A/N- How angry are you all? I'm really sorry that I haven't updated in a really long time, my life has been very complicated and finding a time where I can just sit and write has been extremely difficult. Here it is though, Chapter 12! Please review. Oh and I haven't forgotten about my idea for another story, it will be here soon.
Disclaimer- I don't own Bones.
Brennans POV
Jane had come to realise that Booth wouldn't be happy with her, we had shared stories of our own experiences with him and after I told her how he felt about my Father, she suddenly acknowledged that everything wasn't going to be fine and she'd have to explain more to him than she did to me.
I gave her a hug when we said goodbye because despite my anger towards her, she felt like family and it felt right; Booths family is my family, 'there's more than one type of family'. She insisted that I take the photo album because we didn't look through them all so I walked to my cabin with it clutched tightly to my chest while I let thoughts of Booth and my family back home roam my mind.
Once I got to my cabin I placed the album on my pillow while I went into the bathroom. I could feel the stresses of the day taking its toll, my muscles were tightened and my head was throbbing. I stepped into the shower and let the warm water relax me. I could feel the drops of water travelling down my body, soothing it inch by inch. The massage I was giving myself while I lathered my hair in shampoo was comforting and once it washed out I simply stood in the shower until the water went cold. Feeling satisfied I stepped out and got into my pyjamas; shorts and a tank top.
I got under the covers of my bed and pulled the album onto my lap. I opened it up and started from the beginning, knowing that I'll never get tired of looking at photos of Booth as a young child, when his eyes showed warmth in every photograph and his smile was genuine. I was determined to make him feel that way again.
Once I'd finished looking through the photos, I closed the album and placed it on the pillow next to me, not willing to lose it when I knew that it could and would help Booth. The ship would arrive in London in 6 hours and I wanted to spend the time sleeping, I'd done enough thinking and now I wanted to allow positive dreams of Booth to fill my mind like they usually do despite the nightmares that would sometimes invade my sleep.
Booths POV
I slept the majority of the flight knowing that if I were to stay awake I would be overthinking way too much and I didn't want to do that. The faster I could fall asleep, the faster I could wake up, get off the plane and get to the port. So here I was, standing outside of Heathrow airport waiting for a cab when my phone rang. My heart skipped a beat (or a couple) when I checked the caller id and saw 'Bones' flash across my screen. She must have connection where she is, the ship is an hour away from arriving at the port.
"BONES, HOW ARE YOU? ARE YOU OKAY?"
"Ugh Booth, that was loud but yes, I'm okay."
"I'm sorry, I missed you like crazy and it's so good to hear your voice."
"We've only been apart for 4 days Booth but I must admit, it's nice to hear your voice too."
"That's good Bones, really good."
"We have a lot to talk about but perhaps we should talk about it when we are together. I just called to tell you that I arrive in London in about an hour and I'll probably go to a hotel and stay there tonight. I don't know when I'm going to come home."
"Come home when you're ready okay Bones, just don't hide, and let me know what your plans are and that way I'll know you're safe. I know we have a lot to talk about but we'll be okay right?"
"Yeah Booth, we'll be okay. I have to go; I need to pack a few last things before we arrive. I'll call you when I'm off the ship."
"I'll talk to you later Bones. I missed you."
"I missed you too."
Then I heard the dial tone and she was gone. I'd see her in 1 hour and I'd be able to talk to her and hold her… if she'll let me. I'd be able to tell her I love her and that I never stopped loving her, that she's the one I always wanted and that I knew… right from the beginning that we were meant to be.
I arrived at the seaport and I could see the ship coming in from a distance. I looked around me at all the families waiting for their loved ones to return or arrive. Grandmothers and Grandfathers awaiting the arrival of their child's own family, children waiting for their parents, parents waiting for their children. It didn't matter who was waiting, they were all people who loved the person that they would be seeing in half an hour and I felt so good knowing that I was Bones' person, the one who would always wait for her.
Brennans POV
I was on the deck with Jane looking over the rails at the crowd of people waiting for the ship to arrive. I couldn't see anyone thoroughly, just heaps of heads bopping up and down and hands waving forcefully. I could see children on their parent's shoulders; it reminded me of when my father used to do that to me so I could see more.
I looked over at Jane and saw her scanning the crowd too. It was then that I realised that Jane may have another family waiting for her in London. She might've left Booth and Jared and started a new family, a family that was full of happiness and she might've found a partner who loved her and wouldn't hurt her.
"Jane, do you have anyone waiting for you?"
I looked towards the crowd hoping she'd understand my question.
"Oh, no sweetheart, I couldn't do that to the boys, as lonely as I was I knew that if I found a new partner I'd feel like I was leaving them behind. I didn't want to do that, I knew I'd see them again."
"Okay."
