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A/N: This is it, the last one, please enjoy and don't forget to review. For those of you waiting on the sequel to 'In a Instant' it's a work in progress, I think my muse monkey went to the Maluku Islands and hasn't left me any instructions so... please be patient it will come.
They had been staying at Shenandoah for five nights now and would leave tomorrow. Booth thought she had tracking down pat; she was a quick study and had steep learning curve. He was proud of her, she had listened to everything he told her and put it into practise. Booth had decided he was going to take her out one last time and let her track from the cabin to wherever they end up. He woke her early, 6am to be precise
"Come on sleeping beauty, rise and shine"
She groaned, before rolling onto his chest and closing her eyes again. Booth gently brushed the hair back on her forehead and smiled.
"Hey baby..."
She didn't move and he briefly wondered if she had gone back to sleep so quickly, until she turned her head and bit his peck firmly but playfully.
"Ahh wha... hey you little..."
He was cut off by a pair of soft lips on his.
"Oh... ba...by"
He mumbled against her mouth. She kissed him slowly, licking his top lip and pulling at his bottom one, she had perfected this assault on him, and he loved the way any thought left his brain. Booth turned onto his side slightly and pulled her firmly into his body; his hands on her hips caressed their way under her little tank top. Tempe moaned softly at the feel of his hands on her skin, she shifted slightly causing her hip to grind into his groin. Brennan smiled at the reaction she got, Booth threw his head back against the pillow groaning loudly and he suddenly realised they wouldn't be tracking today. Brennan moved to cover his body with hers and then kissed her way from his lips down his jaw, she moved slowly across his collar bone and down to his chest.
"Bones... wha... oh god"
She applied pressure to his groin again with her hips, rendering him mute. Booth smiled letting her have her own way for a few minutes before he took control. Flipping his Bones onto her back, Booth held her hands above her head as he applied sucking kisses down her neck. Brennan arched her torso into his chest and tilted her head giving him better access to her neck and shoulder.
"Booth... I don't want to wait anymore... I want you"
Seeley Booth never thought he had been harder in his life, until those words came out of her mouth. Booth kissed his way down to her chest releasing her hands from his grasp; he smiled as she gripped the hem of her shirt pulling at it
"I want you too Temperance"
She smiled
"Then have me... please"
Booths emotions went into overdrive, hearing her plead was one thing, but hearing her plead for him to have his way with her; that was just... Booth took hold of her shirt and pulled it over her head; he took a moment before letting his eyes drop to look at her. Tempe watched his eyes travel her torso, she had never felt so adored, the way Booth looked at her, like he was studying ever contour of her body. Booth leaned in dropping small kisses to her chest; his mouth slowly circled her breasts, keeping clear of where she wanted him most.
"Seeley... please"
His hands ran lovingly over her body, slowly cataloguing every rise and fall of her form. Booth smiled at her increasing pulse, knowing he was the cause. He made his way from her abdomen back up, kissing her ribs firmly before allowing his teeth to scrape lightly across her flesh. Tempe flinched at the distinct contrast in sensation. Booth licked the underside of her breast before descending on her nipple. He slid his tongue over the puckered nub, before sucking it firmly and repeating.
Tempe moaned, her need for him growing by the moment.
"Oh Boo... th... mmm..."
He closed his eyes, memorizing her reactions, the feel of her under him was exquisite and he never wanted the moment to end. He continued his loving assault on her breasts before moving back down her body.
"God... Temperance, you taste... oh... I can't get enough of you"
Booth gently hooked his thumb into her panties and pulled them from her hips, his fingers gently brushing the outside of her thighs as he went. Booth smiled at the goose bumps rising on her skin, his eyes roaming her body and newly exposed flesh. He kissed from her knee to her hip bone, sucking gently before moving to the rise of her pubic mound. Temperance held her breath unconsciously, as he teased her. She hissed as his mouth suddenly though gently pulled her clit into his mouth before releasing it again. She cried out as he licked between her folds, separating her lips to give his tongue better access. She writhed and arched into him, her hips bucking into his mouth in an attempt to maintain contact
"Oh Booth... please"
She whimpered, turning her head into the pillow. Booth could feel the heat radiating off her and dipped his tongue into her centre, feeling her juices drip into his mouth
"Fuck... you taste good Temperance"
Hearing his pleasure as he tended her, added to the already intense emotions she was feeling. Booth sucked her clit into his mouth again, flicking his tongue back and forth over the hard nub. Brennan moaned, unable to form any words; she settled for basic tones of approval. Booth gently eased his index finger into her body, allowing her time to adjust before adding another. She arched off the bed, trying to grind down onto his fingers. Booth curled his digits inside her finding that small bundle of nerves and set about caressing them. Tempe cried out, the pleasure intensified by his tongue still flicking at her clit and his mouth hot and relentless over her sex. Booth was consumed by her flavour, she was sweet and warm and so... addictive.
