You Don't Have to be Alone
By jjd022980
Gibbs held Tony for a little while longer and then nudged him awake.
"Come on Tones, wake up sweetheart."
Tony struggled to wake up as he hid his head under the pillow, muffling his protest. Gibbs shook his head and smiled. He leaned in closer.
"I'm not warning you again. Tony. Wake up or you'll regret it."
Tony didn't budge. Gibbs smiled evilly. I warned you. Armed with slender fingers, Gibbs attacked his sides. Tony squirmed and scooted but to no avail. He wasn't fast enough for his husband.
"Ok…okay Jet. Please stop. I'm awake!" Tony sat up all the way, glaring at him. "Happy now."
Gibbs leaned in and kissed him. "No, but at least your awake. Come on, lets get a shower and have breakfast. I want to take you somewhere."
Tony wagged his eyebrows. "Can we have a little fun in the shower?"
Gibbs smiled. "If you get up, yes we can and you can have a little bit of revenge."
Tony jumped out of bed, grabbing Gibbs, and headed towards the shower.
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The shower took longer than expected as Tony munched on his bagel in the car. Not that either of them minded. Tony sighed and relaxed against the seat as his husband drove them to their destination. Tony tried to inquire where they were going but Gibbs wasn't budging. He simply told him to relax and enjoy the ride and stop worrying so much.
Tony closed his eyes and thought about the past couple of days. His first days on dry land reconnecting with a man that had been a constant in his life but lost that right for four months in the wake of Jenny's death. It still feels like a punishment despite what anyone says. At least Vance was willing to get Tim and Ziva back, but no not me. I had to wait. Vance has it in for me, that's for sure. The light head slap jolted him of his thoughts.
"Hey, stop worrying. You're back, no more worries, ok?"
Tony looked at his husband and then out the window. "Whatever you say, Jet. Whatever you say." He continued to look out the window watching the scenery pass by.
Gibbs shook his head and sighed. "How long is it going to take me to get through that thick head of yours that you are never leaving again?"
Tony turned and glared. "When you can bring Jenny back to life and Vance is gone, then I can believe anything that anyone says."
If Gibbs wasn't driving, he would've slammed the brakes right then and there. He kept his eyes on the road instead. God, Tony. How can I prove that you are enough and Vance can touch you anymore? He made a slight turn onto a dirt road. After a few moments, he pulled the car over and stopped.
"We're here."
Tony undid his seatbelt and got out of the car. Taking a deep breath, he allowed the country air to fill his lungs. He looked around and noticed the cabin hidden away in the trees as well as a small lake expanding the property.
"Wow, Jet. Never knew you had this place."
Gibbs opened the trunk and grabbed the gear. "Not many people do. Only two people knew of this spot and they are the only ones that I have taken up here."
Tony grabbed his hands, kissing him. "Jet, I'm sorry. I'm just…just…"
Gibbs put a finger to his lips. "We will talk later. Go explore, while I unpack."
Tony stood there shocked as Gibbs walked away and into the cabin. Tony did has he was told and wandered around. Finding a small trail, he followed it to the lake. Seeing a huge hill to his left, Tony walked over and brushed it off. His mouth dropped to the ground.
"Oh My God! It can't be!" When he moved the bushes and twigs, he discovered the graves of Shannon and Kelly Gibbs. He walked towards them, wiping his hand on the smooth marble. "Wow! I…I don't know where to begin."
For the first time in Tony's life he was speechless. Then suddenly it became crystal clear. He figured out the reason why his husband brought him here. He was sharing another part of his past with him and all Tony had done for the past couple of days was sulk and feel sorry for himself, while his husband did all the work.
"Hell no, that's going to stop right now." He walked over and place gentle kisses on the smooth stone. "Thank you."
He ran up the trail and into the house to find is wayward husband. Smiling, he found him sitting on the couch, looking out the deck door towards the lake.
Straddling his lap, he gave him a passionate kiss. "I love you more than you know."
Gibbs looked at him and smiled. "Not that I mind, but what was that for?"
Tony kissed him again. "For putting up with me these past couple of days. Letting me sulk and feel sorry for myself. I…I don't deserve you. All I thought about was poor me and never have I thought how you felt about me being gone." He ducked his head. "Sorry for being so selfish."
Gibbs lightly head slapped him and lifted his chin. "You weren't be selfish, Tones. You had every right to be upset and angry. Hell, you would've been angry at me if you found out that Ducky had to pick me off the floor a few times when you left. But," he held Tony tight. "Now we are together and you aren't going anywhere, got me."
He kissed him. "Got it Boss." He started to grind a little bit in Gibbs lap. "Hmmm…seems someone is lonely."'
Gibbs grabbed him and lifted him up. "I'll show you who's lonely."
They giggled up the stairs as clothes were left in their wake.
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A couple hours later, Gibbs quietly got out of bed. Grabbing a pair of jeans and his discarded t-shirt, he made his way stealthy through the night and towards a familiar spot. Seeing that Tony discovered the hidden secret, Gibbs smiled.
"Thanks for talking some sense into him Shan. You would really approve of him. You're a lot alike." He kissed the gravestones. "Love you guys so much."
He walked up towards the cabin and back into the bedroom. Climbing back into bed, he hugged Tony closer.
"Glad you're back, Tones. I love you."
Tones snuggled closer. "Love you too, Jet."
Gibbs kissed the top of his head and feel back to sleep finally realizing they weren't both alone anymore.
