Okay, here you go, the final chapter! I have to say, my muse is so glad I decided to continue, cuz this chapter was so fun to write! And kiki, this smut is dedicated to you, who makes me laugh so much that I cry!

Booth unlocked the door to his apartment and walked in, Brennan following behind. They had both been silent during the drive, each lost in their own thoughts.

Brennan watched him as he threw his suit jacket on the end of the sofa, and took off his tie, laying it on top. She wondered what thoughts were running through his mind, if he was just as confused as she was.

Booth walked towards the kitchen. "Do you want something to drink?" God, Booth, you sound like an idiot! He was as nervous as a teenager on his first date! It's just Bones! And therein lie the problem. She was his partner, and more importantly, his friend. Was he willing to cross that line? Or, like she had said, had it already been crossed, at least in their hearts?

He realized that she hadn't answered his question, and he turned, finding himself face to face with her. His heart leapt in his chest at her nearness. "Bones?"

She sighed and sat down in one of the kitchen chairs, trying not to let him see the hurt flash in her eyes. She was back to being 'Bones' again. "Sure, Booth, I'll take a beer."

Booth heard the resignation in her voice. He'd obviously done something wrong. He grabbed 2 beers from the fridge, then sat down across from her at the table, handing her the bottle. She took it from him and drank, not wanting to meet his eyes.

He noticed she was avoiding him, and he didn't know why, although he was pretty sure he could guess. She was probably regretting coming here, hell, she probably regretted the kiss, too. "Look, Bones, maybe this wasn't such a good idea coming here."

"You're right." She stood up suddenly, trying to hide hurt she felt at his words. "I should go." She turned and headed for the door, completely forgetting in her haste to leave that he had driven her here.

Booth jumped up, following after her. "Bones, wait!" He grabbed her arm, turning her back to face him, and was shocked to see tears shining in her eyes. "Hey" he said softly, reaching down and lifting her chin with his finger, looking deep into her eyes.

"Booth" she whispered as his mouth came down on hers. He hadn't meant to kiss her, but he couldn't help himself. His lips brushed hers lightly, then he deepened the kiss as his passion overwhelmed him.

Her lips parted, allowing his tongue access, and he pulled her closer, tasting her. She moaned and wrapped her arms around him, her fingers running through his hair. Her tongue met his, and his arousal was instantaneous. He pulled back, breathing raggedly, trying to catch his breath.

She felt the loss of his body against hers, and slowly opened her eyes, seeing the passion in his eyes, knowing it was mirrored in her own.

Booth took a deep breath, then, taking her hand, led her to the sofa, pushing her down, then sat beside her. He looked into her eyes once more. "Please don't run from me, Temperance."

"I...I thought you wanted me to go. You said it was a mistake." She tried to stand, but he held on to her, keeping her beside him.

He shook his head. "I didn't exactly say..."He stopped and took a deep breath. "Look, it seems like we're both making assumptions here, and we're both probably wrong." He smiled. "At least, I hope I am."

"Booth..."

"So, since you're the rational scientist here, and only deal in facts, I'm going to give you some."

She looked a little confused, but she nodded. "Okay, go ahead."

"Fact #1. I want you. I've wanted you for so long, but I was too stubborn to admit it, even to myself." He held up a hand, stopping her when he knew she would comment. "Fact #2. I miss you when you're not around. I find excuses to see you when we don't have a case, and I seek you out more than necessary when we do."

"Booth, I..."

He went on, ignoring her attempt to speak. "Fact #3. Your kiss." He raked his fingers through his hair. "When you kissed me, that line I drew a long time ago flew right out the window."

"I don't know what that means."

He smiled. "Fact #4." He moved closer to her, lightly brushing her cheek with his knuckles. "I love you, Temperance." Her breath caught as she heard his words. "And I'm tired of denying it, tired of being afraid to show you."

Brennan took the hand the he still held to her cheek with her own, bringing it to her lips and kissing it lightly.

"Temperance" he breathed, shivering. She pulled him closer, but he stoppped her. "Wait." He caught her eyes, darkened with desire. "You know I want you, Temperance, but I...I don't want you to do anything you're going to regret.

"Booth." She shook her head. "I've done some things in my life I've regretted. It's a part of life. Everyone has regrets, Booth." She leaned forward, looking deep into his eyes. "But I promise you, making love to you would never be one of mine."

She was unprepared for the reaction her words caused in him. "Temperance." He pulled her to him, his lips on hers, tongue thrusting into her mouth. His hands slipped under her thin shirt, caressing her bare skin.

His touch set her body on fire, and she pushed him back on the sofa, fumbling in her haste to unbutton his shirt. She finally unbuttoned the last one, parting the fabric, and her breath caught at the sight of his muscular chest. She raised her arms invitingly, and Booth pulled her shirt over her head, then she lowered her arms, reaching for him, running her hands down his chest, then leaned down, her lips following the path her hands had taken.

Booth moaned, his body on fire as she rained kisses down his body, slowly traveling lower. He grabbed her, pulling her back to him, again assaulting her lips in a mind blowing kiss, reveling in the feel of her skin against his.

Brennan lost all rational thought as she felt his hands on her. She sat back, and he moved from underneath her, standing and picking her up into his arms, carrying her to the bedroom. He lay her down, undressing her slowly, her body writhing with desire.

He quickly finished undressing, then leaned over her, kissing her body, his tongue trailing over her soft skin, driving her wild. "Please," she whispered, and he couldn't wait any longer. He moved over her, entering her, and it felt like heaven being inside her. He started slowly, then moved faster as she matched his rhythm. He brought his lips to hers, kissing her, tasting her.

"Seeley!" She cried out with the strength of her release, her cry pushing him over the edge. He collapsed on the bed beside her, spent, wrapping an arm around her, pulling her to him.

Brennan lay there in his arms. Her body was numb. She had never felt anything like this before. She panted, slowly trying to catch her breath.

Booth's thoughts were scattered. He couldn't form a coherent thought. He heard her sigh, and he pulled her closer.

She lay there, her head on his chest, listening to the beating of his heart. After a few moments, she lifted her head and looked at him. "That was..."

He finished the sentence for her. "Incredible." He smiled as she stretched, scooting up against him, and kssing him lightly.

"Why, again, did it take so long for us to do that? Because if I had known..."

He laughed. "I love you, Temperance."

She looked into his eyes, and saw the love shining there. "I love you too, Seeley."

The end.

Thanks for reading! I hope that was enough fluffersmut to satisfy everyone! It certainly satisfied my muse! lol!