A/N: Good day my darlings! How are we all? Good I hope? Anyway, was very happy to see some good reviews really made my day!
I feel I should explain a bit about the story; This is set after Booth returns with Hannah in tow. However Zack is still in it. Any questions don't be afraid to ask. :P
Anyway… onwards and upwards as they say…
Shot Down by impending Happiness
*Two days earlier*
Brennan looked at the man sat opposite her, his dark suit showing off his toned muscles perfectly. He smiled a dazzlingly smile, showing off all his perfectly pearly white teeth and Brennan sighed. He reminded her of Booth and if she was honest that was exactly the reason why she'd agreed to meet him for this date. Because of his likeness to Booth, She could already feel herself falling fast and she hated it, this was her third date with Drake and she was about ready to admit to the fact that she was ready for something. Tired of being the 'single' one that was never going to move on, she was finally going to do something about it. Okay so she didn't really know this male as well as she could but he seemed nice enough and his bone structure in his face and torso was phenomenal.
"Would you like another glass of wine Temperance?" Drake asked quietly.
"Yes please" she replied and watched as he produced the bottle from the ice bucket next to him.
He placed his hand on the table on top of her own "Are you alright my love? You seem distracted"
"I'm fine honestly Drake, just thinking. Shall we ask for the bill?" She looked around for the closest waiter and signalled to him. Nodding he walked off and she smiled at the surrounding area of the restaurant. It was posh, almost too posh for her liking. Candles, expensive champagne, flowers and an orchestra playing in the corner it all seemed just TOO perfect. Drake had money, he made it obvious, and sometimes that really frustrated Brennan. He wouldn't allow her to pay for anything without a fight and she'd argued with him about it more than once. She'd given him logical reasons for it such as the fact that his money was mostly savings and she actually earned more in income than he did but he'd simply smile and say "Don't be silly Tempe, Money isn't everything." To which she replied that, that was exactly the reason they were arguing in the first place.
Something has changed within me,
Something is not the same.
I'm through with playing by the rules of someone else's game.
So long I've been afraid of,
Losing Love, I guess I lost
Well if that's love it comes at much too higher cost.
Hearing her ring tone and realising people were staring Brennan quickly rummaged through her bag and whipped out her phone. She muttered a quick excuse me, to Drake before walking away and answering it.
"Brennan"
"Hey Bones"
"Hello Booth, what can I do for you?"
"We have a case. Can you meet me there?"
"If I knew where it was"
"I'll message you the address"
"Okay. Goodbye" She hung up abruptly and didn't hear what he had to say in reply out of concern. Her relationship with Booth had been strained since his return and he'd dropped the blonde bombshell upon him. Hannah just the thought of her made Brennan sigh. She'd come back from Maluku ready to tell Booth that she'd made a mistake, that she had wanted him and he'd met someone.
[Flashback]
"Is it serious?" She asked
"As serious as a heart attack."
"Heart attacks are very serious" She nodded in acceptance even though she was falling apart.
[End Flashback]
Walking back over to Drake she looked at him apologetically and he smiled knowingly at her.
"Its okay Tempe, I understand that it's important. I'll see you soon okay?" He stood from his position and reached out with her coat, before helping her put in on. Having completed that he pulled her close and breathed her in. She smiled up at him and their lips met. She loved being kissed by him, she'd kissed a few people in her life and no one could ever compare to the kiss that one Christmas with Booth but Drake was definitely runner up. He sat back down with a promise to pay the bill, He picked up his glass of wine, sipping slowly he watched on as she downed the rest of hers.
Reaching the front of the restaurant she almost growled in annoyance at the fact that she hadn't driven there. At Drakes orders she'd left her car at home so they could enjoy a quiet evening with wine, without worrying about driving home. Walking further down the street she hailed a passing cab. Checking her phone, as she climbed in, she opened Booths Text.
'Bones, Body is at Orkland Woods.
Meet you there.
Hope your okay?
Booth. X'
She relayed the information to the driver before glancing down at her attire. Granted it was absolutely not suitable for a crime scene but her boiler suit would be already there with the Jeffersonian crew and she had some spares flats in the van as well. Pulling out her phone once more she selected Drakes name and typed a quick message.
'Drake, Am Really sorry I had to leave early.
I will make it up to you I promise.
Tempe xx '
His reply was instant.
'Tempe, Don't worry about it.
May I take you to dinner tomorrow night?
Drake. Xx'
Once again she tapped a reply.
'Drake, That sounds lovely but how about dinner at my apartment?
I'll cook .
Tempe xx'
'Tempe, Sounds wonderful.
I look forward to spending yet another evening with you.
You're Beautiful. Stay Safe.
Drake. Xx'
Yes. Temperance Brennan was falling hard for this man.
The cab journey to the crime scene was quiet and it allowed Brennan to reflect on her times with Drake. Yes, he was gorgeous and yes he was physically appealing. But he was no Seeley Booth and unfortunately that was a thought she just could not get rid of.
As the cab pulled up behind the array of police cars and the Jeffersonian van she sighed, time to get her mind into work mode. Handing the cash over to the driver she was surprised when the door opened for her.
"Milady" Booths voice, oh how she loved that sound even when he was angry or joking around as usual. Stepping carefully so as not to flash herself to him she trod delicately into the mud, suddenly furious at the lack of road the driver had left her to step out onto. He wolf-whistled. "Wow Bones you look nice. Where's your car?"
She walked straight past him, choosing to ignore his conversation, and wanting to change. Zack opened the back door of the van as she approached.
"Good evening Dr Brennan"
"Mr Addy" Her terse reply made him move away and she instantly felt bad, this wasn't his fault. Grow up Brennan she told herself but it was no good. Her conscience was still reeling from leaving Drake by himself. Having suited up and put on her boots she was just about decent when Booth threw open the door.
"Come on Bones"
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A/N: Right have finally updated, I know it's a short one but its better than nothing. I didn't want to drag their date on too long.
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Jessica xx