A.N : I don't own Bones!

CHAPTER 14- EYE WITNESS

" Huh...Sorry, Ange. I'll go put a shirt or something." Seeley Booth wondered if one could die of pure embarrassment, because if that was the case, he was very close to death right now, while noticing Angela's eyes resting on his bare chest.

" Don't mind with that, mr. hot stuff. It's fine like this. Better than fine, actually." My God, I think I might drool anytime soon. Look at this greek God body. Ange's voice was sly and appreciative, which only made Booth more uncomfortable, if that was even possible.

" Yeah, and that's exactly why I'm going to get very dressed. Stop looking at me like that, Angela. It's just…disturbing in so many ways." He couldn't suppress an yawn while speaking, and Ange's eyes finally stared at his face instead of the rest of him, her gaze suddenly sharp.

" Ok, sorry, Booth. I'm going to focus now. Wow…you look like crap. Hard night?" She tried her very best to not give any controversial connotation on her question, and was proud with her success. It wasn't so difficult when realizing that Booth indeed looked terrible, her mind working fast and imagining if Brennan was all right. Booth sighed tiredly, nodding.

" Yeah. Terrible, to be true. I barely slept. Bones had this really high fever during the night, 104.7, can you imagine?" She gave him a wide and scared look, and he proceeded. " It was freaking awful, because she was feeling horrible, shaking like a leaf and saying things that didn't make the slightest sense. And I had to get the fever down quick, so I put her under cold water, and Jeez… I felt like I was torturing Bones or something, and she kept asking me to stop and asking why I was doing that to her, and I just…" He raised truly desperate eyes to his Bones's best friend. " I don't know if she will ever forgive me. I mean, when she's thinking clearly again and remember everything. Right now, I don't think she has any notion of what really happened." Angela felt her heart tighten a little in her chest by seeing that Booth was actually worried and afraid of Bren's reaction. It was a good thing that she saw this, because her head was already full of ideas and fantasies about Agent stud and Brennan under cold water and probably naked at some moment after. But Booth's truly concerned face gave her a perspective of what was really important right now. There would be plenty of time to imagine the fun things later.

" Sweetey…I'll actually leave by side the hot factor of you and Bren under the same shower in consideration to your worries, because honestly, it's too cute. Listen… Bren is a scientist, remember? You did the most logical thing at the moment, and she is all about logic, ok? If you didn't do so, Bren could be in a very bad shape right now. I'm assuming that she got better?" Angela gave him a reassuring smile, trying to reassure herself at the same time.

" Yes, the fever went down, specially after I gave her some meds. She's asleep now. I think that both of us only managed to have a deep sleep after six am. I was too worried and afraid to loose the right time of the meds to fall asleep, and Bones was too agitated. Which explain why I look like crap, according to you." He actually was able to give a boyish smile at his own statement, and Angela felt her legs weaken for a moment. Wow, how can he be so hot, cute and sweet at the same time? Good thing that I'm already taken, or else I guess I would have it bad for Booth. Almost so badly as Bren's has, no matter what she says about it. Ok, Angela, not the time. Focus on your best friend.

" Ok, you know what sweetey? Why don't you go take a waking up shower and get dressed to go to the headquarters while I fix you a nice cup of coffee? You could use that for sure. Just show me the way around and tell me where are your kitchen stuff, and where I can drop this." Booth realized for the first time that Angela was carrying a big paper bag. He gave her a curious look, and she smiled slightly. " There's this really nice bakery near Jack's house, Bren loves it's bagel's. I thought I could lure her to eat one. I brought some for you too, along with some donuts and muffins." Booth felt a sudden urge to hug Angela Montenegro, but thought twice, remembering with exactly who he was dealing with. He didn't think he could endure that crazy woman's antics right now, so he just nodded thankfully, also remembering something important to Bones.

" Good idea with the luring with favorite food's thing. I'm going to buy some of her favorite stuff on my way back myself. Meaning that organic silly thing that you two are so fond of. Can you tell me if there's any of this organic's stores around here? I can't believe that I'm going to spend two or three times of my usual money just because they say that an apple is healthier than the other, but hell, if this makes Bones eat…it will be well spent money, I guess."

" There's a really nice one just two blocks from here, stud." Could he be more sweet than that? Buying organic food for Bren. I really have to open her eyes, soon. " Go, take your shower. Can I have a look at Bren before fetching you some coffee?" She received a nod as answer, and followed Booth to his room. It was very hard not to shriek when her eyes set on her friend's sleeping form.

