Chapter 4: My My, Hey Hey(Out of the blue)

A/N : It had become apparent that my lines don't show up .. I had breakers to divide when I switched character points… Oh well I will figure out how to do it. Thanks for all the reviews and the support. Sorry, it has been a while since posting! Yesterday was family day, and I generally work on the weekends. I will be posting 2 times a week-ish .

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Forcing a small half smile he rolled his shoulders back in a shrug coming out of the shadows 'play it cool' He reminded himself; Hoping that if he pretended it hadn't happened it would just disappear.

"Was just out for a run thought I'd stop and say hey" He smiled coming to sit down on the dusty old steps. His thoughts drifting back to the many times they had sat on these very steps over the last decade, sometimes just staring at cars driving by after particularly bad fights he had with his dad.

"That's cool man" A pang of guilt rippled the young man back to reality as he watched his long-time friend, his metaphorical brother, sit down next to him. The Brennan's had been more like a family to him than his own parents before pops took them home with him. Booth had been sure that if it had been for Russ he wouldn't be around anymore, and honestly that just made the whole situation worse .

"Russ we need to talk…" Placing his hands in his head booth grimaced. He didn't even know where to begin, as much as he wanted things to be normal he had sinking nothing would ever be normal again. "It's just…I don't know where… where to begin" The dry grass was looking awfully good right now as he stared a hole in the lawn.

"Yea. I think so too." Russ took a moment to study his friend. He hadn't looked at him straight since he had returned and couldn't help but take notice and how much Seeley Booth had changed in the last year. He couldn't put his finger on it , but something was off about his friend. He had expected a different Booth for Russ himself was no longer the boy he was before either. They had left for war young, eager men and came back old men, much older than their age depicted. Reading booths features once more before speaking: "You don't have to talk about what happened overseas man…I know…" Russ paused to think about how he was going to approach this. "I know you seen some pretty terrible shit. And that's not to say I haven't… I have seen some pretty awful things to more than I thought I ever would … But- but I didn't see Parker die man. "Tears slid down Russ' face silently neither man choosing to acknowledge this.

Booth was slightly taken a back in the seriousness of Russ words. It wasn't what he was expecting or what he was trying to talk about, but he would go with it. Russ had opened up a wound he was trying his damnedest to hide. Now that Russ had spoken he took time to study the change in his friend. He hadn't taken the time to see that Russ had grown into a man and no longer the shaggy haired womanizer he grew up with.

"Yea…." Booth started but had no words; he didn't want to talk about Teddy wounds still too fresh to share. "I'm sorry that your dad disappeared.. And I'm sorry I haven't been around for you and.. tempy" He meant what he said, although, he just couldn't say her name with a straight voice. Not letting his thoughts linger on the younger of the Brennan's he stood up.

" Let's get food im STARVING" Russ laughed at this. Booth was ALWAYS hungry, and he was glad that some things never changed. Returning inside Russ grabbed his jacket and truck keys still too angry to say goodbye to his sister.

"Thai food or Diner?" Booth questioned seeing Russ emerge.

"Dinner I need a good burger" And with that both boys jumped in the truck and made their way to a hot lunch.

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Watching the old pick up drive away Brennan allowed herself to relax a little, turning to her friend she was shocked to see Angela staring her down.

"What was that all about? "Angela chuckled picking up a magazine off the living room end table and collapsing into the comfortable folds of the old grey sofa. Its looks were quite deceiving for such an old ratty sofa it was probably one of the most comfortable ones she had ever sat on. She took a moment to study her friends' body language, 'no? No way!' Eyes remained locked on Brennan. There was something different about her, but she couldn't quite put her thumb on it although she could be sure it had to do with a boy. That could be the only reason Brennan became undone, for she had yet to see the young girl back down from anything else in the time they had been friends.

Brennan fidgeted a little in her place. Noticing she had been standing near the door now for several minutes she moved to sit across the couch. So much had happened in the last twenty-four hours Brennan was lost for words.

"What… Was what about?" Playing dumb.

"Oh, don't give me that crap" Angela replied gently, coy smile appearing. She enjoyed teasing her friend about boys just because it was the only way she could see her come undone and act her age, but More recently she had taken it upon herself to help her friend break free of her shell and experience all that life had to offer. Her father had done far too much damage when he abandoned them, and she was going to try to fix that the best she could. "You acted all weird when Russ was outside and to be honest you look like shit like you've been rolling around the grass." Crinkling her nose at her last words she shook her head taking in her state of clothing and hair. "Your mom shouldn't be home till late and Russ is out so go have a shower put some clean comfy clothes on and we will figure it out"

"Yea… Great idea." Smiling gently Brennan didn't argue, she needed to relax.

Once in the shower she let the water run down her and felt the confusion slip away. Sometimes the shower was the only place anymore she could clear her thoughts. Her thoughts trailed back to the night before and the way Seeley Booth had made her feel. She had never met someone with the ability to take the pain away like he had succeeded in doing the night before. Biting her lip she let mind drift to his firm chest and torso and how it felt pressing down on top of her. 'Stop it you can't think like that' Scolding herself she rinsed the conditioner free of her hair. It was unfair to let her mind slip to a place where she wasn't allowed to be; Russ friend was most certainly off limits not to mention to old. That being said she still couldn't stop thinking about all their silly joking or the uncomfortable and awkward 'activity' that had occurred in the wee hours of the party.

