Hey there. He's just a quick little one shot in Brennan's POV. B/B of course. So i dont know about you but i cannot wait until next thursday (: 100th episode! Well please read and review.

Disclaimer: I do not own Bones.

I Love you

His words hung in the air. Three simple words. And in that split second she wanted to run. As far as she possibly could.

She wanted to keep herself from the pain that she knew might inevitably follow a temporary period of happiness.

She wanted to keep herself from the hollow ache she felt when someone left her.

She was tempted to throw up her walls once again and disappear. Maybe fly to a distant country and assist with a dig for a year or two. But she also knew that would ruin everything, everything her and Booth had. She knew she'd been in deeper then she'd ever intended to be with anyone. But she was surprised to realize she liked it.

She loved Booth, so why was this so difficult?

Difficult to the Forensic anthropologist and best-selling author Dr. Temperance Brennan with an IQ well over 150.

There was something about her partner that drew her to him. His compassionate heart and his infectious laugh. She loved it all. And somehow he had breached her defenses.

Somewhere between their dynamic teamwork and their incredible chemistry he had metaphorically made his way into her heart.

Over shared Thai takeout and Undercover assignments they had something special. Something she would give up everything to keep.

His constant proximity always put her at ease. Warmth and reassurance spread through her when they locked eyes. She always felt safe and protected when she was with him.

When Booth didn't offer his arm or rest his hand on the small of her back she just didn't feel right. He always put her in a good mood. And he loved her. Why not go for it?

She accepted Booth's premise on love because she felt an emotion she couldn't identify with. An emotion that she felt towards her partner, her best friend. An emotion she could assume was love. But never wanted to admit.

It gave her a sense of belonging when she was with him. Made her smile a little bit more.

But she wondered why he could love her. He deserved better and she wasn't sure she could be enough for him. He would want commitment. But she came to another realization.

She would be committed as long as it was with him. If she could be with him then commitment was something she looked forward too. She wanted to be with him ,and no matter how irrational it might be, she loved him.

"I love you too Booth." she replied softly, before launching himself into his arms. He placed his thumb under her chin and brought her lips to his.