Sorry for the delay in the update. I've been over my friends house all weekend and haven't had the time to post anything new. Hope you're all still with me =) This chapter is what you've all been waiting for. So, don't forget to review. Enjoy!

Brennan was in her car, on her way to Booth's former apartment. It was now sun down. She had spent all day at the cemetery visiting her mom, and thinking about the huge step she was about to take with Booth. That is, if he wanted to.

She was deep in thought, wondering just what she was going to say to him. Obviously, 'I love you' was a must. But other than that, she had no idea what else to say. Her car finally arrived outside of Booth's apartment building. She took a deep breath and stepped out of her vehicle, and headed up to his apartment.

She slowly knocked on the door and waited patiently for almost a minute. She got ready to turn around, when she heard the door unlock, and Booth was standing outside the door.

"Bones?"

She observed him. He had boxers on with no shirt and he looked really tired.

"I'm sorry if I interrupted your sleep."

"No uh…I wasn't sleeping. You're fine."

"Okay."

"Is everything okay? You called and canceled on the dinner today, and I've been meaning to come and check on you but I've been….busy."

"No, it's fine. I'm….fine."

He sighed in relief. "Good, I was worried."

"Booth. There's something I have to tell you."

"Yeah?"

"I uh…I…I love…."

"Seeley, who's at the door?" someone spoke, interrupting Brennan's declaration of love.

"It's Dr. Brennan babe."

Joan peeked her head outside the door, and then stepped outside.

"Oh, hello Dr. Brennan. I'm sorry, I didn't know you were here."

"No it's fine…I was just here to tell Booth that…I got everything situated at the office and can't wait for us to be partners again."

"Oh, that's good. I bet your both rather excited to be working with each other after the year apart."

"We are, well…I am." Brennan answered.

Booth put his head down.

"I uh..I have to go. It was nice seeing you again Joan, and Booth….let me know when you talk to Hacker about your reinstatement."

He nodded. Brennan turned around and she heard the door close behind her. She tried hard to fight back the tears. Joan was in his apartment. She had one of his shirts on, and no pants. He was pretty much naked, with the exception of his boxers. It didn't take a genius to know what they were doing in there moments before she arrived.

"Bones! Bones, wait up!" she heard.

"Its just my imagination. He's not actually following me." she thought to herself.

"Bones! Bones!"

And then, there was a hand on her shoulder, as she turned around and there stood Booth.

"What were you going to tell me before Joan interrupted?"

"I uh…I just wanted to tell that I'm happy your moving on."

"Don't lie. You said you love…love what?"

"Nothing. I was going to say that I love that you and I can be such good of friends when you're with someone else."

"Bones. You and I both know that's not what you came to say. The expression you had on your face, was if you had come to a realization. That you made a decision. And then you said 'I love….' What do you love?"

"Nothing. Just forget it. Please."

"Temperance. I know you better than you think. I know when your lying, and your lying right now. Please, tell me what you were going to say."

She turned to walk away, like she had always done, but he grabbed her arm. And just like that day 6 years ago, she slapped him across the face.

"Don't. Grab. Me. Ever. Again!"

"Bones, I'm sorry. I really am. But you have to talk to me."

"I don't have to do anything. You're with Joan now, remember? You chose her over me. So you have no right to be worried about me and how I'm feeling."

"We're still best friends. I still care about you. I still love you."

"Then don't do this! Don't choose her. I love you! Okay? That's what I was going to tell you. And then she came and interrupted, and I saw her. She was almost naked, and so were you! You had sex! You were having sex before I got here. So I just forgot everything. Forgot that I was going to tell you. I was ready to compartmentalize. And then….you chased me."

"Isn't that what you want me to do? Isn't that what I've been doing for the past 6 years? I watched you date guy after guy, wanting to kill each and every one for letting you go. I wanted to tell you so bad about how I felt, and then when I actually did, you rejected me. And I moved on. And now that I'm finally losing myself in someone else, you want to tell me you love me?"

"Just forget I even said it! I knew this was a bad idea, but Angela was so sure that you were going to just dump Joan for me. I knew you wouldn't because….because you love her. I can see it in your eyes. When you told me yesterday about how you wanted to explore and everything, I could tell that you didn't want to leave her. You're falling in love with her and that's fine. So go back inside with your girlfriend. I'm sure shes upset about you following me out here. I'll….I'll maybe see you tomorrow."

"How can I love her when all I think about is you? You're on my mind, every moment of every day. I can't love her. But I try. Try because...because, I'm afraid you're going to hurt me. Just like you did that night. I know its weird for me to say that, but it's true. You left me."

"You left too!" she interrupted.

"If you recall, I didn't want to leave! I wanted to stay and continue working on our cases. I wanted to stay partners. But you accepted that damn position to lead the dig and...what was I supposed to do? Spend a year around my friends and family, the diner, the Hoover, the Jeffersonian? Where everything reminded me of you! No! So I left too. Don't you dare blame a single thing on me! You're the one that walked away first. You're the one that gave up on us first. Not me! So don't get all pissed because I'm finally moving on with someone thats not a cold and heartless fish!"

That set her off. She slapped him again, this time with a lot more force.

"Don't you ever, say that to me again! Ever! I hate you!"

"Oh, you hate me. What are you 12? I'm not your dad!"

Wow, that sounded familiar.

"Have fun with Joan. I hope you guys live a long and miserable life."

She turned around and walked away, as she heard him yell "Oh yeah? Well at least a miserable life is better than a life with you!"

Brennan felt a sharp pain in her chest, as she continued walking, leaving a very upset and sorry Booth behind.

Fooled you didnt I? You thought they were finally going to be together after 6 years. Sorry for the misconception. Please dont hate me. I am a total shipper, dont worry. But I have a lot of ideas up my sleeves. So hang on for the ride because its gonna be wild ;) Please review!