" I really like her outfit, Booth. Very nice." Oh my God, Oh My God, she's wearing his clothes. Booth felt the heat spreading all over his body, and turned around to face his closet, pretending to be busy finding his own working clothes.

" Speak low, Angela. And the correct clothes weren't exactly on my mind last night,ok? I couldn't remember where Bones's bag was, and she was freaking freezing." Great, Seeley. Of all people, it had to be Angela to see you on nothing but boxers, and Bones sleeping in your bed, with your clothes. Good thing she doesn't know that I actually slept with Temperance.

" Right." Angela's voice was anything, except serious and believing. " Her bag is right here, next the bed, agent hot stuff. In case you need anything again. You know, maybe another great shower together and all…"

" I'm entering the bathroom now, Angela. Sorry, can't hear you. Try to not wake Bones right now, ok?" he escaped as soon as he could, locking the bathroom door behind him. H e felt safer that way. Lord knew that Angela Montenegro was crazy enough to barge in while he was defenseless and naked. She had a gift.

Booth got out about ten minutes later, only to find his bedroom quiet again, Bones still asleep, curled against the pillows, and the strong scent of coffee taking all his place. He only wished he could stay there for a while, just watching his Bones sleep. She looked so peaceful after the hell of past night, her face relaxed, her hair spread across her cheeks. Booth leaned carefully, pulling he locks behind her ear, looked to the door to be sure that Ange wasn't there, and gave in to his mind urges, kissing her forehead, happy to see that it wasn't burning up.

" I'll be back soon, ok?" He whispered in her ear, and Temperance stirred a little as if actually listening before he left.

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Angela Montenegro studied the tray in front of her, making sure that everything she wanted was there. Booth had left about one hour ago, after a long set of recommendations, which amused her greatly. Oh, she would have so much fun that week. Angela had actually to remind Booth that she knew Brennan longer than him , and that she had already taken care of a sick Temperance before. Only after this reassurance, he was able to leave, promising to be back in no time. She locked the door shaking her head, asking all the Gods when her favorite non- couple in the world would be brave enough to come to terms with their feelings to one another. By what she was seeing so far, it seemed that the time had came. Nothing better than the two of them locked on the same place for seven days, right?

After much thinking, Angela decided that it was time for some action regarding Bren's welfare, and decided to set her breakfast. She entered quietly in Booth's room, resting the tray on the empty side of the bed and shaking her friend's shoulder's carefully.

" Sweetey. Wake up for a few minutes. C'mon, time to eat." Angela watched Bren's eyes open tiredly, and couldn't suppress a huge smile by the sound of the first word that came out of her mouth.

"Booth?" Temperance looked around her searching for him, because all she could remember was how well she had slept with her head buried on his chest. Plus, and she almost chocked with the thought, he was the one that was able to make her feel a little better. But the only person in the room was in the form of her best friend, smiling widely at her, and Brennan tried to adopt a seating position, actually proud with her success. Until a wave of nausea made her regret the move. I guess the antibiotic is showing it effects.

" Hey, sweetey. Booth had to leave for a while, he went to talk to Cullen to get some days off in order to take care of you. Isn't that sweet of him?" Angela just couldn't help herself. Things were too good to be true, and she just had to talk and tease. Specially because she knew about Brennan loose tongue when sick.

" I guess. He's always sweet." And here we go again. I have to police myself, because Angela is going to do everything she can to make me say what I shouldn't.

" yeah, tell me about it. Here, eat your breakfast. There's that bagel you like so much." Angela placed the tray in front of Brennan, watching as her friend twisted her nose.

" I don't think I can eat right now, Ange. I'm a little nauseous. The doctor said it could happen because of the medication." She eyed the food suspiciously, but Angela was ready to a good fight.

" The doctor also said that you need to eat healthily, Bren. C'mon, just a little. For me? For agent hot stuff? He's really worried about you. Give the man some comfort." Ange definitely knows how to go to your weakest point. Temperance grabbed the bagel and started to nibble it, sighing heavily, drinking some juice as watched by her friend.

" So…I hear that you and Booth had a very busy night,huh?" Temperance rested the already empty glass, pulling the tray away and gazing at Angela.

" If by busy you mean that I had kept Booth awake all night bothering him because of a high fever, than yes, that is correct. My stupid body keeps betraying me, and Booth keeps paying the price." And there were the silly tears again. She hated acting so emotional. Ange was fast, seating besides her and holding her hand.

