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Spoilers: Seasons 5 & 6
Rating: T + (I wouldn't rate this chapter as an M, but it does get hot. Just a warning.) Sorry that it took so long to update. This story has been evolving and growing in my head for the past week. I hope you stick with it for the ride!
What Could Have Been
Chapter 7: Life Lessons
"When you picked up the reports, did Cam give you any details about the case we'll be working on?"
"The only information she provided was: no TV or radio news reports, a schedule for tomorrow, and a handful of files that I don't understand. Maybe when you start looking at them you can help me figure out what's going on."
"I knew about the news, but I haven't seen a schedule."
"We are scheduled to see Sweets after lunch to determine if we are fit for duty. Shouldn't we be doing that first?"
"I would think so." She handed the schedule to him. It didn't take but a second for him to look up and smile seductively at her. "We don't have to be there until 9:00." He could hardly contain his excitement.
"Why is that so exciting? You know I'm always in earlier than expected."
Booth looked crushed. He set the schedule down and moved up next to her. She was concentrating so much on the file that she didn't notice he had moved until his lips were on her neck. She gasped but didn't move away.
He nipped her earlobe and asked, "Are you sure you want to go in early tomorrow?"
"Maybe," she squeaked.
"Maybe, huh? Does that mean you may change your mind?" He continued nibbling and tasting her neck.
"I suppose I would with the right incentive."
He stopped what he was doing to look her in the eyes with a smirk. "Would you care to elaborate?"
"Possibly when we're done, I may just do that."
"It looks like we're done to me." He moved his nibbling to her collar bone.
"Booth!" she cried. "We have no idea what this case is about." She moaned as she felt one of his hands under her shirt.
"Remember, that's how Cam wanted it to be done. Fresh new eyes."
"That's not possible."
He chuckled without pulling away. He placed a soft kiss on each eyelid before hovering over her lips. "You have no idea how much I've missed you. Kiss me." She melted into him, surprising Booth that she had given in so easily.
"Bones?"
"Hmmm?"
"Are you sure you wouldn't rather study me instead of those files?"
A few more kisses later, "You don't fight fair."
"Bicker, Bones." Kiss. "We don't fight." Kiss. "We bicker." Kiss. "And you definitely aren't fighting me." And the kiss deepened.
"I loved the slow, intimate way of making love that you described to me years ago." He softly growled. "If we're both going to be studying, I want hard and uninhibited this time."
The kiss instantly changed. "Yes, Baby. It's your turn. Teach me what you like."
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Booth's POV
They never quite made it to the bedroom for Brennan's "lesson" and Booth couldn't be happier. Just the remembrance of their frenzied, desperate, hot sex against the wall in the hallway leading to her bedroom made him smile like a teenager. Life with Bones would not be boring. He hesitated before waking her up. She really needed more sleep since they didn't get enough last night. After waiting and watching her for awhile, he gave in. She was so soft, beautiful and a down right amazing lover. None of his fantasies over the years could compare to the real Temperance Brennan. He ran his hands down the curves of her body and started to wake her up. Her response came quickly and he was fairly confident that they wouldn't feel awkward this morning.
"Good morning, Bones."
She gave him a sheepish smile. "Good morning, Booth. Thank you for allowing me to still be Bones."
He hesitated… not sure if he understood her intent. "Did it bother you that I called you "Baby" last night."
"Surprisingly, no it didn't. I didn't know I'd like endearing, but hearing it from you just feels right. But I will always be "Bones" to only you and I'm hoping that you won't change that."
"I have to know. When did you start liking the nickname, "Bones."
"Hmm. I'm not sure. When did I stop getting annoyed with you?"
He chuckled. "I'm not really sure either. But everything has been gradual with us. So, it seems natural that we wouldn't remember."
"That's justifiable. How much time do we have?"
Booth's eyes darkened. "We have enough time for a shower. Together."
She flashed the smile and slight tilt of her head that he loved so much. "Let's go!"
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"One more question?" He enjoyed washing her hair. She looked up over her shoulder at him giving him the consent to ask. "Why were you calling me "Seeley" last night?" He rushed to finish it, "Not that I'm unhappy with it, just curious."
She turned around and bent back to rinse her hair giving him a wonderful view for him to admire.
She stood upright and announced that it was his turn. Once she started on his hair she began to answer his question. He had just about asked her again with a little tease.
"Well, I think I would have to say it was for two reasons."
"Really? Now you have to tell me." He reached back to tickle her sides. It earned him a playful smack.
