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Chapter Seven

Seeley Booth woke up. It was still dark outside, but he heard sounds coming from his bedroom.

"No, please, no! Don't hurt me," A troubled voice pleaded. Seeley rushed into his room and turned on the lights. It was Temperance, having a nightmare. He shook her gently, taking her hand in his.

"Bones wake up," he told her softly, and her blue eyes opened wide, filled with tears. Realizing she had been dreaming, she hastily wiped them away.

"Sorry if I woke you up," she apologized, her cheeks a pale red.

"Come on, Bones, let's watch a movie, or something. You know, to help you fall asleep?" He asked, his brown eyes twinkling. She nodded and smiled; this would help her feel better.

"Do you have The Breakfast Club?" Temperance asked, settling into the couch. He held up the videotape and put it into the VCR. It was Brennan's all-time favorite movie, but she couldn't stay awake past the first half-hour. She fell asleep with her head resting comfortably on Seeley's shoulder. He turned off the movie and went back to sleep with Temperance's warmth comforting him.

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Temperance woke up, Seeley's arm wrapped around her. She looked at the clock hanging on the wall. It said twelve forty-seven.

"Seeley, wake up, we've missed half of school," she hissed. He sat up and groaned.

"Crap, we're going to get detention," he told her, running his hands through his hair. She shrugged and started going into his bedroom.

"We might as well show up," she called from inside. The new clothes Marissa had brought fit her better. Seeley wandered out into the kitchen and picked up a note off the counter.

Seeley and Temperance-

Couldn't wake you guys up, you looked too peaceful. That's what you get for forgetting to set your alarm clock. Marissa and I went out for lunch.

Go to school,

Peter

This was Peter's way of punishment, but it was effective, most of the time. He went in his room once Temperance had come out, lazily putting on clothes. She snatched his car keys up.

"I'm driving," she called. He walked out of the room and grabbed both of their bags, following her out the door.

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"Geez, Bones," Booth yelled, grabbing one side of the steering wheel, "Watch it." She sighed.

"There isn't anything wrong with my driving," she insisted, swerving, barely missing a truck. Seeley pushed his back up against the seat, getting as far back as possible.

"Thank goodness we're at school," Seeley said, relaxing his posture, "And I am driving home." Booth picked up his back pack and handed Temperance hers. They walked through the front door of the school, only to be greeted by the principal.

"Mr. Booth, Miss Brennan, it's about time you showed up. Please join me in my office," he said, pointing towards the door. Booth sighed and held the door open for Temperance, who looked petrified.

"Principal Carlson, I am so sorry," she said. He nodded, sitting across from them at his desk.

"Seeley, I can believe you being late, but you Temperance? Top of your class, straight As, perfect attendance, obviously Mr. Booth hasn't had a very good effect on you," the Principal observed.

"I'm so sorry," Temperance repeated, "It won't happen again, Sir."

"You both have to stay after school for a week, but you can still attend the dance if you each write me a one-thousand word apology essay for being late addressed to me." Mr. Carlson instructed. Temperance smiled, this was perfect for her.

"Thank you, Sir. I'll have it on your desk by tomorrow morning," she promised.

"And you, Seeley?" Carlson asked.

"I'll have it there, too." Booth agreed.

"You're free to go," the Principal said, and waved them off. Booth once again opened the door for Temperance, and the two went their separate ways.

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Prom night came faster than Temperance expected. She had gone home with Angela and was reunited with her dress.

"Sweetie, you look like a princess in that dress," Angela gushed. Angela herself was in a light pink strapless dress with white trim and white flats on her feet.

"Is that a good thing?" Brennan asked, confused. Angela laughed.

"Of course it is, sweetie."

"Well, I mean, because just because one is royalty doesn't mean they are attractive…" Temperance started. Angela held up her hand.

"Sweetie, let me just cut that hair of yours." Temperance sat down, but there wasn't a mirror in sight. She just heard the scissors clicking and felt little pieces of hair falling over the towel on her dress.

"Are you done?" Bones asked, feeling her hair carefully. Angela nodded and held up a hand mirror. Angela hadn't really taken much length off, but had styled it so it hung nicely around her face, and Angela had also put waves in it for the occasion.

"Do you like it?" She asked hopefully.

"I love it, Ange; it looks fantastic, thank you." Temperance said, smiling. She got up from the chair and slipped into her shoes carefully.

"Ready to go?" Angela asked, running a brush through her thick hair quickly. Temperance nodded, and the two left.

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Seeley walked into the prom. He had borrowed an old suit from Peter, but it fit him perfectly. Jezebel flounced up to Seeley, her sparkling silver dress almost reaching the floor.

"Alright, Seeley, this is your last chance to be my date," she offered, but Seeley just sighed and closed his eyes.

"Jezebel, please go away," Seeley asked, losing his temper.

"You'll regret this, Seeley," she hissed menacingly.

"Nope, I'm pretty sure I won't," Booth told her, smiling smugly. Jezebel turned on her heel and walked away, her nose high in the air. Jared walked up to his brother.

"Hey, Seeley, I heard your date is Temp…" he started, but his eyes were somewhere else. His mouth hung open.

"What?" Booth asked, looking at his brother like he was crazy. He turned around and saw what his brother was looking at. Temperance walked into the gym. She seemed to have an angelic glow about her. All eyes were on Brennan, half of them the eyes of teenage boys, hormones raging. She other half were their jealous dates.

