A/N: This idea just kind of came to me and wouldn't leave me alone. I had intended that this would be more lighthearted but... what can you do? This is set after the episode Jeopardy, later that same night. This is supposed to be more of a friendship fic, mostly because I think it's a little to early for JIBBS... maybe later.
Disclaimer: NCIS IS NOT mine, the characters simply give me ideas and inspiration.
Jenny Shepard stood before the window in her office. She stared at the darkened glass unable to see anything outside because of the light behind her, but not truly seeing anything anyways. She didn't hear the door open and remained oblivious to another presence in her office until a hand collided gently with the back of her head. Her head shot forward and she used the momentum to spin herself around, fists rising in a defensive position. What she saw made her freeze.
Leroy Jethro Gibbs stood calmly before her, coffee held in his right hand, left arm still extended from when his hand had made contact with the back of her head.
Dropping her hands Jenny rubbed the back of her head, trying to smile, "Ow Jethro."
"Didn't hit you that hard, Jen," Gibbs replied, dropping his arm to his side.
His words sparked the anger that Jenny had been struggling with since he had walked out of autopsy. "You cannot hit your boss, Jethro," her tone was icy, her eyes steel.
"You're right," Gibbs agreed, placing his coffee on the windowsill behind her. The acknowledgement shocked Jenny, she froze again. Gibbs placed his hands against the windowsill on either side of her, effectively trapping her. Jenny raised her hands, placing them on his chest intending to push him away, but she hesitated. "But I can smack you, Jenny," Gibbs added. As Jenny drew breath to argue Gibbs placed a hand over her mouth. "I thought I was going to lose you today Jenny," he whispered.
Jenny felt her eyes grow hot and tried vainly to fight back the tears. Gibbs reached up, wiping away the first tear as it fell. Jenny leaned into his touch briefly before deciding it wasn't enough and falling into him. Gibbs wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. The terror that she had been consuming her since she had been kidnapped finally melted away as she allowed herself to sob into his chest. He stroked her head and Jenny was briefly glad that he still saw through her and was still there for her, even if it was just for a moment.
A/N: At the moment this is just a one-shot but, I'm debating on adding more, there are some great possibilities out there. Let me know what you think.
