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A/N Hi guys here we go we're at the last chapter! Thanks for taking the time to read this no matter when you started. I really do appreciate it. I'd love it if you could leave a review telling me what you thought and if you think I should write anything else because I have a few more ideas in the works.

Chapter Twelve

In Booth's arms, Brennan had the best night's sleep she had possibly had in years. The only other man who had ever made her feel so safe and cared for was her father in the years before she knew of his criminal past. They had both slept fully clothed to avoid any temptation, but prior to dozing off she had spent a good ten minutes making sure she was as snuggled into him as she could possibly be.

He woke up first which took him by surprise; she was normally such an early bird, especially when the mornings were so light. Looking down at his hands, he realised that he has began playing with that auburn hair he loved so much. He knew this was over-stepping the mark a little so he unknotted his fingers and crossed his arm over his chest so that he wouldn't start again.

"Don't stop Booth," she mumbled, she still groggy from sleep "that felt nice." He could hear the contented smile on her lips as she nestled down further into his spoon.

"Hey, Missy," he mocked, resuming his actions, giving her a head massage at the same time, "just how long have you been awake huh?"

"Since just before you started playing with my hair, but I was worried that if I let you know I wasn't sleeping anymore you'd stop cuddling me." The statement shocked them both. He felt all her muscles tense up and he had to concentrate to not stop what he was doing."Sorry, I shouldn't have said that." She apologized but still made no attempt to move.

"Aw, Bones" he replied, giving her a little squeeze, "you know I'm always here for you whenever I need support."

"But this is so much more than that, Booth. How did we get here?"

"I dunno, but I really wish I did so it could happen again." She rolled over to face him and looked him deep in the eye.

"Do you mean that?"

"You know I do Bones."

For a while they just stared at one another and the atmosphere from the previous day descended over them.

"Shit," Booth breathed suddenly "What time do you have to be in work?" Brennan groaned at looked at the clock "In about an hour. I really should get up," she groaned again. "I'll let you in on a secret Booth. Today is the first day in a long time I have not wanted to go into work. I would much rather stay here where it is cosy."

"Then don't," he laughed, his eyes wide. "Call Cam and tell her you're sick. I know how much you like the thought of being bad every once in a while..."

She grinned impishly "That is true. It was an enjoyable experience. I know it is a little out of character for me, but you have made me really push my boundaries this week Booth, so I guess one last nudge won't hurt." Booth said nothing on the matter. He wanted this to be her decision and hers alone. At lightning speed she pulled herself up and reached across Booth for the phone, which was on his side of the bed.

"Hi Cam, it's me...Well actually I'm not so good. I seem to have contracted a stomach bug and so I feel it would be better that I didn't come into work today...Yes i know that I need 48 hours off...I'll come in on Sunday to make up for lost time... Okay Thanks Cam, I will. Bye." She clicked the phone back into place. She brought her head level with Booth who was grinning at her.

"Check you out Bones! A profession little liar there."

She laughed "I know Booth and it's all your fault. I took a chance on you and you made me bad; and I like it" she grinned again. "Booth, I can't promise it will happen straight away, but will you take a chance on me now, so I can work on loving you back? I certainly have developed stronger feelings for you already."

"Oh, Bones. I don't know about that..." he teased.

"I promise I'm worth it though," she growled leaning down and kissing him hard.

"Hmmm, well if it's like that, then I think I could take the risk," he smiled "But only if you promise to keep yourself free on Sunday night after I've taken Parker home." She kissed him again.

"Deal."