So, here we go again. Now let's see what the two are doing out there :D Hope I don't disapoint you with it :D Thanks to the reviewers, you made me smile and some of you even laugh. And thanks again to Hollie for the beta... hugs and kisses!!!
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A few hours later, they were standing outside the cabin. Bones had an axe in her free right hand.
"Ok Bones. Stand like this" Booth spread his legs out and lowered himself towards the floor. His back was straight. She imitated his position. "Right. Now try and hit the block. Leave your arm as loose as possible." She put her left hand onto the wooden handle, and he placed his right hand over it. She swung the axe and hit the big piece of wood in front of her. It split into two pieces. "Great job, Bones!" he said and a grin broke across her face.
"That was quite easy!" she said, her eyes sparkling. He returned her grin.
"Well, wait until you hit that thing another 20 times. You won't be able to feel your arm anymore." He said jokingly.
She set herself back in position. "Well maybe. But then you can take over."
Three hours later, they had finished chopping the wood. They were both exhausted and sweating. "So, I really would like you to get some rest, while I make us some lunch but I'm afraid you're going to have to stand next to me" He lifted his right hand and she smiled.
"That's ok, Booth. You don't need to treat me like a child. I can help you with the cooking." He nodded his head.
"Yes I know. So let's make a fire and cook us something nice."
They went inside, both carrying a large pile of chopped wood. After their lunch, they went for a walk. Hand in hand, of course. They talked about their families and friends. "Imagine if Angela was here, and could see us holding hands! Imagine the squeal she'd make! I bet you could hear it at the other side of the world!" Temperance shook her head softly. She really liked Angela, but when it came to Booth, she could be quite annoying. Booth smiled and nodded his head.
"Yeah, I'm sure she would be pleased. But she will never know. Nobody will. Whatever we do or say out here stays out here. Right?" Temperance nodded her head.
"Right. Like… What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." she answered. Then she sighed. "Um… Booth. I really need to go to the toilet, and since there's none here…." she started unbuttoning her jeans. Before pulling the jeans down, she shot him a warning glance. "You turn your back on me and don't you dare turning around!" she said." He looked one last time at her, shocked. He turned his back to her immediately.
"Geez Bones, what do you think I am, a perverted or something?"
When she was finished she said: "You can look again. Sorry, I didn't want to say that…" she blushed. "It was embarrassing enough, so can we just walk on?" He grinned. "Well, first I think it's my turn. This time you better turn around." He said.
That evening, they watched the sun go down. It quickly got colder, so they went inside and cooked dinner. They lit a fire on the huge fireplace and settled in front of it. "You see, the first day is already over!" Booth said, in a soft voice. Temperance sighed and leaned on him. She smiled. "It's good to see that we've made it through the first day without killing each other! What about tonight though?" She looked at the small bed at the other side of the room.
"I suppose we could sleep in their together…" He grinned. "I already figured it out. I'll lie on my back and you can sleep next to me, and put your head on my chest." He said his voice steady, even though he was trembling inside. Yes, great. Like lovers do. How will I ever get only a minute of sleep with her so close to me?
She raised her eyebrows and looked at him with a shocked expression. "No. Booth, We can't possibly do that. It wouldn't be… professional." How am I to sleep when I'm practically laying on him? That's impossible!
Booth shook his head. He had already expected her to object to that proposition. "Come on, Bones! Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. And it would be the only comfortable way to sleep in such a small place."
She sighed. "But Booth, I can't. Honestly. I move way too much when I'm asleep. When I was with Sully, I drove him crazy with it. He once slept on the couch to get away from my hitting and kicking. You'll get no sleep whatsoever." He looked at her with a little smile on his face. "Sully moved out of your bed on his own free will? Wow." What an idiot he thought to himself.
"Look, let's just try. If it doesn't work we can think of something different tomorrow." There is no way I'm leaving your bed, whether you kick or not!
They brushed their teeth outside beside the river. They quickly walked back to their cabin, shivering because of the cold. They both took off their trousers, and Booth climbed onto the bed, trying to lie as close to the wall as possible. Temperance got in after him. She tried to get comfortable without touching him, but there was just not enough space. She gave up and snuggled into him. The contact of their bare legs sent shivers down both of their spines. She put her free hand on his chest and closed her eyes. She could hear his heartbeat and was surprised that it had sped up just as hers had. After some times, they both relaxed and their breathing slowed. After all, it had been an exhausting day and sleep finally came over them.
