Title: Different sides of people. SLASH Gibbs/Tony
Summary: Gibbs goes to a familiar club to relax, never expecting to see anyone he knows there. What happens when he sees someone he knows and wants?
Wanted to write a story where Gibbs is the one doing the pursuing and Tony is new to everything.
Feedback: is always welcome and appreciated. Thanks so much for all the wonderful reviews. I love hearing everyone is enjoying it :)
Thanks so much to Alisa123 for editing.Editor/Beta's Notes: "I apologize if I've missed any mistakes, I am human...I do my best to catch ALL mistakes, but some can slip through. Thanks, Alisa" **
Pulling up to the house, Gibbs was suddenly on alert as he saw the unfamiliar car parked in the drive. He stopped his car behind the vehicle, blocking the car in, the worst case scenario always at the front of his mind. Stepping out of the car, he unsnapped his holster as he made his way to the front door. Stepping inside he glanced towards the living room seeing Chinese food boxes on the coffee table. Gibbs stepped into the living room and seeing no one, he walked towards the kitchen.
He smiled when he saw Tony sitting on the kitchen counter looking at his phone.
Tony suddenly looked up. "Hi."
"Hey." Gibbs said, walking across the kitchen towards Tony. "The car?"
"What?" Tony paused for a moment. "Oh right. Having some work done on mine it's a rental."
Gibbs nodded. "I had to drop my car off after work so I thought I'd bring over some dinner."
Another nod.
"Did you have plans?" Tony sighed as he saw the look on Gibbs face. "I should have asked you. I can just put this stuff in your fridge."
Seeing that Tony was about to jump down. Gibbs slid between Tony's legs and let his hands move up Tony's thighs and to his hips. "You're not going anywhere."
"I don't want to assume that you want me here all-"
"I want you here." Gibbs sighed cutting off Tony's sentence with a brief kiss.
Tony smiled. "Are you always this affectionate with the person you're dating.?"
"Sometimes." Gibbs nodded.
"This passionate?" Tony asked running his hands over Gibbs' chest.
"Always." Gibbs chuckled.
Tony's hand drifted down and grabbed Gibbs already hard cock.
"This horny?" Tony grinned.
"That's because of you." Gibbs smirked.
"Good to know." Tony smiled releasing Gibbs' cock.
"You really are trying to drive me crazy aren't you?"
"Yes." Tony nodded. "Is it working?"
"Yeah."
Tony grinned again.
"What's that grin for?" Gibbs asked.
"You staring at my ass today."
"That was, a-"
"A moment of weakness?" Tony asked.
"No." Gibbs shook his head. "Controlled desire."
"Really." Tony laughed. "Is that what it's called?"
"Yeah." Gibbs smirked.
"Well feel free to ogle my ass any time you want."
"I think I'll reserve that, for when we're alone."
"We were alone." Tony said.
"Alone and not at work."
"It's okay you know." Tony paused. "When we're alone at work, to let it show."
"That's ah, a hard line to walk."
"Gibbs. There's nothing wrong with walking that line." Tony smiled. "I'm not saying jump over it."
Gibbs sighed. "It would be so easy to jump over it with you."
"But you won't" Tony was suddenly staring at Gibbs' chest. "I know you. You can always separate work and personal."
"Most of the time." Gibbs said his mind screaming at him to ask, as he slid his hand under Tony's chin and pulled it up. The question didn't come. Instead Gibbs smiled as his finger brushed across Tony's lips.
Tony greedily sucked Gibbs' finger into his mouth.
"Tony." Gibbs sighed the action having an immediate effect on him.
"Yes?" Tony said around Gibbs' finger then continuing to suck and lick over it.
The image of Tony with his mouth wrapped around his cock suddenly flashed across Gibbs' mind.
"I've already established you're driving me crazy you don't need to keep doing it."
"It's fun." Tony smirked releasing Gibbs' finger for a moment then returning to the action.
Gibbs sighed, as he watched Tony's mouth move over his finger.
This time when Tony let Gibbs' finger slip through his lips he grinned.
"You're thinking about my lips around your cock aren't you?"
"Yes." Gibbs sighed.
"Do you think I'll be any good at sucking your cock?"
"Yes."
"I want to." Tony sighed
"What?"
"Suck your cock." Tony said in a seductive voice that was full of promise. "I want to be able to make you come with my lips wrapped around your c-."
"Tony stop." Gibbs growled. "Or I'll come from you just talking about it."
"Really? It turns you on that much that I want to suck your dick." Tony grinned changing his wording slightly.
"Yes." Gibbs moaned.
"I want to taste every inch of you." Tony's hand grabbed Gibbs' cock.
