Only a moment

There's a buoyant feeling throughout the lab. Another case solved, another set of bones put to rest. It doesn't hurt that it was a Friday, and the weekend (Cam knocks on wood) looks to be clear sailing. She watches from the walkway as Hodgins and Angela meet, smiling as they talk.

"Now there is an interesting couple." The voice comes from her left, and Cam turns to see Sweets echoing her position on the railing. He nods his head at Angela and Hodgins.

"They're not a couple anymore, Dr. Sweets." Her voice is mild, and Sweets quirks an eyebrow in her general direction.

"Really? 'Cause I see two people who are still very close to each other. And," he pauses, seeming a little puzzled. "Even closer than they were a few weeks ago. Hm. Look at their body language. See? Angela turns completely towards him, her eyes focus on his face...every movement Hodgins makes is directed towards her. They're insular. A couple, even though they aren't dating anymore." Cam nods. She can see it, and she suspects she knows what has Angela and Hodgins closer than they've been since the breakup.

"I suppose it's just a matter of time before I have to chase them out of any room with a security camera in it again." Sweets laughs quietly as the lab doors slide open, and Hodgins guides Angela out, arm lingering on the small of her back.

Almost immediately, Cam catches sight of a dark head of hair and a strong back. He's taken his jacket off and loosened his tie, and if she knows him, the tie will be completely gone by the time he hits the car.

"Now there is an interesting subject." Cam rolls her eyes.

"I have never seen two people who are so completely clueless about one another." She feels Sweets lean a little closer.

"I don't know about that. Booth is a very perceptive man. Even from here you can see his eyes light up." Sure enough Dr. Brennan comes into view, and Booth's face cracks into a wide grin. "He knows what he wants; he's just waiting for her to realize it." Cam shook her head.

"They're both completely and utterly stubborn. I couldn't stand it if I were him."

"I don't know, Dr. Saroyan. He clearly feels that she's someone worth waiting for."

"I'm more of the—aggressive type, Dr. Sweets." She shoots him a wicked grin, teeth flashing, and he smiles back. She isn't sure if it's supposed to be winning, but it's certainly earnest.

"That's the closest thing to true love I think I've ever encountered. Isn't true love worth a little patience?"

"Isn't true love something worth fighting for?" she counters.

"Cam... may I call you Cam?" She glances down at her watch and back up.

"Only because as of five minutes ago, it's the weekend." They smile at each other, their eyes meet, and they're much closer than either of them remembers starting out.

She blinks. Sweets blinks, his smile fading a little, his face paling. Their heads snap back to the tableau of the lab.

"Did we just...have a moment?"

"Only a moment, Dr. Sweets." There might be a faint blush on his cheeks, and she might be feeling a little embarrassed. "I trust that it won't happen again?"

"God, I hope not." Together, but not too close together, they watch as Booth laughs and grabs Dr. Brennan by the hand, pulling her towards the doors, coaxing a smile and a laugh from her.