The Ties that Bind

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Ch 3 – When I Step Here You Step There…..

"You shouldn't have done that" Brennan said as she glided across the floor with Booth, Angela and some poor unsuspecting young man, whom Bones didn't deny was easy on the eyes, twirled nearby.

"C'mon Bones, that is the thanks I get for rescuing you from the "geriatric Neanderthals oh what a pretty lady society"

At this Temperance rolled her eyes, Booth pulled her closer as the tempo picked up careful to maintain the unspoken barrier between them, close but teetering on the brink of something more all the while ensuring that they are always one step back.

"Rescue me? Booth where in that poor misguided mind of yours did you concoct the fabrication that I needed to be rescued, for your information I was enjoying the stimulating conversation that I oh! ----"Temperance was cut off abruptly when Booth closed the gap between their bodies and leaned down to whisper in her ear

"Stimulating conversation" his breath tickled her ear; she was both aroused and furious at him, which seemed to always be the case. His voice got soft as he said "Admit it you liked it when I kissed you, I saw it in your eyes"

She shoves him back, appalled at his presumptuousness glaring. "What! Booth you kissed my hand! I hardly call that a kiss and for your information many men have---"

"Oh so you want me to kiss you?" he smirked clearly enjoying the flustered state he put her in, absorbing her beauty, which was even more radiant when she was angry. He loved this.

She gaped at him "That is NOT what I meant, gah why must you be so, so….insufferable"

"Insufferable, Bones I would have thought that you capable with your intelligence and education to come up with a more witty comeback then insufferable" he was baiting her and he knew it "Could it be that Dr. Brennan is powerless under my charm hmmm"

"Booth, let me make something inexplicably clear to you, so clear that even you in your delusional Scotch induced, alpha male wannabe state cannot misunderstand---"

"Alpha male wannabe Bones I'm not going to stand here and listen to your diatribe—"

"Diatribe, I'm impressed that you can you that in a sentence, and STOP interrupting me"

"Excuse me, I hate to interrupt this lover's quarrel but Dr. Brennan, it's an honor to meet you I have admired your work for sometime and have longed to tell you this in person."

Both turned to stare into the face of Dr. Clay Townsand, the most important man attending the gala and the sole reason for Bones attendance. Looking past him she saw Dr. Goodman scowling furiously. Mortified at what he must think of her arguing at a gala she rushed to apologize. Booth for his part looked chagrined.

"Dr. Townsand this is my partner Special Agent Seeley—"

"Booth yes I know" he extended his hand "Dr. Brennan, please enjoy what is left of the evening, perhaps I may request a tour with you as my guide at a later date?"

"It would be my pleasure Dr. Townsand, the Jeffersonian is grateful for your support over the years" Temperance started to make amends when a young man rushed up to them

"Agent Booth we have a situation, a body has been found nearby" he said, nervous in Bones' presence

Booth took a deep breath and looked at Bones, asking with his eyes if all was forgiven. Her look told him yes.

Offering her his arm he said "Let's go let Bones do what she does best, shall we partner"

She signed and took his arm. Her grip on his forearm a little forceful she was still mad about the kiss comment. At this rate she wouldn't even have time to change.

Damn heels, Angela would hear about this.