CAITLIN TODD'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

DISCLAIMER: Don't own NCIS or its characters. I do own a torch and a slinky. Damn, those things are fun!

RATING: G

A/N: So my other fics aren't going so well, so in the spirit of Twilight denial, here's another story staring Kate. Eventually will be TATE, but you guys will have to wait. A multi chapter fluffy thing. Enjoy!

The Letter

Special Agent Caitlin Todd stared at the piece of paper in front of her, an expression of shock plastered on her face.

"What's wrong Kate? You look like you've just received some bad news," Tony said, peering over her shoulder.

Kate swatted him away.

"For once in your life Tony, you're right," she said grimly.

Tony pulled a chair up to Kate's desk and put his feet on the table.

"Hmm, let me think," Tony said, screwing up his face.

Kate studied him, smiling. As much as she hated to admit it, Abby was right. Tony did look cute when he was concentrated.

"Your favourite Uncle died?" Tony asked.

"Nope," Kate answered.

"Jury Duty?" Tony suggested.

"Worse than that!" Kate exclaimed.

"I give up," Tony sighed.

"My high school reunion," Kate said, shaking her head.

"What?" Tony said surprised "That's awesome Kate, a chance to see your old friends again, walk the hall of your high school. How can that be bad?"

Just before Kate had a chance to answer, Gibbs interrupted them.

"How's the paper work coming along, DiNozzo?" Gibbs asked, whacking him across the head.

"Fine, boss," he answered, grimacing.

"Kate, I need you to go see how Abby's going on her reports," Gibbs said.

Kate quickly walked to the elevator; desperate to escape the conversation she was having with Tony. The last thing she wanted to do was discuss her high school life with Anthony DiNozzo.

"Hey Abs, Gibbs wanted to see how you were going on…Abs?" Kate called, looking around for Abby.

"Over here, Kate!" She called. Abby was sitting in the corner, a book open in her lap "Jus looking through my yearbook." Abby noticed Kate's shocked expression. "Tony told me about your upcoming high school reunion."

"News travel fast around here," Kate grumbled, sitting next to Abby.

"Are you going to go?" Abby asked.

Kate gave a small laugh.

"No."

"How come?" Abby asked again.

"I don't want to talk about it," Kate answered, getting up.

Abby pulled her back down.

"Come on Kate, you can trust me!"

There was a pause and Kate sighed.

"High school wasn't exactly a great time in my life,"

"So?" Abby said, shrugging "it wasn't great for me either."

"I was living the high school nightmare," Kate said, "you know the glasses, acne, braces. And I was fat."

"Ouch," Abby winced "okay, you win."

"If I wasn't invisible,my utter humiliation was a popularsource of entertainment. I don't really want to relive that experience." Kate replied.

"But you're not her anymore," Abby said, stubbornly "you're not 17 year old Kate. You're Special Agent Caitlin Todd – sexy, strong and ready to kick some ass."

Kate gave a small laugh.

"I don't thing Gibbs would give me the weekend off."

"Okay Kate," Abby said, standing "now, you're just making excuses! What are you afraid of anyway?"

Kate looked away.

"The memories," she said quietly "questions people will ask. Looking back on the last 10 years and wondering where they went."

"That's a lot to be afraid of," Abby said.

Kate stood up.

"Abby, thanks for trying to make me feel better and letting me offload all my teenage angst. It helped, really." Kate walked towards the door "But I'm not going, my minds made up." She started walking and turned back again. "I'd also appreciate you not disclosing this information with anyone. Especially Tony."

Abby laughed and picked up her yearbook.

Abby Sciuto – Head Cheerleader.

Man, was she looking forward to her high school reunion.

A/N: Bet you didn't see that coming – would explain why she's so perky! There's the first chapter, hope you liked and you'll want to keep reading. The second chapter's in the works (will be much better) and I promise that it will be TATE. Please review!