50 CHAPTERS!!!!!!!!! And I'm not done yet with this…close but not yet and I'm pretty decided on writing a sequel…enjoy!
Chapter 50
Rolling over, Temperance sighed in contentment. She wasn't ready to get up and leave the warmth of her lover's (and fiancé's) arms. She closed her eyes tightly and willed sleep to return. She felt arms pull her closer and lips press light kisses onto her shoulder. She hummed and felt him smile against her skin. He kissed it once more before pulling back and she rolled back to find his dark brown eyes watching her.
"Good morning."
"Good morning to you."
"Sleep OK?"
"Very well…you?"
"Certainly can't complain."
She lay on her back, staring at the ceiling.
"I don't really want to go to work today."
He sat up on his elbow and looked down at her.
"Temperance Brennan doesn't want to go to work? Clearly this is a dream. Or you're sick."
"No…I just…don't want to."
"Well…what would you like to do?"
"Talk."
"Talk? About what?"
She grinned and faced him.
"We are getting married, aren't we? That usually takes some planning."
"You want to take a day off work…to plan our wedding?"
"Yes."
He moved until she lay beneath him and he kissed her, long and deep.
"I think that may have been the sexiest thing I've ever heard…"
Two hours later they were finally out of bed and Seeley was making breakfast.
"Make some extra pancakes for Vivian. She's bringing Tibia over soon."
"No problem."
"So…you really like her?"
He smiled and turned to her, pulling her into his arms.
"I love her, Bones. She's perfect."
"I went and got her yesterday during my lunch break. I looked online for local shelters and when I got there she was the only one of her littler left. The man called her the runt, he said if no one took her soon…well…I just couldn't stand it so, I took her right away. I went and got everything she needs and then I called Vivian and she offered to help me surprise you."
He shook his head with a smile.
"You know…I'm starting to think there's something to all of Hodgins conspiracy theories."
"Damn right there is!"
They both turned to the entry way when they heard a shout from the front door. They heard a small bark and the sound of little paws running towards the kitchen. Tibia rounded the corner on a skid and scrambled towards Seeley, barking happily. He knelt down and scooped her up and she licked his face.
"I seriously wonder sometimes, bro."
"Wonder what?"
"Are all women drawn to you? Regardless of species?"
He laughed.
"I guess."
Temperance shook her head with a smile.
"This is doing wonders for his ego."
"You're telling me, Tempe."
"Hey!"
"Oh, shush, we love you even if your head is incredibly swelled."
He handed the puppy to Temperance, who cuddled happily into the new arms.
"I think it'll take getting food into the two of you to get you to stop talking about my ego and my 'swelled head' so, let's eat."
They had just finished breakfast when Vivian spoke again.
"So, what're you two up to today?"
"Well…believe it or not, Bones here is talking about taking the day off."
"Seriously? Do I…even wanna ask why?"
"Head out of the gutter, sis."
"Can you really blame me?"
"Bones wants to start on the wedding plans."
Vivian's eyes swung to Temperance, who was blushing and trying to hide it by playing with Tibby.
"Really? Any ideas? I'm more than happy to help."
"Actually…I could use your help. Seeley, do you mind if-"
He smiled and shook his head.
"Nah, you two go and have a 'girl's day.' I have some more paperwork I can finish here while Tibby keeps me company. Besides, tradition says that men know next to nothing when it comes to weddings."
"Don't think that just because 'tradition' says it that you're going to get out of helping."
"Wouldn't dream of it, Bones. You to go and have fun."
Vivian kissed her brother on the cheek and headed for the door, Temperance hung back for a moment.
"You really don't mind?"
"Not at all. I would've loved to spend the day here with you, planning this, but I doubt we would've got much done. There are probably things I can't help with, anyway. Plus, I love seeing my girls together. Well, two out of three anyway."
They both glanced down to see Tibby curled up in his lap, sleeping once more.
"Your girls?"
"Yup…my girls."
"Hmmm…alpha-male."
"Alpha-female."
She smiled and leaned down to kiss him before whispering.
"And don't you forget it…"
"Love you."
"Love you too."
"What did you need my help with, Tempe?"
"I asked Angela last night…I want the two of you to be bridesmaids."
"Oh, Tempe…I'd love to."
"Angela's meeting us at a shop she knows of downtown. She says getting dresses are the most important part of the wedding because it determines the other details."
"Well, she's not wrong. My uncle's wedding when I was eight…the bridesmaids' dresses clashed with everything."
"She mentioned a similar experience."
They got to the shop to see a smiling Angela waving at them. Once in the store they were set upon by a tiny, older woman who immediately pulled Angela into a tight hug.
"Oh, Angie. I can't tell you how good it is to see you."
"You too, Kate."
"Tell me you're getting married, honey, and you'll make my year."
"Not yet, Kate. I'm a bridesmaid this time. It's my best friend's wedding. Kate this is Temperance and that's Vivian, Ladies, this is Kate."
"Nice to meet you both. Any friends of Angie's are welcome here."
"It's nice to meet you too."
The woman looked Temperance up and down before smiling broadly.
"Alright, dear. Let's find you the perfect dress."
She hurried off into the racks of dresses and Vivian and Temperance turned to Angela.
"When I was in art school, Kate was one of my mentors. She designed clothes then but after a few years she focused on designing for weddings. I love them because the dresses aren't your traditional, big, fluffy, 'layers of tulle,' 'princess,' wedding gowns. I thought you might prefer that."
"Thanks, Ange…this is perfect."
"Ladies! Over here please!"
The three of them shared a laugh before making their through the sea of dresses.
A/N: You won't know what the dresses look like until the wedding…I'm still making them in my head…lol…hope you enjoyed it!