I looked back towards the crowd, I could see faces now. I don't know why but I was expecting to see Booths, it just seemed right that he would be there waiting for me, he's always waiting for me. Jane and I made our way back down to the level our cabins were on and waited to be called. We were talking for a while but this time it wasn't about Booth or family, it was about general things, like work and holidays. It was perhaps the first stress less conversation we'd had since we met.
Our level was finally called and we got off of the ship. We had to pick up our luggage and get it checked for illegal substances or objects. We were both cleared so we made our way into the waiting crowd and walked towards the waiting cabs.
That was when I saw him, Booth. He was leaning against a pole, his suit rumbled presumably from the flight he'd been on to get over here. He caught my eye and held my gaze, a huge grin appearing on his face. I dropped my suitcase and ran towards him, while he walked towards me. Once I reached him I jumped up and wrapped my legs around his waist while my arms went around his neck. His arms immediately caught me, one on the small of my back where it belongs and the other on my bottom supporting my weight.
"Bones." He breathed while he buried his face in my neck. I could feel his warm breathe on my neck and I ran my fingers through his hair and pulled his head closer, keeping him there.
"I missed you so much baby."
"I missed you, Booth." I felt his lips on my neck, pressing warm kisses there trying to show his feelings through actions. I moaned as he sucked harder and moved down to my collarbones, it was then that I realised where we were. I put my hands on either sides of his face and pulled his head away from my neck.
"Booth, we can't do this here… at all. You have Hannah."
"No, I realised that she wasn't the one I wanted to spend my life with. I loved you so much more, I need you and I want you more than I've ever wanted or needed anyone. I love you."
I felt tears falling down my cheeks and it was my turn to lean down and place my head in the space between his neck and shoulder. He rubbed my back and turned his face so it was turned towards mine. I rested my forehead on his and stared into his eyes. He stared right back and the desire was running right through me to my spine and I shivered in response. He felt it and pulled me closer. The arm that was under my bottom was now fully wrapped around my waist and the other was at the back of my neck, his fingers stroking my skin.
"I want to kiss you, Booth."
He leaned in and just as our lips touched he spoke.
"I'm sorry."
"Me too"
I closed my eyes and leaned in further until our lips were pressed together. His lips were so soft against mine and he was so gentle, like he wanted to show his love through this kiss, and that was what he was doing, he was proving his love and I believed in it. Our tongues fought for dominance and I pulled on his hair, wanting and needing more. He fisted a hand in my hair and kissed me harder.
"ugh Booth, we have to stop." I said in between kisses, we couldn't do this here, in front of thousands of people. Then I remembered Jane and forcefully pushed myself out of Booths arms and turned around. She was still standing with my suitcase, a large grin that looked identical to Booths on her face. I took his hand and walked over to Jane. I don't think Booth had looked away from me yet, he hadn't realised that I was walking towards someone.
"Booth, this is Jane, she's well-"
"My Mom"
I looked between Jane and Booth trying to determine what was going to happen. Jane was still smiling and was looking towards Booth with a hopeful expression on her face. When I looked towards Booth I found that he was looking at me and his face was how I had expected it, full of pain. He leaned down and whispered in my ear.
"Can we go now; I don't want to see her."
"No Booth, I know it hurts but you need to talk, let me help you like you helped me."
He was hesitant but he nodded and turned towards Jane. Jane stepped forward and wrapped her arms around Booth; I could see the tears in her eyes when Booth hugged her back. She looked over at me and mouthed "I told you so."
They both pulled back and Booth was the first to talk.
"Do you live here?"
"Yes, you're both welcome to stay at mine if you need to."
Booth looked over at me and I nodded, silently telling him that is was the best and most logical option.
"Okay but I need you to know that I don't forgive you Mum, I'm willing to let you try to explain but I don't forgive you and I might not ever forgive you."
Jane looked down at this but soon recovered.
"I know, it's my fault and I'm sorry."
I took Booths hand and went to pick up my suitcase but Booth beat me to it.
"I can hold my own suitcase Booth."
"I know, but just let me do it this once, let me be an alpha male."
I squeezed his hand and smiled and he leant down and kissed me on the forehead. I looked towards Jane and nodded to the Cab. We all walked over and got in a cab, Jane in the front seat, Booth and I in the back. He rested one hand on my thigh and the other was entwined with mine and rested on his lap. I placed my head on his shoulder and closed my eyes. The trip to Janes house was silent but it was comfortable and I was quite content sitting with Booth, he made me feel safe and it felt right.
There was a long conversation to come.
A/N- Okay, I need your help. Do you want to hear the long conversation between Jane/Booth/Brennan and Booth/Brennan? Or would you prefer that I just get Booth and Brennan home? Please let me know! Thanks for reading.