"Hi Seeley," Bones said casually. Booth was in a trance, this enchanting creature in front of him, so unreal.

"Hey, Temperance," Seeley replied, "You look so…beautiful." His eyes stared deeply into hers.

"Thank you, you look very handsome," she said honestly. Jezebel walked up to Temperance, looking over the competition carefully. Booth grabbed Temperance's soft hand and led her to where Angela and Jack were sitting. After a few minutes, Temperance smiled widely.

"It's my favorite song," she told Angela. Booth stood up and grinned charmingly.

"You want to dance?" He asked. She nodded happily, while Angela gave her a subtle 'thumbs up'. Booth had both hands on her slender waist, and she had both of her arms securely around his neck, realizing that he was the person she trusted the most.

I swear by the moon and the stars in the sky
and I swear like the shadow that's by your side

I see the questions in your eyes
I know what's weighing on your mind
You can be sure I know my part
Cause I stand beside you through the years
You'll only cry those happy tears
And though I make mistakes
I'll never break your heart

And I swear by the moon
And the stars in the sky I'll be there
I swear like the shadow that's by your side I'll be there
For better or worse
Till death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
And I swear

I'll give you every thing I can
I'll build your dreams with these two hands
We'll hang some memories on the wall
And when just the two of us are there
You won't have to ask if I still care
Cause as the time turns the page
My love won't age at all

And I swear by the moon
And the stars in the sky I'll be there
I swear like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there

For better or worse
Till death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
And I swear

And I swear by the moon
And the stars in the sky I'll be there
I swear like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there

For better or worse
Till death do us part I'll love you
With every single beat of my heart
I swear I swear I swear

Before they both knew it, the song was over. He reluctantly started letting go of her waist, but Temperance held on to his neck, pulling him closer into a hug. He held her tightly before finally releasing her.

"You look so much more gorgeous than Jezebel," Seeley whispered into her ear. She giggled, cupping her hand over her mouth, blushing. The two returned to the table, a newly found bond between them.

"I swear, you guys were the best dancers in the room." Angela told them. Jack agreed.

"I never usually go to Prom," Temperance admitted.

"No matter how much I beg. Freshman year she made me stay home with her on Prom night." Angela said to Seeley, "So I made Jack stay, just in case he danced with anyone else." Seeley laughed, looking over at another table, where the rest of the jocks sat. They looked back at him, before standing up and walking over to them. One jock, Leo, smiled lazily at Temperance.

"Wanna dance," he asked, his friends all crowded behind him.

"No, I don't," Brennan replied. Booth was getting irritated, but he didn't want to start a scene in front of half their high school.

"Why not? You dress up all sexy like that? You knew I was gonna ask you," Leo said, his friends snickered childishly.

"Actually, Leo, you are an ego-maniac and a chauvinist, now leave me alone," Bones told him straight out, taking a sip of her soda.

"What she means is get the hell out of here, unless you want me to make you," Booth informed him.

"I don't take no for an answer," Leo hissed, reaching out and grasping Temperance's shoulder. She grabbed his arm and twisted it violently, until he was literally begging her to stop. Leo walked off quickly, holding his shoulder.

"Nice, Bones," Booth complemented. Angela sighed.

"Seeley, you should've beat him up," she told him, rolling her eyes.

"I can look after myself," Temperance insisted. Before the four knew it, the Prom was over. Angela and Jack left first, waving goodbye to Seeley and Temperance.

"Come on, Bones, it's late," Booth said, standing up. The couple left the gym, but it was pouring rain outside.

"Here, stay under the awning, I'll pull up my car," he told her, handing her his jacket. She agreed, and Seeley vanished into the darkness of the parking lot. Temperance stood alone, shivering in the dampness.

"Hello Temperance," a voice said. Bones whirled around, only to see Jezebel standing beneath the street light.

"Hello, Jezebel," Brennan replied, praying that Booth would hurry up. Jezebel stepped closer to Bones.

"Hoped you enjoyed your slow dance with Seeley," Jezebel said coolly. Bones looked confused.

"Why?" She asked the approaching Jezebel. Has she gotten over her crush?

"Because it is the last one you'll ever have!" She manic girl screeched, flying at Temperance, punching her violently. Brennan fought back hard, managing to restrain Jezebel.

"Jezebel, calm down, I don't want to fight you," Temperance pleaded. Jezebel struggled for awhile, before breaking down into sobs. Brennan released her reluctantly, just as Booth pulled up in the car.

"Bones? What the hell is going on?" He demanded, looking at a small cut on Temperance's chin.

"She attacked me," Jezebel said, trying to sound pitiful. Temperance looked closely at Jezebel's eyes. Her pupils were dilated, more than they should be under a street light.

"Something isn't right here," Temperance muttered, looking at Booth, "We should give her a ride home." Jezebel shook her head spastically, and ran back into the gym.

"OK, that was really weird," Seeley observed. Temperance looked at a hole in her dress.

"I think she stabbed me with a pocket knife in the leg," she observed.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine; it's Jezebel I'm actually concerned about. I don't think she's a psychopath, Seeley, something is definitely going on." Booth put his arm around Brennan and helped her into the car.

"I liked that dance." Seeley commented.

TBC…ok should Seeley and Temperance try to figure out what's up w Jezebel or not? Please review, and I hope you liked the song I chose for Brennan and Booth to dance to. It's 'I Swear' by All 4 One.