Ok, so here we are. At the end of the story. Thank you ALL for the great reviews. For sticking it out with me through my first fanfic. For the encouragement. It all means so much to me. I hope that you enjoy this chapter. Since I made you wait until the very end for the kiss. Read and enjoy. A special thanks and shout out to my fan club members.

A/N: By the way...incase you lost count. The is one last question to be asked and answered. Remember, this whole fiction started with a game of 20 questions.

Dr. Temperance Brennan sat at her desk. Angela had left about two hours before. After trying her best to get Brennan to go home. Finally Angela said good night and left. Next to go were Hodgins and Zack. They both waved their goodbyes as they left the lab arguing about something or another. Brennan was surprised when thirty minutes after them, Dr. Goodman stopped by her office. "Glad to have you back, Dr. Brennan," he said, after a light tap on her doorframe. Brennan looked up at her boss.

"Good to be back, sir," she said.

"I do hope that you won't stay too late into the night."

"Just wanted to finish reading the Whitman case," she told him. "I missed a lot by not being here." Goodman nodded.

"I was pleased and, may I add, truly surprised to see your team working so well with Agent Booth." Brennan smiled at the comment. "I expect things to return to normal now that you are back." Brennan smiled even bigger.

"Yes, I expect they'll go back to annoying each other by morning." Goodman nodded again.

"Goodnight, Dr. Brennan."

"Night." She watched the retreating back of Dr. Goodman, and then turned back to the case file. Thirty minutes passed before she heard light footsteps. A small smile tugged her lips. She knew it was Booth.

"Late night, Bones?" Booth asked, walking into her office.

"Just finishing up…what happened to you?" she asked, as she looked up. She quickly took in his bruised cheek and slightly swollen lips. She also noticed that he kept his left arm close to his stomach. As if protecting it. She stood from her seat and started toward him.

"Just a little…reminder," he said. Brennan stopped in front of him and gingerly reached out and touched his face.

"A reminder? What does that mean? Who did this to you, Booth?" He smiled at her concern.

"Doesn't really matter, does it?"

"Yes, it does. I want to know."

"Why? So you can go open up a can of whoop ass on him?" Brennan drew her brows together.

"I don't know what that means." Booth chuckled. "Who?"

"Diana Weasley…or Alexander…or whatever her name is…her partner."

"Are you going to go to Cullen?" she asked.

"Naw. Like I said…it was just a reminder…and trust me, I got the message."

"What message? Booth, what are you talking at. I'm calling Cullen." Booth grabbed her wrist as she reached for her phone. "Booth," she challenged as she turned to face him.

"It was handled," he said. "He just wanted me to know that me ratting Diana out wasn't sitting well with him. Wanted me to know to stay away."

"But he can't do that, Booth. He can't beat you up. Can he?" Booth smiled at her, and let go of her arm.

"He didn't do anything I wouldn't," he told her. "He didn't want me missing anymore with his partner…I don't want him messin' with mine. We understand each other." Brennan shook her head in disgust.

"You mean…you mean this is some kind of macho male thing?" Booth nodded.

"Now you're getting it."

"You will at least put some ice on that bruise, won't you?"

"As soon as I get home. But first, I need your day planner." Brennan gave him a look that clearly said no.

"I don't think so, Booth." He gave her his best charm smile.

"Please," he said softly, taking a step toward her, leaving only inches between them. "Your day planner, or I find something else to keep my hands busy." Brennan's eyes went wide and her heart sped up. She wasn't sure if it was because of what Booth was suggesting or because she wasn't all to shaken by the idea. Finally she turned toward her desk, picked up her planner and handed it to him. He gave her a shy smile and took a step away. She watched as he flipped pages, and then took a pen from his pocket. He had a half smile as he wrote something on one of the pages and then shut the book.

"Hey," she protested. "How am I supposed to know what you wrote?" He winked at her as he handed the book back.

"The final question is mine," he said, ignoring the question. Brennan knew what he was talking about. Their silly little game of 20 questions.

"Alright," she said. "What is it?"

"Early today," he began. "Did it mean anything?"

"Did what?" Brennan asked turning away from him and dropping her planner back to her desk. She also knew what he was talking about this time. She had shocked both of them when she gave him a soft kiss on the lips. She really didn't know what had caused her to do that, and now here he was. Asking if it meant anything. Brennan felt, more than heard, Booth close the distant between them. She felt a hand on her shoulder, turning her to face him. She willed herself not to step back, not to look away. She felt vulnerable- unprotected- having him search her eyes. But still, she didn't look away. Finally, he leaned down ever so slowly. She knew he was giving her every chance to stop him. With only inches separating their mouths, Brennan licked her lips and slightly tilted her head up. She could feel his warm breath across her lips. Could smell his distinctive aroma.

