Authors Note:Hello! Im back, I'm sorry I took forever to update, but I've been depressed lately. :( But! I can't let that get in the way of my writing! :( Anyways here's chapter 4 and I hope you enjoy it!
I know I said that Abby was going to be in this chapter, but I couldn't fit her in here. BUT she will be in the next one PROMISE! As well as the creation of KCIS! Yay! So be patient people, cause the fun will start soon :D
Warning, this chapter contains child abuse! If you don't like that stuff, don't read.
Gibbs didn't know why he was walking towards Tony's house, but his gut was acting up all day from the moment he knew Tony was lying about being beaten up by bigger kids. He wanted to know. He wanted to make Tony tell him what he really meant, but he knew his glare and threats were no match for Tony, at least not yet.
He slowly made his way up to Tony's huge mansion and snorted, "Can it get any bigger?" He walked up the front door and was about to knock, when he heard yelling from inside the house. He pressed his ear against the cold steal door and listened.
"Didn't I tell you no!" yelled an angry voice.
"I'm sorry sir, but he looked so much like the other boy! I just had to!"cried out another voice, but that voice seemed afraid of the angry voice.
"My son is off limits while my wife is in the house! I can't afford you to screw up out partnership!"barked the angry voice.
'Son? Did he mean Tony?' Gibbs thought to himself. Did that mean Tony was in trouble?
"Wake him up now, we have to tell him not to tell anyone! I'm begging you sir!"screamed the terrified voice.
"Fine, but if you screw this up, I'll let the police take you away like they should've done 10 years ago!" snapped the angry voice.
Gibbs then heard a a groan and what sounded like someone had kicked something, or someone. He pressed his ear againsted the door harder and hoped not to give away his position.
"Wake up you useless brat."growled the man. He wondered who could it be, until he heard a soft voice.
"Father? Father!"Tony screamed and sat up quickly, but knew it was a mistake the moment he felt his dizzy. He gaged and covered his mouth with one hand, and held his head with the other. "Father, I don't feel so well."
'So it was Tony's dad that had kicked him. But why would his dad hurt his own son.' Gibbs thought to himself and sighed. He had a lot to learn about Tony and his rich family, but he knew he wasn't going to like it.
"Get up now Anthony, and be quiet before you wake up your mother!" Tony's father whispered angrily.
"But father! This man! He..he touched me where mother said no one's allowed to touch!" Tony cried out.
His father growled and slapped Tony hard across the face. Tony yelped and tumbled to the ground."Don't you ever lie again Anthony! You did this yourself! You made this man do this to you!" Tony's father barked.
Tony curled up into a tiny ball and cried. His cheek burned him, but what hurt the most is that his father didn't believe him. He didn't believe his own son. He believed in this man that tried to do more then just touch him a little.
"Now Anthony, you ever, EVER, tell ANYONE what happened, I will be make sure you NEVER tell any lies again. Got it!" his father hissed in Tony's ear.
Tony nodded and whimpered when the Alberto grabbed his chin.
"Such a pretty boy. Make sure you keep your mouth shut, wouldn't want your father to damage that pretty face of yours." Alberto cooed and let his face go.
"Go to your room, and don't come out until tomorrow for school." with that his father and Alberto walked off into the kitchen.
Tony got up quickly and scurried into his bedroom and locked to door. He crawled into his bed curled up into a little ball and cried into his teddy bear. He didn't know why his father would just let a man like that touch him that way. Surely it wasn't right, and he knew his mother would be furious if she found out. He wanted to tell his mother, but he knew he had to keep his mouth shut. For his own safety. He just wished that Alberto wouldn't try anything like that again. He cried silently and soon found himself falling into a deep sleep.
When Alberto was settled down at the table, he couldnt help but smile. The thought of touching little Anthony like that excited him. He loved it, and wanted more. He wanted him. He turned to Armando who was to busy drinking himself to death. Armando didn't appreciate his son, and that pissed him off.
He couldn't see the wonderful thing that his son was. He had the smile that could brighten anyones day, and that looked of a Hollywood child star. He didn't deserve Anthony. No on did. Only he did. He needed Anthony, like he needed that boy 10 years ago. He would find away to make Anthony his, even if meant pretending to be his father's friend to get close to him. He would do it. For Anthony's sake.
