A/N This chapter has been reworked when I noticed that quite a bit was missing. I did some research and found out that Falls Church VA is a high end suburb where many Georgetown law students look at. Keep in mind this is fictional, and I have no first hand knowledge of the area!
Cam was reading a report when Zach came in with the remains. Standing she looked outside of her office to get a better view. She couldn't help but notice that Booth was not with him. Smiling to herself she realized that he was probably on his way to Dr. Brennan's to help her with the TV thing. She actually liked and respected Dr. Brennan; she just didn't want anyone to know this. Cam watched Zach intently as he prepared the remains. Hiring him now that he was a Doctor was the best thing she has done since joining the Jeffersonian staff. And what with his makeover thanks to Angela, well Zach didn't seem like such a kid anymore. He was actually rather attractive she couldn't help but think to herself. Perhaps it was time she got to know Zach a bit better. But she would have to end things with Seeley. It wasn't fair to either of them that they were using each other for sex. Granted it was really hot sex, but Cam knew that Booth had feelings for Brennan. Hell, everyone but Booth and Brennan seemed to realize as much. Maybe she should just call Booth…..
Turning and entering her office Cam pulls out her phone and dials Booth's cell. Hoping he will have the time for her to end it gracefully. Then who knows, maybe he and the good Dr. could have some fun tonight just the two of them.
"Booth"
"Hey, do you have time to talk?"
"Well, I am almost at Bones' house, why?"
"Well I just need to know if you have feelings for me, Seeley"
"Cam, I…I care about you yes…but if you are asking if I am in love with you, you know I am not"
"Good! That is what I was hoping you would say. Because I think it is time that we stop fooling ourselves with this relationship."
"Yeah Cam, I think that is a good idea."
"Thanks Seeley, see you around then! Oh and have fun with Brennan" She giggles as she hangs up the phone. Now how to seduce one Zach Addy?
Booth drove through the peaceful suburban streets of the pricey Falls Church neighborhood. It was a bit further way from the Metro DC area, but Booth had to admit that it was nice. The homes were all large, and the neighborhood seemed very family orientated. This of course mildly surprised Booth.
Turning on to the street that Brennan had told him to go to, he noticed how peaceful it looked blanketed in snow. Quite a few children were out in the large front yards building snowmen, having snowball fights, and laughing and having a good time. It was a perfect family setting. He spotted Brennan's house first by the racy sports car parked in the driveway, then noticed that the house was not what he would have thought for his partner at all. It was a two story colonial style, with a broad front porch, attached garage, and a large bay window on the side. The siding was a light shade of blue, and the shutters on the front windows as well as the window boxes where a richer shade of blue. The front door was a warm wooden tone, probably mahogany he figured. The two story house was a far cry from the hip loft that Brennan had formerly occupied. It screamed home and family.
Pulling into the driveway Booth couldn't help but feel nostalgic. The house was quite a bit like the one he had grown up in. He parked his car and got out, walking up the curving path to the front door. Ringing the doorbell, he was quite anxious to see how Brennan's decorative taste would mesh with the classic style of the house.
Angela opened to door to Booth, a huge smile gracing the artist's face. "Hey there Booth, Bren's in the kitchen, come on in" she said as she stepped aside to let him enter the house. As he stepped through the door he couldn't help but be amazed. He was standing in a large entry way, with a sweeping staircase done in the same wood as the front door. Various cultural artifacts from Brennan's travels decorated the walls along the hall, creating a unique look, yet somehow fitting. Slipping off his coat he hung it on the coat rack next to the door. Booth then followed Angela through the hallway past the stairs into the kitchen. Again he was amazed. Gleaming tile and marble, large French doors opened up to a deck in the back yard. An inviting breakfast nook along the side of the kitchen filled the bay window he had noticed as he had pulled into the drive. An island graced the center of the kitchen, obviously added in the last few years, yet blended seamlessly only giving away its age because of the countertop burners built in.
Brennan was standing against one counter in the corner, and as she turned to greet him, he noticed she was pouring a cup of coffee. "Hello Booth, care for a cup?" she asked with a grin. Booth nodded and replied "Hey Bones, yeah sounds good." Angela just grinned at the partners and stated that she had to be going, as Hodgins expected her back at the lab by four. She grinned mischievously at the partners and told them to do everything she would do, as she let herself out of the house.
Booth sipped the coffee that his partner handed him, slowly checking out the kitchen. He walked over to the French doors and looked out at the large deck and spacious back yard. First thing he noticed was the built in grill on the deck. It looked perfect, and he couldn't help himself from opening the doors to get a closer look. It was a masterful creation he thought, and could imagine himself happily grilling all sorts of delightful steaks, burgers, and other foods on such a grill. Shaking his head, he looked up and finally noticed the large wooden playground set in the yard. He heard Brennan come up behind him, and nervously clear her throat. "It came with the house, the family that lived here before raised three children, who are all now married so the couple decided to get something smaller. I kind of thought that maybe you could bring Parker with you when you have him and we had to work on a case. He is the right age for the equipment, right?"
A huge grin spilt across Booths face at Brennan's nervous speech. Turning to face her, he said "Yeah Bones, he'll love it. Thanks for thinking of such things" Brennan smiled nervously, and led him back inside with the promise of a full tour.
She led him into the dinning room through a wide archway and he was impressed with the formal feel of it, yet the family feel he got from the room. She then led him into the den, where her office was set up, graced with many artifacts from her world travels, as well as framed photos of the squints and even some of him. From there she took him into the living room, the walls graced with a number of Angela's original paintings. A half bathroom and the basement stairs were the last of the first floor to show, and as Brennan began up the stairs to the second floor her nervousness obviously grew.
