Disclaimer: No, I don't own NCIS or the characters, why else would I be writing fic about it? Huh? Oh, and Linr Rider isn't mine either...I just wanted to add it cuz I like to watch the lil man fall and die as well :D

A/N: I'm at home on a day off when I writing this...I was bored and I was hoping for someone to talk to me...but no one did :( Poor me...anyway...PLEASE R&R!

Kate sat glumly at her computer. She was at home and had already taken three days off work after getting shot on a previous case and she was bored already. She had just sent an e-mail to Gibbs requesting a sooner date for her to come back to work, but he had not replied. And he probably won't, either, she thought. She was just about to get up and watch today's hopeless episode of "The Bold and The Beautiful" when a small instant message box appeared on her screen.

TonyDiNozzo: Heya, Kate! How you doin'?

Kate read his message and laughed for the first time that day. Trust Tony to make me smile, she thought. She sat back down into her swivel chair and began to type a reply.

KateTodd: Hi Tony. Sending IM's during work hours? I dunno...that sounds like you're pretty bored over there.

TonyDiNozzo: Of course I'm bored! You're not here and my paperclips are building up because there's no one to throw them at!

KateTodd: Haha! Well, what about McGee?

TonyDiNozzo: He never stays up here long enough. He probably goes down to see Abs. Anyway, Probie could never replace you, Katie... hehe.

KateTodd: Wow, now I REALLY wish I was there.

TonyDiNozzo: Why?

KateTodd: So I could throw my pen at you for calling me Katie!

TonyDiNozzo: Haha! You wouldn't Kate. You love me too much.

KateTodd: Are you high or something, Tony? Because I so would.

TonyDiNozzo: LOL

KateTodd: So what are you guys working on atm?

TonyDiNozzo: Now who's bored?

KateTodd: Fine then. I'll just go and watch TV. Cya!

TonyDiNozzo: No! Ok, I'm sorry.

KateTodd: Good. :P You better be sorry.

TonyDiNozzo: Ahaha! Same old Katie.

KateTodd: What's that supposed to mean?

TonyDiNozzo: Oh...nothing. Crap, brb, k?

Kate looked at her screen and laughed. Tony had probably gotten caught by Gibbs and now he was in for it. Kate sighed. She missed being there, no matter how annoying DiNozzo could get. In fact, she thought, I miss Tony. He never lets it get boring in the bullpen and he's always fun to talk to. She caught herself before she started to think about it anymore; the last thing she needed was to boost Tony's ego by letting him know that she missed him. Her monitor beeped and broke her train of thought.

TonyDiNozzo: Ok, I'm back. Geez, that was close.

KateTodd: What happened?

TonyDiNozzo: Gibbs. He nearly caught me talking to you.

KateTodd: LOL

TonyDiNozzo: Not funny, Kate.

KateTodd: Aww...poor Tony.

TonyDiNozzo: That's better.

KateTodd: Haha! So what you been doin'?

TonyDiNozzo: Well, Gibbs thinks I'm doing my report.

KateTodd: But what are you REALLY doing?

TonyDiNozzo: Playing line rider and talking to you. :D

KateTodd: Line rider, Tony?

TonyDiNozzo: Yeah, it's that computer game where you draw a course and then you drop the 'lil man on his snowboard so that he can either ride your course, or fall and die. Depending on how good you are.

KateTodd: LOL I think I know the one... I always used to make him die and see how far he could go on his face.

TonyDiNozzo: Very cruel Kate. Very cruel. LOL... me too.

KateTodd: LOL Damn. It's only 9:38am! I'm so bored...

TonyDiNozzo: throws cyber paper clip at Katie's head

KateTodd: Very cute, DiNozzo. But it just isn't the same. LOL

TonyDiNozzo: Aww... my 'lil Katie sounds lonely.

KateTodd: LOL since when am I your 'lil Katie?

TonyDiNozzo: I dunno... since now?

KateTodd: Haha. Very funny.

TonyDiNozzo: Was that a try at sarcasm, Kate?

KateTodd: Why? Can't you tell?

TonyDiNozzo: I have a brain, Kate, despite what you think.

KateTodd: Well, one could make that argument. LOL jks, Tony...I know you're smart... when you want to be.

TonyDiNozzo: Gee, Kate, that just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

KateTodd:P ...you are right though, I am lonely here. :(

TonyDiNozzo: Aww, hey, I got an idea. Want to come with me for lunch?

KateTodd: Sure, where at?

TonyDiNozzo: You'll see. I'll come pick you up at about 12:30 ok?

KateTodd: You don't have to pick me up, Tony. I can drive, too you know.

TonyDiNozzo: I know LOL I just want to pick you up. Sorry, Kate, I gtg... Gibbs wants me to do more work. I think he's getting suspicious because my pile isn't moving as it is tehe.

KateTodd: LOL ok then. I'll cya at 12:30. Wait, do you even know where I live?

TonyDiNozzo: Of course I do :D

KateTodd: I'm not even going to ask... I don't think I want to know how you know, DiNozzo.

TonyDiNozzo: LOL, I have seen your file, Kate. Anyway, cya!

KateTodd: Haha! Ok, bye.

TonyDiNozzo: Bye! XO

TonyDiNozzo has left the conversation.

Kate smiled. At least she wouldn't feel lonely all day. She turned her computer off and carefully began to undress as not to cause any pain with her wound in her side. She hopped in the shower and relished in the soft warm water.

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Tony smiled as he logged off. He couldn't wait to see Kate. He couldn't stand having to live through the whole day with ony seeing Gibbs and Probie. Kate was fun. She could help him get through another boring, work-filled day. Tony snuck a glance at Gibbs; he was watching him with those bright blue eyes of his and his well known 'what-the-hell-are-you-doing?' stare.

"DiNozzo! What have you been doing for the past twenty minutes?" Gibbs asked his junior agent.

"Oh, um...nothing Boss," Tony replied, grabbing some files off the desk in an effort to make it look like he was working.

"Exactly my point, now get to work!"

12:30 is a long way away, Tony thought.