(A/N: So, yeah. I received quite a good amount of reviews for the last chapter. Here's the update, obviously. I had a few recommendations for decent games in the last chapter, so thanks to anyone who suggested anything. Unfortunately, the games you mentioned were already on my list. If you have any unusual games, that aren't very common, let me know. I'd appreciate it.
I don't usually ask for a certain number of reviews, but I've decided that I'd really like at least 15 reviews on this chapter before I update. That's not too much to ask for, right? Thanks for reading up to this point, hope you stick around for the rest of it.
Disclaimer: I don't own Bones, Temperance Brennan, Seeley Booth or any of the other characters. I wish I did. That would truly make my life worth living! Oh! And I don't own jelly tots, either. Or Vodka shots. Or the gave 'Never have I ever.' Such a shame)
Chapter Two
"You, Temperance.You're the joint first most important thing in the world to me. I couldn't live without you. You."
Jelly Tots and Vodka Shots
The silence in the room was unbearable. Booth and Brennan were avoiding each others gaze, each slowly turning a charming maroon colour. Cam was shooting daggers at Brennan, and Angela looked as though she was going to squeal in delight. Jack and Zach grinned at one another, before Hodgins broke the silence with a rather loud cough.
"So... Um..." Temperance started, before being interrupted by Angela.
"Right. I can see we aren't going to get much further with this game. How about a quick game of 'Never have I ever'?"
Booth's face brightened, and he grinned. Angela smiled slyly, and turned towards Zach and Temperance, who, to nobody's surprise, were looking incredibly confused.
"Oh my Goodness!! Temperance Brennan! Zach Addy! Don't tell me you've never played never have I ever before!?" Seeing their blank looks, she gasped in shock. "Seriously guys, this is one of the best and most amusing games ever!" She explained the rules quickly, and was pleased to see both of the forensic anthropologists faces' brighten.
"I have an idea..." Booth said, as they assembled themselves into a circle
"What?" The group asked, simultaneously.
"How about we make this game a bit more exciting? Anyone can answer questions and lie about doing something by putting fingers down. How about we make this game into one of the classic 'jelly tots and vodka shots' type games." He glanced around, awaiting their reactions. Zach's eyes shone in recognition, to his surprise, and Brennan looked confused. He wasn't surprised about that, of course. "Bones, all you have to do is answer the questions by either eating a jelly tot, or drinking a vodka shot."
"When do I do which?" She asked, confused.
"Right, if, for example, I say 'Never have I ever owned a dog' and you have, you drink a shot. If you haven't, then you eat a jelly tot. Only we're not asking them kind of questions. We're adults, and we're playing under adult terms. No boring questions for us." He winked at Jack, who grinned knowingly.
"Well then Booth. Since you came up with the rules, why don't you go first?" Cam said, speaking for the first time since the previous game – in a voice, Temperance thought – was full of bitterness and contempt.
"Sure." He nodded at her, and poured six shots of vodka into glasses. He poured a packet of Jelly tots that Angela had passed him into a bowl, and put them into the middle of the circle. "Right-eo. Never have I ever... kissed a member of the same sex." He automatically moved towards the jelly tots, and stuffed one into his mouth – as did Temperance, Zach and Jack. Angela opened her mouth to comment and he hastily added "On the lips." Cam reached for the jelly tots, whilst Angela edged her hand slowly towards the shot glasses.
"What??" She questioned. "It was a dare I had when I was at this party at College. It's not like I had a choice." She threw back the shot, and grimaced slightly. "That's strong stuff. Lets just hope I don't have to have too many of those – who knows what I could let slip!"
"Hmmm... Right. Ange, your go then." Booth muttered.
"Okay. Right then... Never have I ever had sex with two different people in one night." She grabbed a jelly tot, and threw it into her mouth. Brennan, Booth, Jack, and Zach did the same. Cam looked shifty, not meeting any of the others eyes.
"Doctor Saroyan?" Zach asked, whilst the others grinned. She sighed, and picked up a shot glass, throwing it into her mouth. Her eyes widened, and she looked slightly dazed.
"Camille. You next." Booth instructed.
"Never have I ever cheated on someone." Everybody grabbed at the jelly tots bowl. Everyone, that was, except Zach. He groaned and grabbed one of the shots.
"Zachy-Zach!" Booth whistled. "Wow, we've got a bad-un here! When was that?"
"High-school. I was dating this really popular girl." He shook his head at their bewildered looks. "She only 'liked' me because I was stupid enough to do her homework for her. Then I met this really nice girl in my advanced Physics class, and started dating her. It was months until the popular girl realised, and dumped me. The other girl dumped me as well, unfortunately." His voice was dark, and held a sense of regret in it.
"Go on then, Zach. Your turn." Jack said, softly, and Zack nodded at him. Angela leaned over and whispered something in his ear. He grinned, eyes sparkling.
"Never have I ever..." He paused, for dramatic effect. "...Fallen in love with a 'partner'."
Angela grinned triumphantly. How are they going to get out of this one Angela Montenegro, you are a genius. Of course, you already knew that, but hey, whatever. You're even more of a genius now.
Angela grabbed a shot, and clashed it against the one Hodgins was holding. She grinned, and shrugged.
"Guilty." The shot was drank, and she glanced at the other players.
Cam had already reached for a jelly tot, as had Zack. They ate them, and looked expectantly at Booth and Brennan. Again, they were avoiding looking at each other, eyes darting from the jelly tots to the vodka shots, and back again. Angela glanced at her best friend, seeing the uncertaincy in her eyes. Come on Bren. Sweetie, please. Grab the shot. The first step is admitting it to yourself. Just drink the shot, and no one will ask any questions. A quick movement brought her back to her senses. She looked up, to see Booth drinking the shot. He groaned at the taste of it, and lowered the glass down slowly, with a 'don't say a word or ask any questions' look on his face. Angela nodded at him, knowingly. His eyes flashed warningly, and she shrugged, turning back towards her best friend, who was still contemplating over the two choices.
"Bren, Sweetie. I hate to pressure you, but we really need an answer. We're waiting for you now." Angela said, quietly. Temperance looked at her, and then at Booth, who was moving his thumb over the edge of the glass he had in front of him. She sighed, and made her decision.
(A/N:- Oh Yes! You have no idea how long I have wanted to end a fic with a cliffhanger! Woo! So, there's chapter three. I actually have no idea how long this fic is going to be, but I can say that there's going to be at least another seven or eight chapters. It's more likely to have more, though. So, I heard a rumour. If you click that little button at the bottom of this page - you know, that shiny lilac one – that time would speed up, and the day of the new Bones episode would be among us. I mean, even if it doesn't work, you could always waste a bit of time writing out what you thought of this fic, couldn't you? I'd certainly click it, just to try it out! – holbonesfan)
