I'm a sucker for happy endings. As you can see...
Review please! Sorry for the wait, life was somehow taking up my time... wink wink...
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Now I was lost. Horribly, terrifyingly lost in the dark, in a neighborhood I new nothing about, clutching a starving puppy to my chest. How do I get myself in these situations?
The sound of the motorcycle brought me out of my thoughts. Shrinking into the shadows, I clutched my new found friend tighter to me. Who was out at this time of night?
The bike putted slowly along the block, and I could hear the occupant calling out something. Straining to make out he words, I jumped back as he came closer.
"BONES!" I heard him yell. My heart leaped. Seeley...
Stepping out of my hiding spot, I crept up behind the now motionless bike.
"Looking for someone?" I asked him casually, as if commenting on the weather. His head whipped around and he stared at me in disbelief, before he jumped off the bike and wrapped his arms around me. I tensed, but this time I bit back the instinct to flee. I would NOT run.
"Bones..." He murmured into my hair. "Don't you EVER do that to me again." As he went to squeeze me tighter, I spoke.
"You're going to squish her, Booth." I said. When he looked at me as if I had grown three heads, I coaxed the puppy our of my pocket and held her out to him.
"Where did you go? And where did you find the dog?" He asked, taking the puppy from me.
"I was behind the shed. You were less than ten feet from me. So was she..." I explained, and saw his expression darken.
"Dam..." He muttered, running a hand through his disheveled hair. "Temperance..." He began. I tensed again.
"Why did you run from me?"
I sighed. "Can we go home first? Don't worry, we'll talk." I added at his apprehensive look. "It's just that she needs something to eat." I said, gesturing to the puppy in his arms. He grinned at me.
"And you are dead tired too, I bet." I could see the concern in his eyes, and immediately felt horrible for leaving. "I agree though, we should get back before my mother calls the cops thinking I'm missing."
"You didn't tell her you were looking for me?" I asked, climbing onto the bike behind him and placing the puppy back in my pocket.
"Well..." He started guiltily, "Jared knows I'm out looking for you. He even offered to help, but is currently distracting my parents so they won't get suspicious. I hope he is succeeding..." Without further comment, he started the bike and we sped home.
I wrapped my arms around his waist and nuzzled my face into his shoulder blade. I couldn't believe how much I had missed him; his scent, his warmth, his smile.
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The bike slow eased slowly into the garage behind the Buick. We climbed off and stood in silence.
"What are you going to name her?" Booth asked, looking at the sleeping puppy in my arms.
"Angel." I replied. "Look at her markings-" I pointed to the black spanning across her back. "It looks like she has angel wings."
"Hello, Angel." Booth said before glancing at me with a grimace. "Let's go face the music."
I blinked at him, confused. "I don't know what that means." I said. He rolled his eyes and proceeded into the kitchen.
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"SEELEY!" Came the shout. "Where have you been!?" His mother was close to hysterics. Jared sat slouched in a chair at the kitchen table. When Booth looked at him, he gave his brother an apologetic look. Fearing the wrath of Mrs. Booth, I crept up behind Seeley, leaning into his side for strength. I was exhausted, and could feel it starting to catch up to me.
"Molly, calm down." John Booth's deep voice swept over me and I shivered. Beside me, I felt Booth do the same. We were both thinking 'Uh oh..., now we're busted...'
He surprised us all be going to the fridge and taking out a carton of milk. Pouring some into a bowl, he placed it in front of Angel, who was sitting at my feet.
"Seeley..." John started, much calmer than his wife had been. "Where were you?"
"I was out looking for Bones." He replied. I felt his chest vibrate as he talked, and I closed my eyes with a sigh. Before John could ask, I started talking.
"It was instinct. Booth grabbed my arm, and I reacted. You learn to take nothing for granted in the system." I gulped. Now they know where I came from... "Let's just say I haven't been with very nice families. My instinct is to fight and run. I didn't mean to cause trouble." I finished, hanging my head.
"You didn't cause trouble, Bones." Seeley replied. He moved and wrapped me in a hug, which I sank into. At first I was wary of what his parents would think, but it felt so safe in his arms that I soon gave in. Relaxing fully into his warm embrace, I allowed my eyes to close.
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She fell asleep against me within minutes. I guess the day finally caught up with her. Picking her up gently, I carried her up to my room and layed her down on my bed. Pulling the blankets up to her chin, I brushed a stray strand of hair out of her face.
"What's going on in that head of yours?" I murmured softly, stroking her cheek lightly with my knuckles. Sighing, I crept out of the room and down stairs. I wanted to see this puppy that she had brought home.
I found everyone waiting around the kitchen table for me. Angel sat in Jared's lap, looking nervous. I gave Mum the 'charm smile', but she sat there tapping her foot impatiently. I knew she meant business.
"What?" I asked, leaning over and taking Angel from Jared. The puppy immediately curled into my arms and fell asleep.
"What was that, Seeley?" Uh oh. I thought. Now she's mad. I decided to play dumb.
"What was what, Mum?" I ask, grinning at her.
"That. With you and Tempe. I thought she was just a friend."
That's Mum for ya. She wants her sons all happily married, as long as she picks the girl.
"Mummmmm. It's Bones. She's my friend, but there is more to it. She gets me, I get her. Can't you just accept that?"
"I just don't want anything to happen to you! She's a foster kid for God's sake-"
That did it. I jumped up with a growl. "SO? What does that have to do with anything? She's not like them, Mum. She's smart, funny, brave..." I trailed off. "Just give her time to adjust, Mum. She doesn't trust easily. I'm surprised she opened up as much as she has for me!"
Dad had remained unusually quiet through my whole outburst. He was one to think things over, where as Mum tended to just blurt out what was on her mind.
"Seeley." He started, gaining my attention. "School starts in a week. You and Tempe better go out shopping for clothes tomorrow. Why don't you show her the city? Take Snap and Angel with you, they could use the exercise." I was grinning ear to ear by now.
"That's an awesome idea!" I turned to my brother. "Wanna come?"
"Nah. I won't take you away from your girl. I'm going to hang out with Ash." Ashley was his girlfriend.
"Well, if you don't mind, I'm gonna call it a night." I said, heading towards the stairs. I reached the top and slowly pushed my door open. She was having another nightmare.
I rushed to her side after plopping Angel unceremoniously on the couch. Gathering her in my arms, I tried to wake her. When that failed, I held her tight and whispered soothing words into her ear until her breathing once again slowed. I settled back onto the pillows with a sigh, pulling Tempe's body on top of mine. Maybe if I held her, her dreams would be peaceful.
