Chapter 5: Maybe You're Right

A/N: Thanks for everyone surviving the filler chapter :P Can't help that you need transitions now and again , but I am VERY confident this chapter is much better! Lots of love xoxo .

The air grew heavy with tension as Russ returned with a soda from the fridge. "Hey bro did you want one?" Holding the can of pop to his friend he paused, noting the soup of tension he walked into. "Did someone kill your cat Booth" Russ barked a laugh, getting far too much amusement from his own joke. The moment the joke left Russ' lips he had three sets of eyes intensely staring at him.

"What? No," Trying to rescue himself from the slip up he quickly spun around and practically jogged into the kitchen attempting to free himself of further accusations. Once safely away from the Brennan's and his brother's girlfriend, he let himself breathe a little easier. 'Pull it together' He practically hissed at himself shaking his head as he grabbed a glass from the cupboard and began to fill it with cool tap water. Watching the glass fill he still couldn't get over the fact how much he had already messed up in the forty-eight hours he had been home. Pops was right; he needed to grow up and to grow up fast because, at this rate, he was going to lose his best friend and frankly since Teddy passed away the number of real friends he had was diminishing by the day.

"Are you okay?" The soft voice sent shivers up his spine; he had expected it to be Russ and was completely unprepared for Temperance Brennan to be standing behind him. Throwing a quick glance over his shoulder his pulse raced as he took in her ivory soft skin and short shorts. He had been there the night before, and god did he miss it.

"Fine" He nearly tripped over his own words as he turned to face her glass in his hand. He wasn't quite sure what he was feeling at the moment stuck in a flurry of flooding feelings of lust, anger, and something a little more. 'She is 17 for fuck sakes.. AND Russ' little sister just stop it.', Sighing booth let the anger roll over him like a gentle wave.

"Um. Please don't say anything to Russ" Brennan blushed lightly, Booth couldn't help noticing how beautiful she was when the rosy pink lit her cheeks like a faint lantern. 'SHE LIED TO YOU' eyes flicked dangerously.

"Oh, don't worry there is nothing to tell.. Nothing worth tell anyways" As soon as the words left his mouth he could see them lash across the young girl like a whip breaking flesh in a single past her he swerved to avoid contact as a small smile pressed his lips. Booth hated having to treat her like this knowing full well it was his fault as much as hers.

"Hey, Russ I'm going to head home...I'm not feeling well" Anger still rippled through his faint voice as he returned to the gathering in the front room. He didn't want to be here anymore, simple as that. Progressing back over to the door, he took a quick glance around the room taking note that they were all staring at him again.

"Ok, bro…Remember what I said..." Russ smiled lightly assuming Booth was just ruffled from his travels and the things they had talked about earlier.

"Yep sure just need to sleep. Bye Angela" He Threw a quick wave over his shoulder as he headed back out the door and into the sun. He didn't want to look at those ice blue eyes again after the pain he had surely just inflicted.

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Brennan stifled back a tear, she knew he would be angry with her but didn't expect him to be that mean. To imply that what they had done the night before was nothing but a romp to him cut her deeper than she expected and brought on a new level of ache. Sure it was awkward and painfull mostly due to the fact it was her first time, and he was extremely drunk but he had warned her of both explaining that he was rusty that he would be gentle. After they had started there awkward journey through pain and bliss he practically bragged that even though he was rusty, it was like riding a bike you don't forget how, and he was good possibly great at 'riding bikes'.

"Sweetie are you ok?" Angela interrupted her thoughts placing a soft hand on her shoulder, she didn't want Russ to catch onto this scene.

"Yea. Just tired I think…Should we go for a walk maybe?" Brennan had caught onto her friends implications of Russ possibly catching her if she continued to be sad in front of her big brother. Brennan quickly darted into her room to gather her purse and to give herself a moment to compose herself.

