(A/N:- Wow! 29 Reviews, and I only wanted 25! Not that I'm complaining, of course. Right, I was originally going to use 'Feels like Home' by Chantal Kreviazuk, which tink32542 suggested, but I was searching around and found another song which I just loved as soon as I heard it. I'm sorry I took so long to update – I know that I said I'd update after 25 reviews. Here're my excuses:
1. I've had problems with my internet connection.
2. I've had a lot of trouble trying to get this chapter perfect. I still think that I could have done a lot more to make it better, but I've given up trying.
I just really hope you like it. I enjoy writing about Bones, and doing stuff the writers are unlikely to do ever. I will say now. I can guarantee that this fic will be Out of character at some point, so I'm saying this now, for future references. It's OOC. That's just the way the fic's been written. Oh, Yeah. Another thing. Anyone who can come up with a better chapter title than the one I've got will be in my good books, and you can have a cookie. So, suggest something if you have an idea. Thanks. Holbonesfan
Disclaimer: I still don't own Bones. Boo Hoo. )
Chapter Four
She stood up, and took the microphone Hodgins was offering to her. She moved it slowly to her lips, and began to sing.
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Feelings through song
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I've run from these feelings for so long
Telling my heart I didn't mean it
Pretending that I was better off alone
But I know that it's just a lie
So afraid of taking a chance again
So afraid of what I'd feel inside
Angela had been right. She really did have the voice of an angel. The words flowed from Brennan's mouth effortlessly, whilst the others watched in awe, each breath taken. Booth caught Brennan's eyes, and they shone bright. He smiled at her, softly, and carried on listening to her beautiful voice.
But I need to be next to you (need to be next to you)
oh I, oh I
I need to share every breath with you (share every breath with you)
oh I, oh I
I need to know I can see you smiling each morning
look into your eyes each night
for the rest of my life
Does this mean what I think it means? Temperance Brennan, forensic anthropologist, author, partner, best friend... feels the same way about me as I do about her? Nah, it can't be possible. Booth frowned. He glanced at Angela, who was grinning triumphantly. He shook his head, before catching Temperance's eye once more.
here with you, near with you
oh I
I need to be next to you
need to be – next to you
Her eyes spoke the words she was singing. Emotion was etched deep in her blue irises, said the words that Booth never thought he'd hear her say. Technically, Seeley. I haven't said them. Her voice spoke in his head, and he laughed inwardly at her logic. Seeley, you must be mistaken. Someone as beautiful as her would never have feelings for you. She's out of your league.
right here with you is right where I belong
I'll lose my mind if I can't see you
without you there is nothing in this life
that would make life worth living for
I can't bear the thought of you not here
I can't fight what I feel anymore
He must get it... Angela thought. Booth's not a stupid guy, no matter what Jack and Zach think. He must understand what she's trying to tell him. She's looking at him, not lowering her gaze from him, not allowing his eyes to leave hers.
This isn't logical. Doctor Brennan – singing a love song? And it seems that she's singing it to Agent Booth. Since when has she had feelings for him? Zach shuffled his feet uncomfortably, yet still remained entranced by the elder woman's voice. He glanced at Booth, who was looking confused, suddenly relaxed, and then was overshadowed by a look of understanding. Zach smiled, and continued swaying to the music.
'cause I need to be next to you (need to be next to you)
oh I, oh I
I need to share every breath with you (share every breath with you)
oh I, oh I
I need to know I can see you smiling each morning
look into your eyes each night
for the rest of my life
She smiled softly at the man in front of her, and continued to sing. She wasn't going to hide it anymore, wasn't going to run. It's now or never.
Here with you, near with you
Oh I
I need to be next to you
I need to have your heart next to mine
for all the time
hold you for all my life
I need to be next to you
He sighed, suddenly understanding everything. He ran his hands through his hair, a grin on his face. He felt as though there was no one else in the room except them. He watched her sing, watched a loose curl bounce as she sang, watched her eyes sparkle in the way that only hers could, watched how her cheeks got pinker as she began to tire. He knew he had to do it, knew that he had to make his move before it was too late. She'd told him everything he'd ever wanted to know, and he sure as hell couldn't just go ahead and ignore it. He felt a stare on him, and turned to see Angela watching him, an observant look evident on her features. He smiled at her and nodded, telling her all that she needed to know, before turning back to Temperance – to Bones. To his Temperance. His Bones.
I need to be next to you (to be next to you)oh I, oh Ineed to be, need to be next to youshare every breath with youoh, oh II need to feel you in my arms, babe (oh...)in my arms, babe (oh I...)I need to be next to youoh I, oh I(oh I...)
She smiled as she stepped away from the machine, and handed the microphone back to Hodgins. She felt the stares follow her as she seated herself back down next to Booth. She glanced at him. He was staring at her, eyes full of so many emotions – admiration, pride, and others that she couldn't pin-point. She noticed a tear breaking out from the corner of his eye, and grinned as he hastily wiped it away
"Let's take a quick break. Get a little something to eat." Angela suggested, and winked at Booth.
The four squints – Angela, Zach, Jack and Cam – left the room, and set off for Angela's office, where the food had been set out. Booth looked at Temperance, and grinned.
"That was beautiful, Temperance." He smiled. Temperance? Since when have I called her Temperance?
Temperance? Since when has he called me Temperance? Brennan thought, as she smiled back at him, and muttered words of thanks.
"Seriously, Bones. That was.. wow!" He moved towards her, and she shuffled forward. She caught his eye once more, and inched even closer towards him.
He glanced at her, warily. I can't mess this up. I need to be certain that this is what she wants.
He didn't have to question his actions any further, as she moved closer to him, and wiped the dry tear stain off his face. He cupped her face in his hands, and lowered his mouth to hers...
BANG!
They jumped, shocked, and backed away from one another quickly. Angela groaned, and shrugged apologetically at Booth. She kneeled down, and picked up the CD player that she had dropped on the floor, before leaving the room. Temperance took a final glance at Booth, before following Angela towards her office.
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(A/N:- Hmm... I really don't know what to think of this chapter either. I thought that this would be fairly simple to write, but it's been one of the hardest of all. If you're wondering why I had Angela accidently interrupt the kiss, it was because there's quite a few chapters left, and it would be kind of stupid to have them kiss, and then play more games. I mean, there's still Truth or Dare to come, and perhaps even a quick game of Seven minutes in Heaven.
I was going to get Zach to sing, and have him have the most wonderful voice, but I decided just to leave it be. I suppose you'll never find out which song I was going to have him sing. The song that Temperance sings is Leigh Nash's 'Need to be Next to You.' I recommend you listen to it. It's a wonderful song.
More soon. I'd really like 30 (yes, I'm being greedy, but I don't have a lot of time at the moment!) reviews, but I'll probably update in the next week even if I don't get them. But, if I do, it's more likely to be a few days.
Holbonesfan)