I agree that the zoo is a happy place :) Thanks for all the reviews guys, and now to our favorite couple, will they kiss? Or wont they? Yes? No? Hmmm...

Brennan could feel her heart pounding loudly in her chest, and prayed that Booth couldn't hear it. They were so close together that she wouldn't be surprised if he did.

Is he going to kiss me? Or are we just going to sit here until he realizes it's a mistake?

Was this going to be a mistake? Honestly, she hadn't wanted anything more in her entire life.

Since they day they met, she had been attracted to him. Their chemistry was smoldering. Only in the beginning had it been purely physical, but as the months went on, and they got closer they got, she had begun to become incredibly attached to him, not that she would ever admit it. She could be herself around him. He protected her.

And the way he had held her last night when she needed it the most, had made her fall even more head over heels with the man she called her "partner".

It was obvious that he didn't feel the same way, that's why she was so surprised they were even in this situation. She didn't have any idea how to handle it.

They were so close that she could almost taste his lips when Parker's energetic voice caused them to jump apart to opposite ends of the couch like teenagers caught by their parents.

"Daddy! Dr. Bones! I'm ready to go!"

Brennan wanted to shove her face behind a pillow. She was blushing furiously crimson, something that she rarely did. Only when things got particularly mortifying. She didn't know what was worse? Getting caught almost kissing Booth by his son, or having to deal with the awkwardness for the rest of the day?

Booth ran a hand through his hair, sighing. Had that really just happened?

"Parker, buddy that was fast."

"I know, I timed myself."

Brennan piped in trying to relieve the awkwardness.

"How long did it take you Parker?"

Parker scrunched his small face in thought.

"I don't renember."

Why couldn't he have timed himself a little longer? I almost kissed her.

Brennan was puzzled how someone could time themselves and not remember what their time was, but she remembered that Parker was four and he probably didn't have a very long attention span. She decided not to mention that.

"Hey, Daddy what were you doing to Dr. Bones before?"

Booth glanced over at Brennan, who quickly turned away, trying not to blush more then she was already. Parker was pretty smart for a four year old.

Stumbling for a response, Booth mumbled to Parker, not wanting to push farther into this subject.

"Ah...We were just talking buddy."

Parker didn't look like believed it, but he did decide to change the subject, which both Brennan and Booth were relieved for. He stomped his foot on the floor impatiently, grabbing for Brennan's hand, pulling her off the couch.

"Well are you almost ready. You go very slowly Dr. Bones."

"Sorry Parker, we're ready to go. I just have to stop at my apartment really fast and grab some clothes first. Is that ok?"

"I guess…Wanna see my legos?"

He grinned up at her, and she couldn't resist. Plus the tension in the room was so heavy, she almost felt suffocated.

"Ok, let's go."

Parker led her by the hand, almost dragging her across the apartment. Brennan turned, giving Booth a lingering smile before she disappeared into Parker's room.

Booth sat confused and bewildered on the couch, wondering what exactly was going on with he and his alluring partner, and more importantly, how in god's name was he going to keep her safe?

Booth watched as Brennan crouched down to Parker's level, grinning mischievously as she whispered in his ear.

Behind them an elephant trumpeted loudly, making Booth jump.

"Aww… Booth, are the elephants scaring you?"

Brennan smiled sarcastically at him, her hands on her hips, her dark hair pulled back in a loose ponytail. She was definitely enthralling.

"No Bones the elephant didn't scare me."

"Ok, just checking. You seemed a little scared."

"There you go getting the last word again."

"What can I say?"

She smirked at him, turning to look at the incriminating elephant who was now splashing itself in the giant pond made especially for him.

Parker jumped up and down, grabbing at his dad's arm, trying to get his attention.

"Daddy! Daddy!"

"Yes Parker?"

"Did you know that elephants can poop 80 pounds in a day?"

Booth looked questionably at his partner, a smug smile on her charming features, directly his next question at Brennan, much to Parkers unknowing.

"Really?"

She shrugged, looking down at Parker who was still hopping around enthusiastically.

"Yes, and guess what else?"

"What buddy?"

"Elephants are the only animals who can't jump. Cause they're so fat!"

Parker laughed hysterically at this, which caused Brennan to laugh. She hadn't exactly said it was because they were fat, but close to it. She guessed that was how Parker interpreted it.

She was glad she was here with Booth and Parker. It completely took her mind off being stalked, and in the back of her mind she knew that she was probably being watched. But being with Booth she felt safe. As long as she didn't go off by herself. Which was virtually impossible since Booth had been watching her every move.

"Where'd you learn that buddy?"

"Dr. Bones told me."

He wasn't supposed to tell. I guess he didn't remember.

"So Bones, you're turning my son into a squint already?"

"I was merely trying to educate him about the habits of the Elephas maximus."

"I assume that mean elephant in human?"

"Yeah that's what I said Booth. Aren't you listening?"

She smirked, enjoying having the upper hand on Booth, who usually dominated every conversation.

Luckily the tension had decreased slightly, or enough for them to function normally. But all that kept running through Brennan's head was their lips so close they almost touched.

"Ha ha. Not everyone can speak scientist Bones."

She was about to respond when Parker grabbed her sleeve, dragging her in the direction of the penguins.

"Come on Dr. Bones, and Daddy, I wanna see the penguins."

Booth sighed as he followed Brennan and Parker through the thick crowds to see the Artic birds, who probably felt extremely out of place on a sunny March day in Washington DC.

He made sure to keep an eye on her, not wanting to risk her being caught in the crowds and then kidnapped somewhere. He wasn't going to risk loosing her.

Parker leaned over the railing dangerously far, trying to get a good look at the penguins. Brennan pulled him back, not wanting the little boy to fall in the icy water, since she was fairly certain he couldn't swim.

Brennan leaned over the railing, watching as the birds swam gracefully in and out of the water. She jumped when Booth appeared next to her.

"Little jumpy there Bones."

"Yeah, I guess I'm still nervous. I mean, he's still out there Booth."

"I know, and I swear that we're going to do everything we can to catch him. In the mean time, I'm not going to let you out of my sight."

"Are you sure its ok I stay with you. I mean I don't want to intrude or anything."

"I wouldn't let you go home while someone's trying to kill you Bones. And I think Parker likes you more then he likes me."

Brennan turned her head to glance at the little boy who was now making squawking noises, imitating the penguins.

"That's not true Booth. He loves you."

"Thanks Bones."

The silence was defining, as it was obvious to both of them what was being thought about. How could it not be? It had been on her mind since this morning. She decided she would make the first step.

"Booth…this morning, I didn't mean it. I know that you don't feel that way about me. I mean obviously you don't----,"

She was cut off by Booth's lips crashing against hers in passionate kiss. She was completely taken off guard, but kissed him back, wrapping her arms around his neck, as he pulled her closer to him, his arms around her waist.

The heat from the kiss warmed her from her lips all the way down to the tips of her toes, and she smiled widely as they pulled away for air.

He grinned at her, tucking the hair that had fallen in her face behind her ears.

"I've always felt that way about you Bones."

She smiled, as he kissed her softly, everything that had been going badly, suddenly looked up.

Yay! They kissed, I'm happy even tho i wrote it :)