"The first reason is easy to explain. That's what I call you in my fantasies." She stated it so matter of fact that he had to stop himself from laughing so he kissed her. With his lips still hovering over hers, he responded with a raspy voice. "I was hoping you were going to say that. Do any of those fantasies happen in a shower?" He brought her closer to himself for the next kiss.
"Maybe." She said sweetly and he groaned softly. "If you can get us to the lab on time, I'll share one of my fantasies with you tonight."
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"I did it!" he announced proudly. He gave his famous smile that could make some women do anything for him and he loved that it usually worked with Bones. He crooked his finger to ask her to lean toward him for a kiss.
He helped her out of the SUV. That was something she would need to get used to again. "What's our plan? What do we want to reveal or not reveal to our squint family about us?" She looked worried. His playful mood turned to a concerned one as he softly asked if she needed time. "I wouldn't mind just keeping it 'ours' for awhile." Leaning slightly, he kissed the wrinkles away from her temple and held her. She could feel his voice just as much as she could hear it. "Please talk to me."
"I would like to keep it 'ours' for a little while, but I'm not sure it will happen that way. Angela is sure to figure it out even if we're not standing anywhere near each other."
That earned a chuckle. "Bones, Angela thinks we've been hitting the sheets for years."
As soon as he said it, he knew he would probably have to explain. Sure enough, she looked unsure of what he said but she spoke first.
"Can I assume that you meant Angela has been assuming we've have been engaging in intercourse for years?"
"You know she has. And it's sex, Bones. Sex. I'd prefer not to squintify it."
"Squintify?" she raised her raised her eyebrows.
He wrapped her back into a hug. "Yes, Bones. I wouldn't describe what we've been doing in science terms."
"Because we broke the law of physics."
"Yah, Bones. I'm glad we agree on that."
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"Oh shit!" He started guiding her towards the entrance. "I think our make-out session made us late. Does that mean…?"
"Are you serious, Booth?"
"What? What does that mean?"
She rolled her eyes. "Booth, you proved that you are not a prude, you just talked with me about sex, we just made out in the parking lot, and now you're turning red because you can't talk about fantasies?"
He turned a darker shade of red. "Bones! Keep it down. We're about to go inside."
She laughed and shook her head. "Maybe we should keep it 'ours' for awhile. Although…"
"Uh, oh. What is that beautiful brain planning?"
"Bones! Wait up!" He had a feeling he was in for an eventful day.
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Cam was obviously shocked right along with Cullen whom they hadn't expected to see. "Late?" questioned Cam. "I hope there haven't been anymore changes over the last seven months."
"Oh there have been," said Bones under her breath.
Angela had just moved near her for a hug. "What was that?"
"I was just getting ready to apologize. Sorry, Cam. We won't let it happen again."
"Good save, Bones," Booth whispered into her ear.
Brennan passed the files to her. "I think you gave us the wrong files. These are old cases."
"Most of them are," she answered bewildered.
"Bones and I had a lot of catching up to do. Right Bones?" Five pair of stunned eyes looked in their direction.
"Ya know, Dude, if you need a place to stay, you're always welcome… Ow!" Hodgins scowled at his wife.
"Let's get started, shall we?" Cam lit up her 'I'm irritated, but I'm going to get through this, and you better cooperate' smile.
Cam and Cullen went on to explain the case that has been troubling them, the media frenzy, and their immediate plans for the day.
"Well, I think that explains two things." Brennan questioned him with her eyes. "First, I'm no longer surprised that the army allowed me to return. And second, it explains why we're not seeing Sweets until this afternoon. Cam, you may want to give Sweets here some time to learn about the Beltway Snipers. He couldn't have possibly been old enough to remember the case and how the profilers screwed everything up so badly."
Brennan look amused. Sweets glared at both of them. "1:00… Be there on time and expect to stay for the whole session."
Hodgins chuckled, "Well, I see that the lovely couples are not the only ones who have gone through changes. Ow! Will you stop kicking me, Ang?"
"OK people. We have a lot of work to do before our press conference this afternoon."
Author's Notes: Thank you for your continued reviews! I know that the season 6 spoiler stories haven't been as well received and I really appreciate your time. You are so sweet with your reviews. As I said in last chapter of 'He Called Me Baby,' this past week has been busier than usual for me and it will continue that way for another couple of weeks. I'll be getting ready for the new school year and I temporarily have an increase with my paper crafting responsibilities. If it takes a bit longer to update, please forgive me. Like I said above, this story is growing and it's been fun to write. I hope you enjoyed the fluff before the storm. Did anyone catch any foreshadowing occurring?