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The rest of the weekend was spent in a similar fashion. Neither of them wanted to bring up any serious topics, so they just enjoyed being with the other. Between sleeping, eating, and sex, Abby would watch Gibbs work on his boat. He loved that she never complained about the time he spent working on it; she even seemed fascinated by it and had quickly taken an interest in it. She would ask about the type of wood he used, which tools were best, and his plans once it was completed. In fact, it had been her idea to name it after Kelly; saying that he should stop burning the boats he worked so hard on.
By late Sunday evening, Abby felt the need to tempt fate. While still trying to catch their breaths from what Ducky called "rigorous interpersonal activity", Abby broke the silence.
"Gibbs?"
"Uh huh."
"What do we do now?"
"That's second on my list for 'things you don't want to hear', ha ha."
"Ha ha. Seriously, I mean about work."
"Well, what do you want to do?
"Hell, I don't know. It obviously didn't work when we tried to just be friends…but I agreed with you about why we did it that way. Logically, it made sense, but now…"
"Now?"
"I don't know if I'm going to be able to keep my hands to myself…especially outside of work."
"Well, how about we don't…outside of work that is. While at work, we--"
"Continue as is?"
"Sounds good to me."
"Me too. Although they're going to suspect something happened between us."
"Let 'em wonder."
"Gibbs! It's like my birthday, I get to sex you up AND annoy Tony!
Laughing, Gibbs thought, 'Yeah, I could get use to this.'
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It wasn't unusual for Gibbs and Abby to arrive at work together. After about the fifth time it happened, people stopped wondering and just accepted that was part of the mystery that was their relationship. However, this morning was slightly different. While Tony, McGee, and Ziva braced themselves for the 'wrath of Gibbs', they were shocked at the smile and dare they say "happy" attitude he turned out to be in.
Ziva, of course put two and two together immediately. Smiling, she winked at Tony and made her excuses to venture down to Abby's lab. On the way down, she received a text message from Tony: "Do you think he knows about us?" Ziva smiled, remembering what happened after they left Ducky's Saturday night. She was almost to the lab, when she responded with "I highly doubt he's thinking about us."
"Good morning, Abby."
"Ziva! Hey. You look…you had sex!"
"Funny, I came down here to say the same thing to you."
"What?!"
"Oh come on, Abby. We had expected Gibbs to come in all angry and ; instead he is smiling and happy. Not to mention that you have returned to listening to your favorite music."
"We talked is all. Besides, you're story is so much more interesting! Who did you sleep with?"
Realizing she was going to get nowhere with Abby, Ziva grumbled out something and then returned to the bullpen. She was not yet ready to discuss hers and Tony's…adventures (?) with anyone else. Besides, she knew if Abby knew, Gibbs would surely find out…
Lunchtime came, and before they met up with their Monday lunch dates, Gibbs ran down to talk to Abby. His good mood had quickly soured when one aspect of their latest case struck a chord within him.
"Hey Abs."
"Gibbs! I thought you'd be off with Ducky by now. Not that I'm not happy to see you, but—"
"Abby, I don't know quite how to ask this, but…this case got me thinking and I realized that we didn't…that I didn't use any protection."
Laughing "Oh, Gibbs! Well, it's a little late to worry about that now."
"What?! Abby!"
"Relax, O Great One…I've been on the pill since I was eighteen. No worries. Now, go catch Ducky before he thinks you got carried away with the case. McGee will be up here any minute."
Gibbs tried to scowl, but ended up cracking a smile at her amusement. He just shook his head, kissed her cheek and went to find Ducky.
