Authors Note: This What It Would Be Like is based on the episode "The Titans on the Tracks". It's the first appearance of Cam.

This has slight Cam bashing, but I swear that it wasn't intentional. It just kinda worked that way.

And don't worry, for those of you who gave a suggestion, I am working on it!

Disclaimer: Recap: Don't own. Want to. Can't.

02x01 - The Titans on the Tracks

(GeneralPOV)

Brennan had called Zack, Zack-a-roni. Zack-a-roni. Ugh, Dr. Saroyan was making her do stupid things.

Though Brennan did appreciate Hodgins telling her not to worry, earlier. Calling her a "wanktard" was quite amusing. Especially when Dr. Saroyan interrupted.

Apparently Booth thinks Dr. Saroyan was more fit for the job than her. Which made her slightly mad. It wasn't as if she wanted the job. She was comfortable with her own. But did Booth have to defend her?

It's almost as if her new "boss" was taking Hodgins, and Zack as her own employees! They worked for her.

Brennan sighed, putting her head in her hands. She sounded like a little child!

She was going to have to do something about Dr. Cam Saroyan. But what?

"Bones?"

Brennan's head snapped up as her partner came into her office.

"Booth," she acknowledged.

"You okay?" Booth asked, coming to sit down on the couch, next to her.

"Of course. I'm just thinking."

"About Cam," his tone devoid of any questioning.

"About the case," came her sharp reply.

"No you weren't," Booth shot in a teasing voice, wagging his eyebrows and pointer finger. "You're worried that Cam's taking your spot in your little squint squad."

Sometimes she hated it when he could read people so easily. And every single time he read her.

Booth sighed as Brennan only glared. "Bones, you know all the squints love you. Everyone's here because of you."

"I don't have good people skills like Dr. Saroyan," Brennan confessed, slightly ashamed. It was always her one flaw. And it never bothered her until now. "She calls Hodgins and Zack, Hodge-Podge and Zack-a-roni."

"Hodge-Podge and Zack-a-roni?" Booth asked, raising his one eyebrow in disbelief.

"Apparently they like it," she informed.

Booth seemed confused, scrunching his eyebrows as he thought. "So...you want to call them that?"

"Of course not Booth," Brennan snorted. "It's a useless social mechanism that only distracts people from their work."

"Then-"

"I don't know," she sighed, not knowing what to say. "I'm probably just being irrational."

Booth leaned in and held her hand in his, looking at her softly. "There is nothing wrong with what you're feeling."

"Do you wish to have sexual relations with Dr. Saroyan?" Brennan asked abruptly, but innocently. Ange had said that the two of them were involved once…

"W-What?" Booth stuttered, eyes wide. "Why in the hell would make you ask that? By the way, way out of line. Not to mention...random."

"Angela informed me that you two were in some sort of sexually relationship in the past," she said, looking slightly confused. It was a fair question.

But, she had to confess that she was worried. Zack and Hodgins already like Dr. Saroyan. But Zack was her assistant, and Hodgins already convinced her that he was on Brennan's side. She still didn't know about Booth. They've only been together a couple months.

"Well that doesn't mean Angela's right!" Booth protested.

Brennan was doubtful. "I don't know Booth. Angela's usually right about this sort of thing."

After a few minutes of silence and glares, Booth who sighed. "Look, Bones, it was awhile ago. We were in high school. It's done."

She studied him. He appeared to be telling the truth, but…

"You didn't answer my question."

He looked at Brennan, possibly forgetting her inquiry. Then his eyes widened for two seconds before they returned to their old comforting state.

"Bones, there's nothing else between us now but respect for each other as co-workers," Booth said. But when Brennan looked down, obviously unconvinced, he started again, but with more fervor. "Hey, look at me," Brennan's head snapped up. Eyes connecting, Booth leaned in even further, with their lips almost touching. "I love you. Okay? I may have once liked Cam a lot, but that is done. That part of the past is gone, along with the feelings. You are the only one for me now. Don't ever doubt that."

But before Brennan could say anything, Booth forced their lips together with a passion and aggression that Brennan hardly got to see. It was also very arousing. His hand curled tightly in her hair, her hands clenched and twisting in his dress shirt, their chest pressed together, as if nothing could tear them apart.

But all too soon, Booth broke of the kiss, leaving his forehead pressed against hers. And they just stayed there for a while; noses lightly nuzzling each other and eyes closed with content. It was a sweet moment, even Brennan knew that.

After a few moments of comfortable silence, Booth broke the silence. "Just out of curiosity; what would make you ever think that I still had feelings for Cam?"

"Well," Brennan sighed, hesitating just a bit, "you were always agreeing with everything she was suggesting and I thought-"

"You thought that I was favoring Cam," he finished.

"I'm sorry. That was foolish of me."

Booth had a tender smile, his eyes twinkling. "No, you were not foolish. You were jealous." And before Brennan could object, he added, "And I find that very cute."

Booth started in lean in again, but something made him groan and stop.

"Dr. Brennan!"

"I think Zack and Hodgins finished their new experiment," Brennan stood up, laughing. "They're very excited about this one."

"You know, Bones, this just proves my point," Booth bragged. Though, Brennan didn't really understand why.

"What point?"

"The point on where all the squints are loyal to you," he finished, smugly.

She thought about it. "Explain your logic."

"Why do you think those two Dexter duplicates asked you to see the experiment and not Cam?"

"Dexter duplicates?" Brennan asked, bewildered.

Booth sagged his shoulder in exasperation. "Really Bones? Still no T.V.?"

She shrugged as Booth quickly got back on his 'point', "Nevermind. Back to the original topic; Why didn't Hodgins and Zack ask Cam to look at their experiment?"

"I'd assume that Dr. Saroyan is currently occupied."

"No, Bones," he explained, a patient, but eager, smile on his face. "They called you because they want you there. Not Cam. You're their boss and friend more than Cam!"

She thought about that. "You really believe that?"

"I do," Booth said, pecking Brennan's lips quickly before leading her to the door. "You're the leader here. No one can completely uproot you."

"Completely?" Brennan asked, suspicious.

"Cam's still technically in charge, you know. You're going to have to learn to compromise."

Brennan scowled.

"You'll be fine," Booth chuckled, burying his face in her hair. "And if you're not, then call me and I'll see if I can do anything to help."

"Booth," Brennan chastised. "I don't need you to help me settle a petty argument."

He just smiled. "I'll pick you up later."

Then they said their goodbyes and separated.

On her way to Hodgins' office, Brennan thought about what Booth had said. Maybe he was right. Then he saw her two coworkers - friends - waiting eagerly for her and smiling brightly when she approached. And she knew that, even though Dr. Saroyan was better at social convictions, they all would stay her friends, no matter what.

Authors Note: Is it good, because I have my doubts about this one.

Also, I'm kinda new to this passionate, steamy, kissing stuff, so could someone give me some suggestions? Any advice on what not to do? Or any good books that would help me? Please press the review button if you do. Thanks! :)