Dark cases

Case 2: Confession

We arrived at my house and I got out. "Thanks Booth, I'll see you tomorrow!" I promise I won't let her stay awake whole night Booth. I heard a chuckle then Jake stood next to me. Booth looked at us. I know where to find you then Jake Thorn. How is the investigation going? Dr. Brennan told you everything we found. She is still busy and she wanted no one to interrupt her. Booth sighed. Typically Bones... Well Nora, I see you tomorrow. "Bye Booth" He drove away. "How long have you been here already? It is only 8.45 PM" He grinned at me. I know you Nora, if you say 9 PM, you're always home like 15.. 20 minutes earlier so I decided to come at the same time. I smiled back. "You crazy crazy person" He laid an arm around my shoulder. I know I know. We walked inside when I saw Stan. "Stan, you are back. How was it in the Netherlands?" Stan grinned at me. It was great but I'm glad I am back. Then his grin disappeared. I heard what happened here, are you okay Nora? I nodded. "I'm fine" Good... well, have a good night. Then he looked at Jake. If you leave, do you want to say that to me so I don't think that there is someone bad around this place? He winked at me, I giggled, Jake nodded. I will. We went inside the elevator and got inside. I like Stan, he is so... himself. "Yeah, he is a nice guy. Do you want something to drink?" Sure, usual thing? I grinned and walked to the fridge, getting a beer for him and some water for me, I wasn't such a lover of alcohol. We sat down on the couch and he started to tell me everything they found out about the person, who he liked to work with Bones and the others. On my turn I told him everything about the persons we met already, Mrs. Trancy's weird attitude and Nina. We started to talk going out together again, it was a long time ago, about actions we made when we were little. We laughed a lot until Jake turned serious. Nora, about Raoul... I frowned at him, I knew he still wanted to know the whole truth, I never told him but why did he start with this now? Was this the real reason why he came? "What about him?" I'm sorry... I blinked. An apology? I wasn't expecting that. "For what?" Do you remember the day after you... got back from "your parents" I said I didn't believe you? That I said I would help you and protect you? I nodded. After the first accident with Raoul, Jake came here together with Finn and Michelle. As always they saw that something was wrong with me, but they thought it had something to do with my parents, but Jake doubted. He thought that something even worse happened and he wanted to know what. Of course I didn't tell him, because that was what I had promised to Booth and Sweets, it would be dangerous for him. He promised me that day that whatever he had to do he would protect me, against my parents, against the guys who were whistling when I walked past them and all the others. "Jake, you were not able to protect me, because you never knew from what you had to protect me." He looked at me. Why didn't you tell me then? "Because I promised Booth. If Raoul knew about you, he would have hurt you..." I felt horrible at that moment, I remembered I had to lie to my best friend. But at that moment all what mattered was that I had to keep him safe, even if it was the hardest thing to do. At that moment, 6 months ago, I felt I loved him, I loved him from the moment I saw him. Not best friends love but more. Jake stood up, I could see he didn't know what to say. I have to get some fresh air... He walked to the balcony. I didn't go after him. Jake and I met 3 years ago. I was with my family in Washington for a few days, visiting my grandparents. Our whole family was there and my 2 nephews and niece asked if Jordan and I wanted to go out with them. We would meet some friends of them. Of course we went and we walked to a club near our grandparents home. My nephew and niece introduced us to their friends, Jordan felt comfortable immediately... I didn't. After 30 minutes I asked if everyone wanted a drink and went to the bar. There was Jake, together with Michelle and Finn. We started to talk and laughing. That night I didn't go back to my family but staid with them, I had a great time. Jordan and the others forgot I was even there and they went home earlier. When I noticed they were gone, it was already 4.30 AM, I asked Jake and the others to bring me home. Of course they did and the next days we were in Washington I went out every night. When we went back we gave each other our number and kept in touch. When I started to live here our contact grew more and more. I sighed. He didn't knew that I loved him and I never made a move. Perhaps I was too scared that it would ruin our friendship. But now, at this moment... I sighed again. Jake came back and sat next to me, I just looked down. It was an awkward silence for a few minutes. Nora... look at me. I looked up, I couldn't even blink when he suddenly kissed me. I was too shocked to kiss him back and he pulled away and stood up. I'm sorry I did that... I had to do it once though. He walked to the door when I stood up quickly and grabbed his wrist, not saying a thing. He turned around, surprised. Nora, you... "do it again..." He blinked, then cupped my face and he kissed me softly again. Now I completely surrendered to him, laying my arms around his neck and kissed him back. He pulled away softly and looked at me. You... "I love you from the moment I saw you Jake... but I never noticed until 6 months ago. But I thought... that it would ruin our friendship and I..." He hugged me tightly. Don't worry about it Nora... I had the same feeling too. He kissed me again. That's why I came, I wanted to tell you what I felt. I love you Nora Grey, I always have... "I love you too Jake." He kissed me again and it felt like my heart was going to explode. "Jake... do you want to stay? I... still have nightmares." I didn't tell anyone about them but it was true, every night I woke up after a nightmare about Raoul. Of course... let's go to bed. He kissed my forehead and sat down on the couch. You go first and change, I'll wait here. I smiled and walked inside my room, changing quickly and brushing my teeth. I came out and walked to the couch. Jake smiled and walked to the bathroom while I waited. He came out a few minutes later, with only his jeans on. Together we laid down, I cuddled against him. He stroke my hair and with that I fell asleep in his arms, feeling happier than ever

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