"Booth I... oh I..."
He smiled, and continued his torture on her body. Booth felt her clench around his fingers, he watched her throw her head back moaning constantly, he had never wanted to freeze a moment as much as this one. He plunged another finger into her, sending her into oblivion
"OH SEELEY! SEE...LEY... AHHH...OH... OH... Mmm"
He stilled his fingers, slowly sliding them from her warmth; he made his way up her body, kissing her softly as he went. Temperance opened her eyes looking up into those chocolate pools, her own eyes hooded with desire
"Booth I need you"
He smiled and positioned himself between her opened legs.
"I love you Temperance"
She stroked his cheek gently
"I love you... so much Booth"
She wrapped her legs around his hips, pulling him into her heat again. They both moaned with the sensation of completeness that came from finally being joined in this way. Booth pushed into her before sliding back. Thinking he was leaving her body, Tempe whimpered, before moaning as her 'partner' slid home again. The activity continued until nothing could be heard but the gasping of breaths and the sound of pure unadulterated pleasure filling the small log cabin. Booth slipped from the shelter of her body and pulled her into his arms. He brushed her now damp hair from her face kissing her cheek lovingly. They both fell asleep, sunlight falling across the sated lovers.
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It was much later in the day when the lovers woke again. Brennan was first to open her eyes, she smiled, feeling more satisfied than she ever had before and more loved than she thought possible. Booth opened his eyes watching his girlfriend stretch beside him, chuckling at her little mewling sound.
"Morning beautiful"
She looked up as she slumped back against his chest.
"I don't think its morning anymore, but... "
She smiled shyly
"Morning, how did you sleep?"
Booth began his stretch, mumbling as he did so, Brennan frowned
"Huh... I didn't get a word of that Booth"
Booth hugged her to his body
"I said... great... it was the best snooze in forever"
Tempe smiled and nodded, snuggling her face into his neck. She could feel the warmth of his skin against her bare torso and realised she had never felt so content to do nothing.
They eventually got up, deciding that they would take a hike instead of tracking today. After packing a back pack each they got dressed and set out. Brennan picked a trail hoping it would lead to one of the waterfalls she had read about.
"Hey Bones"
His loud whispered stopped her from walking farther ahead, she turned and walked back to him. Booth gestured for her to be really quiet. They crouched down behind a bush; Tempe frowned before her expression gave way to awe. As Booth parted the foliage, it revealed a doe and fawn munching away at the local flora. He watched her face; she was a picture of child like wonder, her eyes wide and innocent, and her mouth slightly agape as the corners of her lips turned to smile. Booth knew of her love of animals, he had witnessed her passion toward this planets furry creatures and he couldn't help but love her more for it. Leaning in, he placed a soft kiss to her cheek and a whispered...
"I love you"
Tempe smiled, looking into his eyes adoringly. Somewhere not too far away a branch snapped under foot, Brennan pouted as the deer's bolted into the forest undergrowth. Booth held his hand out, still a little surprised when she took it so quickly. They made their way along the narrowing track, Brennan instinctively pointing out the signs of bear activity. Booth smiled warmly, listening to her prattle on about broken branches, claw marks on tree trunks and scavenging signs. She was ahead of him by about twelve feet when he heard her hiss
"TEMPERANCE!"
Booth ran toward her, his arm circling behind her waist as he tried straightening her hunched body.
"Ahh..."
"Baby... what's wrong"
She looked down to her right knee, forcing Booth eyes to follow
"Bone's your... sweetheart what happened"
Booth watched the blood trickle down her shin
"I... I don't know, I just... it just started burning"
Booth helped her move to the side of the trail. He squatted down leaning against a large tree, after removing his pack
"Come ere"
He patted one of his knees, indicating where he wanted her to sit
"I can sit on the ground Booth"
He watched her wince
"Temperance, you don't know what's living under the leaf litter"
She nodded and sat on his thigh sideways, her bleeding leg out in front of her. Booth washed his hands in some bottled water, before turning his attention back to his girl's knee. He frowned as he wiped some of the blood away with his thumb. Booth recognised a blade cut when he saw one, and knew instantly that she had walked past a knife trap.