"What was that about?" Russ asked Angela, curiosity and confusion plaguing his naturally good looks. 'God damn it stop looking at me like that' Angela's thoughts growled dangerously, Russ could always get whatever information out of her with just one of his intense charm smiles and he knew it too.

"nothing.. She is just tired and hungry from a little too much glug-glug woo-hooping" Angela laughed it off pulling out one of her own charm smiles she reserved for situations particularly difficult to get out of. Flicking her hair over her shoulders, she marched over to her best friend.

"Ready to go?" Angela faked a smile just to throw Russ off the scent.

"Yea I think so." And with that both girls head out the door not looking back at Brennan's extremely confused brother.

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A short time later the girls arrived at the older dinner in the center of town. It had taken some time to walk there, but Angela had assured her that the walk was worth it for the milkshakes in this heat. Once they had settled and placed their orders Angela turned her attention back to the situation from back home.

"What happened? Did you talk to him?" Shoving the menu back to the waitress, she turned full gaze on the youngest Brennan. She couldn't believe how much had happened in less than 24 hours and how much one boy could get her super intelligent friend so undone.

"Ugh" Brennan sighed hoping Angela would drop the subject, but knowing her Artist friend she wouldn't lay off until she came clean. "I asked him If he could not say anything to Russ and he said not to worry there wasn't anything to tell with such a snide look like he was mocking me" Temperance felt her heart raise back up into her throat. She had never felt the sting of rejection like this before, sure she had crushes and kissed a few guys, but none of them was Seeley Booth whom she crushed on for probably the entire length of her brother's friendship with him.

"Oh, sweetie I'm so sorry! What an asshole" Angela rolled her eyes. "He shouldn't have talked to you like that or used you, you didn't deserve that." Her tone soured as she thought more about the stud; however she had noted more than anger in his actions when he was over. She was fairly convinced that he felt something for the young girl.

"Maybe… Maybe try talking to him? Without Russ of me there? Okay? "Quite proud of her suggestion she leaned back and smiled as the waitress delivered their orders. Taking a sip of her milk shake, Angela smiled silently quite aware of the storm that was brewing. She was happy for her friend for finally feeling something other than sadness from her dad.

"No, I don't know his number…" Temperance muttered as she poked at her burger suddenly not hungry. Her mind spinning had set her stomach off for the time being. Watching her friend devour her fries she thought slowly about she should do. She wanted to talk to him to explain to him that she didn't mean to hurt his feelings and tell him how much she hated feeling like she was used. Snapping silently out of her thoughts, she began to eat when the younger of the Booth brothers appeared.

"Hey, ladies" Cocky grin plastered on Jared's face, winking at his girlfriend.

"Hi.." Brennan mumbled not much feeling like talking to any Booth at the moment.

"Sweetie play nice!" Angela giggled googling at her current fling. Neither Angela nor baby-Booth (His nickname in High school) had managed to hold down many prospering relationships blame mostly falling to their reputation of promiscuity and honestly Brennan was counting down the days till they fell apart. Using Jared's appearance as an excuse to pay her bill and quickly escape this flirt fest.

"Hey, I'm Gunna go" Brennan attempted to smile at the couple. Watching their flirting was enough to make anyone vomit let alone someone who was hurt and confused. After a short bout of goodbyes and promises made to call later, Brennan managed to escape out into the beautiful sunshine. Secretly she was excited for the half hour walk,it was just what she needed.

Reaching the door handle she noted the spare key sticking out from the pathetic looking fake rock, rolling her eyes at the sight of the rock. Her brother was so proud of picking out this perfect rock to hide away the keys even though she had told him many times it wasn't going to fool anyone. Grabbing the keys she unlocked the front door smiling slightly that he had cooled down enough to leave a key. Just as she was entering the house, the phone began to ring. Furrowing her brows she walked over to the phone hoping her mom was okay, she couldn't figure who would be calling.

"Hello Brennan residence." Curiosity peaking as she spoke into the phone.

