Chapter One: Working Hard and Playing Harder
Deputy Attorney General Colby Bryce smiled as his plane landed at Wheeler Army Airfield on the island of Oahu. It was his first visit to Ka'ena Point Command Post and he was eager to see it as well as check in with Gibbs and DiNozzo. Despite the setback in Afghanistan, everything was falling into place nicely and things were looking up for the Bureau of Special Operations.
"Gibbs," Bryce greeted warmly as he stepped off the plane onto the tarmac.
"Deputy," Gibbs greeted with a nod of his head.
"It's been awhile since I've been to Hawaii," Bryce said. "I'd forgotten how different it was from the mainland."
"It's a whole different world down here," Gibbs said. The smell of the salty ocean air, the lush, tropical landscape with the bright blue Pacific Ocean as a backdrop, perfect climate, the large, bright and very fragrant flowers… it was easy to see how the islands lured so many visitors.
"We're right over here, Sir," Gibbs said motioning towards his Jeep. He winced when he realized he'd forgotten to put the hard top on. He and Tony both loved the breeze blowing through their hair but by the looks of it, Bryce used ever hair product known to man. Gibbs got the impression he liked to have every strand in its place. "Meant to put the cover on the Jeep," he said apologetically. "Gonna be a breezy ride."
"Not a problem," Bryce said as he tossed his bag into the back before climbing into the passenger seat. "I apologize for the short notice on my visit. I figured while I was visiting Captain Paxton at the Marine Base, I'd check in with the two of you as well."
"We're happy to have you, Sir," Gibbs said. He didn't mind Bryce visiting. Tony wasn't too thrilled with it but he'd get over it. The fact that he'd had to get dressed that morning and that he didn't get Gibbs all to himself had turned him into a little bit of a pouty teenager but Gibbs had hugged him and kissed him and reminded him it was only a short visit and then smacked his ass when he still didn't straighten up. Their lovemaking after that had almost made Gibbs late picking Bryce up.
Bryce enjoyed the scenery as Gibbs drove. The twenty minute car ride passed with simple conversations about everything from the weather to sports to current events. Bryce was surprisingly easy to talk to. He wasn't like most other political figures, only using people for what he could get out of them. He seemed to genuinely care and be passionate about the things he was involved in. Gibbs couldn't figure out how he'd made it all the way to DC with that kind of an outlook or how he'd managed to survive among the other cutthroat politicians but he was glad to have the man overseeing his job.
When Tony heard the horn blow he knew Gibbs was back with their guest. He'd stayed behind to do some last minute cleaning and had decided to put together some shish kabobs in an effort to hurry Bryce along. He wasn't sure how long the guy was staying but he hoped it wouldn't be too long.
He slipped his flip flops on and headed out front to greet their visitor. He knew he had to wear shorts and had reluctantly decided to put a shirt on but socks and shoes were out of the question.
"E komo mai," Tony greeted.
Bryce looked from Tony to Gibbs, unsure of who the younger agent was talking to and not a clue what he'd said.
"Come in, welcome," Tony explained.
"Getting into the Hawaiian spirit, I see," Bryce said with a smile. "I like that."
"Yeah, we're having spam for lunch," Tony joked. Bryce had made sure they had a cupboard full of the Hawaiian delicacy waiting for them when they arrived. Gibbs and Tony still weren't quite sure what to do with all of it.
Gibbs and Tony gave Bryce a tour of the house, showing off everything they'd accomplished. Bryce was impressed with their organizational skills as well as the extra security measures they'd take to prevent anyone from accessing their gear and any sensitive information. The initiative they'd taken in going the extra mile only made the Deputy Attorney General even more sure they'd chosen the right men for the job.
"Can we offer you some lunch, Sir?" Gibbs asked.
"I skewered some shish kabobs while I was waitin' for you two to get here," Tony said with a bright smile.
"That sounds great," Bryce said. "Thank you."
The men headed out to the back patio and Tony and Bryce made themselves comfortable while Gibbs got the grill going. The outdoor kitchen was much nicer than the cheap charcoal grill he'd had at his home in DC. Since a fireplace in Hawaii was out of the question, he was thankful for the nice area to grill.
"You know, if I was a couple decades younger I would've pushed for this assignment," Bryce said as he relaxed into his chair.
