Aaaaah! You guys! I'm so sorry I haven't updated in so long. If you read some of my other story, Let's Stay Together, you'll know that I've just been swamped with school, and track has been hectic, among other things. If you don't then yeah, that's what happened. :) But even so, it's been nearly a month I've realized. So I'm really sorry guys! Forgive me? :) For those of you who are still following the story, thank you so much. I hope I won't disappoint. Hugs! :)
Jenny stepped out of the bathroom, rubbing a green towel through her hair, a cloud of steam billowing out behind her. "You can go ahead," she said, rummaging through her drawers, holding the damp towel in one hand. She tossed a matching set of satin, lavender underwear with an off white floral, lace detailing on the bed, before disappearing into her closet.
When, after some time, she had heard no movement, she peeked her head back out, to see Gibbs still on the bed, dangling her bra on his index finger, an impish grin on his face. "Jethro," she growled in warning. She lunged for the material, only to have him lift it ever so slightly out reach. "Jethro! Give it to me!" she demanded, lunging again, knocking the both of them off balance, so that he fell backwards and she landed on top of him with a shriek, as the bra fell to the floor.
They both turned at the just loud enough, "Ahem." Anastasia stood in the doorway, a devilish smirk on her face.
Jenny glared at Gibbs. He had just given he queen of gossip and meddling one more reason to think that they were together; hence one more reason to poke and prod. He grinned, and she smacked him in the chest before moving off him, turning to face her friend once her feet met the floor. "What is it Ana?"
"We're taking the girls to the zoo in about an hour. We wanted to know if you wanted to come," she said, before hinting suggestively, "unless you were otherwise engaged…"
"No," Jenny bit out. We'll go."
"Great. Well I'll just leave you two alone," Anastasia teased, turning quickly on her heel, shutting the door tightly behind her.
Jenny spun to Gibbs, her eyes flashing. "I'm about this close from snapping your neck," she threatened, bringing her index finger and thumb so close they were almost touching.
Two hours later, the group of six walked through the gates of the National Zoo. Jenny slid her sunglasses down over her face as her "nieces" tried to drag her in opposite directions, screaming their respective favorite animals.
"Aunt Jenny come see the monkeys with me!" Adriana cried, bouncing on her toes in excitement.
"No!" Alexandra demanded, "Pandas!"
Anastasia stepped in, seeing immediately that there was going to be trouble. She squatted down to her youngest daughter's level to address the young girl. "Hey Lex, how about mommy takes you to see the pandas while Auntie Jenny goes with your sister."
"No," Alexandra said decidedly, "I wanna go wif Auntie Jenny."
Jenny squatted down as well, whispering into the Alexandra's ear. The small child listened intently, a grin spreading across her face. She turned to Jenny and nodded vigorously. Jenny smiled, and swung her over her head and onto her shoulders. "Okay. Monkeys, then pandas."
Adriana cheered, running in the direction of the animals, slowing only at her father's scolding voice. Anastasia turned to Jenny with question in her eyes, but Jenny just winked imperceptibly at her before heading off after the rest of the group, attempting to listen to Alexandra, who was again speaking animatedly.
After an entire day at the zoo everyone was exhausted, after chasing the girls around all day, who, thanks to Jenny, had been hyped up on sugar. As they walked out of the gates to the zoo, Anastasia leaned against Mark, Adriana on her father's shoulder's, hunched over so that her cheek rested on his head. Jenny held Alexandra in her arms, bumping into Gibbs ever so often as she swerved slightly in her steps.
After they had returned home, and put the girls to bed, Anastasia and Mark, bid their farewells and headed off to bed as well, leaving Jenny and Gibbs alone once more. Jenny leaned against the wall as Gibbs pulled his coat over his arms.
"The girls will be wondering where you went," she murmured groggily, barely able to keep her self standing due to exhaustion, "They seem to have taken a likeness to you."
He chuckled, his hand on the doorknob. "That an invitation Jenny?" he teased suggestively, though he was not against spending another night. Being there, with her, and the girls, and their parents, brought back good memories; memories of family, and happier times.
"It could have been," she bantered playfully.
"Do you want me to stay Jen?" he asked, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
"No," she replied airily, before a grin formed on her face and she added "but you may as well," reaching across him to lock the door. She knew she was invading his space; he did too. They were so close each could hear the other breathing.
"Jethro," Jenny whispered.
"Hmm?" he murmured, and she laughed softly. He felt her breath against his mouth, their lips nearly touching.
"You could kiss me now."
"I could," he replied smartly, and she rolled her eyes, unable to keep a smile off her face. She stopped, her eyes fluttering closed as his lips crashed over hers. She smiled into the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck, as his hands moved to rest on her hips.
Little did they know, a lone figure, had only just stepped out of their respective room, but turned back at the sight before them, a smile on their face.
A/n: Okay so awww! Cute right! There's a little bit of semi fluff for you guys. And again, I'm really sorry about the long delay in updates. I really am. I'll try to do better. Pinky promise!…well as much of a pinky promise as you can get over the internet :)