"Hey Abs, we're going for drinks later, you up for it?" Tony looked towards their gothic friend and was glad to see the familiar smile back on her face, although with a pang he noticed it didn't quite reach her eyes.
"Yeah, sure Tony, I might be a little late though-"
"Nope, not tonight Abs, you are going to switch of the forensic scientist and come out and relax with your friends, ok?"
"Tony..."
"Please? For me Abby?" Tony put on his best puppy eyes and Abby couldn't help but giggle at the image.
"Fine, but you are buying the first round Mister!"
Later that night, the team including Breena and Palmer were sat in a booth, discussing anything but work.
" Anyone seen Jethro yet?" Asked Ducky.
"No, not yet Ducky." answered McGee, who slyly looked to Abby, who was trying to be inconspicious in scanning the room.
"I swear the prices in here, go up everytime we come here!" moaned Tony as he bought the drinks over.
"I mean, come on! You cannot charge $4 a beer!?-"
A swift thwack to the back of his head, had Dinozzo shutting up quickly, with a quick apology.
"Sorry Boss."
"Ah Jethro, do come sit down."
"Thanks Duck."
taking a seat next to Ducky, meant that Gibbs was sat completely opposite Abby, catching her eyes immediately he held them as Ducky began recalling some story from his past to the others.
Suddenly Gibbs stood up, walked around to other side of the booth, all the while keeping Abby's gaze.
"Dance with me, Abby?"
Accepting his offered hand, Abby stood up and Gibbs led them to a secluded corner of the bar, not paying attention to the now fixated attention they were getting from the team.
"Gibbs, what-"
Pulling her close, Gibbs leant in close to her ear, whispering-
"Not good with words Abs, just...listen ok?"
Abby merely nodded against him and then rested her head on his shoulder, following hsi body's gentle sway to their song.
Lately I'm so tired
If I took it all out on you
I never meant to
If I left you outside
If you ever felt I ignored you
Know my life is all you
She knew how deeply attached to his job he was, she was too. She would never hold it against him, because the job they do was important.
"Stop thinking Abs, just listen." He murmured.
So put your best dress on
And wrap yourself in the arms of someone
Who wants to give you all the love you want
The memory of her dressed up as marilyn monroe and the appreciative look he gave her, sent a shiver through her body.
It seemed that Gibbs was thinking the same thing, as he murmured against her ear.
"Not bad for a blonde, but I prefer the black."
Abby couldn't hep but reply-
"Is that so, Mr President?" a small smirk made its way onto her lips as she felt the low ruckle eminate from his stomach up his throat.
Tonight, I'm gonna make it up to you
Tonight, I'm gonna make love to you
Tonight, you're gonna know how much I missed you, baby
Tonight, I dedicate my heart to you
Tonight, I'm gonna be a part of you
Tonight, you're gonna know how much I miss you
And I miss you so
"That a promise Gibbs?"
Gibbs pulled back to look Abby dead in the eye, he could see the fear hidden in the depths of those beautiful green orbs and he was determined to banish it once and for all.
"Every night for the rest of our lives Abby, if that's what you want?"
"Gibbs, I have fancied the pants off you from the moment we met, my silver haired fox."
Abby paused as she saw some of his long ago built in defences coming down, but she refused to be shut out anymore.
"But" she said, reaching up to cup his jaw "Somewhere along the line, i feel in love with you, Gibbs. So what that you aren't the flowers and chocolates type of guy, You are my marine. My grouchy, coffee fuelling, heroic, handsome, clever, loyal marine. That will never ever change Gibbs."
Cupping her cheek, Gibbs held her in place as he lowered his lips to within a fraction of her own, he could feel her pulse jump and speed up, the increase in her breathing as it fanned across his face in warm puffs. If asked right now he wouldnt be able to deny the boost in male ego and pride that comes with knowing its him that is causing these changes in Abby, his Abby.
"What do you want Abby?"
So put your best dress on
And wrap yourself in my arms, my love
Abby couldnt fight the shock that sprinted the entire length of her body as he repeated the words he said to her that night in the car park.
But this time, there was no storm whirling around them, no rain soaking them to the core.
BUt the atmosphere around them was still very much as electric as it was that night, all those months ago. And just like she did that night, Abby answered him with the raw and undeniable truth.
"You."
His lips slid over hers, pulling her body neatly into his, he supported her as her legs turned to jelly and the breath left her body.
Tonight, I'm gonna make it up to you
Tonight, I'm gonna make love to you
Tonight, you're gonna know how much I miss you, baby
Tonight, I dedicate my heart to you
Tonight, I'm gonna be a part of you
Tonight, you're gonna know how much I miss you
Baby
Tentative tongues met and joined, dancing playfully and cautiously as the brushed together. the bitter mixture of bourbon clashing against the sweetness of cafpow, somehow working against the odds, to creative this brand new flavouring.
Not to everyones taste, but it certainly worked for Gibbs and Abby.
When oxygen became a priority, the kiss naturally came to a end, with Abby gently brushing noses with Gibbs.
"Love you Abby."
Wide eyes shot open, the hopefullness clear as day.
"Gibbs you don't have to-"
"Holding her face in his hands, Gibbs reiterated his statement.
"I mean it Abs, Love you."
The brilliant smile she awarded him had Gibbs leaning in for another kiss.
'A kiss of many.' They both thought.
"Love you too, my silverhaired fox."
'Finally found my way home Shannon.'
The End
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