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A/N: This Chapter is also from Gibbs pov, enjoy and review…
Chapter 9 – Gun Sticking
I cuddled Abby right there in Ducky's autopsy room. Couldn't she see this is one of the reasons why I don't want people to know? I don't want people bugging her, I can't stand it when she cries and is upset. It's part of the protecting her. And what happens when all the enemies I've made over the years realize I'm in love? Serious Danger there for my Abbs…
"I can handle it, Gibbs," She said, her head was now against my chest, "I just want hem all to know."
Her voice was cracking and it made my heart crack along with it. Maybe it won't be so bad if they all knew; maybe it would work out all ok. Maybe they would overlook that I was breaking my own rule number twelve, not to mention the rules of NCIS. Maybe no one will care. Whoa, you gotta stick to your guns here, it'll be hard but you gotta do it.
"Abbs," I said, and stroked her hair, "I love you but you know we can't do that."
She nodded and started to wipe away her own tears, and sat up. She smiled at me and I returned it with a weak smile. Her green eyes just about making me melt, I hope she understood.
"Ok," I said standing up and helping her up as well, "We have to get back to work."
I still hadn't let go of her hand and we were gazing at each other for a few minutes before I leaned in and gave her a kiss, as Ducky came back in.
"Good," said Duck as he folded his hands and watched us together, "Now, Jethro…"
Ducky went off rambling about random stuff; I had no idea what he was talking about as I watched Abbs leave. Once she was gone I turned to Ducky.
"What the hell are you talking about, Duck?" I asked.
"Well," He said giving me a look I had never seen, "While you were watching Miss Scuito from behind, I was trying to explain that our poor petty officer was stabbed after he was killed."
I left the room quickly shouting my thanks over my shoulder to him as I went out into the hall and got onto the elevator. Not realizing that I would be sharing it with none other than my dearest ex, Mann. This is going to be a great ride, maybe I should get out at Abbs' lab…
"I take it you got my subtle hint yesterday," She said not even looking at me.
Why don't you just shut up you stupid... stop it, right there, not the time to be petty there, Jethro.
"Yeah, thanks for that," I said deciding it was truth time again, "I never would have known that she loved me that way too, without you. So, really, thanks."
The elevator stopped off at Abby's lab, she had been heading there. My heart sank with my sigh.
"Haven't you done enough damage today?" I asked as I got off the elevator, and she stayed on, apparently I had told her off enough so that she wouldn't follow me off.
Good, I thought as I walked into Abby's lab. I was immediately greeted with a hug and a kiss.
"Good to see you're feeling better."
She was absolutely beaming at me, which was slightly confusing.
"Ask me why," She said smiling and I couldn't help but peck her lips again.
"Why?" I did as I was told.
She held up an opened envelope, which I took from her, inside was a letter.
"Palmer and Agent Lee are getting married," She said happily, "And like everyone's invited, I asked."
"Ok," I said, my mind reeling at how we were going to handle such a public event.
"C'mon be happy," she said, bouncing up and down.
"Alright, we can handle this, we'll both go single," I said and I saw her face drop, so she doesn't get it.
