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A/N ok I know it's been a long time since my last update. I'm very sorry but I've been super busy. I graduated last week and have been working tons. I've not had the time or energy to sit up and write anything.

I'm actually doing this in the free hour I have before I have to go to work again.

Sorry if it's short.

WHEN YOU KNOW: Chapter 7.

He stretched as he climbed out of his SUV in the underground parking area at the Jeffersonian institute. He'd found it difficult to get to sleep the night before.

After he'd left Brennan's apartment he'd gone straight home and taken a cold shower.

Every time he'd closed his eyes to sleep, his mind bombarded him with images of his partner on the floor beneath him in her living room.

As he walked towards her lab he couldn't help but wonder if she'd been more successful than him.

Had the time apart allowed her scientist self to point out reasons why they shouldn't take things further.

Booth was feeling slightly nervous as he walked through the glass doors into the lab. The place was empty, all the office lights were off with the exception of the security station and one office on the other side of the lab. He read the name plate on the door; Dr Temperance Brennan.

He pushed the door lightly without knocking. He couldn't hold back the smile when he saw her.

She was reaching for a leather bound book which was on the top of a shelving unit. Even though she wasn't a short woman, she still couldn't quite reach the book. As he watched his smile grew when he took in what she was wearing.

Her lab coat lay draped from a hook. Her grape coloured t-shirt had a V shaped neck. The thing that was making him grin however what her choice of lower garment… his favourite pair of dark blue jeans.

She'd worn them after he'd told her he liked to look at her backside when she wore them. This small fact relaxed his earlier fears.

Quietly he moved into the room and placed their breakfast on her desk.

"need a hand?"

Brennan gasped and spun round to face him.

"Booth! I didn't hear you…..how long have you been there?"

"long enough to admire your jeans" he winked and watched her blush slightly as she smoothed her t-shirt over her stomach.

Booth walked around to her side of the desk and placed his hands on her waist. Gently he moved her until her back came to rest against the shelving unit. With another half step, he closed the gap between them. His mouth was only a couple of inches away from hers as he extended his right arm above their heads and retrieved the volume she had been reaching for.

He smiled as he handed her the book, noting that her breath was slightly faster than usual.

Her heart was pounding as she took the book and thanked him quietly as he moved to the bag he'd placed on her desk and started dishing out their breakfast.

When they'd finished eating, Booth sighed heavily and leaned forward, resting his arms on his knees.

"So, did you take some time to think about this?"

Although he'd asked the question he wasn't sure if he wanted to hear the answer.

"About 'us'?" Brennan leaned back in her seat as she watched him nod.

"Of course I did Booth, you know what I'm like!"

after a soft chuckle he made a gesture with his hand that said he wanted her to continue.

"And…. I didn't change my mind"

His smile was blinding. "So you'll go to dinner with me tonight? To a restaurant? On a date?"

She matched his smile and agreed to the date.

Just then Booth phone began to ring. He never took his eyes from her as he spoke into the handset.
When he disconnected he got to his feet.
"I have to run, something's come up back at the office and apparently it can't be solved without me."

Tempe walked with him to the main doors of the lab and spoke softly as she lightly touched his hand.
"What time should I be ready for?"

"About 8 tonight, I'll pick you up at your place"

Booth leaned in and stole a gentle kiss before smiling widely and walking through the doors. He turned back to look at her four times before the corridor turned and hid her from his view.

Brennan was smiling to herself as she turned back into the lab. She was heading towards her office when she heard a throat clear.

Turning slowly, she saw her best friend standing hands on hips in the doorway of her own office.

"Get you're skinny butt in here sweetie!" she indicated over her shoulder with a jab of her thumb. "you're not getting anything done until you spill"

Brennan moved towards her friend looking a little confused.
"Spill what?"

"Don't play dumb with me Doc! You finally locked lips with Mr. Hunky FBI! I want to know how it happened, where it happened and what ever else you two got up to."

She threw her arm around Brennan's shoulders and ushered her to a seat.

" I want details!"

A/N
again sorry it's short don't forget to hit that review button