A/N: OOkkay… first time I'll ever write a second chapter in any fic. Hehe… Just couldn't keep myself away from thinking along these lines. Another drabble, of sorts.
Disclaimer: I don't even have enough money to buy ink.
Crash And Burn
"Sir?"
Some may say that his was a bizarre and perturbing fascination.
But it wasn't. It wasn't at all.
He looked up at her, as she stood in his office impassively. His freshly brewed coffee made its presence known with steamy indulgence.
Age and everything else were trivialities in their line of work, were the passage of time did not hinder.
And although he was indeed old enough to see her in a paternal light, he wasn't completely devoid of his senses.
He found her to be amazing.
Someone who was smarter than him, and was confident enough to behave like she did made him realize just how much everybody else wallowed in their mediocrity.
He had a fascination. True. But he was convinced that it was a valid and justifiable curiosity.
And no one could ever claim with impunity that she wasn't beautiful.
She captivated everyone around her. Including him.
He was at first worried when the FBI agent started coming around. But he had allowed it. Telling himself that he was secure. That he shouldn't be worried.
Besides, they were complete polar opposites. Like fire and ice.
But in the end, no footing was sure.
And in the passage of time that he had grown to dismiss, something happened.
Something undeniable, indelible. And damning.
And he lost her.
He would never be able to see her again in that light. He wouldn't allow it.
But sometimes, when he stared into her eyes, he couldn't help but die a little bit more inside.
But he was a scientist. He viewed world through the detached lens of a microscope. He shouldn't let such things interfere or influence him.
He decided, and died some more.
Besides, it was only a fascination, right?
"That will be all, Dr. Brennan."
"Thanks. Goodnight Dr. Goodman."
A door clicked closed.
He stared at the coffee mug for a very long time.
A/N: I might make another one. Reviews help!