" Sweetey, you are not bothering Booth,ok? He cares about you. You would bother him if you didn't let him take care of you a little. He seems very satisfied having you here." She squeezed Bren's hand to give some emphasis. " All you need to do is to let him get closer. It'll be good for you both. And hey, having stud taking care of you? I call this blunt damn good luck! I mean, I saw him this morning in almost all his glory, just in his boxers. Honestly, Bren… you seriously don't want a piece of that? I mean…wow." Time to attack and put some pressure, thought Angela. She was rewarded.

" I'm not saying that I don't want it." Angela gave a little shriek, and Temperance suddenly realized what she had just admitted. She groaned. " This is not fair, Ange. You know that I cannot filter my words when I'm like this. You shouldn't use this against me. Actually, if I remember it well, we had an agreement. Nothing that I could say when sick would be taken seriously."

" yeah, I'm breaking this agreement. By the time we did this, that was no Booth in your life. Now, this is just a perfect opportunity to hear you say some true. C'mon, honey. Give me something. Talk about this attire of yours, for example. How did you get into these clothes?" Angela gave a sly smile while pointing at her, and Brennan could feel her cheeks turning pink.

" Booth got me into these. He undressed me, and it was just such a waste. I mean, I was naked, and nothing good came of that, and I always thought that if I would be naked in front of Booth, we would be having a lot of fun." Stop, Temperance. Stop. " But after we both were dressed, I was still freezing, and he held me tight, to give me body heat. It felt great. And then I fell asleep after a while. His arms are very comforting. And so is the rest of him." She could barely believe her own words, and Angela looked ready to explode. Maybe she should just use some duct tape to shut her up.

" Oh my God. Body heat? This is so hot,literally. And the two of you sleeping on the same bed? This just gets better and better. It's a waste, thought, I have to agree with you on that. But you have plenty of time to do kinky, great stuff with him, sweetey. Don't worry. Just keep your mind on that frequency. You, Booth, naked, bed, naughty. You keep working with those words and in no time the two of you will be busy like bunnies." I'm so glad Booth had asked me to come this morning.

" Bunnies get busy by procreating, Angela. I don't want to procreate at all, I just want to enjoy great sex." Angela actually bounced at the comments, and Temperance looked at her helplessly. " And I'm shutting up now."

" oh, nonono. Bren ! It's just starting to get good. C'mon, it's girl talk!" She looked at her friend full of hope, her voice softening a little as she proceeded to talk. " Look, sweetey…You have this wonderful man near you. You are attracted by him, and you know it. I'm 100% sure that he feels the same. And you have Booth wrapped under your pinky finger." Brennan's eyes were huge as she stared at Ange's.

" I don't knows what that means." But damn, Angela got it right. Only that is so much more than physical attraction.

" Basically, It means that you are the boss, sweetey." but her smile suddenly became a frown by the pale color at Brennan's face. " What, sweetey? What's wrong?" Temperance now had a shade of gray, and her forehead was in cold sweat. She took a deep breath, moving as fast as she could at the same time.

" I think that eating definitely wasn't a good idea." All Angela could do was follow quickly the vanishing figure of Brennan in a bee line to the bathroom.

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Booth entered his apartment gladly, his arms full of bags with his Bones's favorite things in the world. He sighed in relieve to be back, realizing how worried he was since he left. Realizing how bad he got it for Temperance Brennan. Jeez, I can't even stay away from her for a couple of hours. Thak God Cullen allowed me to take the week off. He dropped his purchasings carefully on the counter, anxious to see how Bones was doing, and almost yelled loudly by hearing Angela's voice, a note of worry clear there.

" Sweetey, sit down. Here, I got you." If Booth believed in special powers, he would be sure he had ultra speed, judging by the quickness he followed the sounds and discovered himself in the bathroom, cursing under his breath by realizing that his Bones wasn't in her strict bed rest. But he immediately stopped his antics when realizing the pale woman leaning against the wall, seated on the cold floor, eyes half closed and an expression of pure exhaustion.

" Bones? What happened? What's wrong?" She opened her eyes completely to look at him, trying to smile as he seated by her side, one hand resting on her warm forehead, covered with cold sweat, the other embracing her shoulders.

" She's suffering from the side effects of the antibiotics. Too much nausea and throwing up." Angela spoke softly, as she handed Booth a soaked cloth, which he placed carefully against Temperance face.

" How many times did she threw up? She seems worn up." Booth looked at Bones again, as she slowly made her way to him, her head resting against his shoulder while she managed to mumble a few words.

" I'm fine." But even while she tried to convince herself and the others, she knew it was a waste of time. The nausea had just subdued and allowed her to brush her teeth, but she got so dizzy doing this simple task that she had to seat on the floor again.

