A/N: Thanks for the reviews and alerts...here's chapter 2...hold on tight!


Chapter 2

After getting as much work done as her wandering mind would allow Abby had headed home to Gibbs' house to get ready for their dinner reservation later that evening. Not long after she'd arrived he'd called while she was getting undressed, to tell her he'd be late and they'd have to cancel dinner. Even though it would've been their first real date, out in public and with no restraints of having to keep their secret, Abby wasn't disappointed that they would be staying in.

She'd teased Gibbs on the phone, telling him she was naked and soon to be in the shower and if he hurried he could join her. The muffled groan he'd tried to cover with a fake cough when she offered to wash his chest was evidence enough that the rest of the team was probably listening closely to the conversation. Starting the water running in the shower, Abby had taunted him, telling him she would put the phone on speaker if he wanted to listen and imagine exactly what he was missing out on. Gibbs' silence told her that the little experiment she had planned for tonight may not last long after all. He'd ended the call with a rushed goodbye, leaving her to shower alone and her hormones still raging.

After taking a shower Abby had dressed in a pair of her sweatpants and one of Gibbs' well worn hoodies. Turning on the tv she'd sat down to watch a movie and wait for Gibbs to get home with some food. She wasn't entirely sure that she'd be able to hold out long enough to eat; all she'd been able to think about all day was mapping out every inch of him with her hands and mouth. He'd be lucky if he made it in the front door before she threw herself at him, never mind getting to the food.

Just as the movie was finishing a couple of hours later she heard Gibbs' car door close outside. Abby got to her feet to unlock the door; he'd made her promise to lock it if he wasn't there. Opening it she greeted him with a hug and Gibbs returned the embrace, sighing when she relaxed against him. Keeping her in his arms he walked them both over to the coffee table and put the bag of food down. With his hands now free, he held her tighter and nuzzled his face into her hair.

"Sorry about dinner," he said kissing her forehead.

"I think I'd rather stay home anyway...I have plans for you." Holding his face between her hands Abby tenderly swept her lips across his. "I've been waiting all day to do this."

Gibbs returned the kiss with fervour, running his thumb over her swollen bottom lip when they finally broke apart. "I take it from the way McGee was looking at me this afternoon you talked to him?"

Telling McGee about their relationship had been easier than she thought it would be. The combination of her strong feelings for Gibbs, and Tim's willingness to see both of them happy had not changed the status of their friendship, and for that Abby was grateful. She cared a lot for McGee and hoped he would one day be as happy as she was. She had never really seen them having a future together, at least not as more than friends. He was an important part of her life, but she was always meant to be with Gibbs.

"Yes...but I don't want to talk about Tim." She leaned forward and kissed him again, this time lengthening the embrace and running her hands down over his back to pull him closer.

"Just want to know you're okay Abbs," he told her. "That we're okay."

Abby licked her lips as she drew back to look at Gibbs. She didn't think he would ever feel threatened by McGee but she knew it was just his way of making sure that their relationship would be alright now that people were starting to find out. He was aware of her history with McGee and small part of her enjoyed that Gibbs was so possessive of her.

"We're better than okay." She smoothed her hand down the front of his jacket as she continued, "...and I'll show you that if you'll let me conduct that test I mentioned earlier."

"You gonna tell me what this so-called test is?"

"I want to see just how long your interrogation and torture training can make you hold out...see if I can make you beg for mercy." She heard Gibbs swallow and she curved her hands around his back and under his jacket. "Of course to do this, I'll need to conduct a thorough study."

"Not sure that's ground breaking research Abby...but never could say no to you."

"Did you bring them home with you?" she whispered.

Reaching into his pocket she rubbed her hand against him before taking a hold of the circular metal object she'd need to help conduct her experiment. Putting them into her own pocket Abby grabbed onto the lapel of his jacket and started to drag him towards the stairs that led up to his bedroom. Gibbs stopped her before she reached the first step, wrapping his arms around her from behind and restricting the movement of her arms.

"I've got something to show you first," he chuckled, carrying her along in front of him as he walked in the opposite direction to where she wanted to go.

Abby tried to struggle out of his grasp and turn in his arms but he continued to walk them towards the basement and down the stairs. "Thought I made it pretty obvious what I wanted you to show me."

