Thinking Out Loud
Chapter Two: Her Apartment
"'Sleepless in Seattle'. 'Sleepless in Seattle'? You have got to be kidding me?" Kate Todd just snickers evilly as Tony DiNozzo stares in disbelief.
"Hey, you told me to pick a mov-"
"But I never said a chick flick!"
"But, you failed to specify which genre, sorry." Giving up, or rather giving in, Tony leans back against her couch, residing in her living room. They had originally planned the movie night at his apartment, but do to his constantly quarreling neightbors, Kate's place won. Tony laced his fingers behind his head as she fast forwarded through the previews. To him there was always too many commericals before movies. Isn't that what TV shows are for? Averting his gaze from the tube, he instead watches his collegue's movements. She seems calmer tonight, sitting cross legged beside him, which is a good sign. Gibbs gave her a couple days off; in which Tony has no idea how she occupied her self. Maybe called siblings? Parents? Hopefully something that helped her cope.
"Tony? You still with me?" Grinning, he realizes the movie is starting.
"As much as I'll ever be."
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Oh…my…god…I'm sorry, but I do not like this movie at all. Maybe the spider part, that was somewhat amusing, but otherwise, gag. I can tell Kate likes it, she was totally into it this whole time.
"Is it almost over?" I whisper, leaning in a little. My answer is a shush and an elbow in the ribs. I'll take that as a no. I wish I could visit the Eiffle Tower, or whatever it is. It could be interesting, probably more interesting than this fuc-
"Hey! What's with the elbow?" In an effort to get my point across, I rub my side in mock hurt. What, is she a mind reader now? Jeez…of course she just smirks, pretending to still be fully emerged in the poor excuse for a movie. Sighing, I stretch both arms along the back of the couch, my left one now behind her. That might not be the best idea, but she doesn't seem to mind. Oh, now their hugging? Come on! I would be kicking that boy's ass for flying across the country by him self… this movie is going to corrupt my mind if I watch any more.
"I'm gonna use the restroom." She nods mutely, so I leave. As I'm, you know, doing my buisness, I glance around her bathroom. Her shower curtain is a two parter, a cloth one and a plastic one that sits in the tub. She has a theme type thing going on, I believe it is purple, or rather some purple flower. I'm not sure what it is. I'll ask her. Finished, I walk out, the sounds of the rushing water following me down the short hallway. It's over and she's wiping away a tear. A TEAR? Kate Todd is crying? Has the sky fallen? Or is it just me? What could've happened in the five or so minutes when I was peeing that would actually make her cry? Women… Not really knowing what to do, I just kinda hang back while she blows her nose. Ah, I've never been so glad to see credits rolling down the tube. Kate, back to normal I guess, turns her body towards me, seeing the look on my face, glares.
"It was sweet!" She exclaims. When all I do is nod, not really believing her of course, she just shakes her head while mumbling to herself. Stretching, I observe that the living room is now safe to return to, and proceed back to the couch…with caution. Women…
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Men…Tony is such a guy. 'A hot guy!' My conscience reminds me. Now I can't help but look over my shoulder to seem him stretching his arms behind his head. Look at those muscles…okay bad train of thought there. Shaking my head and sighing tiredly, I also return from taking the DVD out, and sit next to him. Snatching up the remote, I flip through channels. Tony's silent beside me, I wonder what he's thinking about. It's way too quiet in here, and I'm not finding any thing on TV to watch. But then he clears his throat.
"So, how was your mini-vacation?"
"Alright, I guess."
"That's good." Okay, he's confusing me now. What's with this sudden bout of niceness. We're Tony and Kate, we're not supposed to be nice to each other. We're the quarreling siblings…right? Sometimes I doubt that. There's something there, it's just difficult to pinpoint. And, I can't get involved with Tony. I've spent a good portion of my life avoiding guys like Tony. 'You mean the hot and incredibly sexy guys?' Sighing, I finally glance over at him to meet two concern filled eyes staring back at me.
"You alright?" Swallowing, I look down. I should of known he'd be able to read my face. That's his job.
"Just thinking…"
"Care to share?" Yeah, yeah I think I will.
"Well, these past few days have made me reevaluate my life. I could not be sitting here with you right now…and," I have to pause and take a deep breath, and my voice comes out tiny, "and that scares me." These past couple of days, I felt alone. And I wanted to call him, I really did, but I couldn't.
"You know why it scares you?" Blinking, I turn and look up into those eyes that are narrowed slightly in concentration.
"Because you're human." He whispers. And for the first time in my life, I allow myself to accept that. Sniffing lightly, I scoot closer, and my eyes close involunarily as his strong arms wrap around me like a warm blanket. My body fits perfectly with him and we both lean back into the couch. The tangable safety that I feel is wonderful and new. Please don't let me wake up from this dream; where I'm allowed to be myself.
"Bill Pullman is so much cuter than Tom Hanks." I murmer into his chest.
"What was that?" I just smile and whisper back.
"Just thinking out loud."
EL FIN
(Okay, I understand that she could really be dead, but that doesn't mean that all stories from now on have to have her dead in them! That's just cruel…. Hope you enjoyed, I might have a sequel, I don't know what it would be, but hey I might get bored. Please review!)