"Please." Gibbs could feel the release threatening.
Tony leaned forward pressing his lips to Gibbs' ear. "And when you come I still won't stop."
Gibbs clung to Tony's hips.
"I'll just keep sucking your cock until your hard again."
"Tony!" Gibbs grabbed Tony's hands forcing it away from his cock.
Gibbs took a deep breath and stared at Tony.
"I know you liked that." Tony smirked.
"Yeah. I did." Gibbs chuckled. "It's nice to know you're so eager."
Tony laughed. "Eager. That's a nice way to put it."
Gibbs grinned.
"I want us both turned on." Tony smiled.
"Believe me that's not a problem."
"No it's not." Tony sighed as he grabbed Gibbs' hand and put it on his own hard cock. "Not a problem at all."
"I see that." Gibbs licked his lips. "Well feel it."
"Yeah." Tony smiled again.
God he loved that smile. It made everything seem possible, Gibbs thought.
"But I'm still figuring it all out, learning everything as we go." Tony said.
"I know." Gibbs pulled his hand away from Tony's cock. "And you're doing extremely well.
"Good."
"And you can never talk to me in that voice unless we are alone." Gibbs sighed.
"What voice?" Tony asked letting the seductive tone return.
"That voice!" Gibbs shook his head.
"The one that tells you that I want you, right now."
"Yes." Gibbs' eyes dilated.
"I'll try to remember to reserve that for private moments." Tony grinned.
"Why do I think that won't happen?" Gibbs smirked.
"Because you know me so well." Tony chuckled.
"I do." Gibbs nodded. "Now let's eat.
Tony let his head fall back, as he sighed.
"Come on." Gibbs chuckled as he took Tony's hand pulling his down from the counter.
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"Do you ever eat anything other than take out." Tony asked as he shoved another bite in his mouth.
"Steak."
Tony laughed. "Right I forgot about that."
Gibbs wiped his hands on his napkin, then balled it up and tossed into his empty container.
"I'm gonna take a quick shower and be right back down."
"Okay." Tony said through another bite.
Gibbs disappeared up the stairs.
Walking into the bedroom Gibbs pulled off his shirt and tossed it in the hamper then grabbed a t-shirt and sweats from the dresser. When he turned around Tony was standing a few feet away from him.
Gibbs smirked. "Looking for something?"
"You." Tony smiled.
"Miss me already?"
"Yes." Tony nodded as he closed the distance between them.
Tony's hands curled into fists in the hair on the back of Gibbs' head, and yanked Gibbs forward crushing their lips together. The kiss was full of passion and hunger, as Tony forced not only their lips but their bodies together. He wanted every part of them to touch to have contact in some way.
Gibbs was doing everything in his power to help Tony with that as his arms wrapped around Tony and clawed at his back forcing them tighter together. His own desire growing, feed by the demanding nature of Tony's kiss.
When it seemed as if nothing would separate them, Tony jerked Gibbs' head back ripping their lips apart as he fought for breath.
"Just kissing someone" Tony forced air into his lungs. "Isn't suppose to be this erotic."
"It is when you kiss the right person." Gibbs sighed.
Tony nodded. "I just didn't expect it to be like this."
"Like what?" Gibbs asked.
"Animalistic, wanting to touch every piece of you, needing to just experience everything about you." Tony didn't know how else to explain it.
"It's all new to you. It's exciting." Gibbs smiled.
"That's not it." Tony shook his head. "It's you."
"I'm glad you feel that way." Gibbs smirked.
"I've kissed a man before it wasn't like this."
"Really?" Gibbs looked surprised.
"An experiment I wanted to know what it was like." Tony shrugged. "It wasn't like this."
"What else did you do as an experiment?" Gibbs asked.
"Just a kiss." Tony smiled.
"Good."
"Ah. I get it." Tony grinned as he smacked Gibbs' chest then wrapped his arms back around his waist. "You're all turned on because you're the first."
Gibbs chuckled. "Um it's."
Tony started laughed. "Oh you are normally such a good liar."
Gibbs just shook his head.
"You can tell me." Tony grinned. "It's okay."
"What?" Gibbs shrugged. "Who wouldn't be turned on by being someone's first."
"Then you must really be turned on."
"Why's that?"
"You've already been the first for a number of things and." Tony pulled Gibbs' hips hard against him. "I guarantee you'll be the first for many, many more."
"Tony." Gibbs sighed. "You are-"
"A bad, bad boy." Tony said in that seductive voice.
"Yes you are." Gibbs said grabbing Tony by the middle of the shirt and throwing him on the bed.
Tony laid there his body arching up as he stared up at Gibbs.