"Hey, Its Booth..." Brennan froze in fear; it was the last person she expected. She picked up the slightly angry tone again along with one she couldn't recognise.

"Russ is at work" She spat out not giving him time to explain.

"I understand that…" Russ had told him earlier he had to work the afternoon shift. "I was wondering we could talk…Maybe tonight?" He suggested lightly as his gut screamed to put down the phone that he was digging the hole deeper.

"oh okay. Tonight would work.. Russ works until midnight so I could probably sneak out around 9?" She asked weakly; she was unsure of all of this pangs of pain still present from his hurtful words earlier.

"Great ill pick you up..Oh and please don't tell anyone ok?" And with that they said their goodbyes.

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Booth had been watching the clock on the wall for the last two hours each minute passing slower as his anxiety rose by the minute. He had never felt like this before, not with Rebecca and not even when he left for active duty. 'What the fuck did I get into?' Sighing he paced around his bedroom once more, grabbing his B.O again double checking he was ready. After checking the clock on the wall for what seemed like the thousandth time he raced down the stairs to take the car keys. He didn't even see pops when he grabbed the keys.

"Where are you going? It's late?" Appearing from the shadows, Pops features etched with signs of concern; he knew his oldest grandson was more than likely up to no-good whether he realized it or not. Nothing ever good happens after eight in his opinion.

"Uhh I got to meet with a friend, I won't be late" Booth smiled at his pops as best he could. Without waiting for his grandfather's response, he raced into the driveway and to the old mustang pulling out as soon the car turned on. This needed to be dealt with tonight, he didn't want to feel guilty anymore or for it to be awkward when he went to Russ' house. His thoughts remained clouded as he hurried along the dark empty streets towards the Brennan residence.

Arriving at the Brennan household, he slowed to a halt giving the horn a slight tap hoping she was waiting he didn't want to create a scene with her mother. A few slow seconds went by when he saw her tiny window slide open, and the frail girl carefully hop out. 'God she's beautiful…' He smiled slightly as her long legs trotted up to the car.

"Get in" He opened the door coolly, hoping that she hadn't caught him staring at her that was the very last thing he needed. Watching her get into the seat beside him, he began to pull away and drive silently. "So 21 huh?" Booths voice took on a bitter tone. They needed to get that elephant out of the room before they could even begin to talk about anything else.

"Yea…Listen..I'm sorry I just didn't Russ to know I was there" She began to explain biting her bottom lip. 'There is no reason to be nervous.. Your JUST friends and just need to talk' Brennan reminded herself. She really wished her heart just believed that because she had spent the last couple of hours worrying about her hair and clothes. Finally coming to a decision to wear a light pair of jeans, and a thin t-shirt but now fully regretted it because the temperature had cooled off more than she had calculated.

Pulling into a small wooded area of a large park he turned off the vehicle; unbuckled his seatbelt and hopped out of the car in one swoop coming to lean against the side of his mustang "So? Are you okay? Did Russ catch on to who it was?" Avoiding her gaze he studied the dark park to make sure they were alone.

"No, he was just mad… Implied I was a whore..." She sadly recalled the earlier events with her brother, appearing beside booth.

"What? He hooks up all the time" Booth choked back a half laugh. Letting his eyes drift slowly over his friend he couldn't help but gulp. What was wrong with him? She was far too young for him and Russ baby sister who lied to him. The last line brought the bitterness back up, or maybe that was his self defense to turn his feelings off. "Listen we tell no one, nothing ever happened in their eyes." He decided firmly; he didn't need any more drama in his life.

"But it did happen." Brennan snapped, anger starting to boil over. "Stop acting like it didn't… Im not a toy you can just use and throw away!" Brennan nearly shrieked taking a few angry steps away from the car. She whipped around angrily, icy blue eyes flashing warning signs.

"I didn't use you and keep your damn voice down!" He hissed reaching out to grab her wrist to stop her from running into the woods. The moment he touched her wrist electricity crackled between their skins, his own knees growing metaphorically weak.

