This chapter's slightly longer than the last. I, personally, like it. I hope you do too!
Disclaimer-The storyline-Mine, Monopoly-Hasbro Brothers (I think…), Bones (Fox/Kathy Reichs), Angela's famous squeal well, you know…
She knew the depth of his hurting as soon as he walked in the next morning. He was more quite than usual and he didn't watch her work like he usually would. He kept his distance and didn't make little side jokes about some funny bone name. He wouldn't even look into her eyes. She knew she had to do something to make him forgive her. She couldn't ignore this. As much as she hated admitting it, she needed him. And he was not being himself today.
She tried to focus on her work, but the picture of his hurt face from last night kept pushing its way to the top of her thoughts. She wasn't supposed to make him upset. She just wanted him to see her side of things. She was trying to think of something to do for him all day, and finally thought of something.
It was the end of the work day for most people. The rest of the 'squint squad' filed out the front doors, waving goodbye to Booth and Brennan, who were still standing on the platform. As soon as they were out of sight Bones slipped off her white gloves and put them gently on lab table.
"Booth…" Her voice was barely loud enough to hear.
He took a deep breath and looked up, still not saying a word. She took his and placed a small object in it. He looked at her curiously and then slowly opened his hand. He let out a small chuckle. In his hand lay a small card from a certain board game.
"You say there's more than one kind of family." She waited for him to look up. He smiled softly and nodded his head. "Well, does that mean I get one? Because I don't know much about it, but I know I hurt you Booth. I really didn't mean to Booth, I just…" He pulled her into a hug, stopping her rambling.
"I know, Bones. I know." He hugged her tighter. She lifted her head from his shoulder and smiled before wrapping her arms around his waist, strengthening the comforting feeling of being in his arms. She knew she was forgiven.
They stayed like this for a few more seconds before he tilted her head up with his fingers just slightly and whispered, "More than one kind of family, Bones." She slowly let him bring her lips closer to his. He saw her close her eyes and heard her sigh. That was enough, he closed his eyes and inched closer and closer before…
"Hey Sweetie, left my pur… Oh. My. God." The two partners jumped back and covered their ears at the loud squeal coming from the Jeffersonian's front doors.
"Ah! I knew it! You know what, I'll get my purse tomorrow. Bye you two!" Angela squealed again before skipping out the door. "Jack!"
The two partners were left standing awkwardly at different sides of the platform, both trying their hardest to collect themselves.
"So, uh… I'll… see you tomorrow?" Booth swallowed.
"Yeah, Booth. Bye." She smiled sincerely, letting him know it was okay, and walked into her office.
Knowing, but not caring, that she couldn't hear him, Booth grinned, "Bye Bones."
He hopped off the platform and started walking towards the doors still clenching the small card in his hand.
That's the end! Hoped you liked it!
Still like constructive criticism, but comments are nice too! J
Thanks for reading!
Keke