Bones feels her cheeks flush with heat as she hears those words. It's the most wonderful sound she's ever heard in her life, and it makes her heart soar. She leans closer to Onyx, their bodies pressed together now in a way that feels both comfortable and exhilarating. "I'd like that too," she whispers back, her voice barely audible even through the comms.

Bones sighs contently and closes her eyes as she nestles closer to Onyx. She has no idea where this newfound relationship will lead them, but she's willing to follow Onyx wherever they go. For the first time in a long time, she feels truly alive and connected to something bigger than herself.