Sorry I haven't updated earlier but 6th form totally got in the way with exams and stuff. I should be able to update maybe twice/3x weekly depending how quickly I catch up with everything :)
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"So baby, up for the party at Hodgin's tonight?" Brennan looked up to find her boyfriend of six months looking at her.
"Yeah. What was it again? Karaoke?" Brennan asked. She felt nervous, considering what happened last time she sang. Logically she knew it was impossible for Pam to shoot him because Brennan killed her, but illogically she thought it could.
"Yeah baby. I'll pick you up from work and we can get ready at yours. I've got my shirt and jeans in your wardrobe so I'll just wear them."
"Booth?"
"Yeah?"
"I love you." Booth smiled. Surprisingly she often said that. He never expected she would but was glad she did.
"I love you too." Normally Booth would hug her or kiss her, but they were in her office, blinds open with Squints everywhere.
"And because of that I think we should tell them."
"Tell who what?" Booth asked."
"The Squints. Tonight. About us. If you want to. I'm ready."
"OK. If you're sure?"
"Yep. I am. But are you? You seem a bit on edge."
"I'm fine. Just shocked that you want to tell them I guess."
"I must admit I thought I would never be ready, but I realised that them knowing won't change anything between us."
"It will."
"What?" Brennan began to panic.
"Well I'll be able to kiss you more and there will no doubt be more screaming."
"More screaming?" Brennan asked confused.
"Well I'm guessing Angela will."
"Oh yeah. What about the previous screaming? You said 'more screaming'. What does that mean?"
"You."
"I don't scream."
"Yeah you do baby. Every night. Whether it's in bed, on the floor, against the wall or on the kitchen counter, which we have to do again by the way, you scream. More. Than. Once." Brennan blushed at the though.
"Against the counter was good." Brennan agreed. "The angle and everything was just... WOW." Booth laughed softly. "What time do you want to pick me up?"
"About 5ish? It starts at seven so that should be enough time right?"
"Yeah. I'll see you then." Brennan reached out and gave him a hug. "They going to find out soon anyway." She whispered in his ear. As they let go, Booth kissed her on the cheek.
"I'll see you in a couple hours."
"Bye."
Booth and Brennan turned up at Hodgin's half an hour late. Brennan was wearing black skinny jeans with black boots, a white tank top and a gold bracelet which Booth had got her for her birthday. She had a red cardigan to keep her warm. Booth was wearing dark blue jeans with his cocky belt buckle. He had a black shirt on and his watch which Brennan had got him for his birthday. She had had it inscribed with 'Booth & Bones'. He had his hand on her back, but as they got towards the door he took her hand.
"Ready?"
"Yeah."
"Sure? I can wait."
"I'm ready. You?"
"Ready." After a couple of minutes Brennan asked Booth why he hadn't knocked on the door.
"I'm nervous." He replied. "What if they don't think I'm good enough for you? They are really protective of their own."
"Booth. You're one of us. Not a squint but you're part of our family. My family. They've known you for years. You're more than good enough for me." Feeling confident enough Booth knocked on the door.
"It's open!" Yelled Hodgins. They stepped into his house to hear songs blasting from the living room. Angela seemed to be singing 'If I Were A Boy'.
"Wow."Booth said to Brennan as they walked in. "She's good." As soon as they stepped into the room Angela stopped singing.
"Bren. Sweetie. Word NOW." Angela said. Dragging her best friend into the kitchen Brennan could do nothing but look at Booth and silently beg him to help. He just smiled and shook his said.
In the kitchen Angela poured herself and Brennan a drink.
"You and Booth? How long?"
"What? How did you know?"
"You were holding hands and the way you were standing just said it all. How long?"
"Six months." Brennan mumbled.
"SIX MONTHS!" Angela squeeled. Brennan looked at her, expecting Angela to be mad but instead got pulled into a fierce hug. "I understand why you didn't tell me sweetie. You wanted to be sure, get used to it. But now I know, I'm expecting a LOT of girl talk." Brennan nodded and hugged Angela tight.
"I really love him Ange. I really do. I don't want to mess this up."
"You won't. He won't let you run. We both know he'll just follow you." They shared a smile. "So when are you telling the others?"
"Well we were just going to act how we normally do together and we figured everyone would figure it out."
"Bren, Ange!" Hodgins yelled. "You coming, Booth's about to sing." Both women looked at each other. They went into the room, Brennan taking up Booth's seat, Angela sitting next to Hodgins.
Suddenly the music started. 'Keep On Trying' started up and before Brennan could stop herself, her eyes filled with tears. She hastily wiped them away but not before Booth noticed. She was entranced by him for the entire song.
I've been thinkin' 'bout
All the times you told me
You're so full of doubt
You just can't let it be
But I know
If you keep on comin' back for more
Then I'll keep on tryin'
I'll keep on tryin'
And I've been drinkin' now
Just a little too much
And I don't know how
I can get in touch with you
Now there's only one thing for me to do
That's to keep on tryin' to get home to you
He could sing. He could sing well. Very well. Booth had never sang a song for a woman before. He thought it was cheesy and clichéd, but somehow, the night and the song and the girl made it right. He knew he had made the right choice when Brennan mouthed 'I love you' to him. He simply smiled.
