Title: Seconds
Word Count: 200
Characters: Booth, Brennan
Spoilers: For Santa in the Slush
Rating: K
Story Notes: The following is a double drabble—200 word vignette—set in the future
A/N: Thought I'd shoot for something a bit lighter this time. I also wanted to keep it heavy on the dialog to see how that worked. Don't expect too much from this; it's just a bit of wish fulfillment. :)
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"Why not? Robert is a solid candidate."
“See, that's not how you should describe someone you're dating. He's all wrong for you.”
“How so?”
“For starters, he's way too serious.”
“Seriousness can be a sign of sincerity, Booth.”
“Maybe. But you need someone who makes you laugh, balances you out.”
“Hm. What else?”
“That guy—”
“Robert.”
“Whatever. Bob's a wimp. You need someone who'll keep you on your toes. You're too much woman for good ol' Bob.”
“What kind of woman is that?”
“You know—independent, outspoken.”
“That's how you perceive me?”
“Well, yeah.”
“Thank you.”
“It's not a compliment. Just how I think of you.”
“Thank you anyway.”
“You're welcome.”
“So, where do you suggest I find this paragon of manhood?”
“You're looking at him.”
“I think you forgot something important—physical attraction. Even if you fulfill the other requirements, I'm not attracted to you.”
“Liar.”
“Kissing you was like kissing Russ.”
“That's just wrong on so many levels.” He leans in until his lips brush her ear. “I say we try a little experiment. I dare you to kiss me now and not like it.”
“I thought you'd never ask.”
Your Bones and Booth are *love*.
Hey, two things: (1) thank you and (2) here is another glimpse of John Sheppard.
You would so absolutely love him.
Your Bones and Booth are *love*
If only they were mine. *g* Thank you, though; I appreciate the sentiment. You give me more credit than I deserve. I couldn't quite decide if Booth was wildly out of character in this or not, but then I remembered the last scene of Death in the Saddle and decided this might actually be plausible. If not, I just engaged in pure wish fulfillment. Oh well! Can't win 'em all.
I just responded to your beautiful first post, and I will read your second post after I've had a chance to watch the very first episode of SGA. I am completely prepared to adore John Sheppard.
Liar. *g*
The nicest. Good job.
Thanks, sweetie. Glad you enjoyed this.
Thanks for reading and feeding.
I'm not sure Booth would ever be that bold, but what the heck - it's too much fun.
Edited at 2007-12-28 07:32 pm (UTC)
Absolutely LOVE the ending. And dialogue fics are great fun, if the writer can really get into the characters. Which you certainly can. And those two have the best chemistry for it, anyway.
Very. Cute.
Thanks, hon. :)
Loved it!! Completely hot!
And Booth was very much in character. *nods* Well, in my own personal Bones, the one that plays over and over and over again in my mind *g*
And Booth was very much in character.
I think so, though I can certainly understand why someone might disagree.
Thanks, Piper!
Really nice :)
Thanks. You know, I wasn't sure about Booth in this either, but then I thought back to his speech about "making love" in Death in the Saddle, as well as his comments about Brennan being "well-structured." The above made me think maybe this wasn't so far-fetched, especially as their relationship evolves. But hell, what do I know? :)
Booth may have been a teensy weensy bit out of character,
Thank you for sharing your honest opinion with me. For what it's worth, I wasn't absolutely sure about Booth in this either, but then I thought back to his speech about "making love" in Death in the Saddle, as well as his comments about Brennan being "well-structured." I feel like he's gotten more and more direct with his comments about/to Brennan over time. The above made me think maybe this wasn't so far-fetched, especially as their relationship evolves. But hell, what do I know? ;p)
that was so damn cute im actually bouncing up and down on my bed. no joke. i reallly am.
Thanks for letting me know you liked this.
Edited at 2007-12-28 07:49 pm (UTC)
And do you mind if I add you as a friend? :D You're so sweet and we obviously have a lot in common. ;)
Mind? Not at all. :) Friend away. In fact, I'll add you now. If nothing else, we share a love of Bones, and Brennan and Booth, though I suspect we have more than that in common.
i love how to fit so much characterization and so many visuals into such a small space.
What a lovely comment; thank you so much!
This is the conversation I want to see between them, hehe.