I own nothing but a deep and abiding fan based obsession with Bones.
Chapter 11 - What's Ours Should Be Ours
When Booth came up after locking the doors, turning out the lights downstairs and checking on the kids, he found Bones fresh faced from her shower, hair damp hanging to her shoulders and surrounded by dozens of photos.
Booth took a quick shower and after pulling on his pajama bottoms, joined Bones in the middle of the bed. He positioned himself behind her with a leg on either side, wrapped his arms around her middle and pulled her closer to his bare chest. She turned her head and kissed his cheek with smiling lips. He hooked his chin over her shoulder so he could see what held her attention.
Bones had dozens of photos spread in front of her from over the years of being "Just Partners" before they were a couple. Mostly candid shots taken at the Royal Diner or Founding Fathers, some at formal Hoover awards events or Jeffersonian fund raisers. A few shots were from an FBI picnic with Bones and Booth in swim ware looking very fit and a perfectly paired, extremely hot couple. There were some great shots when Bones had Christmas at her apartment, and lots in Bones office or on the forensics platform.
Many photos were from after they were a couple too, hanging out with Jack and Angela, some with Wendell when he and Booth were working on Mighty Hut #1.
"I haven't seen these Bones. When? I mean, where? How did you get these? Angela I bet."
"You'd bet right Booth, though given your history I would advise against using that term, scolded Bones. Angela made it her mission to record our Partnership. She once said she saw love in our eyes whenever we were together. She wanted to record what she saw, so she had proof when we caught up to her reality."
"Look, this is the first one she took of us." Said Bones holding the photo for Booth to see. "You are looking at me when we found Careful Lionel's penny. We were stuck in the Lab over Christmas. Everyone was miserable, everyone but me I think. I was accustom to spending the holidays alone in foster homes, at school, on digs or doing research. This was one of the first Christmases since my mom and dad left, I was not alone. When Angela gave it to me she said it was the first time she saw that "look" in your eye." " What look was that Bones?" Remembering Angela's exact words, Bones said, "Angela described it as 'pure magic'."
"Oh I recognize where we are in this shot," Booth said excitedly. "We were in the back seat of the Sheriffs SUV in Santa Fe. We went out to look for Danny, Kirk's guide. What did Angela say, we were about 100 miles from where Jesus lost his sandals. Damn, it was hot. You think I would be use to the desert after all the time in the Middle East, but I think you either love it or hate it. I personally like living things, and camel spiders and scorpions do not count as living things in my book. I like shelter from the sun, and water, lots of water."
Flipping through a few more, they spotted Wonder Woman and the Science Nerd. Booth said, " I loved that Wonder Woman outfit, you still have it? I think we should dress up for Halloween and I will let you tie me up with the lasso of truth." A devilish grin in his voice.
"Oh look, this is a great photo of you and me at the FBI Gala. Me in my tux and you, well you were stunning in that off the shoulder blue gown. There was not a man in the room that could take his eyes off of you Bones, especially me. It made me proud you were my date for the evening, even tho' we were only there as partners, it helped make the evening bearable, enjoyable even."
A little shyly Bones said, "I was very taken with you too Booth. You are very handsome and, whew, you in that tux... I didn't like it when the single women from your office cut in on our dances, or stared at you."
"Oh my god, how did Angela get a picture of us as Boris and Natasha!"
"Booth, she has the video from our night at the circus. Didn't you know they were watching? This is just one of the stills." "I need a copy of that Bones. We'll call Angela in the morning and ask her to send a copy on email."
"And here is one from the Anok exhibit. I was really glad you asked me to be there with you Bones. It meant the world to me." Booth leaned in and kissed Bones on the temple.
"Here we are when we came home with Christine. There are lots from our wedding, kisses, hugs and a dance. In this one we are planting a rose bush on our anniversary in the yard at Mighty Hut #2."
There was a constant theme Angela was able to capture in the photos; when Booth looked at Bones or Bones looked at Booth or when they just stared in each other's eyes, it was truly magic. So many old memories of being 'just partner's' and so many more new memories for this new life they shared. There was a magical quality to the years they had been together and Bones had her proof recorded in the photos spread out before her.
"Why do you have these photos out now Bones? You seem to be looking for something special."
"Beth is coming tomorrow and they are starting to work up the promotional shots for our book. She wants to create a feeing of permanence. She wants the readers to know we have history together. Looking at these photos now, remembering how I felt, I find I want to keep them just ours. These are special moments I do not think I want to share."
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Sunday at Sunrise Cabin promises to be more than anyone bargained for... Beth and Bears, oh my.