"No offense, but I'm glad you're not," Tony said. He loved the job and was glad he'd been chosen.
"None taken," Bryce said. "I'm glad you're excited to be here. We wanted men who'd be dedicated, not someone who was just looking for a paycheck."
Tony got a few Pepsis out of the outdoor mini-fridge and handed one to Gibbs and one to Bryce before cracking the top on one for himself. "The shish kabobs are in the fridge out here whenever you're ready for them," he told Gibbs as he sat.
Gibbs nodded that he'd heard him as he prodded the woodchips. He refused to cook with charcoal. He'd found he was able to achieve the same magnificent flavor in his foods on the grill as he had in his fireplace by using woodchips.
"What do you guys think of the house?" Bryce asked.
"We're still getting used to it," Gibbs said. "I think Tony and I were both expecting something a little more like the barracks we stayed in in the military."
"We wanted you both to be happy and comfortable here," Bryce said, "especially since you're living and working out of the house."
"We're very comfortable," Tony said, glancing over at Gibbs. He couldn't help but think how much more comfortable they'd be if Bryce weren't there. He wouldn't be wearing any clothes and he'd most likely be enjoying some intimate time with Gibbs but if it weren't for Bryce he and Gibbs wouldn't have been there either so he could be patient with the guy.
"How are you two getting along?" Bryce asked conversationally as he sipped his drink. "I know you've only worked a couple cases but do you find you work well together or is it going to take some getting used to?"
"It's like we've known each other for years," Gibbs answered.
"We fit together perfectly," Tony added.
Gibbs shot a glare at Tony, warning him against saying things with double meanings.
"I'm glad to hear that," Bryce said, oblivious to the silent conversation Gibbs and Tony were having. "We didn't expect any issues with two former military special operators but it's always nice to hear things are going as well as planned."
"Is there anything more we can do to ensure the Bureau gets approved at the end of the six months?" Gibbs asked.
"Just keep kicking ass and taking names," Bryce answered. "As the program takes off we'll be looking for your input so pay attention to those fleeting 'I wish we had this' or 'It'd be nice to have someone who could do that' thoughts. We want your input in building a strong, safe team. We'll do everything we can to set you up for success. I think we've showed you how serious we are by getting your Dr. Mallard assigned to the team."
"Are you gonna grant all our wishes?" Tony asked.
"We'll try," Bryce said.
"In that case we're gonna need someone to cook and clean for us," Tony joked.
"I like your sense of humor, DiNozzo," Bryce said with a smile.
Gibbs just shook his head as he rotated the skewers. Tony was good at keeping things light and fun but Gibbs knew he could be serious and deadly when he needed to be.
"Moving on to a serious topic," Bryce said. "I have your next assignment. Does the name Hailey Barnes mean anything to either of you?"
"That's that governor's daughter, um… Iowa I think, who disappeared on a mission trip to Central America last month," Tony said.
Bryce nodded. "We've received intel that she's been moved to South America and is being held in Solana, Columbia," he said. "Tonight, you guys, along with your pilot, will board a C-130 at Pearl Harbor headed for the USS Enterprise in the South Pacific. Once there, Ace will fly you by helo to Larandia Army Post in Columbia. From there, you'll be taken to Solana."
"I take it this is a covert op?" Gibbs asked, noting the roundabout way they'd get to their final destination.
"Very," Bryce said digging into his pocket. "We don't even want them to know you were in the country." He handed Gibbs and Tony California drivers licenses with their pictures but different names on them. "There's a rundown hostel near where they're keeping the girl. We've made you a reservation under assumed names, Bradley and Gregory Smith. Get in there, get the girl, get yourselves back to the Army post and Ace'll come pick you up. He'll be standing by on the Enterprise."
"Did I mention covert is my middle name?" Tony asked rubbing his hands together excitedly. "Are we sure the girl's still alive?"
"Yes," Bryce answered. "The governor gets a daily email with a picture of her holding up the newspaper. The kidnappers have bribed him out of hundreds of thousands of dollars already. As long as he sends the money, she gets to live."
"We'll bring her home, Sir," Gibbs said confidently as he pulled the shish kabobs off the grill.