Brennan hesitated before opening the last door in the hallway on the top floor. Ushering Booth inside, he understood why. It was her bedroom, and the master bath. He quickly looked around, nodded his approval at her. She then led him into the first of the two unused bedrooms. The walls were painted a dark purple color, and the floors were a rich hard wood. Behind him Brennan nervously explained that she had hoped that he would like this room, because she was thinking that he could stay here when it got to late for him to go home on nights they worked. Looking around, Booth felt at home in the room. He could easily see his own furniture spread about the room. He walked over and checked out the closet space, then the attached bathroom, which connected to another bedroom. This room was obviously a child's room, the former owners having never redecorated it from the little boy they had raised. Booth turned to Brennan and raised an eyebrow. "And what do you plan on using this room for?"
Her nervousness had obviously increased. "When I saw this room, I couldn't help but think of Parker. I was thinking that well, you see. You pay a lot of rent for such a small apartment. And this house is obviously too big for me alone. I was kind of thinking that perhaps you might like to move in with me." She blurted that last part out in a rush, jumbling all the words together but Booth understood her all the same. His face brightened noticeably as another silly grin broke across his face. "You want me to be your roommate Bones?"
"Yeah" she replied in a small voice.
"Well, I don't know Bones." As he spoke her face fell, but he continued on "what kind of cable package to you have going on here? I need my sports channels, but it could work out. And we still need to go get that tv."
"You mean you will move in?
"I'd love to" he grinned back at her.
Booth suggested that they wait for after the required house-warming party for him to move in. That way Angela and the squint squad wouldn't read too much into it. The last thing they needed as they were learning to live together was Angela squealing and trying to convince them they were a perfect couple. Brennan however, suggested that he can start moving in that night. That way they would be sharing the place from the first night, and could start getting used to being under the same roof. Because it was only 5 pm at this time, Booth figured, why not. They could more then likely still get a rental truck, and at least move over his bedroom furniture. And Brennan had plenty of empty boxes from her move. They could always wait to sort through his living room and kitchen and move that stuff in slowly. It did make perfect sense after all.
So off they went to Booth's apartment to pack up his bedroom. And Brennan was able to quickly get the same movers that helped her over to Booth's place. They packed his belongings in comfortable silence, and it went by rather quickly. By seven o'clock Booth had all of his stuff from his bedroom, as well as his bathroom was set up at the house. Brennan couldn't help but laugh at the shower curtain that Booth hung in his bathroom, rubber ducks. She was sure that Parker loved it. They then decided to go buy the TV set and grab some Thai to eat at the house. The went off to the electronics store, where Booth convinced Brennan to buy the top of the line set, as well as a DVD Player, and surround sound. Booth called in to Wong Fu's and they swung by one the way back to the house. They ate and then set up the home entertainment system.
It was Friday night, and despite the fact that there was a case, neither had to go in to the Lab tomorrow. So they decided to that they might as well have the team over for a house warming party, but keep it quite that Booth was living there. In the meantime, for the night they would watch the new TV which they had gone and bought. It was a wide screen high definition, and a movie was on that surprisingly Brennan new. So while she made popcorn, he grabbed a few beers from the fridge (which was nothing like the one that had once blown him up). They then sat on the couch to watch the movie.
The night passed rather quickly, and before long both Booth and Brennan were yawning. Booth turned off the TV set, and Brennan turned the lights off. They walked up the stairs together, in silence. When they got to the door to Booth's bedroom Brennan finally spoke "Goodnight, Booth. " He turned and smiled at her "Night Bones, Sleep well". Each one entered their own rooms, striping off their clothes and heading into their bathrooms for a quick shower, their first shower in their new home.
Booth let the water pour down on him as he became lost in thought. Here he was, living in a house with Bones. Three days ago he would never have guessed that they would be under the same roof. They were partners, friends. While they had been spending more and more time together, he never anticipated living with her. At least not like this. Part of him had hoped that when the one day lived together it would be as a couple. Not roommates. But this was progress, right? He would see her and share coffee and breakfast with her every morning. They would go off to their offices, and then see each other for cases almost everyday. Then they would come home, eat dinner together, and spend their evenings in each other's company. Given time he might be able to help her to see him in a more romantic light. And living with her he could protect her. Help her to see that he isn't going anywhere. Smiling, he finishes his shower, dries off, and pulls on a pair of pajama bottoms and climes into bed.
Brennan washed her hair and couldn't help but smile. She owned her own house. And she had a roommate, Booth. She couldn't believe he had already started to move in. For once in her life she knew she had someone who would always be there for her. She trusted Booth entirely. She bought this house thinking of him. And now he was here with her. Probably taking a shower of his own. She would wake up in the morning, and drink coffee with him. From now on she would see him everyday. They would have meals together, share chores, and all sorts of other domestic tasks. She might not be able to stop him from reading her manuscripts now, but maybe he could give her new insight. And one thing was for certain, she would be having a crash course in pop culture. As she washed she couldn't help but feel a little bad. When she first saw this house she knew it was right for them. But she had envisioned sharing more than just the house with him. She would never tell him that when she discovered that the house had three bedrooms, she originally pictured a room for her to share with him, a room for Parker, and a room for a child that would be theirs. Now that was a thought that she would never admit to. But the truth was that Booth had begun to change her mind about things like marriage and children. She could actually imagine having those things with him. At least now they would be able to spend much more time together and perhaps she could make him fall in love with her. If she believed Angela, it was only a matter of time. Drying off, Brennan walked into her bedroom. For once she was going to bed not feeling so alone. Just knowing he was just down the hall made an amazing difference. She pulled on her tank top and pj bottoms and crawled into bed.
Tomorrow was going to be one heck of a day!