Angela was beginning to grow bored flicking through the channels as she waited, this time of year there was nothing ever good on the TV. Placing the controller down she took the time to look at all the pictures on the walls. 'Damn that Russ is SUCH a hottie…' She mused as she studied the picture Brennan had recently set up on the wall; it was Brennan hugging her brother hugging her brother clad in his military uniform on the day he deployed. She had never been so happy when he returned home; Brennan didn't need any more loss in her life.

"Ange.." Brennan broke Angela's train of thoughts as she returned wearing a pale pink tank top and some jean cut off shorts. She looked much better then she had when left the room. Making herself comfortable once more on the couch on the same place she had occupied a half hour before contemplating how she was going to bring this up. Emotions were not her strong suit especially when it came to the opposite sex. 'Just come out with it' she hissed at herself.

"Oh, don't worry Sweetie I already gathered that you had some issues with a boy. Did you meet one?" She wanted to take away Brennan's fear and have her open up to her without hurting herself in the process. No matter how controlled she was Angela's curiosity was beginning to drive herself crazy. "Oh and sorry about leaving you. Jared was impatient" She blushed, feeling horrible about abandoning her friend.

"Its no problem..." Brennan was quite used to her flakily behaviour. "It's just… You know that Jared has an older brother who hangs out with Russ all the time…" Her, voice croaked; she didn't need to explain who he was anymore. It was probably dumb that she explained him at all because everyone knew who Seeley was, and she had heard Angela gush many times before on what she would do with a stud like that.

" ?" Angela laughed. "Sweetie of course I know he was, in fact, I saw him on the way in with Russ. The things I would do with him!" She teased knowing full well he had never even blinked at her, plus she was quite happy in her, current relationship with Jared. Catching on to what Brennan was babbling about her jaw flew open.

"NO WAY!" She squealed practically jumping in place. "OH, MY GOD! Does Russ know?!." Angela realized how bad this could be if Russ found out.

"No…Please don't say anything.. I don't even know what happened. He came to my rescue from some idiots at the party… And we just started drinking and talking, he didn't recognize me." Temperance Brennan frowned at this realizing he probably hated her for lying to him. He thought she was of age and some new girl not a 17 year old who was his best friends' baby sister. "I lied to him Angie, I told him I was older then we are so he wouldn't connect me to Russ. It just started innocently we were talking and joking.. But one thing led to another and it got out of hand the more we drank ." Once she started she just couldn't stop she needed it all out there. " It was so sloppy ..I remember his lips. The way they were salty and dry, and I couldn't get enough…" Her blush intensified as she continued talking. Angela was the best person to talk to about this, for she often claimed to be an expert on human relations; however, Brennan couldn't help but notice her eyes repeatedly bulging out.

" .GOD! YOU DID NOT" Angela of all people had a hard time processing this. Her best friend had lost her virginity to possibly the hottest guy in the town… And her brothers best friend. "How was it?! Do you remember? Did you use protection?" Of the thousands of questions she possessed Brennan's safety was always first. Angela came closer to brennans face, now inches away she grabbed her hand for support.

"It hurt…and It was kind of awkward" She answered weakly, blushing at the slight throbbing pain that still existed. "And yes I made him use protection" That much she remembered from the night, sighing she felt a huge relief confiding in her closest friend. Collecting her dignity she moved her eyes to blankly stare down the TV set. "Is..Is it supposed to hurt?"

"Yea.. The first time can be a bitch." Angela eased the girls' fears, remembering her first time. It was not a pleasant experience either. "That's crazy. And Russ didn't catch you guys? I heard he couldn't find Booth for a few hours but DAMN!" She joked swatting her friend jokingly. Angela wasn't sure at this point if she was proud or sad for her; Brennan was often a tough cookie to read when she worked her up to this state. Angela opened her mouth to speak again as Brennan flicked through the channels when the clicking of the door stirred them.

"SHIT!" Brennan hissed heart racing hoping Russ was coming home alone. Glancing over to Angela she just gave her one look that said it all : Say nothing. Much to her misery,Russ,marched right into the living room followed by Seeley Booth.

"Hey, Tempy..Angie" Russ nodded playing nice in front of his guests. "Booth is going to hang out with me for a while" Russ marched into the kitchen, ignoring everyone as he continued on his quest for water, oblivious to his friends awkwardness.

"Hey, Angie…Tempy" Booth faked a small smile, but the bitterness rolled over his tongue like a snake when he mentioned Brennan's name. He was not happy, and it was clearly displayed all over his features. In all of his faults, Booth was very honest and hated being lied too. His dark brown eyes flicked angrily at the young women.

"Hey.." Temperance blushed gripping Angies knee for support. He was even more attractive in the daylight and his anger didn't demish that fact.

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A/N : Sorry, this is so late. Its been really busy this week… Not my favourite chapter but I hope you like it… Please review