Title: Ache

Rating: K+

Word Count: 143

Spoilers: None

Disclaimer: Obviously not mine.

A/N: Sorry for the delay! I just whipped this one up in five minutes, so I hope you enjoy it.


"What would you do if I told you I'm in love with you?"

He pauses, fork suspended halfway between the plate and his mouth, and looks up.

"Huh?" She has surprised away all of his eloquence.

"Just answer the question." She sounds exasperated.

He blinks at her owlishly, eyes wide, and clears his throat as he struggles for words.

"Well… I, uh… I'd probably ask you if you were sure, and then… I'd kiss you, Bones."

When she doesn't immediately reply, he sighs and goes back to his food. This must be a blip on their platonic radar, nothing more.

"Booth?"

"Yeah?" He sets his fork down this time, folding his arms and resting his elbows on the table.

"I'm sure."

She's sure, so he leans forward over their dinner and kisses her beautifully, with the ache of a different kind of hunger.