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A/N: This is just a little drabble that got in my head. I don't know why or how, but it did. So I wrote it up.
Starts right after the elevator doors close on Tony at the end of 2x11- Black Water.
Personal Feelings
"Let it go DiNozzo," Gibbs told his agent as he passed.
Tony shrugged, turning to follow his boss back to their desks. "You know me," he grinned.
"Yeah, I do," Gibbs muttered emphatically.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Tony retorted defensively as he watched the team leader sit down.
Gibbs paused and gave him the 'don't play dumb' stare.
Sighing heavily, Tony's tone softened a little as he said, "I just don't want her to get hurt." Then added quickly, "Don't tell her I said that."
Now it was Gibbs turn to sigh. Watching his agent begin to pack up, the marine debated whether or not he should start this conversation. As Tony grabbed his bag, Gibbs made up his mind.
"Hey. Tony."
Tony froze. Both because of the use of his first name, which was rare enough by itself, and because of the quiet tone his boss used. That tone usually meant Gibbs was about to say something serious, that Tony probably didn't want to hear, and/or that he wouldn't say in front of others.
When he saw that he had Tony's complete attention, Gibbs said quietly but firmly, "Not all wealthy families are like yours."
"No," Tony agreed softly. "Some are worse." He turned to leave, not wanting any part of this conversation.
"Hey!" Gibbs barked sharply.
Rolling his eyes and releasing a petulant huff, Tony reluctantly turned back to his boss.
Gibbs stared him dead in the eyes and told him, "Good investigators don't let their personal feelings cloud their judgments."
Tony scoffed. "Look who's talking," he shot back before again turning to leave, this time not giving Gibbs a chance to stop him.
A/N: That's the end for now. I'm not marking this as complete though, because I kinda wanna continue it and see where it goes. Let me know what you think. Reviews are greatly appreciated!