Summary: "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances; if there is any reaction, both are transformed" – Carl Jung
Author's Note: Like every other idea, this one just popped up in my head. We'll see how well it turns out. And please, R&R!
Disclaimer: Not mine
Chapter 1 – Uncovering
"Things do not change, we change" – Henry David Thoreau
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The door was kicked shut by his foot, his lips on the other hand never leaving hers. Millions of thoughts ran through their minds but neither of them cared to sort them out. Shoes were kicked off and one by one, their clothes fell to the floor. Their rationality disappeared along with every piece of clothing that was dropped onto the floor. And as the last piece of fabric was tossed away, they couldn't focus on anything but each other.
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As Kate's eyes opened, one thing immediately came into her mind. Oh shit! She sat straight up as memories from last night came back to her. She shut her eyes and groaned. How the hell could she have allowed this to happen? She opened her eyes again and wrapped the sheet tighter around her body. She knew that if she turned around, she would immediately recognize the sleeping face of the man she'd just spent the night with. But still, it was very unreal. As if on cue, a low moan was heard from behind her back and Kate shifted to look at him. I can't believe I just slept with Tony DiNozzo. What the hell is wrong with me?
"Morning there" he mumbled and sleepily opened his eyes. He got himself into a sitting position.
"Tony! Do you have any idea about what we did last night?" Kate almost shrieked. This was so not good!
"Sure. You don't?"
"Unfortunately, I do" Kate swallowed. What bothered her the most was that she hadn't had one single drop of alcohol last night. Oh shit! I slept with Tony DiNozzo. Completely sober! Tony scooted closer and managed to place a soft kiss on her cheek before she pulled away.
"This can't happen again…It won't happen again" she said and gently pushed him away.
"I know" he sighed. "But it was fun while it lasted" he grinned and raised his eyebrows suggestively. Recalling last night's events, Kate couldn't help but blush a bit.
Tony had casually asked her if she wanted to get some Chinese and she'd accepted without further thinking. It wasn't a rare occurrence that they ended up together at the Chinese restaurant, after staying late at the office. They'd walked the few blocks to the small restaurant and it had been like every other night. They were still chatting as they walked back to NCIS headquarters to get their cars. But then, it was like something had snapped between them. Okay, not even Kate could deny the slight sexual tension. Abby had pointed it out to her more than once, and Kate knew her friend was right, at least a half right. But last night, it had been like the tension had gotten too much for both of them. Their eyes had locked for a moment and they'd seen their own desire in each other's eyes. They'd had shared their first kiss on the NCIS parking lot and in some way managed to make their way back to Tony's place. And well, the rest was history…
Now, Kate awkwardly climbed off his bed, hugging the bed sheet closer around her body. Tony DiNozzo saw me naked – again. I allowed it this time, geez… Cheeks still pink, she began to gather her clothes, following the trail out into the hallway. She heard Tony shuffle around in his bedroom and soon appeared behind her, now wearing a pair of pyjama pants.
"Find everything you need?" he said with a glint in his eyes. Kate glared back at him. He shouldn't take so easy on this. If Gibbs found out…no…when Gibbs found out, they would be dead meat. Or at least fired.
"Tony, this is serious" she said a bit distracted as she picked up her shirt from the floor. She continued down the hall to find the rest of her clothing.
"I know but…-"
"No, it can't happen again" Kate repeated her earlier statement. There was silence behind her and she turned around to get his response. He had that goofy grin on his face and she immediately knew why.
"Looking for this?" he teased and waved her bra before her. She reached out to take it but Tony was quicker, jumping away.
"Tony, please not now" Kate groaned. "It's already bad as it is" Now smirking again, Tony took of past her and into the living room. Rolling her eyes, Kate chased after her, knowing she would never get her underwear back unless she played this stupid game of his. Tony ran a lap around his living room before continuing into his kitchen and back out in the hall.
"Tony!" He laughed and quickly snuck into his bedroom. Kate soon burst through the door, clutching her clothes and the sheet.
"Tony! We have to be at work in thirty minutes"
"Just because I don't want Gibbs to fire you…" he said and now tossed her bra at her.
"Thank you" Kate said sarcastically and went to the bathroom to get dressed. When she came back out, Tony was still wearing only his pyjama pants.
"Coffee before you leave?" he offered her a cup but she shook her head.
"Don't have the time" she said and hurried for the door, picking up her shoes along the way.
"Too bad" Tony said and took a sip himself. He watched as Kate located her jacket and purse before she stood to look at him. She absently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and avoided his eyes.
"See you later"
"Hold on!"
"What now?"
"Goodbye kiss…" he said and stepped closer. For a moment Kate was tempted to give in but her rationality saved her once again.
"We can't, you know that"
He sighed. "I know. Well, see you at work"
"Yeah, bye" she said and quickly left. Out on the street, she caught a cab since they'd taken Tony's car last night. Not safely seated in the back seat and with a cab driver with a good natural smile in the front, Kate allowed herself to really think back about yesterday. It still seemed so unreal. Kate liked to have control over her life and plan everything. But this was impulsive and it ruined her plans. She didn't like it. But the fact that it was Tony made it even more complicated than just a one nightstand. They still had to work together and if she had the right feeling about this, the tension would only increase. No, this was definitely not good.
So! First chapter finished. What did you think? Please review!!