care about it, all he cared about was her.

Brennan turned over wide awake and picked up the phone, she toyed with it in her hand for a moment, then dialed Booths number "Hello, Booth, yeah its me Brennan, um did you check the weather, at the airport" she said nervously a sly grin on her face.

Booth's brows furrowed. "Umm, yeah. It's supposed to be cloudy, around 66 degrees all day." He said slowly, as though unsure she had really called at ten at night to ask if he's checked the weather. "Hey Bones, is there another reason you called, or did you simply call at 10pm to ask about the weather?" He asked, still a little confused. "It's not that I don't like that you called, just..." His voice trailed off.

Bones on the other end grinned with delight at his voice "I um called to um check the weather.. and well, talk to you..." she sighed "I can't sleep" she said quickly. Her hand brushed through her hair and she waited for a response, her nerves finally calmed down after he spoke to her.

He smiled. At least he wasn't the only one. "Yeah, I can't either." He admitted. He sighed. He wished he could see her right now. Maybe he could invite her over. Of course Seeley, ask her if she wants to come over at 10 at night for no real reason! He scolded himself.

"So..." He began. "You hungry? I could get Wong Foos." He grinned, remembering the countless times they'd had Wong Foos at midnight.

Temperance looked at her stomach it started to grumble as if to say -let-him-over- she smiled and willingly accepted "Yeah, if you want to, I guess, sure" she said smiling from ear to ear "So I'll see you soon" she said not wanting to hang up "The quicker you hang up the quicker he will be here" then she went stern "then Tomorrow we have to.." she said aloud.

He winced. He'd rather not think about that. "Yeah." He said. "Okay, well, I pick up some Thai food and be over there.15 minutes tops." He promised.

"Okay, see you soon" she put the phone down and slid out of bed, she threw a dressing gown on and tied back her hair, she pulled on some lose jeans and decided to just wear her singlet, she walked out and sat down on the couch, eagerly waiting for her guy "MY GUY!!! Since when?"

They hung up and he pulled on a pair of jeans and pulled a faded FBI tee over his tank top. It was, at one point, black, but had been faded to a dark gray over time. You couldn't make out the words on the front from it being so faded. He also threw on some sock with reindeers and his belt which read "cocky."

He stopped by Sid's, grabbed their regular orders, and headed to her apartment. Running up the steps, he knocked on apartment 2B.

Automatically Brennan jumped from the couch and answered the door, she smiled at Booth "Hey" she said quietly and helped take the Thai food to the coffee table.

He smiled back. "Hey yourself." She was dressed in a singlet and jeans, her hair tied in a ponytail, two strands framing her face. Damn, she's sexy. He thought, then mentally slapped himself. She's your partner!

He followed her in and helped her set up. He took out the meals and handed her her own things. Then he started eating. After a few moments, he asked gently "So, do you wanna tell me why you can't sleep?"

Brennan shuddered and ate a piece of her chop suey and answered mumbling "Mental images reminding of past occurrences" she said not wanting to say 'dreams' "and being away from you, like every night, you hunky guy" her mind said over-dramatically. She sat back and looked him purposely in the eyes "and you?" she asked almost silently.

He nodded. "Pretty much the same. I keep having nightmares about my past years as a sniper. Did you know I killed 49 people, but I remember every name, every face?" He shook his head. "I still can't believe I'm going back." He said.

Temperance nearly choked on her food "49, faces, names, Booth, Don't go back, you... me.. well" she sighed "We have to frigging go!"

As much as he hated to admit it, in a way he was glad Bones was coming. As much as he didn't want her to be part of the war, he knew she'd make it easier for him to get through. "But it's only for a few months."

"Months" she really did choke.

"Bones, are you okay?" He asked, concern etched in his voice.

"I'm fine, just... how many people do you... have to" she frowned and nearly cried for him "kill?" she asked softly not wanting push the mark, she swallowed down her food.

His face was grim. "I don't know yet Bones. I don't know." He has always said that his sniper days were the worst of his life. But he knew he had to go. They both did.

Tempie nodded and continued eating "Booth, I want you to understand, I never think any less of you, because of the Sniper badge you carry" she smiled a piece of rice stuck in her teeth.

"You got a little something right there." He said, scratching between 2 teeth. He was grateful she didn't think any less of him. He worried constantly that one day she would realize the full extent of what he'd done and leave.

He changed the subject. "So, how's Sully?" Even though Sully had left, he figured she still was in touch with him.

Brennan coughed and looked at Booth "I don't know, I haven't spoken with him, personally I don't want to, he didn't take his job seriously, like some people I know" she said laughing a little at the end.

Booth shot her his charm smile.

Brennan leaned over and swatted his arm, a smile on her face, she yawned slightly and listened to him continue.

The thought cheered him up immensely, that she didn't care how Sully was. Heck, sharks could eat him and she wouldn't know. Didn't want to know.

"Okay. So, you dating anyone else?" He asked, grinning. It was so fun to pry into her love life, mainly because she got annoyed about it. However, he usually ended up with a grudge against whoever was dating her.

Temperance frowned "No Booth, Why do you want to know, and quit bugging me" she said almost too quick to understand "What about you? Still with anyone.. there has been a few" she said her temper rising.

Booth rolled his eyes, still smiling. "Bones, I was teasing you. Relax. No, I'm not seeing anyone. I haven't since Cam." He'd broken up with Cam months ago. Single, huh? His mind processed the information, and Booth didn't like the direction of his thoughts.

He finished his meal and stole some off Bones' plate. He knew she'd swat him, but he was hungry.

Then he remembered. He was supposed to get Parker. "Oh no." He mumbled. "Bones, I have to make a call." He got up and went into the kitchen.

Chapter 3 Sneak Peek

Being as much of a gentleman as possible, he threw a nightgown he found over her head, then hesitated and unbuttoned her jeans. Removing them, he tried to be as much of a gentleman as possible. He knew when she woke up, she would kill him when she realized he'd taken off her jeans, but she'd be much more comfortable.

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