Dungeons, Crosses & Chains
"I'm in love with you both."
Chapter Three
Abby put both of her hands on her mouth, suddenly realizing what she has just blurted out.
"I-I didn't mean…" Abby was babbling, "I mean well, I do have feelings for you, but I didn't mean to say it!"
Gibbs and Tony looked at each other, shocked.
Abby felt bad now because suddenly, there was tension building up, and all because she said it. Damnit, she didn't want to do it this way.
Silence filled the room. They waited for someone to speak, but as time dragged on, still nobody spoke.
Finally, Tony walked over to Abby and gave the biggest smile he could give, to assure her that it would be all okay.
"We are best friends, and will always be, Abby," Tony told her, placing a hand on Abby's shoulder, because Abby was shaking with nervousness, "…and in the last year, whenever we get together for a chat or whatever, my feelings got strong and stronger. I fell for you, hard, Abs."
Abby felt something rising in her chest, and wondered if that was what it felt like to love Tony so much that it hurt. Abby beamed at Tony, and Tony smiled back. Then he got serious again.
Tony stepped away from Abby, and turned to Gibbs, silently saying something with his eyes, and Gibbs went to shake his head, when Tony shot a glare.
Gibbs closed his eyes and then opened them and nodded.
Abby was confused and wondered what was going on between Tony and Gibbs and looked at Gibbs.
Gibbs slowly got up from his chair, and walked over to Abby, then planted a kiss on her cheek, softly.
"You know how I feel."
Abby nodded, smiling.
"But, you have to remember, that Tony and I just got together, and we are still learning about each other. To add to that, we are exploring his submission to me."
Abby knew what was coming, and felt her stomach sinking to the bottom, she didn't want to hear it.
"Abby, you know what I'm going to say?" Gibbs asked, and Abby nodded, her eyes starting to water a little. Gibbs took her in his arms, and told her that it will be okay, eventually.
"Hey, we are not saying we will never want you in our relationship ever…just give us time." Tony put a hand behind Abby's neck and began to rub it softly.
Abby sniffed and turned to her favourite guys, "I understand. And I love you both for it. Thank you."
Tony hugged Abby tightly as Gibbs watched, smiling. He knew that Abby will be okay, but Gibbs has made a decision right there and then. He vowed to meet Abby outside work, and get to know her a little better.
A little later, the three of them left the club, wondering if they will come back to the club again.