The three men enjoyed a nice lunch then Bryce was picked up by Captain Paxton and Gibbs and Tony had the rest of the afternoon to themselves. After an easy clean up of their meal, they decided to go for a swim.
"I'm pumped!" Tony said before doing a cannonball in the pool. "I love search and rescue ops," he added once he surfaced.
Gibbs dove into the pool and came up near Tony. "It's nice to work a variety of cases," he said, brushing the water away from his face.
"Did you get a variety at NCIS?" Tony asked curiously.
"A lot of drugs," Gibbs said, "and a lot of murders. There wasn't much recovery of live victims."
"Same story in Baltimore," Tony said. "It'll be nice to bring home a live one again." He'd worked a lot of rescue ops with the SEALs and there was nothing more rewarding than returning someone home to their loved ones. They usually went home traumatized but it was better than the alternative. Traumatized people could be reached, they could be helped. Death was permanent and unfixable.
Both men waded around in the pool, relaxing and enjoying the cool water. Tony decided to swim laps for a little while and Gibbs watched as he stayed underwater for a lot longer than most people could. He truly was a fish. Gibbs had been trained extensively in the water too but not to the same extent Tony had. After watching Tony for awhile, he wrapped a pool noodle behind his back and relaxed, letting the wake from Tony's movements move him around the pool.
Sunglasses on, head back and eyes closed, Gibbs let all the tension leave his body as he floated under the warm Hawaii sun. He was caught completely off guard when Tony pushed his legs apart and started nuzzling his groin. Gibbs immediately started hardening from the stimulation and Tony poked his head out of the water and smiled seductively. Gibbs smiled back as Tony leaned over him and shared a kiss with his lover, forcing them both underwater as he laid across Gibbs' body. The kisses continued until they had to come up for air.
"You tryin' to drown me?" Gibbs asked with an amused smile. He didn't give Tony a chance to answer before he went after a kiss, sending them underwater again with him on top.
Hands found bare skin as lips brushed together and noses nuzzled before the need for air forced them to the surface again. Tony went after an open mouthed kiss as Gibbs' long fingers dug into his flesh, pulling their bodies together. Tony started grinding against Gibbs forcing a moan from Gibbs as their erections rubbed together through their board shorts.
"I'm not sure why we even bother wearing clothes anymore," Tony grumbled, his mouth hovering in front of Gibbs'.
"Because we had company this morning," Gibbs mumbled in between a series of kisses.
"No more company," Tony groaned as Gibbs' lips traveled down his neck. He slid his hands down Gibbs' midsection and rubbed his cock through his shorts before pulling the Velcro open and letting it spring free.
Gibbs flicked Tony's nipple into a hard peak with his tongue then nipped at it and sucked on it while Tony stroked his cock. He kissed his way back up Tony's chest and neck to his mouth as he slid his hands down Tony's back and pushed them into the back of his shorts. Tony undid the Velcro on his own shorts as Gibbs' fingers dug into his ass, squeezing as he forced their bodies together again. He started grinding against Gibbs as Gibbs kissed and sucked on his neck. Tony wiggled out of his shorts and kicked them away then turned his attention to getting Gibbs' shorts off.
"LJ," he groaned, desperation obvious in his voice as he tugged at Gibbs' shorts, "I want you naked."
"Gettin' there," Gibbs breathed pushing his shorts down and out of the way.
While Gibbs fumbled with his shorts, Tony reached for his, trying desperately to get something out the pocket without completely untangling himself from Gibbs.
"What's that?" Gibbs asked when Tony pulled a small bottle from the pocket of his shorts.
"Lube you can use in the water," Tony said.
"You just happened to have it in your pocket?"
"They are my swimming shorts," Tony pointed out. "It seemed like it made sense to keep it in there."
Gibbs didn't really care how it had gotten in there. He was just glad they didn't have to get out of the pool. He hated interruptions during sex, even if was just to go to a different location.
Tony pressed his lips to Gibbs' as he hooked his leg behind Gibbs' knees and pulled his legs out from under him. They ended up sitting on the lower step in the shallow end of the pool, with Tony in Gibbs' lap. Gibbs smirked as Tony straddled him, pressing a hand against his chest as he leaned in and kissed him. Gibbs wrapped his fingers around Tony's waist and rocked their bodies together, brushing his cock against Tony's ass.