He leaned back into the chair and smiled, 'Dont worry little Anthony. I'll make sure we'll be together. Forever.'
As soon as Gibbs heard the slap he flinched. 'What the hell is going on in there!' He wondered and squeezed his fist together tight. He had to get Tony out of there. He had to get him away from his evil father and the bastard who tried to hurt him. He heard a couple of of minutes of people talking and Tony crying. He felt his heart break when he heard Tony cry.
He just meant the kid, but couldn't shake the fact that Tony was something else. He felt like Tony just a kid with a mask. A mask that protected a vulnerable Tony. A Tony that needed protection, love and friendship. He wanted to be there for Tony, he wanted to protect him. He needed to protect him.
Gibbs scanned the outside of the house to see if there was away inside. He came across a small window not far off the ground, but he was still to short to reach the window. Luckily he found a tree that was nearby the window. He was an expert on climbing trees and his mentally cheered himself on that.
He slowly made his way up the tree and crawled on a branch that led to the window. He peeked inside and saw Tony curled up on the bed, asleep. He sighed with relief when he saw no visable wounds on Tony's body. He tapped on the window and hoped that Tony wasn't in a deep sleep. He was rewarded with green eyes slowly lock into his own eyes.
"Gibbs?"Tony whispered rubbing his eyes, wondering if he was still asleep.
"Of course it's Gibbs,who were you expecting?" Gibbs whispered back in a sarcastic tone of voice.
"What are you doing here?" Tony asked siting up on his bed.
"Let me in first, then I'll tell you why I'm here." He growled, growing impatient.
Tony nodded and opened the window quietly. He helped Gibbs inside his room, then closed the window again. He walked over to his desk and turned on a lap. He eyed Gibbs up and down, unsure why he felt a little scared.
"What? Do I have something on my face?" Gibbs asked, feeling over his face.
Tony shook his head and smiled a little. "No, just...just making sure it's really you and not some dream."
"You dream about me Tony?" Gibbs smirked and sat down at the edge of the bed.
"What? No..I just.."Tony fell quiet and put his head down.
Gibbs got up and walked toward Tony, "Hey kid, Im only kidding." Gibbs cooed and tapped Tony under his chin.
Tony smiled and nodded,"Yeah sorry. I dont why im so emotional." He giggled, but it obvious he forced it out.
Gibbs stared at Tony and sighed. "What happened? I heard you dad yelling at you, and I can pretty sure see that he hit you." Gibbs said and eyed Tony's bruised cheek.
Tony shook his head and wrapped his arms around himself. "I cant tell you. I cant. You have to go Gibbs, If he finds out your here, he'll get mad.
Gibbs could sense Tony starting to panic, so he put his hands on Tony's shoulders."Hey hey calm down Tony. Your dad wont do anything okay? I wont let him."
Tony snorted,"No offence Gibbs, but my father isn't like one of those kids at school you scare easily with your glare. He will be happy to hurt you like he does to me." Tony spoke quietly. His eyed widen when he realized his just told someone his father hits him. He looked up at Gibbs and shook his head. "He..he doesn't hit me, only on the butt. I swear. Please don't tell anyone!" Tony was now freaking out and breathing heavy. His body trembled in fear and he backed up against the wall.
Gibbs just stood there in shock. "Why dont you want anyone knowing your father hits you? If you do the cops will make him stop and take you away! You will be safe Tony." He stepped towards Tony and held out his hand.
"NO! I don't need your help Gibbs, my father doesn't hit me okay! It..it just came out wrong." he mumbled and turned away. He couldn't risk Gibbs getting hurt. He also couldn't risk staining the Dinozzo name. If he did, his father would surely beat him close to death...or worse.
"Let me help you Tony." Gibbs whispered and sat by Tony. He wrapped his arm around Tony and pulled him close. "You don't have to fight this alone. I wont let you. Neither would McGee, or Kate, hell even Ducky! You have to, if not it could get worse. And you know it."