Booth couldn't believe he was standing there, his mouth inches from Brennan. And she wasn't pulling away. She was just standing there, staring into his eyes…waiting. He wanted to kiss her. Wanted to taste her. But he didn't want to rush. He was holding himself back…controlling his urge, giving her all the chances in the world to stop him, but she wasn't. She looked halfway… hopeful. Finally, she licked her lips and tilted her head ever so slightly upward giving him the permission he had been waiting for. Like a feather floating on the wind, he touched his lips to hers.

A shock ran through her body the moment he touched her lips. It was a gentle kiss. A barely there kiss. For a moment he lingered there… only just touching her. Brennan stood there…enjoying the warmth. She jumped slightly when he brought a hand up to cup her face, titling her mouth farther upward. He ran his tongue across her lips, asking again for permission. Not wanting to take it farther than she was willing. Brennan's breath caught and her heart slammed against her rib cage. Again he ran his tongue over her lips and this time she parted them. He invaded her mouth and wrapped his free arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him. He wanted to feel her. The hand that cupped her face was now tangled in her hair.

Brennan wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. She now freely gave him access to her mouth, and she was determined to explore his just as much. Their breathing was heavy, and their kiss now urgent. Finally Booth broke the kiss. Keeping his mouth close to hers he asked again, "Did it mean anything?" Brennan let her hands fall until they were resting, palms pressed to his chest. She could feel his heart pounding just as hard as hers. She dropped her eyes a moment, staring at his shirt. At her hands touching him. He waited. Then she lifted her face and gave him a gentle kiss.

"Yes, Seeley," she said softy, her voice hoarse with emotion. She couldn't get anymore out, but his smile told her that he understood.

"Good," he said. As he lowered his head to kiss her again, a noise reached their ears.

"Brennan, sweetie," Angela called as the lab doors opened. Booth and Brennan quickly stepped apart; Booth taking a few steps toward the couch, Brennan swiftly walking around her desk and taking a seat. "Sweetie, I knew you would still be here," Angela said, making her way to the office. "Get your coat, I'm taking you out to…oh." She stopped as soon as she stepped in Brennan's office and noticed Booth. She took in his bruised face, his fat lip and also the slight flush that touched his cheeks. The same pink ting that colored Brennan. "Am I interrupting anything?" she asked.

"No," Brennan said.

"I just stopped by to give Bones an update about the Whitman case," Booth threw in. Angela nodded. She knew something had happened.

"Cullen get mad at you upsetting the big bosses?" Angela teased, waving a hand to indicate his bruised face. Booth gave her a smile.

"Guess you could say that."

"Ange, haven't you already left?" Brennan asked.

"Umm, yeah, but I thought I would take you out for dinner," Angela said. "I just really wanted to make sure you left the lab at a decent time. But if you and Booth…"

"No, you two ladies go on," Booth interrupted. "I'm running on a lack of sleep." Booth started toward the door, before turning back to Brennan. "We good?" She gave him a smile and nodded. "Good." He gave her a sly little smile, turned back to Angela. "Night, Ange."

"Good night, Booth," she said, as he walked by. Angela looked at Brennan with a knowing look. "You going to tell me what happened?" she asked.

"Oh, Tempe" Booth said, sticking his head through door. "August 14." He gave Brennan a wink, nodded to Angela and left.

"August 14?" Angela asked. She watched as Brennan opened her day planner and quickly flipped through it. Brennan smiled as she read what Booth had wrote:

Bones & Booth

Pre-Dawn

Delta Aquarids meteor shower

Looking to catch that shooting star…

"Tempe?" Brennan looked up at her friend and closed the book. "You going to share?"

"You know, Angela, I think dinner sounds like a great idea," Brennan said with a smile.

I know I said this was the last chapter...but I lied. There will be an Epilogue. So keep an eye out.

Thanks for reading. Hope you liked the kiss!

The Delta Aquarids is a real meteor shower. It peaks in the Southern Hemisphere around July 28/29. They also have the best show. The duration of the northern Delta Aquarids meteor shower covers the period of July 16 to September 10. Maximum currently occurs on August 13/14. Learn more athttp/comets. to catching shooting stars. May all your wishes come true!