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10. Who's the romantic one?

Bones had left work early and Christine was spending the night with Angela. Sweets was with the rest of the interns at a video game marathon hosted by Wendell. She stepped out of the shower and slipped on a very sexy black dress and a pair of sling back heels that Booth loved. She took her time with her make-up and hair, styling it in a sophisticated up sweep that she knew he thought was sexy. Tonight, she wasn't Dr. Temperance Brennan, hyper-rational scientist or best-selling author. Tonight she was simply Temperance, the woman who loved Seeley Booth.

She gave the bedroom one last glance before leaving to finish the special meal she had planned. Everything was perfect, there were candles on the bedside tables and rose petals scattered on the bed. Once she arrived downstairs, opened a bottle of wine and began mixing a salad. She hit the remote to the stereo and put on something soft and low. After pouring a glass of wine she carried the salad to the table and lit the candles. Her lips curled in a slow smile as she took a sip of her wine. Everything was perfect, now all she needed was for Booth to arrive home.

The sound of a key turning in the locked grabbed her attention and one last glance in the mirror assured her that the heat of the oven hadn't caused any damage. She fought the nervous excitement that surged through her and gave the outward appearance of calm. She stood by the island in the kitchen waiting as he walked in their front door.

Booth immediately noticed the dim lights and the heavenly smell of his favorite Italian dish. One look at Bones, standing in that spectacular dress and those heels, stopped him in his tracks. He stood frozen for a small eternity before his eyes darkened and he looked her over from head to toe, once again completely blown away by her beauty. Her eyes lowered and her cheeks flushed, obviously embarrassed. Then her gaze locked with his and she gave him a shy smile before turning away to pour him a glass of wine.

"What's going on Bones?" She handed him his wine as she passed him on her way to the elaborately set dining room.

"Have a seat Booth." Still confused about her intentions, he gave her a curious glance as he shrugged off his suit jacket and hung it on the back of the chair. "I made your favorite." The husky quality of her voice sent tiny electrical shocks through his body accentuated by the candles and the flowers, and the soft music.

"It all looks amazing. Where are Christine and Sweets?" He sat at the head of the table and she sat perpendicular to him.

"Christine is spending the night at the Hodgins' and Sweets is at a video game marathon with Wendell and the other interns." Bones took a sip of her wine. A little courage went a long way.

"What's going on Bones?" He repeated his earlier question.

"Eat your dinner Booth. It is quite delicious." Shaking his head at her refusal to give him a straight answer, he heaped a serving of salad and lasagna on his plate and began to eat. They sat and chatted a little about their day and other innocuous things that committed, monogamous couples discuss. It wasn't long before the wine was gone and their meal was complete. Bones rose from the table to collect their plates and take them to the kitchen.

"I'll be right back. Don't move." Booth humored her and was sitting just as she had left him when she returned.

"Okay Bones. You're acting all mysterious. But, what's with all of this? I mean…Bones, you look so hot and…" He gave her a once over again before clearing his throat. "dinner was fantastic. But curiosity is killing me." Bones laughed and dropped a kiss on his lips, careful to keep her palm closed. Booth reached for her, to pull her tight against him, but she gently pushed his shoulder until he released her with obvious reluctance. She stepped away from him and instructed him to turn his chair to face her. His eyebrows arched in surprise as she dropped to one knee in front of him. His heart started to pound and he had a moment where he thought that he might be dying. Surely it couldn't be, could it?

"Seeley Booth. I love you with all of my metaphorical heart. I know that I am hyper-rational, that I don't always understand pop culture references and a workaholic." Booth remained silent and had to fight himself not to reach for her as tears pooled in her clear blue eyes. Bones took one of his hands in hers and gave it a squeeze. "I'm sorry that it took me so long to understand what you meant about those couples who had been together for so many years. You are my rock and my shield. Will you marry me?" She revealed the titanium band she had been hiding behind her back.

The air in Booth's body became trapped as he processed what was happening. He tried to speak but couldn't find the words to describe how much she meant to him. He didn't notice the wet tracks on his cheeks as he lunged out of his chair to his knees to meet her in a fiery kiss that threatened to consume them. His lips moved from hers to trace a path along her jaw to that special place just behind her ear, sending shivers of pleasure through her.

"Yes, yes, yes." He mumbled so that only she could hear. She shifted her body and grabbed his head with both of her hands, guiding his mouth to hers. When the need to breathe forced them to break the kiss, Booth swept her into his arms and carried her to their bedroom where he had stashed the ring he had purchased when he had discovered she was expecting Christine. Laughter bubbled from inside of Bones as he stepped into their bedroom and nearly dropped her. She landed on her feet and turned to him, amazed by the love that she saw. She took one step forward into his arms and kissed his Adam's apple.

"Who's the romantic one now Booth?" Booth chuckled as he lowered his mouth hers and took possession as he walked them backwards to the bed, shredding their clothing along the way.

"I'll never doubt you again baby." Booth said as they both toppled onto the bed.

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