" Bren, try to tell this when you're able to stay on your on feet,ok?" Angela tried to sound stern at her strongheaded friend, but ended up just being worried, turning to Booth. " We have been here for almost an hour, Booth. It kept coming and going, until her stomach became totally empty, I guess. The vomiting stopped about fifteen minutes ago, but she's too tired and dizzy to walk, despite she keeps trying to do so." Booth groaned at Angela's words. Yeah, typical Bones, trying to push her limits.

"Temperance." He chided at the same time that he caressed, his fingers massaging her neck. Angela suppressed a goofy grin by watching that scene. Brennan looked at him weakily, and he was disarmed. " Do you want a dramin? The doctor said you could take it if the nausea was too strong." She tried to shake her head, but thought better.

" No. My system is already too full of drugs. I feel a little better. If I keep this way I'll consider taking one later. I'm just very tired now. I just want to sleep." She already felt her eyelids heavy, but managed to gaze at Booth's face , studying it. " You look tired too. Probably my fault. I'm sorry." She closed her eyes to avoid the tears from forming, but Booth could tell what she was thinking every time.

" It's not your fault,honey. Really. Plus, I have plenty of time to rest now."

Angela Montenegro felt as if she was intruding something by watching that interaction. They seemed so… intimated. So right. The way Booth's words had a soothing effect on Brennan, the way she unconscious or not seek comfort at his body, her head always finding it's ways to his shoulder and the caress of his fingers. She coughed slightly to remind them that she was still there, but this time without any malice. It was too beautiful to be ruined by jokes.

" I think you both could use some rest right now. Booth, take her to bed, I'll help you to settle her and then I'm gonna go, since you arrived. But go sleep too, you need it,ok?" She was sincere. Booth didn't wait for more, lifting Brennan carefully, letting Ange hold the door while he passed and putting her in bed, like a déja vu. Angela adjusted the pillows at her friend's head, covering her and finally kissing her forehead.

" You behave, all right, sweetey? You'll be fine in no time soon if you do as you're told to. Booth, don't bother. I can show my way out." She was fast when realizing that Booth was ready to accompany her. The poor man seemed truly tired. " You just go change and rest, stud. I wont forget to lock the door." Booth gave a thankful smile at that crazy best friend of Bones. Angela had her heart in the right place, he thought as she left and closed the door behind her. He realized that Temperance's eyes were open, and smiled to her.

" Close your eyes,Bones. You heard Angela." He moved to the closet to get some PJ's pants while getting rid of his clothes, freezing on his tracks by her voice.

" I wish I was in better shape in order to enjoy this strip tease." I really wish. Temperance Brennan, you are in so much trouble.

Booth hid in the bathroom quickly, changing to his sleeping cloth and coming back, ready to crash on the cushion on the floor, but a small voice prevented him from doing so.

" Don't go anywhere, Booth. Stay with me, please? I slept so well with you here." It was true. He had slept well with her too. How could he say no, even if he realized that, by doing this, he was putting both of them in great danger? The thing is, he's starting to realize that sometimes, danger can be a good thing. So, he just laid down by her side, and for a moment they just stared at each other, studying every moment and move, until Temperance took the first step, her body snuggling at his, her head making his chest a great pillow, and Booth was only glad to follow, his hands embracing her possessively, his legs wrapping with hers. That, he thought, was bliss. And in no time, both of them were soundly asleep, the tiredness too strong to be fought, even if it was so damn good to stay awake lying in each other arms.

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Angela Montenegro lied. She hadn't left. She had every intention to do so, she really did. She even managed to go to the front door. But the image of Seeley Booth calling temperance Brennan " Honey" and then scooping her on his arms kept haunting her , nagging, teasing. She knew, she really knew that she should behave and letter things happen without her intervention or her snooping around. But heck, I girl must have her fun from time to time. And so, she waited, until everything was completely silent, seated quietly on the couch, until she decided that it was time for her to check on wathever could be happening in that bedroom.

She opened the door and crept inside silently, suppressing an instinctive yelp immediately by the vision that met her. Exactly what she was hoping for. There they were, sleeping without a worry in the world, Bren's head adjusted in Booth's large chest, her hands resting near, as his own arms made a tight embrace around her waist and shoulders. The perfect image of the perfect couple, she thought. Ooh, nobody is gonna to belive me at the institute. And that was when Angela realized that she had to do something to not be discredited. She was only an eye witness. And people sometimes didn't believe in eyes witnesses. So, she did what any sane person in her place would do. She pulled her cell phone and started taking some pictures, the cabal proof of the world changing situation. Of Seeley Booth and Temperance Brennan unknowlingly or not stepping to the next, wonderful level.

TBC...

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