"You up to date with tetanus?"
She looked worried
"Yes... but wh..."
"I'll have a look in a minute, but I think you brushed past a bladed animal trap"
She frowned not understanding
"It's where someone attaches a long blade to a stick or pole poking out at a right angle. It's used to cut smaller animals as they walk passed, hunters then follow the blood trail, it's a perverse and old method of hunting, not to mention lazy"
Brennan looked disgusted at his explanation. She watched as Booth continued to clean her wound; he was gentle and loving. He removed the first aid kit he'd packed and took out some antiseptic and a bandage. Tempe couldn't remember anyone taking care of her the way Booth did, she couldn't think of anyone who looked after her like him.
"Thanks Booth"
He smiled and kissed her lips. Brennan stood up slowly and watched as Booth checked the foliage she had walked past. Within a minute he'd found what he was looking for, his expression told her he was cranky, and she was thankful that whoever placed the trap was not around. He showed her the offending object, before removing the blade and placing it in his pack
"Come on, let's head back to the cabin and I'll take care of that knee properly"
Once back, Booth set her on the couch, gathering everything he needed from the kitchen and bathroom. Walking back into the lounge room, Booth set himself up on the coffee table in front of her. He lifted her injured leg up, resting her foot in his lap.
"How you feeling babe?"
She smiled at the pet name
"Ok, it's still burning though"
Booth caressed her lower leg gently before removing her boot and sock. He moved up to her knee, and began unwrapping his handy work from earlier. Thankfully the wound had ceased bleeding and was now just a red angry slash across her once perfect knee. Tempe watched as Booth gently washed away the dried blood on her knee, he winced each time she flinched knowing he was hurting her. She smiled as he apologised with every hiss she made, she remembered a conversation they had a few years ago; Booth had told her that 'when someone you love is hurt, it hurts you too' she could now see that to be true.
"Sorry baby"
"It's ok Booth"
He washed the cut, before applying some butterfly sutures and a light cover bandage.
"Booth..."
He looked up
"Hmm..."
"How am I going to shower tonight?"
Booth smiled cheekily
"How do you feel about sponge baths?"
Temperance smiled
"Not great"
Booth placed her leg back down on the floor and sat beside her
"What about nice long, lazy and romantic baths?"
Tempe thought about it a moment before answering
"Oh I think I can be persuaded to partake"
Booth smiled
"Really... you need to be persuaded"
He wrapped his arm around her shoulders, pushing her down onto the sofa and then climbing over her. Tempe giggled as Booth kissed and sucked on her neck, his lips attaching to her pulse point. She tilts her head giving him better access as he kisses his way down to her collar bone
"Oh Booth..."
"Are you persuaded yet?"
She smiled
"Mmm ye... yes"
Booth chuckled and slowly got up, to begin the bath. He returned to lounge area smiling at Tempe, as he held his hand out to her; leading her slowly into the bathroom.
"Are getting in with me?"
Booth grinned, gently brushing a strand of hair from her cheek
"If you want me too"
Tempe stepped into his arms, kissing his lips softly
"Oh I definitely want you too..."
Booth nodded
"How else will I wash my back?"
Booth chuckled, he took the hem of her tee and pulled it over her head, assisted by Tempe raising her arms. Booth unbuttoned her shorts, letting gravity take them to the floor. She stepped forward, kicking her clothing to the side, her hands wandering up Booths shirt; her palms caressing his chest. Booth rid himself of his shirt and cargo pants before divesting his girlfriend of her bra and panties. He helped her step into the warm bath water, and continued to be an aid till she was sitting in the tub. Booth removed his boxers before climbing in behind her, settling his legs on either side of her small frame. Tempe shimmied back till her back rested against his chest, her knee bent up to avoid contact with the water. Booth kissed her temple as his hands caressed her tummy, he watched her close her eyes, a small smile playing on her lips as she enjoyed his actions
"Have I told you how beautiful you are?"
She felt the colour rise on her cheeks
"Not in so many words bu..."
