Story: What They Never Said

Disclaimer: I own nothing, only the scotch tape holding posters to my wall and the arsenal of furbies ready to bow down to me and obey my every will. Including recruiting reviewers, hehehe…

Spoilers: Inspired by a scene from The Woman in Limbo

Pairing: BoothxBrennan

Chapters: This will be dealt with in three parts, three points of view. First Angela, then Brennan, then Booth. Get excited, cause here's Brennan!

Summary: They never told anybody, it was a secret, one they were so good at hiding.

Part II: The Good Doctor Speaks

Note: Mmmkay, here's part two! Hope somebody liked part 1 enough to read this, hehe.

Dedication: This is for Tempo because I feel like it and I just love this girl so much. Pump up Hot-Blooded, Jen, cause this is for you!

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"There's the man in shining FBI-issue armor who always wants to know where you are at any waking moment, because he cares. Just like me." Angela put a comforting hand on Brennan's arm where it rested on the railing, watching her face. Brennan tore her gaze away from the meticulous scan Angela initiated to glance down at Booth. He gave her a little wave, and she smiled, the adoration and affection so subtle it was impossible to tell if it was a trick of the light or actually there. Tempe turned back to her best friend with a smirk

"Sure, Ange. Sure. But, thanks." Brennan turned to leave, a light smile playing about her lips. "You don't know the half of it…" She allowed herself to whisper quietly as she began her descent down the stairs.

"What was that, sweetie?" Angela's sharp ear picked up on the noise, knowing what she heard but wanting to hear it again.

"Nothing, Angela." Tempe didn't turn as she continued to make her way towards Booth. She felt the eyes of her best friend drilling holes in the back of her head. She almost laughed; Angela was going to kill herself trying to figure out what she had meant.

Booth's milk chocolate eyes were shining with concern as she approached him.

"You okay?" He inquired, looking her up and down as if that would answer his pointless question.

"Fine." She responded automatically, her heart melting at his obvious care. Booth shook his head and smiled down at her.

"Yeah, I'll bet. So, what's up with David?" His arm found its place around her shoulders, his touch light in the presence of her coworkers, but more importantly, Angela. Brennan groaned, slapping him lightly with the back of her hand on the stomach without breaking her stride.

"Will you get over that? We're just friends."

"He doesn't seem to think so." Booth kept his tone light.

"He can be an idiot some times…" Brennan admitted, facing forward to signal the end of their conversation. He walked with her to the door, their sides brushing at times when she drifted closer or he pulled her in. As they approached the exit, Brennan felt the comforting weight around her lift as Booth removed his arm from around her shoulders. He stepped ahead of her to open the large doors, and instead of arguing, she simply smiled and walked past him. Booth let the door swing shut and hurried after the auburn-haired scientist.

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Thank you to goldpiece for reminding me about David! I almost forgot, hehe. But don't worry, all has been dealt with accordingly and up to your standards, me hopes. The next part has something really good in it! I know this has all been subtle schtuffs, but ya gotta stick around till the next chapter for the real good stuff! As always, Ash