"And what's my punishment for turning you on Special Agent Gibbs."
Gibbs smiled as he climbed onto the bed crawling up Tony's body.
"Anything I want." Gibbs' lips kissed their way down Tony's throat.
Tony moaned. "Is this how you punish all the bad boys you capture?"
"All the time." Gibbs smirked.
Tony's eyes went wide and he grabbed Gibbs by the ass and pulled him down hard. "That's not even funny."
Gibbs chuckled intrigued by Tony's jealousy. Tony used the opportunity to toss Gibbs on his back, Tony immediately straddling his groin.
Still Tony wasn't quick enough to grab Gibbs' arms and he felt Gibbs' hands lock onto his hips.
Gibbs stared up at Tony with lust and desire in his eyes.
"Now what Special Agent Gibbs?" Tony smirked. "The tables have turned."
"Have they?" Gibbs raised an eyebrow as his hand slid over Tony's slack covered cock.
"Gibbs." Tony moaned as his head tipped back and his eyes closed.
Gibbs bucked his hips up throwing Tony off, and then pushing him back down on the bed.
Tony stared up at Gibbs waiting but Gibbs didn't move.
"What is?" Tony sighed. "Why did you stop?"
"I need to ask you something?" Gibbs said knowing he was breaking the moment, but needing to ask.
"Okay." Tony smiled.
"Why are you still calling me Gibbs?"
Tony chuckled. "Um I'm not sure."
"Is it easier that way?" Gibbs stare was intense.
"Easier to what?" Tony narrowed his eyes.
"Stay detached." Gibbs paused. "From me...from this."
Tony swallowed hard and momentarily looked away. When he looked back at Gibbs he saw the sadness in Gibbs' eyes.
"Yeah. That's what I thought." Gibbs sighed as he dropped down on his back. "I really thought I was wrong after the way you acted with Ashley today."
"Ashley?" Tony furrowed his brow then realized. "You saw me talking to Ashley?"
"Yeah."
"Then you know." Tony turned on his side facing Gibbs. He ran his hand over Gibbs' chest.
Gibbs grabbed it and held it in place, then he looked over at Tony. "That you didn't flirt with her, yeah I got that but that still doesn't explain why? Why you still feel you need to keep some part of yourself detached from me, us."
Tony stared at Gibbs' chest and Gibbs released his hand.
"If this isn't working for you tell me." Gibbs took a deep breath. "Because it seemed like you wanted this."
"I do." Tony sighed as his hand cupped Gibbs' face. "I mean the kitchen, here now. How can you think I don't want this?"
Gibbs chuckled. "That's about arousal, desire, sex, it doesn't mean you want anything more."
Tony looked at Gibbs.
"Is this still just about sex for you? Tell me." Gibbs paused. "I'll understand."
There was silence.
When no reply came Gibbs nodded.
"It's okay." Gibbs forced a smile. He climbed out of bed and opened a drawer searching for a t-shirt.
"Gibbs." Tony got up following Gibbs and grabbing his arm.
Gibbs chuckled at Tony's use of his last name again. "What?"
Tony sighed and released Gibbs arm. "It's nothing. I always call you Gibbs."
"At work." Gibbs paused. "I call you DiNozzo at work. This isn't work."
There was no reply.
"You told me DiNozzo wasn't right in this context." Gibbs sighed. "Gibbs isn't either."
Tony nodded.
"You need to figure out what you want." Gibbs slipped on a t-shirt then looked at Tony. "If it's just sex...then we need to stop this now. If it's more than we can talk."
Another nod.
"I'm going to work on the boat. You can stay if you want. If you don't that's fine to. I'll move my car just in case."
And with that said, Gibbs walked out of the bedroom.
Tony slumped down onto the edge of the bed. Everything was going so well, perfect almost, yet Tony knew what he was doing. And part of him knew Gibbs would figure it out. But why couldn't he just admit everything, face everything that was happening around him? He flopped back on the bed. Because if he admitted it then there was no going back and that meant realizing he could lose it all.
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Gibbs had moved his car wanting to give Tony the ability to leave, now he was down in the basement working on the boat. The boat was the one constant in his life and he was never so grateful for it as he was now. He never should have let this happen, should have realized it was a mistake from the beginning. The fact that Tony had showed up at his door believing sex could be the only thing between them should have been his first clue. Then he thought Tony had worked it out, wanted more, understood that Gibbs wanted and needed more. But something was still wrong and Gibbs knew it. Tony still using his last name had been the big sign. It keeps things on a different level, it was the same reason Gibbs always called Tony, DiNozzo at work. It made sure Gibbs kept his feelings for Tony in check. Tony was doing the same thing, accept he was doing it to keep his feelings about their relationship in check. Gibbs just wished he knew why.
