A/N1: This is a long chap... so I'm breaking it up into two... I just can't bring myself to cut stuff out... sad I know. It may drag on but think of it as a 2 part one shoot on a multi-chap!
A/N2: Ok... so here the next instalment. Sorry for the delays... I have a 10-page Pathology assignment due soon and a extremely detailed Anaesthetic test/assignment sue as well! I am almost done. Kinda. It's boring...blah. Ok, so as you guys may know I live in Australia and I'm annoyed at the lack of new episodes of Bones. We only just saw Passenger in the oven! Damned Australian T.V.! But luckily for me, I can get my friend to download them for me!
So ... who wants to sign my petition to pass a motion that David Boreanaz should not be allowed to wear a shirt?
Happy reading. Don't hurt me. Don't sue me either... I can't afford it.
Disclaimer: We don't know what school Booth went to so I did a random search of Philadelphia schools and Lincoln was the first one I got. I have researched the hotels and that so I should be safe... If I get things wrong tell me XD

Booth was asleep in his recliner. There was a case on a child rapist slash kidnapper that had him at the office every single day for the past 3 weeks. He had been working crazy ten to fifteen hour days to help catch the sick son of a bitch. Even though it was not his unit, the said unit and Director had asked for his help knowing how good an agent Booth really was.
The case had been solved the day before and after stopping by Cullen's office to give him his report, his boss gave him two weeks paid R and R. Booth was more than happy to take him up on the offer, so he did. So after telling Bones about this, she was adamant on taking a few weeks off too. Booth was even happier now knowing that he was going to spend two uninterrupted weeks alone with his girlfriend. It meant he didn't have to share her with anyone for those two weeks. They barely saw enough of each other over the three weeks. Bones was angry at that fact. Not at Booth but at the jackass who was torturing those poor little girls. Not only was she angry for doing what he did but she was angry because he was taking time away from her and Booth, she knew it was illogical and irrational to feel that way but she did. A lot of her feelings were illogical and irrational when it came to Booth.
They had seen each other for lunch a couple times and Bones had stayed at his place a couple of those nights, though by the time he had gotten home, she was already fast asleep curled up next to his pillow, he was just happy she was there.
It was 3pm on a Friday afternoon and Bones was at work. She had told Cam about her two-week holiday and had decided that she would leave work early at 3.30 and go see Booth. But she was going to stop by her place before and get some of her things and tell her neighbours that she would be gone for two weeks. There was no way she was going to go back to her house every few days, she wanted to just be with Booth.
So when the clock struck 3.30 she was out the door and at her place by four. After she had packed, she left and gone to the supermarket to pick up some groceries for her boyfriend knowing at that moment he was too tired to get anything. She also knew that after 3 weeks of non-stop work that he had had no time to shop or had anything in the house as he had been living on takeout and stale donuts. She was more than happy to do it, deciding that tonight he was going to get a proper home cooked meal. Mac and cheese of course. Bones had also decided to make them some low fat hamburgers to prove to him that low fat could be just as good. By 4.45, she was at Booth townhouse unlocking his door quietly knowing that he would be asleep. She walked in and had carried the groceries through to the kitchen and placed her suitcase in Booth's bedroom. Seeing his sleeping form on the couch , she decided to give him a small kiss. She leant down slowly careful not to wake him, but a few inches from his face his eyes flew open and he was reaching for his gun. Bones took a major step back her -self and placed a reassuring hand on Booth's shoulder.

"Seeley, calm down it's just me!"

"Jeez! Sorry Temp, sniper reflexes." He explained catching his breath.

"I should have known better. I guess I wasn't thinking too clearly. I've missed you."

"God, it's good to know I'm not the only one whose been doing the missing."

"Defiantly not."

"Come here and kiss me. I miss those lips, not to mention other areas of your body."
She pushed him gently in the shoulder
"Good to know that even in your worn out state, your libido is still very active."

"Be that as it may, as much as I want to right now I don't think I can. "

"I don't think I'd want you to exert yourself to much. You are very tired Seeley. I know you've only been have 4 hours per night to sleep. It's not good for you."