"I want you," Gibbs growled.
"You've got me," Tony said. "Do whatever you want with me."
The trust Tony had in him and the desire he showed towards him turned Gibbs on even more. "Get me ready for you," he said.
Tony's eyes didn't leave Gibbs' as he popped the cap on the lube and poured some into his hand. He looked down and could see Gibbs' cock in the crystal clear water and reached for it. Gibbs watched as Tony stroked him, coating his cock in the non-water based lube. When Tony went from lubing him up to just playing with him, he put his finger under Tony's chin and tiled his face up so he could kiss him.
The kiss quickly turned hungry and demanding as Gibbs plunged his tongue into Tony's mouth to taste and explore. Tony propped one hand on the edge of the pool to steady himself and used the other to rub one of Gibbs' nipples. As their kiss ended, he reached around behind him and rubbed Gibbs' cock over his puckered hole.
Gibbs watched Tony's face as he slowly sank down onto his cock. Tony's face contorted in both pleasure and pain as he pushed Gibbs further and further inside him. They made love so much they rarely had to take the time to stretch him out. Although Gibbs enjoyed stretching him and knew Tony enjoyed it as well, it was nice to be able to skip it sometimes too.
Gibbs moved his hands to Tony's thighs, steadying him but letting him control the pace. His fingers squeezed and massaged as he watched the concentration on the younger man's face. Tony was gorgeous with his eyes focused on his own cock and his mouth parted slightly as moved himself up and down in Gibbs' lap.
Tony smiled at Gibbs when he noticed he was being watched. He leaned in for a brief kiss then went to work on Gibbs' nipples. He loved nipples. They were one of his favorite features. He couldn't keep his mouth off Gibbs', licking and suckling, kissing and flicking them with his tongue and the moans it caused went straight to his groin.
Having Tony kissing his nipples and riding his cock had every nerve ending in Gibbs' body firing at the same time. As his desire for his lover grew, Gibbs wrapped his arms around Tony, holding them together as he scooted his ass across the smooth tiles lining the pool. Gibbs stood and held Tony to him as he backed them up against the wall of pool.
Tony wrapped his legs around Gibbs' waist and groaned as Gibbs moved in and out of him, pinning him against the wall of the pool. He nibbled down Gibbs' neck and across his collarbone as Gibbs slammed into him repeatedly.
"LJ," he panted. His breaths shortened and he wrapped his arms around Gibbs, holding them tightly together as he angled his hips so Gibbs would hit his prostate with each stroke.
"Oh shit, Tony," Gibbs cried out as he found himself quickly losing control.
Tony's cock rubbing against Gibbs' stomach was all the stimulation he needed. He'd barely been touched but he was already on edge and quickly nearing the point of no return. His balls were drawing closer to his body and his spine tingling and the tighter he held Gibbs, the more stimulation it provided to his cock. It felt unbelievably good.
"So close," Tony moaned.
Gibbs intensified his strokes, pumping into Tony even harder, holding him closer and groaning louder. He could feel Tony's fingers digging into his back and judging by the garbled moans coming out of him, he wasn't going to last much longer. With one final desperate moan, Tony went limp in Gibbs' arms and despite being in the pool Gibbs could feel the warmth of his ejaculate against his stomach.
Moments after Tony finished, Gibbs exploded in ecstasy letting out a loud, primal moan. His hips continued involuntarily thrusting towards Tony until he had nothing left in him. Tony's head dropped to Gibbs' shoulder and Gibbs rested his head on top of Tony's.
"I guess we can add pool to the list of places we've done it," Tony said with a chuckle before kissing Gibbs' shoulder.
"You're keeping a list?" Gibbs asked.
"Just a mental one," Tony said.
Gibbs kissed Tony's cheek then Tony turned and they shared a slow, passionate kiss. They looked at each other, a dreamy look in both their eyes. Gibbs pulled out, thumbing across Tony's cheek when he winced at the lost.
"Naptime?" Tony asked.
"Uh-uh, we gotta pack," Gibbs said softly before kissing Tony again.
Tony unwrapped his legs from around Gibbs and slowly eased them down, letting the soreness work itself out. It was time to shift from play mode to work mode.