Kate felt guilty. She shouldn't have made fun with Tony, but it was better than asking if he was okay and making a fuss. He certainly wouldn't like that.
That is why she was here now, walking up the stairs towards the bathroom where she can hear the running water of the shower. She gently pushed the door open, closed the lid of the toilet and put the plastic bag of medical supplies on top of it. She leaned back against the sink and watched the figure behind the curtain move around.
She couldn't help the smile that graced her face as she imagined his naked wet body. The feel, the sight and the taste. She bite her lip and willed the ache between her legs to go.
The water stopped and he pulled back the curtain, not surprised at all to see her.
"Towel" he said softly. Kate smiled, leaned over to grab his towel from behind the door and handed it to him. She watched as he dried himself, the ache between her legs not going. He wrapped it around his waist and stepped out. Her smile fell slightly as she looked as his now cleaned face. It may not be bloody anymore, but it was still very bruised.
"Sit" she instructed pointing to the edge of the bath. He managed a tight smile before obeying her command. He sat up straight and looked at her. It was like she was looking at a young boy instead of her boss.
Kate stepped forward and opened the plastic bag and got out the disinfectant, swabs, band aids and the instant ice packs. Gibbs watched her with a small smile. He never thought he would want to be taken care of like this, but now it was happening he couldn't think of anything better.
Stepping closer so she could inspect his face, she took his chin in her hand and turned his face to the left first, and then to the right. She smiled and grabbed the disinfectant and a swap and started on the small cut over his eye. He didn't even flinch as she then started on the cut to his lip.
Putting the used swabs in the bin, she grabbed the instant ice pack, cracked it and handed to him so he could put it against his face.
"How do you feel?" she finally asked in a soft voice, her eyes still running over him taking in the bruising that was starting to show on his ribs.
"Better" was all he said as he reached out with his free hand and put it on her hip, pulled her closer to him, his fingers playing with the skin between the hem of her shirt and top of her pants.
Kate smiled and placed her hands on his shoulders, looked down at his battered face. She still couldn't help but think he was the most handsome man she had ever seen. She leaned down and kissed him softly, not wanting to hurt his lip any more than it already was.
Gibbs dropped the ice pack so he could grab her ass with both hands. Kate couldn't help but grin, pulled back and looked at him.
"You know, I should be letting you rest. You took quiet a beating tonight" she said with a small grin. She felt his hands squeeze her ass and she couldn't help but giggle.
"I don't need rest. Need you" he said softly. Without another word, he got up and lead her out of the bathroom to his bedroom. On the way, he lost his towel and she was able to tell just how okay he was.
Kate rolled over and smiled when she saw his still naked body. She let her eyes roam over him, but frowned when she noticed the discoloured bruises that took over his side and chest. She moved closer to him and gently reached out to touch one of the bruises. His body flinched and blue eyes soon fell on hers.
"Sorry" she said softly as he gave a small groan.
"Never say you're sorry" he replied with a small smile. She leaned up and kissed him.
"I did tell you, you would need your rest" she couldn't help but grin.
"But it was so worth it" he grinned and leaned in for another kiss. When he pulled back again, he looked at her. His eyes roaming all over her face.
"Thank you" he finally said in a small voice. She couldn't help but smile.
"For?" she asked, her hand coming up to cup his face.
"Last night. Coming and looking after me" he admitted. She smiled and kissed him one more time. He moved down, rolled over so his head was now resting on her chest and he sighed. Kate smiled and ran her hands over his hair.
"I will always come, Gibbs" she told him as she watched him fall back to sleep again. She stroked his hair, loving the feel of the silky strands. This was the point where she knew she would always come and look after him. Always.