Booth pulled her tighter to his torso
"You are Temperance... God I can't believe how lucky I am, to be able to sit here with you, to have you in my arms... I never thought I'd ever be able to have someone like you, so stunning, and intelligent, and..."
Tempe turned her face to his and kissed his lips, silencing his blush worthy speech. She pulled back slowly
"I love you Temperance and I'm so glad... that... you're mine"
He winced at his possessiveness, waiting for her to protest. Instead she smiled brightly, knowing what he was expecting and delighting in the fact she could surprise him.
"I am... yours"
Booth grinned, shocked by her surrender and agreement. He kissed her, this time with steady increasing passion and a tidal wave of emotion.
Booth pulled up outside his girlfriend's apartment block, the dashboard clock read 8:15pm. Booth grabbed her bag from the trunk and held his hand out to her, smiling when she took it. They walked up slowly to her home, knowing that when they reached the door he would be saying goodnight to her and leaving for his own apartment. They had decided to spend the night apart, she had to prepare for work tomorrow and Booth had to prepare his home for Parker tomorrow afternoon. Brennan pushed her key in the lock and opened the door.
"Will you be coming into the lab tomorrow?"
Booth smiled at her thinly veiled insecurity regarding her place in his life now. Placing his hands on her hips he pulled her flush with his body
"Oh... I think I can manage a visit or two if we don't have a case already"
She smiled
"Lunch?"
He chuckled at her hopefulness
"Yeah and lunch"
Tempe reached up and kissed his lips briefly
"Good"
Booth resealed their lips; she opened to him willingly allowing his tongue a slow entry into her mouth. Booth had always imagined she would be just as competitive during intimacy, as she was with everything else, but she surprised him; constantly surrendering after her initial battle. Temperance had so much control over her life, and she wouldn't change it, but she enjoyed his dominance over her and willingly gave him the power after a little show of resistance.
"I'm gunna miss you tonight babe"
Tempe smiled; she couldn't explain why it was ok for him to call her that, when so many of his predecessors had nearly been castrated for giving her the same title.
"I'll miss you too Booth, especially when I get cold"
Booth smiled
"So that's all I'm good for, your own personal heater?"
He questioned playfully making her smile and tilt her head
"Well that and I can think of a few other things you seem to be quite good at"
They both grinned at one another like fools. Booth nodded before taking a step back
"I should go, or I'm not going to leave at all"
Tempe nodded sadly a small pout on her lips. Booth leaned in again kissing her softly till she responded in kind.
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Getting back into bed, she shimmied down pulling the blankets up to her chin. It seemed no matter what position she lay in, she couldn't get comfortable. She had tossed and turned for last few hours and despite her exhaustion she knew sleep was going to elude her weary body. Brennan turned picking up her cell from its place on her bedside table, she looked at the call display; nothing. She wanted to hear his voice, feel his arms around her, his kisses on her temple as she drifted off. She had never felt this connection to another human; it was strange but familiarly comfortable. Residing herself to fact that she now needed him to have a peaceful night slumber; she removed the bed sheets and got up. Throwing on a pair of track pants she kept her sleep shirt on that she had stolen from Booth, slipped a jacket over the top and left her room. She grabbed keys and her shoes she hightailed it out of her apartment. It was 1:40 when she stood at Booths door; she slid her key into the lock and entered the dark apartment. She carefully made her way down the hall hearing her boyfriend's soft snores from his bedroom. Tempe pushed the door open and entered quietly; she toed off her shoes and shimmied out of her trackies leaving them in a pile on the floor. Brennan smiled as she removed her jumper and eased into his bed. His breathing changed and she felt him tense before inhaling
"Bones... baby what's the matter... is something wrong?"
She rolled over into his waiting arms
"No, nothing's wrong... I just... I'm anxious... I couldn't sleep without you"
Booth pulled her tight to his body; he kissed her forehead and temple as his hands made their way under her shirt, idly caressing her back.
"I'm glad you came Temperance"
They both smiled and she nodded against his chest, feeling herself relax into him. Booth held her close, knowing it would take some time to get acquainted with their new relationship
"Love you Bones"
"Mmm... lo...ve you t... o Boo...th"
He chuckled at her sleepy reply, knowing how tired she must be, he whispered back
"Shhh, sleep baby"
Booth knew, that after everything they had been through, this was it, he'd found his other half and though things were new and uncertain, it would just take while, settling in...
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