The second chapter – more TATE!

Abby had finished talking to Kate, now Tony had been tagging around her to try and find out what they were talking about, "Please Kate, why won't you tell me?"

Kate sighed and forced a smile, "Leave it out Tony, it's between Abby and me. Okay?"

Tony had been relentless all day – keeping on at Kate. The only time he had to stop was now…

Gibbs came up behind him and slapped him round the head, "Leave her alone Dinozzo – and Kate, Abby wants you."

Tony had an urge to jump up and follow Kate but he could already feel the burning from the furious head slap Gibbs would give him if he did. Tony sunk into his chair as he watched Kate dart into the elevator where he knew she would come out and be sharing secrets with Abby.

Abby's lab:

"He's been following you all day like a hungry puppy – the only thing that would make it more believable is if he had a tail," Abby turned to Kate.

Only, Kate just tipped her head in question. Abby nodded furiously, "Seriously. He already has his tongue hanging out."

In desperation, Kate threw her arms back and sighed, "I don't like him, and he doesn't like me!"

Abby smothered a distorted snort and laugh with her hand, "Yeah – whatever," she cooed sarcastically, "Not even a little bit?"

The look in Kate's eyes as she watched the door, it was clear that Kate's mind was working, "A bit."

Abby sprung from her seat, alarming the solemn Kate, "I knew it!"

"Abby, keep quiet," Kate pointed towards the door where Tony was standing. As he realised he had been spotted he gave an innocent wave and mouthed, "Hi."

"Just a bit," Abby picked up on Kate's dreamy look she gave Tony and Kate snapped back to staring at Abby.

"I hate you for this – you make me say too much but as you're my friend. I like him a little more than a bit," Kate folded her arms defiantly, and just as Abby was about to open her mouth, Kate made it clear she hadn't finished, "but I'm not sure yet."

"You have to tell him," Abby pleaded, hugging her friend. Kate rested her head on Abby's shoulder and tilted her head so that she could see Tony through the glass - he looked so innocent. Kate smiled and let out a soft sigh, "Okay."

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