And she's been trying with limited success
To get him to turn out the lights and dance
Cause like any girl all she really wants
That fickle little bitch romance
That fickle little bitch romance

And that is why a girl is called a tease
And that is why a guy is called a sleaze
And that's why god made escort agencies
One life to live and mace and GHB

And that's the way it is in Minnesota
And that's the way it is in Oklahoma
That's the way since the animals and noah
First climbed onto the shores of California
-Shores Of California by The Dresden Dolls-

Tony fell back into his chair with a sigh, he couldn't remember the last time Gibbs had been so angry at him. He ran his hand over the back of his head, you would think after this long, he would be used to getting smacked in the head, but it still hurt. Gibbs sent him another look as he walked past his desk towards the elevators, Ziva following close behind. Tony waited for the doors to shut, then quickly grabbed his phone, sending Abby a warning to hide Bella.

"So what happened last night?" Tony turned to look at McGee who was sitting behind his desk, waiting patiently for Tony's answer.

"I took her home, I went to sleep, she cleaned my apartment, she made breakfast, we came here..." He responded in monotone voice, turning his attention to his computer.

"She cleaned your apartment? Why would she do that?"

"I don't know McGee, she said it was because she couldn't sleep."

"Strange..."

Down in the lab, Bella was sitting in the corner of the supply closet, waiting patiently for the agent to leave. She was very lucky not to be claustrophobic or scared of the dark, she'd been in that closet way to many times already. She could hear Abby talking nervously with Gibbs and Ziva, trying to answer all his questions so he would leave, but trying not to be too obvious about it. She could hear their footsteps around the lab, every time one of their feet would stop right outside of the closet her heart would stop. She kept having visions of Gibbs pulling open the door and catching her. The last thing she wanted was to get her best friend in trouble, and now that the other three were involved, it was all the more important for her to stay quiet and locked away.

Abby shifted nervously from foot to foot, eyes focused on the black computer screen in the corner that had been running the search for Bella's mystery man. She'd turned off the screen, in hopes Gibbs wouldn't notice.

"Is there something wrong with you Abby?" Gibbs finally asked after several minutes of silence.

"No, no what would make you think that?"

"I don't know, maybe the fact that..." Gibbs stopped when he heard a beep coming from the blank computer screen. "What was that?"

Abby quickly looked at him. "Nothing, nothing, I'm just running a few diagnostics on the computer, it probably just finished thats all." Gibbs sent her a look, she bit her lip, then gave him her best smile. "I'll check it in a second..." He just nodded and turned to walk towards the door. "I'll call you as soon as I get something I promise!" Abby yelled, waiting patiently for the door to shut behind him. She then quickly ran to the computer, turning on the screen.

"We found him! We found him!" Abby yelled in excitement, jumping up and down. Before she knew it Bella had flown out of the closet and was jumping up and down next to her.

Bella looked at the screen closely. "Justin Gray, yea that's him."

Abby sighed. "Why do the cute ones always have to be nuts?"

"Story of my life I'm afraid..." Bella responded with a smile. The lab door opened and Bella quickly ran to hide behind the table, but when she heard the laughter she knew she was safe. She stood back up and sent him a glare. "You could have announced yourself you know."

Tony just sent her his brightest smile. "And miss out on seeing you duck and cover? Not a chance."

"We found him Tony!" Abby replied smiling, pointing to the computer screen. Tony walked over, staring at the picture on the screen, then he took out his phone and added the address.

"Alright, I think McGee and I should go out there." He turned and started walking towards the door, Bella grabbed his arm and stopped him.

"I'm going with..."

He shook his head. "There is no way in hell you're coming."

"I'm coming whether you like it or not." She replied, crossing her arms.

"You better let her go with you Tony, one time my mother and I found her hiding in our trunk cause we told her she couldn't come with us..." Abby added with a nod and a smile.

"See you really have no choice." Bella grinned.

Tony sighed and was about to reply when his phone vibrated. "Hello? Yea, I'll be right there..." He hung up looking at the two women. "Looks like we wont be able to go till tomorrow, McGee just located our suspect, I have to go try and pick him up."

"But I am going to come with you when we go..."

He sent her another look before leaving. "We'll talk about it tonight."

"Funny, everytime a guy has said that to me, it usually ends up with me giving him head and getting my way..." Tony just shook his head, he knew any reply would only anger Abby. When the lab door shut behind him, Bella sent a big grin towards Abby. "I love doing that, especially to him."

Abby shook her head. "Yea, but it's gotten you in trouble before remember?"

"Once...okay maybe twice, I can't help it, it's fun."

Abby laughed. "Your 'sexual humor' has gotten you into trouble more than two times, I remember a certain sexual harassment complaint..."

Bella glared. "Allegedly! Allegedly I said something about having sex in the store room! It was never proven!"

"Everyone knew it was true..."

"Funny enough I kept my job!"

Abby snorted a laugh. "Only cause your boss had a major crush on you."

Bella grinned. "Hey, it's not my fault I'm completely irresistible." She jumped up to sit on the table, swinging her legs like a little kid.

Abby laughed again. "Yea, that confidence thing, we really need to work on building it up."

The rest of the day seemed to creep by for Bella, it felt as if she had spent the majority of it in the closet, curled up in the corner waiting for Gibbs to leave. Ziva was nice enought to bring down some food for her, it seemed as if Tony was avoiding the lab as much as possible, which Abby could tell bothered Bella.

"Bells, I'm sure they're going to be leaving soon, why don't you go ahead and sneak out." Abby asked, sitting on the table next to her friend.

Bella sighed, leaning into Abby. "Alright, I guess I'll just wait out by his car or something." She gave Abby a kiss on the cheek, Abby just smiled at her. "Night Abbs."

Bella pushed open the door to the stairs, only to hear voices coming from inside. "Dammit..." She swore, looking around. She could always use the elevator, maybe no one will pay attention that she didn't have a pass. She touched the button, tapping her foot rather impatiently. When the doors opened to the empty elevator she said a silent prayer that maybe no one will get on with her.

At the next stop, the doors opened and Bella swore under her breath. A tall, grey haired man stepped in, she recognized him from a picture Abby had showed her. It was Gibbs. He walked in to stand next to her, not giving her a second glance.

After several seconds of silence, Gibbs spoke. "So, how is the investigation going?"

Bella was stunned, she turned to look at the man, mouth hanging open, she stuttered a response. "Gr...great."

He nodded, still never looking over at her. "How's the neck?"

Bella put her hand up to the bite mark on her neck. "Fine..."

"Do me a favor," He looked over at her, with a smirk on his face. "Don't tell them I know." The elevator doors opened at Gibbs' stop, he stepped out, then turned around to give her another smirk.

"Of course..."

The doors shut and Bella leaned back against the wall, Abby was right, Gibbs is magic.