new chapter - new luck :D Still two days and one night to go...let's see what happens. Feel free to tell me your thoughts. I love all your comments.
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Temperance opened her eyes. At first, she didn't know where she was. But then it all came back to her, and she sighed. She felt so warm and cozy, and she didn't want to get up. Not yet. Her partner was really comfortable to sleep on, she thought. Right Temperance. Your partner. Working partner as he was. There is no way you should be sleeping on your working partner. And enjoying it either. Booth began to stir under her. She felt his muscles tighten under her right hand. He lifted his head and gave her a tired smile.
"Good morning Bones. Did you sleep well?" She smiled.
"Yes, indeed I did. I would have never imagined that you were this comfortable as pillow!" she joked.
He put his head back and closed his eyes. "You're welcome." After a few minutes, Temperance began to move her fingers over his chest. She felt his muscles tighten again, then relaxing as she started to draw small circles. He kept his eyes closed and tried not to move. He liked the warm feeling that spread through his body, starting from the lines she drew. He put his left hand over her right, their fingers winding around each others and stroking each others wrists. They lay there in silence for a while, just enjoying each other's warmth. Then they finally got up and made some breakfast.
The weather outside was cold and rainy so they stayed inside, in front of the fireplace. They talked and laughed at just about everything. Temperance hadn't thought that it would happen, but she was enjoying Booth's company, and didn't really care that she couldn't get away from him. She felt somehow drawn towards him. She had now accepted the warm feeling, when he smiled at her. She was now used to his touch. She knew what that meant. But could that be true? They started as friends and partners. But now she definitely felt more. Still one and a half day to go. She didn't even know if that was good or bad. I think I'll miss him, as soon as the handcuffs are off.
Booth looked at her. There was a dreamy expression on her face. What is she thinking about? Her face looks so soft, it must be something good. Gosh, I love to see her when she's so happy. I love it when she laughs. She is so much more beautiful when she smiles. Great Seeley, and what about the "just-partners-thing?" She would kick your ass, if she knew what you are thinking. Or would she? Come on, Seeley, stop dreaming. There is no way she could feel the same for you.
That afternoon, they went for another walk. Suddenly it started to rain, which surprised neither of them, as that was all it had done that morning. They ran back to the house as fast as possible. When they got there, they were soaking wet. Booth cursed under his breath. "Let's get the fire burning quickly." As the fire burnt he took of his jeans and pointed towards Temperance. "You take your jeans off as well." When she had, he pulled her into a tight embrace and put a blanket around them. He placed themselves just in front of the fire, as close as possible. Temperance was trembling in his arms but did not object to his holding her so close. In fact, she already was beginning to feel warm. She relaxed in his arms and put her head to his shoulder. She closed her eyes. It's really strange. Normally I would not allow any man to treat me like this, just telling me what to do and then pressing me towards him as if I belonged to him. But with Booth everything is just different. I never felt so comfortable in someone's arms. So protected. And so loved. Oh God, now she already started to mix in love. He doesn't love you. He is just your partner. She put her free hand around his waist and pulled a little closer to him.
He smiled contently as she put her head on his shoulder. He felt her body relaxing against his. He took a deep breath and exhaled again. Why does this feel so good? Why have I never felt this way when embracing with a woman? I think I really love her. But how could he ever confess what he felt towards her? She would never return his feelings. She thought that they were just friends and he didn't want to ruin their friendship, sever their partnership. After this, he knew he was going to find it hard to go back to a normal, working relationship. She moved towards him slightly and he suddenly felt the strong urge to kiss her. He felt her putting an arm around him and pulling him closer towards her. A soft moan escaped his throat before he could stop it. She began to caress his back. He closed his eyes. His mind began to create pictures of them in very unprofessional situations. He couldn't help it. He turned and kissed her forehead gently. If I could only tell you. They sat in the very same position, just holding one another, until their clothes were dry.
Later that evening, they ate as they had done the night before, and got ready to sleep. They climbed into bed but this time Temperance didn't hesitate about being close into Booth, but snuggled into his arms at once. She began to rub his chest, first through his shirt, before slowly slipping her hand underneath it, touching his bare skin. Booth let out a soft moan again at which Temperance smiled. "You like that?" she asked. Booth opened one eye and smiled. "It feels very, very good." He said, and put his free hand on her waist slipping it under her clothes as well. She took a deep breath and held it for a while. He let his hand slip to her back and she exhaled and relaxed again. He now drew small circles on her bare back. They both went on until they finally fell asleep.