Gibbs kissed her on the neck as he manoeuvred them down into the basement a step at a time. Letting go of her once they reached the floor he walked over to the far corner and started to move a stack of boxes that had been placed in front of something covered with a dusty white sheet. Abby waited at the bottom of the stairs, intrigued by what he wanted to show her but even more frustrated that he was making her wait for something she'd already waited all day for. Him.

Gibbs threw the sheet back and Abby approached him when he held out his hand to her. "This is the other part of your present," he said, pulling her back into his arms.

Abby's eyes searched his before she turned to look at the beautifully crafted table in front of her. Her fingers ran over the delicate engravings he'd imprinted into the edges. On both sides of each corner there was a small skull and crossbones, while carved along the rest of the edging was a series of entwined roses, just like the red ones he'd given her earlier in the day. She couldn't help but smile at the notion that he'd made her a table after what they'd done on hers. Just like Abby, Gibbs was thankful for the things that had finally brought them together.

She'd never seen her kitchen table the same since that night but it's presence in her apartment served as a reminder of how blessed she felt that he was finally in her life like she wanted him to be. Abby also knew that by making the table with his own hands Gibbs was acknowledging how special it had been for him too.

"It's almost finished," he said, placing his hands on her hips and resting his chin on her shoulder to look at the table. "Thought I should make you a new one since we almost broke the other one."

Abby twisted in his arms to face him. "This must have taken you ages, Gibbs."

"Worked on it whenever I wasn't with you, or busy with a case...should've had it finished but you've been keeping me pretty occupied," he winked.

Abby smiled at him and reached behind her to try and shift the table, checking how sturdy it was. "Wanna break it in?" she smirked.

Gibbs rolled his eyes and smiled. "Don't want you to get splinters," he joked, cupping her butt in his hands.

"Thank you. I love it."

The kiss that followed reignited their passion from moments ago and Abby pushed him towards the stairs. Her hands linked up behind his neck, Gibbs' remaining on her backside as the movement of their legs became as hurried as the dancing of their lips. Gibbs managed to walk backwards up the first two steps but when his heel caught the next one he stumbled back, his hand breaking their fall when Abby fell on top of him. He grunted at the impact, the hard wooden surface digging into his back even more when Abby pressed down on him. She let her legs fall to either side of Gibbs', never once giving up her hold on his lips.

Sitting up Gibbs shifted her weight so she was seated in his lap. "Abby...wait..." He gasped, in-between her kisses.

Ignoring him, Abby pushed his jacket off his shoulders and they both struggled to get his arms out. Finally ending the kiss, she struggled for air, wrestling to get his hands free from the stubborn piece of clothing.

"Abby...if you're going to use those handcuffs...you're not cuffing me to the railing."

Agreeing that it would be uncomfortable for him if they continued there, Abby stood up unsteadily. Using the handrail and the wall for leverage she hovered over him, bending over to nibble along his jaw. "We better move now then, while we still can."

Not waiting for Gibbs to respond Abby stood up and sauntered passed him. She heard him take the steps two at a time before he caught up to her, clasping her hand within his they headed for the bedroom.

After covering the short distance to his bedroom Abby stalked Gibbs until the back of his knees hit the bed. She grinned wickedly at him, kissing him full on the mouth and then pushing him backwards, their lips breaking apart as he collapsed onto the bed with a smile. He reached out and held onto her hips as she climbed over him, Gibbs pulling her down on top of him. Resuming the kiss Gibbs stretched his neck and back up to claim her lips, a groan rising in his throat when Abby started to pull his shirt out from his pants.

"Waited long enough..." she mumbled, trying to kiss him at the same time and undo the buttons on his shirt.

Discarding his shirt she pushed him back down on the bed. With her hands pressed firmly against his shoulders she leaned down to lick her way up the side of his neck and take the bottom of his ear in her mouth. She sucked on the fleshy tip, feeling him grasp her thighs against his hips and thrust up into her heat.

Abby sat up and looked at him. She could feel the full hard length of him coming alive underneath her and knew if she didn't take action now it would all be over before she was able to get her revenge on him.

Taking a hold of Gibbs' hand she guided it with her own into the pocket of her pants, his fingers caressing her thigh before he withdrew the handcuffs. She leaned forward to press a soft lingering kiss on his lips and took the cuffs from him.

"Arms above your head Gunny."

TBC...