Gibbs raised his shaking hands to her neck and cupped her face tenderly. He leaned in slowly and stopped short to meet her gaze.
"I love you," he breathed
"I love you," she whispered back.
"Say it again," he smiled.
"I love you. I love you. I love-"her words were cut off by Jethro's mouth consuming hers.
The kiss was rough at first but slowed. He pulled her as close as he could to him and she wrapped her arms around his neck and tangled her fingers in his silver hair. He smiled against her lips. He pulled his lips away from hers and embraced her tightly and he looked up at the ceiling. His eyes were watery and his smile stretched from ear to ear.
"So, what now?" She asked pulling away to meet his eyes.
"What do you mean what now?"
"Are you my boyfriend now?" She giggled.
"I'm a man, Abby," He attempted to be stern.
"Are you my man-friend?" She laughed.
"Abby, I'm supposed to ask," He shook his head, "Abby, will you be my lady-friend?"
"Of course I will!" She laughed and kissed his cheek happily.