A/N: I'm sorry about the late update. Life happened…. I'm not entirely happy with this chapter but I needed to post something! Also, I'm not exactly sure what the Sec Nav does (not American) so I apologise if what I Have written isn't correct. Please tell me what you think.
*Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters, only me imagination!*
Chapter 7
The blaring of the alarm woke the two lovers from a deep and comfortable slumber. They were both quite happy to spend the morning laying in each other's arms, however Jenny knew that they had a busy day ahead of them. She was the first to rise out of bed and quickly ran to the bathroom, locking the door behind her. She needed time to think, and she couldn't do that with Jethro around.
While under the hot water, she began to think about her upcoming day. Her first priority was to clear her new-found relationship with the Sec Nav and announce it to the rest of the agency. She knew from previous experience that he hadn't minded who she was involved in; however she wasn't sure he would be so understanding about her relationship with a subordinate. Then there was the fallout of the Chimera exploding and the information she had learnt about the illegal actions undertaken on the ship. This meant that she would have to come near that sleazy Commander Skinner again. However, this might involve higher authorities, meaning it would be the Sec Nav's job…
Her thoughts were then interrupt by the loud knocking of one very impatient and horny marine. She internally sighed, turning off the shower, and opening the door to let him in. While he was adjusting to the hot steamy room, she quickly started to dry herself. She could feel his calloused hands running along the skin of her hips, and moving up to encircle her in an embrace. She was then gently pulled towards him, leaning up and against his torso, while he started to nip at her neck. It was when she started moaning that she realised what was happening, and quickly pulled away.
"Jethro," she sighed huskily, "you know very well that we have a big day ahead of ourselves, and we cannot afford to be late".
She saw him nod in agreement, but knew he did it reluctantly, she knew he understood how important it was that their relationship was approved. Plus, she was providing him with stamina practice for work – she would initiate a no-contact rule during work, regardless of his objections. She loved him, but she also loved her job and she wanted to remain professional.
Once Jethro was out of the shower and was dressed, they made a quick exit out of the house, only stopping to get coffee on the way. Upon entering the NCIS headquarters, both could notice the stares they received not only in the parking garage, but also in the lobby. Once they were in the elevator, Jenny voiced what they were both thinking,
"Who do you think blabbed, Abby or DiNozzo?"
Gibbs grunted in response. She didn't know what to make of it. Once they reached their floor, she and Gibbs both strode out into the corridor and noticed Abby and DiNozzo gossiping while Palmer, Ziva and McGee were listening in. Since it wasn't quite 0700, they were about to let them continue their conversation that would end soon, but upon hearing their names and discussion about the nature of their relationship, they were all in big trouble. Gibbs motioned for her to remain quiet while he snuck up behind them. He angrily stated,
"Is that so DiNozzo," before head slapping him and Abby, and glaring at the other three. He knew the other three were only listening in to the conversation, not partaking in it. But the glare served as a warning about the topic of discussion; they would have to be stupid to be caught discussing it on NCIS property again.
Jenny also angrily glared at them before heading up to her office. As soon as she reached it, she asked Cynthia to make a call to the Sec Nav about having an urgent meeting in MTAC. She wanted to be the one to tell him, she didn't want the gossip from her agents to reach him first. Cynthia quietly knocked on the door, informing her that the meeting was at 0900.
While waiting for the meeting, she tried to get as many case reports completed as possible.
While sitting in the bullpen, Gibbs was also trying to get his case report finished by lunch time. He knew what had happened on the Chimera was significant, and needed to be dealt with as soon as possible. He noticed Jenny quickly stride along the balcony and start to head into MTAC. Before closing the door however, he noticed that she gave him a nervous smile. He took that to mean that she was about to talk to the Sec Nav.
Jenny anxiously sat in the armchair of MTAC, awaiting her meeting with the Sec Nav. As his face appeared on screen, she sent the technicians out due to the sensitive nature of the discussion. From the other side of the screen, Sec Nav became worried about their discussion. The feeling of worry was short-lived, however.
"Sir," Jenny addressed him.
"Jenny," he nervously replied, "what was so urgent that you needed to speak to me immediately."
Jenny had known the current Sec Nav since she was a little girl. Her father and him had been very good friends, resulting in them continuing the friendship, on a professional level, after his death. She knew from experience that the best way to deal with her boss was to tell him in a straight forward manner; dancing around the topic wouldn't help her case.
"Sir, the reason why I arranged this meeting is that I have to tell you something before you find out from the media."
Jenny noticed the worried look on his face increase as she mentioned this, but still she pressed on.
"I'm in a romantic relationship with Special Agent Gibbs" she quickly blurted.
She was shocked by the Sec Nav's response. He laughed.
"Sir?" she nervously asked.
In between fits of laughter he replied, "Jenny, I honestly thought something serious had happened. The way that you and Agent Gibbs act around each other, I and the other agency directors have been waiting for you two to get your act together for a while now. I trust that you can be partial to your feelings during work, and keep your relationship outside the office."
"Yes sir," he happily replied. She then told him about the events on the Chimera, and he told her that he would look into it.
After spending an hour discussing several other topics of importance, Jenny was finally able to return to her office. As she strode out of MTAC, she gave Gibbs another smile, this one more positive, to indicate the outcome of her discussion.
As the sky turned from blue, to a brilliant dark purple, the two lovers were still cooped up inside NCIS headquarters. Instead of working however, they were down in Abby's lab with the team, Ducky and Palmer eating pizza. After an official announcement had been sent to all the NCIS agents about her new-found relationship with Gibbs, Abby had decided to throw them a mini-party.
The evening was coming along relatively smoothly: DiNozzo had only made two inappropriate comments and Palmer had accidently knocked his cup of Coca-Cola all over McGee's designer jacket, resulting in him hiding near Ziva. Jenny and Gibbs sat quietly in the corner, watching their dysfunctional with pride. That was until Abby asked,
"So….when are we expecting a Gibblet?"
A/N2: I know this chapter is short, but I'm thinking of doing a sequel (tell me what you think!). Thank you everyone who has reviewed so far! I hope you like the ending. Please R & R!