"Yea. That's why you were so mean to me this morning" Rolling her eyes she tried to pull away again to run into the woods. She couldn't be near him anymore; her heart was breaking, and he didn't care. Feeling a tear slide down her cheek, she sighed knowing there was no use trying to flee when he was much stronger than her.

"I was mean because your god damn BROTHER was right there" He hissed now pulling her closer to him to drive in his point. When his eyes where no more than two or three inches away he stopped. Looking her dead in the eyes, he spoke again. "IF your brother knew what I did to you my life would be shit." Still quite angry neither of them blinked.

"No, you just don't care!" She dared him, stomach moving into her chest. If this staring contest went on any longer she was guaranteed to lose, it was hard to be mad when looking into such beautiful eyes. she watched him process what she was talking about.

"I don't care?" He repeated, releasing her wrist. The sudden change of emotion in his eyes had her confused; she had never seen this look before.

"no," She answered sadly. The words hadn't even left her lips when his lips crashed into hers. BOOM the moment his dry lips hit hers it was like a thousand fire crackers going off. She had kissed other boys but again nothing like this. It was raw and hungry all-consuming every thought she ever had. After a moment of shock, she kissed back gently deciding that kissing him sober was much better then when intoxicated.

"I don't care?" Booths words grew into more of a challenge as he raced to kiss her again. Her soft lips were quickly becoming his drug as hungered for more. Not waiting for an answer he pushed her back against the car pinning her slight frame with his own. His mind turned to mush as his breath grew husky as he kissed her neck.

"Booth?" She questioned as the sparks flew through their bodies like they had been struck by lightning. Wordlessly she moved over to open the door, and they slid gently into the back seat her back resting comfortably on the seat. Following her lead he leaned his elbows beside her chest so he wouldn't squish her.

"Are you sure this is what you want?" He asked kissing her collarbone gently, blood rushing. His eyes left her neck and returned to study her beautiful ivory features. He already knew what he wanted, but he had to make sure she was on the same page; he was in enough deep water as it was without pushing her limits without her permission. The more he watched her, the more he couldn't stop what was happening, kissing her chest gently.

"Yes." She didn't elaborate; she couldn't even if she wanted to for when Seeley Booths mouth made contact her brain melted to mush.

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Half hour later Seeley Booth was leaning against the hood of his car re-adjusting his belt and humming gently. He had needed that release "Hey, are you okay?" he called to Tempy who was still in the back seat getting dressed.

"Yea I'm fine" She mumbled slightly regretting her decision now that the deed was done. Even sorrer then yesterday, she knew she was in hot water. they were playing a dangerous game. Getting out from the car, her eyes froze in fear as she noticed a young man jog out of the trail; it was none other than Jarred Booth. "Shit!" she hissed trying to get Booths attention.

"HEY, BRO!" Jarred waved as he jogged by. Booth froze in absolute fear. Someone had seen them.. Not only someone, but his baby brother.

"Hey.. what are you doing out so late?" He nervously fidgeted trying to draw the attention away from the girl to no luck as Jared was staring and smirking.

"Working out, but next time you decide to fuck an underage girl you better go out of town and not Pops car" Jared cackled evilly.

"Thanks…we weren't..." Booth Blushed, he was too tired and too caught to try to get out of this one. They weren't exactly quiet as they expected no one was around, heart sinking he sighed. 'You're so fucked..' He thought bitterly as Jared jogged off back to his workout.

"We should go home… Russ will be off soon" Waiting until the scene was clear Temperance reemerged beside Booth. "I'm sorry your brother caught us." Avoiding his gaze she sighed, moving into the front seat of the vehicle.

"yea, Its fine." He mostly told himself as he returned to the front seat as well starting the car. "That's the last time." He promised her as he pulled out of the parking lot. His mind racing faster than the car he was driving. 'What the hell Seeley you weren't even drunk this time...'

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