"I..I'm scared. I'm scared of my father. He'll kill me." Tony whimpered. He wanted Gibbs helps, god he did. But his fear of his father was greater. He looked up at Gibbs, who was starring at the wall in front of them. "Will..will you.." Tony stopped before he could finish.'I can't ask him anything! I hardly know him! For all I know he could tell his father that he told.'Tony thought, but somehow knew it wasn't true.
Being around Gibbs made him feel safe, like he knew Gibbs would fight just to keep him safe. They were only kids, but Tony knew that know matter what he'd always stick up for his friends, and it seemed like Gibbs would do the same.
"Will I what Tony?" Gibbs asked after a moment of silence.
Tony took a deep breath. Gibbs was right, he had to stop this. He had to, if not it would get worse and he might not be able to stop it. His father was one thing, but now he had Alberto to worry about. He knew Alberto had some kind of sick twisted secret, that he hid from the world. And Tony was sure he was about to find out that moment, before he was knocked out. He had no other choice, he had to find a way out. and right now the only way out was with Gibbs.
"Um...can I stay over at your house tonight?" he asked shyly. He didn't want to sound desperate, but god he was.
Gibbs smirked a little and nodded, "Only if you don't dream of me tonight."
Tony smiled big and giggled. "Wouldn't dream of it Gibbs."
Gibbs laughed and stood up,"Come on, my mom will get worried if I'm out late." He turned and opened the window. "Meet you outside." and with that he climbed out.
Tony grabbed his backpack and filled it up with his clothes and a couple of his favorite movies. He stuffed a couple of dollar bills in his pocket just in case. Looking around to see if he needed anything else, he layed his eyes on his teddy bear. He grabbed it and held it tight. "I hope Gibbs doesn't make fun of you Teddy." he mumbled and made his way out of the window.
Once outside he dashed to Gibbs side. Still worried about Gibbs seeing Teddy, he stuffed the bear inside his bag.
"Ready?" Gibbs said and he started walking out on the sidewalk.
Tony nodded and looked back at the house. His house. The house that he loved so much, but fear what was inside it. "I'm sorry Mother, I'll be back to get you out kay, I promise." He then made his way onto the sidewalk, but bumped into Gibbs who had suddenly stopped. He looked up at saw a pair of blue eyes starring at him. "What?"
"What were you going to say in there Tony? I know it wasnt you asking me to stay over. What was it really?"
Tony felt nervous. He had hoped that Gibbs had forgotten about that, but I guess this kid doesn't forget anything. "It's stupid." he whispered to Gibbs.
"Wouldnt know unless you told me."
"I don't wanna."
"You don't wanna?"
Tony shook his head.
"Okay, were not leaving til you tell me."
"But Gibbs.."
"No buts. My rules."
"You and your stupid rules." Tony mumbled, but yelped loud when he felt Gibbs head slap him.
"Ow!" Tony rubbed his head. "What was that for!"
"For saying my rules were stupid, now tell me or you'll get another."
"Why do I believe that.." he sighed and nodded, "Okay, I just..I..wanted to ask..if..if you would.."
"If I would..?"
"Protect me? From my father?" Tony said quietly almost afraid of what the answer was.
"Your right, that was a stupid question." Gibbs snorted.
Tony felt his sick again. 'Stupid, stupid, stupid! Of course he said no, you hardly no him!, he snapped out of his thoughts as he felt another head slap. "OW! Okay you need to stop doing that!"
"Why would you ask that? Of course I will protect you from that monster! Why else would I offer you to stay at my place! You bonehead." Gibbs cooed.
Tony smiled at Gibbs and felt his eyes water. He wiped them quickly before they could spill over. He was not about to cry like a big baby in front of Gibbs, no way.
"Let's go kid, my mom's waiting. She'd love you." he smirked.
"Huh? What do you mean?"
"You'll find out soon."
Tony tilted his head to the side and wondered what Gibbs might mean. He then smiled at Gibbs.
"Thanks Gibbs."
"Anytime Dinozzo, anytime."
Well there you have it chapter four. A little bonding between Gibbs and Tony :D Hope it was okay. I'm sorry! I'll try to upload the next chapter sooner okay! Please forgive me D:
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P.S Sorry if there's any spelling mistakes. I'll try to be more careful next time :p