"I know you're worried, but it was essential I did that. I couldn't stand that sicko being out there ready to harm. I don't think he's willing to after what I did to him."

"Booth? What did you do?"

"Well I was chasing him down and I got him cornered. A few fists were thrown. I broke his nose and cracked a couple of his ribs. I lost it. Thankfully Cullen is letting this one slip." Bones stared at Booth and could make out a light bruise on his left cheekbone. She sighed inwardly.

"I'm glad he did. You should have controlled your anger."

"I tried, I really did. But then I thought 'what if it was Parker he was doing that to?'But hey karma got me back, I think I fractured a couple knuckles on his face."

Bones immediately took his hands into hers to examine the extent of his injuries. He had fractured the third and 4th metacarpals on his right hand. Thankfully, they were only minor hairline fractures.

"Why didn't you tell me about this sooner?"

"I didn't want you to worry. It's nothing really. Doesn't even hurt."

"Don't play Alpha-Male with me Seeley Booth! You really should tell me about these things." Bones pleaded with a heavy sigh.

"Hey, Temperence, I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. I didn't want to worry you that's all."

"It's ok Seeley, just do me a favour and put some ice on your hand? I think it will be healed by next week."

Booth sat up and gave Bones a soft kiss.

"You know I love you right?"

"Yes, I do. I love you too."

"Good to hear it." Booth said moving to stand after placing a single gentle kiss on Bones' lips. Bones placed a gentle hand on his shoulder and smiled as she got up herself.

"Don't get up, I'll get the ice. You've done enough over the past few weeks, I want you to rest." She stated calmly. Booth knew better than to ignore her tender plea, he knew she worried about him too much. He knew she was afraid he was leaving her. Even though she knew he would never willingly do that.

Bones returned three minutes later with a bag of ice wrapped in a tea towel.

"I don't know what I'd do without you Temperence."

"You'd be living on take away and be spending your nights and weekends alone."

"Yeah, your good for me. Like I'm good for you. To perfect matches even though we are two extremely different people"

"I'm glad you think that. Being the same wouldn't work for us."

"Nah, I love you exactly the way you are. Even though you drive me crazy, it just makes me appreciate you even more."

"Good, because you are going to appreciate me that much more when I cook you dinner tonight"

"Oh? And what is The Lovely Dr. Temperence Brennen going to cook for me tonight?"

"Mac and cheese, I know how much you love it and homemade hamburgers"

"I love a lady after my own heart."

"The way to your heart is through your stomach no doubt."

"Hey! There are other ways!" Booth grinned suggestively.

"Uhuh, well I'm going to get started on dinner, it will be ready in an hour. Go have a shower and then you can watch some football"

"It's not football season yet. But it is Hockey season and The Flyers are playing The Rangers. By the way we are going, Rangers are in for a beating."

"But isn't that against the rules?"

"No, I mean we have a really good chance of beating them."

"Oh, ok. What time does the game start?" Bones asked. Booth looked at his watch.

"Eight O'clock. So we have time for dinner. Watch the game with me. I'll explain it to you. You can wear my jersey."

"Ok, it will be nice for you to teach me. Now go have a shower."

Booth smiled and got up from the recliner and kissed Bones affectionately. He then proceeded to walk down his hall and peeling his clothes off as he went.
He emerged from the bathroom 30 minutes later freshly shaved and clean.
Booth walked into his living room and was greeted by the aroma of a home cooked meal. He leant on the doorframe to the kitchen quietly listening to Bones hum a song he recognized instantly. It was the song they shared a dance to on their first date, he smiled at the memory. Pushing himself off the doorframe and moved behind Bones, snaking his long arms around her waist and kissing the spot behind her left ear. Instantly she smiled and turned to face him. She kissed him gently, she then laid her cheek against his right pectoral hearing the echoes of his heartbeat and she inhaled deeply taking in his scent. Her favourite cologne, and his own special fragrance, her favourite smell in the world. They stayed like that until they were rudely interrupted by a knock at the door.
Booth reluctantly peeled himself off Bones and placed a kiss on her head as we went to his door. Bones smiled and turned back to cooking .
Booth looked through the peephole and smiled, recognising his elderly next-door neighbour. He opened the door and smiled.

