*Author's Note*
Okay, as a considerate writer, you will get what you want. Somewhat. Thanks for reading. Enjoy!
First Time in a While
Chapter 12.
It was late Thursday evening. Booth paced around his office, antsy about telling Bones he had to cancel. It was stupid that he was so nervous. Him and Bones were partners and they had talked about much worse things. He knew he was indecisive about this because he didn't know what was right anymore. If he went through with it and told Bones he changed his mind about meeting on Sunday, that he may regret it. Is it the right thing? It feels right. He saw downfalls to both decisions.
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"Sully? What are you doing here?" Brennan said shocked, looking up from her work in her office.
"I just came to ask how you were feeling, Tempe. Things would be a lot easier if you answered my calls," Sully lay the flowers he had bought on her desk as he talked.
"Sorry, just a little busy," she said irritability.
"And may I ask what the gift is for?"
"Just being friendly," he smirked.
Inside he hated to use that word with her. How could he use the word friendly when they had once been so close. They had once slept together. The thought made him shiver.
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Don't be such a coward, Seeley. Go tell Bones, and leave. He thought his words were easier said than done, but his mind was determined. How could he be such a coward? For Booth, it was time to take charge.
He made his way to the Jeffersonian, thinking as he did. His mind was racing, his nerves were on edge, and his hands were jittery.
He told himself that if she were busy he would leave. Really he knew that was just an excuse to not go through with it. He imagined the look of hurt on her face if he told her. He couldn't take that.
Leaning in to get a glimpse in her office, his breathe fogged the glass slightly. Once the fog disappeared he was able to see clearly.
Sully? What's he doing here? He quickly realized he was being stupid. Sully is with Bones. Duah. He understood why he might be there, but he didn't like it.
He glanced at the desk, where Bones was sitting, looking down at her papers. Then he saw the bouquet of flowers leaned against her computer. He noticed Sully, who was just a little too close to Bones when he began to lean in. They were just talking, but Booth was livid.
I can't believe her! Sully will break her heart, and I will be the first one to tell her I told ya so. Does she not remember he left her! For being a genius she sure is hard headed sometimes. No way in hell I'm telling her now. She wouldn't meet me anyway. She'd either forget or just not go at all.
At that moment, Booth's anger overtook his common sense. He was being irrational, and he knew if Bones was there she'd tell him so.
After walking back from the Jeffersonian, he slammed the door of his office behind him. He flipped open his phone, and read 8:27.
No paperwork had been left on his desk, and honestly he didn't think he could concentrate anyway. He sent Jess a quick text before leaving for his apartment.
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Jess looked down at her phone, rereading the text she had just received for the fifth time.
We need to talk. I'll be home soon.
Don't make anything to eat.
I'm not hungry
Booth
This wasn't like Booth to be so short with her, even in a text. And if definitely wasn't like him to not be hungry. She laughed to herself. Lately Booth had been acting weird. He had been sort of cut off from her, and less affectionate and considerate. He's probably just tired she concluded.
Doing as he asked to not make dinner, she flipped on the tv, nervously awaited his arrival.
Shortly after, Jess heard the door being slammed open, and shut the same way. Startling her, she sat up.
Jess was a little surprised when he hurriedly made his way to her on the couch. He usually took his time to put his keys down and get something from the kitchen. She could tell something was up.
When he took a seat next to her, instead of saying anything he looked hurt. She sensed when he walked in that he had been angry, but now he was sad. Jess opened her mouth, but no words came out, when he leaned his head gently against hers.
"Jess.."
She caught the tone of his voice, and she didn't like it. She reacted quickly before he had a chance to say anymore.
Roughly taking his hair in her hands, she pulled him to her making there lips meet. Her mind was racing. She wanted him. It had been so long since they had done this. She wondered why, but her mind told her something else. Her and Booth had a connection from the start. The physical attraction was there, but there needed to be more. He was not happy. She wasn't too stupid to see that.
She pulled away from the kiss and decided to let him talk.
"Jess, I have to tell you something."
"I got that from the text, Booth. Just tell me." Her voice was irritated.
She wasn't mad at Booth. She had a feeling she knew what he was going to say, but she wanted to let him talk.
"When we were in Afghanistan together, and you took care of me, I told myself I would never repay you, and that I was going to marry you some day." She laughed at the statement with tears rolling down her face. "You were so gentle and caring, but I realized that I need more, Jess. Me and you, we are two different people. When you moved in here, I felt something wasn't right and I should have told you then to save you the pain. I'm so sorry Jess.."
Booth felt like his heart had been taken out and ripped in two. He would never be with Bones, and the thought of losing his only other companion killed him. But he knew it was the right thing. He watched as her tears flowed and make wet stains on his suit. Tears came falling from his eyes as well. The two sat down and cried. Jess understood. She was upset, yes, but she admitted to herself that she had not been happy either. Her and Booth were two different people who knew nothing about each other. The physical attraction was there, but he was right. It wasn't enough.
Sitting there with Booth, she felt pleasant. She was glad this relationship could end peacefully. It would take some time, but she would manage. Finding a new place would be the first step. Finding no need to rush the move out, Booth and Jess spent one last day together, talking as friends.
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Sully left the Jeffersonian a few minutes after Booth. Brennan sat in her office, finding herself staring at the flowers on her desk. She wondered why she was looking at the gift Sully had brought her but was thinking of Booth. Maybe I could stop by his office. He is my partner after all.
When Bones arrived at the FBI building, she headed for Booth's office. He's gone? She was surprised to see the small room empty. He usually would stay late. Much later than it was.
"Excuse me, miss?" Bones questioned as she found the receptionist's desk.
"Yes? How may I help you? The plainly dressed women behind the desk answered Bones politely.
"Seeley Booth? Did he leave?"
"Yes, actually about twenty minutes ago. Would you like to leave him a message?" she suggested.
"No, no. I'm his partner actually. I was just wondering why he left so early. Any idea where he went?"
"When agent Booth left, he looked like he was in a hurry. I didn't catch where he was going, but he said he had to see Jess?" The woman's tone was questioning.
The sound of her name made Bones cringe. She shrugged it off as she replied to the lady.
"Thank you. You have been very helpful." Bones tried her best smile.
