Chapter 2

Jenny's clock alarm rang at 5 am, but this time it had nothing to do with work. The redhead was excited because in less than two hours Gibbs would be at her house to pick her up to their journey across the seas. Jenny got out of bed, grabbing her robe and going to the bathroom, looking in the mirror and grimacing at her image, because there were dark circles under her green eyes, she had slept little, turning from side to side in bed, looking forward for their journey.

It seemed silly that even after six years Gibbs could still make her feel like a teenager on her first date, but underneath her image as a powerful director, she was a woman who still loved him, the only man in her life and still cared what he would think of her image.

Jenny took a quick shower, thanking for having washed her hair last night and it was falling in behaved waves on her back and she used her favorite floral body oil, which she had bought on her last trip to France, knowing that it was also Gibbs's favorite.

Going through her suitcase, she saw that the morning sky was still overcast and she chose to wear jeans, a green half-sleeve blouse and her essential black heels, letting her hair down and putting a lipstick. She didn't know what would happen on this trip so she spent all night packing and unpacking her suitcase, until she decided to take a red nightgown that matched with her hair, it was short, but not obscene, a blue that she liked because it reminded her of Gibbs's eye color, two pairs of heels and sandals, sundresses, tank tops, shorts, and other accessories, it was the first time she would go out travelling by boat. It didn't count the time she stole a boat in Europe to save Gibbs and Ducky.

But what was worrying her was the bikini. Jenny wasn't expecting to spend her vacation in the sea and she had no new bikini, taking only two that she had bought two years ago, a navy blue and a white one.

"Maybe I can ask Jethro to stop at any of these small cities to buy a bikini." Jenny said to herself as she looked around and picked up her book on the nightstand, 'Dear John'.

When Jenny had seen the book last week, it seemed ironic that there was a book with that name, where the male character reminded her of Gibbs and his girlfriend sent him a letter, breaking up with him as Jenny had done.

At first, Jenny almost cried, seeing the book and remembering her past with Gibbs in Europe and how she had left him inside the plane, and all the time she passed around the bookstore, she would look at the book and refused to buy it until finally her curiosity had won and Jenny decided to buy and intended to read on the journey, when Gibbs was asleep. Perhaps this book could inspire her.

Jenny put the book in her bag when her cell phone rang and Jenny took it, going to the window and seeing Gibbs smiling at her, standing outside of his truck and pointing to a paper bag in his hand. Jenny smiled, picking up the suitcase and putting it in the hall and opening the door for Gibbs.

"Good morning, Jethro." Jenny greeted smiling happy to see him there and discreetly glanced at him, seeing Gibbs in jeans and blue sweatshirt, highlighting his eyes.

Gibbs was relieved to see that the redhead hadn't changed her mind about the trip, he had spent all night packing up what they would need in the boat, looking forward to the trip to go well and that Jenny would surrender to him naturally because in recent years, the only woman in his life had been Jenny Shepard and not Stephanie Flynn.

He leaned forward, kissing Jenny's cheek and smelling her flowers oil, as he handed the paper bag before entering and Jenny blushed with his kiss.

"Good morning Jen. I brought breakfast."

Jenny, surprised, looked at the croissants and two cups of coffee and opened a beautiful smile to Gibbs, leading him to the kitchen, touched by the gesture.

"Thanks Jethro... Very charming of you." She said, winking at him and Gibbs laughed, following her.

Jenny took the food from the paper bag, placing on top of the kitchen counter, going to grab two plates and when she returned, handing one to Gibbs and serving herself, the agent led her to the living room couch, sitting beside her and taking his coffee.

"More comfortable." He explained and Jenny nodded, taking a sip of her coffee, not realizing that her shoulder was touching his while they ate in a comfortable silence.

"The weather will change, won't it?" Jenny asked casually, indicating the window where the sky was cloudy and feeling the cold morning reaching her body.

The idea of traveling in the rain didn't encourage her much, even if she didn't like to admit that.

"It'll. It's only the morning fog." He assured her, putting his empty plate on the table and then he turned to Jenny, who had her legs crossed on the couch and asked. "Cold?"

"A little." She admitted and was surprised when Gibbs wrapped an arm around her shoulder, giving a last sip on his coffee.

"Jethro!" She protested irritated, though it was warmer under his arm and inhaling his scent of coffee, sawdust and soap and Gibbs rolled his eyes without releasing her.

"Relax a little Jen." He looked at the time on his watch and said: "We still have half an hour before we have to leave."

When Jenny finished her coffee and set the cup aside, she leaned her head on his shoulder, touching her lips on his covered shoulder and feeling warm and natural beside him and Gibbs nudged her leg that was on the couch with his knee, making her laugh and Gibbs smiled, his eyes shining with passion, excited for seeing Jenny so natural beside him.

"Hey Jethro, how many days it will take to get to the first city in Mexico?" She asked, still with her lips on his shoulder and Gibbs thought for a moment, looking down and his sapphire eyes met her emeralds.

"Two days. Why?"

"I need to buy a new bikini."

Gibbs smirked, imagining that in less than 72 hours he would see her in a bikini and Jenny raised an eyebrow, kicking his knee without leaving from his arm, wanting to steal a little more of his warmth and smell and Gibbs protested, glaring at her, leaning his head on the couch, closing his eyes for a few minutes and keeping Jenny with him, who closed her eyes too.

An hour later, the morning fog had passed and the sky was clearing slowly. After they took the things to Gibbs's truck, he explained that last night he had taken groceries, blankets and pillows and the two reached the wharf. Gibbs took the suitcases while Jenny walked by, passing several boats and yachts of all types when she stopped in front of a boat named 'Kelly' written in black on the side.

Jenny raised her eyebrows, putting her hands to her mouth, marveling at the boat made by Gibbs and he stopped beside her, watching Jenny from the corner of his eye. The boat was big enough for two people, with a small deck on the front and in the cabin there was a side window. Gibbs left the suitcases on the deck and then went to Jenny, leading her silently into the boat, to show her the rest.

"Did you like?" He asked, watching her and Jenny shook her head, smiling and feeling the waves rocking the boat a little.

"It's amazing Jethro..."

"Come on, I'll show you inside."

He smiled at her approval and took Jenny's hand, opening the door and showing her the inside. It was all covered in dark wood and had a small black sofa, near the control panel. In one corner there were a small sink and stove with a bench and two banks. There was a door to the suite. The suite had a queen-size bed with white sheets and two nightstands with lamps. The room had a window overlooking the sea and a door to the little bathroom, with a small door glass separating the shower.

"Jethro... Are we going to share a bed?" Jenny asked, raising an eyebrow and turning to Gibbs, not showing how much the queen-size bed had intimidated her.

"Two beds would take more space." He explained, looking deep into her eyes, worried about her discomfort and completed: "I can sleep in the couch."

But Jenny sighed, shaking her head because the couch was too small for him to sleep and she didn't want him to hurt his back. Maybe this could be the beginning for her to erase the 'no off the job' and live a romance with Gibbs.

"No Jethro, the bed is big enough to share it." She smiled slightly and Gibbs's eyes shone, watching the woman he loved and would have a month to have back in that romantic trip through Mexico.

"Ready?" He asked with a small smile and she nodded, looking deep into his eyes, both hearts beating fast and she replied:

"Let's go."

And who can say if your love grows

As your heart choose?

Only time