"Hello Mr. Jensen. What can I do you for?"

"Hello Seeley, I just have your mail. That mailman still ain't gettin' right. He gave me both your mail and mine." He replied in his heavy southern accent.

"Thanks, I was wondering where it got to. Thank-you once again for bringing it."

"That's no problem boy. Somethin' smells good comin' from ya'll kitchen." Booth chuckled.

"My girlfriend is cooking me dinner. I've been working overtime."

"She's a good catch that girl of yours. Take care of her ya hear?"

"I have every intention of it, don't you worry Mr Jensen."

"Glad to hear it. Mrs Jensen is expecting me back now, you have a good night Seeley."

"You too Mr Jensen. Go Flyers."

Mr Jensen smiled and walked away. Booth closed the front door and rifled through his mail.

"Bill, bill, junk mail, bill, school reunion invite. Reunion invitation?" Booth mumbled. He placed the mail on his coffee table all except the reunion one. He moved into the kitchen and sat at the breakfast bar as he opened the letter and read.

To Seeley Booth and guest,

On the 16th of May, Lincoln High School, Class of 89, will be
holding a reunion at The Four Seasons hotel ,Philadelphia, in The Ballroom Foyer at 7pm.
Please RSVP to either Kerry Gordon or Lucy Miller on 555-3443 before the 5th of May.
Dress to impress.

Hope to see you there
The Reunion committee

Booth re-read the letter and smiled.

"Why are you smiling Seeley?" Bones queried.

"My high school twenty year reunion is next month. We should go."

"I would like to go with you."

"Huh? I thought you'd say no."

"It will be interesting to see where you grew up and to meet all you old school friends. It will give me more insight to you. "

"Well I'll be glad to have you on my arm when we enter the ballroom of The Four Seasons on May 16th."

"May 16th? That's three weeks away."

"Yeah it is. How bout we make a weekend away out of it? The 16th is a Saturday, we could drive up on the Friday and come home Sunday evening. I'll even book us a room at the hotel the reunion is at. I will give you a little tour of Philly."

"Sounds like a plan to me. Now, dinner's almost ready. Can you set the table for me?"

"I absolutely can Tempe." He smiled and placed yet another kiss to Bones' lips before moving into his dining room.
He set the table for two and got each of them a cold beer from the fridge. Booth then lit a couple candles and dimmed the lights slightly. He then moved to his Entertainment Centre in the lounge room and put on a jazz CD so it would play softly in the background.

They shared dinner in a comfortable silence, gazing at each other through the candle light. The low fat burgers were a hit with Booth. Bones was sure he would have something to say about it. He just smiled and thanked her for taking such good care of him.
Despite Booth's fatigue, he helped Bones clear the table and loaded the dishwasher. By the time that they were done, it was 7pm.

"Seeley, you know you didn't have to help me clean up. You're physically and emotionally drained. You should have let me do it." Bones stressed.

"Hey Tempe, look at me. I know I didn't have to, but I did. I just wanted to help you like you helped me. Think of it as a thank-you for dinner. Which was delicious by the way."

"I'm glad you though so, now will you be willing to give other fat free foods a try?"

"Yeah, so long as you don't make me eat tofu turkey or soy ice cream."

"I will not do that. Now, I'm going to go shower before the game starts."

"I'll get my jersey for you to wear. I think it will look a hell of a lot better on you than it does on me."

They sat down watching the game. The first quarter, Booth spent the majority of it explaining the game. By the third quarter, she was pretty sure she knew all the basics. Before she knew it, the game was over. She had surprised herself on how much she enjoyed the game and got so enthralled in the game she didn't notice Booth fall asleep.
She shook him gently and his eyes opened sleepily. Wordlessly he sat up and followed Bones to his bedroom. He was asleep before he even hit the bed. Bones had to wake him again to remind him that he needed to change into his PJs.
He woke just long enough to slip into them and to pull Bones tight against his chest.

Ok... So there is more... Be expecting it soon... Just R&R pleaseeeeeee... NO FLAMES!
- Dark Minds