A/N: I was asked to make the chaps longer but I this is gonna be a short update..i promise a longer chapter 4….
Sorry it took so long for me to update…between trimester tests and graduation Im so stressed!
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Booth sat perturbed in his seat watching Brennan dance with Agent Saunders. He had just been about to ask Brennan to dance. He should have known Saunders was sneaky like that. His name didn't help either, Saunders…it just sounded sneaky. Booth had never trusted him since he had asked to be set up on a date with Brennan. Booth had of course denied and threatened him. He grumbled unhappily and ordered another beer, as none other than Angela sat next to him.
"So G-man, who's that with Brenn?" Angela asked smirking as if she knew something he didn't. Booth needed to get over his ego and kiss her already, Angela thought to herself, besides Saunders is looking like he might plant one on her any minute.
Booth wearily rubbed his hands over his face, "Don't start Angela. We're just partners." Even though he knew they weren't. Liar! His head screamed at him. Booth glanced at Brennan and her dance partner over his beer bottle and scowled disgruntled. Unfortunately for him it did not go unnoticed.
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Seeing his frown Angela dropped her cheery manner and leaned in to Booth saying, "We both know you're lying. Don't wait too long because you don't know if she will." And seeing Brennan and Agent Saunders laughing together she added, "I'd think fast if I were you." With that she swept back over to Hodgins leaving Booth alone with his thoughts. He better get a move on! She thought as she saw Saunders dancing dangerously close to Brennan. Angela glanced over her shoulder and saw Booth's eyes flashing. Uh-oh, she thought, this could get interesting.
Angela sat on her bar stool immediately flagging down the bartender for a cosmopolitan.
"Wow, hitting the liquor before 9:30, what are we trying for a new record?" asked Hodgins only partially kidding. He was hoping he'd at least get to dance with his beautiful girlfriend before she was completely wasted.
Angela grinned sneakily at Hodgins, "Oh no, I wouldn't want to miss Booth punching out Agent Saunders over there. I have a feeling things are only going to get better." She nodded her head towards Brennan on the dance floor.
Hodgins glanced over and then turned back smirking at Angela, "Oh, talk about battling egos.."
Angela just grinned and whispered, "Tell me about yours."
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Brennan was not enjoying dancing with the new agent. She knew this was nothing compared to dancing Booth. Agent Saunders began to pull her closer and closer and she was starting to get uncomfortable. She knew it was illogical but she wanted Booth to come over and save her from him. And then to top off her increasing discomfort his hands started shifting from her shoulders, down her back. She cast a look over to the last place she had seen Booth, which had been exactly where she left him, sitting at the bar nursing his drink. To her surprise he was watching her too, Brennan offered up a weak smile which quickly turned to gasp of surprise as Saunders's hands found her ass. She immediately stepped back and whispered some well chosen threats to him and then quickly rushed over to Booth.
Brennan sat down on her original seat, and then seeing Agent Saunders still watching her, she crossed her arms defensively. "Do you know that guy Saunders?"
Booth glared at the other Agent across the room before answering, "Unfortunately. Bad reputation that one, and I can't say its undeserved." He was glowering at his beer bottle.
Brennan was a little surprised at the contempt Booth spoke with. It laced through his speech and it made her wonder what Saunders could have done to make Booth hate him so much. "What did he do? You seem to really hate him."
Booth sighed, as if resigning, "Hate is a strong word Bones. But lets just say this guy isn't exactly respectful of women, even in front of the guy they're dating. Saunders isn't my biggest fan though I'll let you know that. He tried to pull his moves on Rebecca once when she dropped off Parker."
Brennan was shocked, "What? Wow, I'm sorry Booth. Just to let you know I didn't like him either." She immediately backed Booth's feelings. She didn't like Saunders in the beginning and she was pondering whether or not to tell Booth about his wondering hands..
"Bones, he didn't try anything did he? Because if he did I'll go over there and.." Booth started heatedly.
"Don't worry Booth I took care of him. He won't be bothering me for a long time." She told him confidently.
That's my girl, thought Booth. "So Bones would you like to dance?" He asked giving her a signature charm smile and offering her his hand. He was pleasantly surprised when Brennan slipped her hand into his.
Now we're getting somewhere, thought Brennan. After slipping her hand into his she got up answering, "I'd love to." As she passed him she deliberately let her hip brush against his hand, and she heard his sharp intake of breath. Was it possible he wants me as much as I want him?
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