And I feel so satisfied when
I can see you smile I
I want to confide in
All that is true
So I'll keep on tryin'
I'm through with lyin'
Just like the sun above
I'll come shinin' through
Oh, yes I'll keep on tryin'
I'm tired of cryin'
I got to find a way
To get on home to you
I've been thinkin' 'bout
All the times you held me
I never heard you shout
The flow of energy was so fine
Now I think I'll lay it on the line
And keep on tryin'
To get home to you
Brennan thought back to the time when her and Booth had sat in the Diner and sang it. Not all of it, but some of it. The thought alone made her smile. She remembered feeling loved and cared for. Everything Booth made her feel everyday. Even when she wasn't physically with him, she still felt loved by him. It was one of the feelings that she never cared for too much. Too irrational and uncertain. But with Booth, the love she felt for him was anything but uncertain. She knew she would love him forever, no matter how hard they pushed each other.
And I feel so satisfied when
I can see you smile I
I want to confide in
All that is true, so I'll
Keep on tryin' I'm
Through with lyin'
Just like the sun above
I'll come shinin' through
Yes I will
Oh yes I'll keep on tryin'
I'm tired of cryin'
I got to find a way
To get on home to you.
Everyone started clapping as Booth walked down and handed Angela the microphone. He gave her a hug.
"Not yet Ange. Let Bones do it." He whispered in her ear. She nodded as she knew how important it was for Brennan to be able to do things in her own time at her own speed.
Booth sat down next to Brennan.
"You OK baby?" He said quietly enough so no-one would hear.
"I'm fine. That was... that was... that was beautiful. Thankyou."
"Don't worry. I love you too." Brennan smiled and curled up against him. Booth smiled and put his arm around her shoulder. The Squints looked on with equally blank and confused looks on their faces. Angela had a look on her face. The kind of look that said 'I-know-something-you-don't-know' and seemed happy that she knew before anyone else. Booth gave Brennan a kiss in her hair, unaware the Squints were watching and Brennan took his hand and put it in hers.
"Right. Who's next?" Brennan said, smirking at the looks on her co-workers faces. She looked at Angela, who winked at her. Brennan smiled back. "Anybody?" Brennan asked. "Looks like it's me then." Brennan smiled and whispered to Booth. "Paybacks a bitch." Booth looked at her and saw the mischievous glint in her eyes. Before he could think straight the music started. Booth smiled as she started singing.
Head down as I watch my feet take turns hitting the ground
Eyes shut, I find myself in love racing the earth
And I soaked in your love
And love is right in my path, in my grasp
And me and you belong
Booth smiled at the memory of this song. It was playing at his friend's birthday party a couple of months ago. His friend had no contact at the FBI and so they could act like a couple it public. The song had started up and Booth had asked Brennan to dance. She'd obliged and he held her in his arms like he'd wanted to do since Aurora.
I wanna run, run smash into you
I wanna run, run, smash into you
Ears closed, what I hear the world just has to know
Cause' I know that what we have is worth first place in gold
And I'm soaked in your love
And love is right in my path, in my grasp
And me and you belong
And I, I wanna run, run smash into you
I'm willing to run, run smash into you
Brennan had kissed him at this point. Not overly passionate, not overly erotic. Just a simple kiss that showed him how much she cared for him. He looked at her singing and smiled. She looked so at peace, at ease, free. She smiled the smile that he loved to see. The one that he made himself promise that he would see everyday.
Head down as I watch my feet take turns hitting the ground
Eyes shut, I'm in love and I'm racing the earth
And I soaked in your love
And love is right in my path, in my grasp
And me and you belong
And I wanna run, run smash into you
I'm willing to run, run smash into you
I'm willing to run run run run run ooh ooh ooh ooh
I wanna run, run smash into you
I'm willing to run, run smash into you
As Brennan handed Angela the microphone Booth gave her the biggest smile in the world. He stood up to hug her and she fell into his embrace. She could stay like this forever. Brennan looked up and kissed him on the lips. A quick peck.
"Whoa whoa whoa. Hold up here." Hodgins said. "You and Booth?"
"What about me and Booth?" Brennan asked, feigning innocence, even though she knew what he meant.
"Are you together?"
"Well yes. I'm stood here and he's next to me, so yes. We are together."
"No I mean together as in like a couple."
"Oh yeah." Brennan said as if it wasn't a big deal. Booth and Brennan sat back down, resuming the position they had taken before.
A couple of hours later Cam had decided to sing. As the music blasted out Brennan tensed up.
"Booth." She whispered.
"I know baby. Come on." Booth led her out of the room, looking at Angela so she knew what was up. He took her outside away from the noise and held her close.
"I was so scared when you got shot. I hated it. I just wanted you to stay. I didn't want you to die." Brennan said, holding back tears.
"I didn't Bones. Feel." Booth took her hand and placed it over his heart. "It's there. It's beating. It's beating for you Bones."
"But you did. For two weeks I believed you were dead. For two weeks I didn't sleep at my apartment once. For two weeks I hardly ate. For two weeks I couldn't cry because I knew once I started I wouldn't be able to stop."
"It's OK Bones. Let go." Booth mumbled into her hair. The cries came. They weren't the silent ones she did. These ones were loud and each one broke Booth's heart into 1000 more pieces. He hated the fact that he had caused her so much pain and was determined never to let her feel like that again. "I love you so much baby. I love you so much."
"I love you too Booth. Don't ever do that to me again."
"I won't. I promise." With that no more words were said. They simply stood outside, holding one another. Knowing the other needed it as much as they did.