Muwahahaha. I present you with 'A day on the town, part one'. Review! I don't own anything but my imagination. Is it ok if Booth is in my imagination?

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Booth was amazed at the ease in which Bones kept up with him. He had known she was muscular after holding her last night, but on a bike she was relentless. With a smirk, Booth shifted to a higher gear and peddled as fast as he could, eager to gain an advantage. Tempe noticed this and shifted as well. Soon the two of them were barreling down the street, laughing and challenging one another. Snap barked in protest – he couldn't keep up.

Booth and Tempe slowed down enough so that the mutt could catch up. They locked gazes and shared a sizzling... well, conversation really. Their eyes told them so much about each other. Tempe could take one look at Booth and gauge his emotions, his mood. Booth could read Tempe so well it was like he was seeing into her soul.

The group finally slowed in front of a row of trees and brick buildings. Booth took up a 'tour guide' voice and started to explain to an amazed Tempe who was looking everywhere.

"This, Bones, is Boston University. There's someone I want you to meet, come on." He took her hand and lead her inside one of the wooden doors.

"Seel!" Came an excited shout a soon as they walked through the door.

The twenty-something secretary sitting at the front desk was very... blond. She jumped up and wrapped Booth in a big hug. Bones felt a pang of jealousy.

"Mandy! How are you? And where were you?! Mum said you could have come to dinner!" Booth said, slinging an arm around Mandy's shoulders. Brennan looked away, embarrassed for some reason.

"Booth, I'll just wait outside..." She started, calling Snap and heading for the door.

"Bones! Wait! Come here!" Booth called her, stopping her escape. She slowly slunk back to him guiltily. "Don't think you're getting away that easily, Bones." Booth said accusingly, stepping away from Mandy to snake an arm around Bones' waist and pull her snug against him. Mandy was watching the exchange, thoroughly amused.

"Who's this, Seel?" Mandy asked.

"Bones, this is my cousin, Mandy. She... works, on something." Booth finished, earning a slap on the shoulder from Mandy.

"What Seeley is TRYING to say is I am a secretary for an anthropology professor. Nice to meet you,..." Mandy said, holding out her hand but trailing off slightly. "Bones?"

"Call me Tempe. Booth insists on calling me 'Bones'." Tempe said, shaking the proffered hand.

"Awww, Bones, you love it..." Booth said teasingly, nudging Tempe and earning a growl.

"Don't push it, Mister." Tempe warned in a deep, threatening voice, efficiently shutting Booth up.

"I like you already. You are the first girl that has EVER been able to shut up Seeley Booth. Auntie Molly must love you!" Mandy exclaimed. Bones looked uncomfortable at the mention of Booth's mother.

Booth himself cut in, saving Bones from having to answer. "Is Uncle Roody still holding those season tickets?" He asked.

Mandy rolled her eyes at him. "You know he would give up Strawberries before he gave up those tickets!" She said.

"I don't know what that means." Bones said, glancing at Booth for an explanation.

"My Uncle Roody; Mandy's father, and Dad's brother; keeps chickens. And he has this one that is the first chicken he ever had. He's rather obsessed with her well-being. And the chicken's name just happens to be Strawberries." Booth explained. Tempe was looking at him in confusion.

"You're telling me you have an Uncle who has a chicken named Strawberries..." She said. "I don't get it."

"No one gets Uncle Roody." Mandy said before turning to Booth. "I have the tickets for todays game. What am I getting out of this?" Mandy asked teasingly.

"I won't tell Jared that you stole his favorite sunglasses." Booth said, pointing to the glasses resting on Mandy's head.

"Deal." They shook on it, and Mandy handed over two tickets. They said their goodbyes and soon Booth, Brennan and the dogs were on the road again. Booth lead them to a street where there was a strip of stores. They dismounted and locked up the bikes.

"Might as well get the shopping over with, Bones."

"You don't like to shop?" She asked with interest. Booth grimaced.

"You aren't one of those girls who go nuts over a pair of shoes, do you?"

"Not that I know of. But Seeley-?" She paused, looking suddenly sad.

"What is it, Bones?" Booth asked, moving closer to her. Something was off.

"I don't have any money to pay for clothes." She said, embarrassed.

"Oh, Bones. Don't worry, I've got money. Don't argue with me, Temperance." He added as she went to open her mouth.

"I just feel like I haven't done anything to pay you back for all you have done." She mumbled.

"You don't owe me anything, Bones. You are a good friend, that's all I need. Seriously, I was pretty bored this summer until you came along, so I thank you for that." Booth said with a smile.

"You, bored?" She responded teasingly. "I would think someone like you would have tons of friends."

"Since I met you, none of them can even begin to measure up." Brennan blushed.

"That means a lot, Seeley."

They shared a secret smile before Booth clapped his hands and said "Where to?"

What are you doing to me, Seeley Booth? Tempe wondered as she took his offered hand and started off down the street.