The sound of a car starting made Gibbs pause. He listened as he heard the car pull out of the driveway and disappear down the road. Gibbs ran his hands over his face. That says a lot, he thought to himself. Then he chuckled. Usually he was the one that ran away.
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Gibbs had been sitting at his desk for over an hour when his agents started to trickle in. First McGee, then Ziva and with four minutes to spare, Tony. He didn't look up when any of them walked in.
Just as they had all settled in Gibbs' phone rang.
"Yeah Gibbs." There was a pause. "Be right there."
"Case?" Ziva asked.
Gibbs shook his head, as he headed towards the elevator.
He stepped off the elevator and into Abby's lab.
"What ya got for me Abs?"
"The gun found was the same one used in the Kepler murder" Abby smiled knowing the information would please him. An Navy lieutenant had been arrested with the gun last night and it matched a murder case from months ago.
Gibbs smirked. "Then I guess you can have this."
She grinned as she took the Caf-Pow from him taking a long drink.
"How many have you had already?" Gibbs asked seeing the way she tapped her feet.
"Only three." She smirked.
Gibbs chuckled. "Three and it's not even-"
"Hey Abby I wanted to know if-" Tony stopped as he walked in and saw Gibbs.
"Tony." She smiled.
"Abs." He paused. "I can come back."
"No." She held up her hands. "We so have to talk."
"About?" Tony raised an eyebrow.
She put her hands on her hips. "The new girlfriend. You've been avoiding me and I want to know why. Come on! You never say someone is special."
"Abby now's not the time." Tony glanced over at Gibbs. "Work."
"Why do you have a case?" She looked at Gibbs.
"No." Gibbs placed a kiss on Abby's check before walking out.
Tony watched him walk out of the lab, then turned back to Abby.
"So?" Abby grinned. "Tell me about her?"
Tony ran his hands down his face.
"What?" Abby asked looking confused.
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"Night Gibbs." Ziva smiled.
"Night." Gibbs nodded.
Ziva stopped at Tony's desk. "Wanna grab a drink?"
"Sure." Tony smiled. "That is the best idea I've heard all day."
Tony grabbed his backpack and glanced at Gibbs.
"Night Boss."
"Night Tony." Gibbs said meeting Tony's glance.
Gibbs use of his first name made Tony pause, the guilt spreading over his face.
"Coming?" Ziva asked unaware of the underlying discussion taking place between the two men.
"Yeah." Tony said jogging over to meet Ziva at the elevator.
Shortly after the two left Abby came running into the bullpen and stopped.
"Abs." Gibbs said.
"Where's Tony?"
"He left about ten minutes ago with Ziva." Gibbs returned to staring at the reports in front of him.
"Oh." Abby sighed just standing there
"You okay Abs?" Gibbs asked still not looking up.
"I'm worried about Tony."
Gibbs sighed not sure he even wanted to know why. He looked up at her.
"He's upset."
"About?"
"The new girlfriend."
Gibbs rolled his eyes.
"I'm serious Gibbs." Abby bit her lower lip. "He's really freaked out."
"Abby you know how Tony is. He'll get over it." He sighed. "He always does."
Abby nodded and looked at the floor.
Gibbs stood up and hugged her. "Abby it will be fine."
Now if Gibbs could just convince himself that.
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Tossing the keys on the table, he hung up his coat and made his way upstairs to change. When he re-emerged down stairs he was in jeans and a t-shirt. The only thought on his mind of the basement, boat and Bourbon. Making his way down to the basement he poured a drink and took a long sip, then made his way to the boat. He had only been working a few minutes when his phone rang. He sighed as he looked over at it ringing on the tool bench, the thought of ignoring it filling his mind. Then as if deciding for him the ringing ceased and he went back to work. A moment later it rang again and he went over and looked at the caller id. Abby. His head dropped back, again thinking of ignoring it. Instead he flipped the phone open and held it to his ear.
"Yeah." Gibbs head shot up as he heard the concern and fear in her voice. "Abby slow down I can't understand you."
Another long string of words, most completely ignored by Gibbs accept for the words Tony and ER.
"Where?" Gibbs barked trying to get her to focus. "I'm on my way."
And Gibbs ran up the basement steps taking two at a time.
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Walking into the ER, Gibbs forced himself to remain calm as he looked around, his gaze finally falling on the two women sitting in the waiting area.
"Gibbs!" Abby practically screamed and ran towards him and into his arms.
"Abs." Gibbs hugged her back.
Ziva walked over to the two.
"What happened?" Gibbs asked looking at Ziva, as he continued to hug Abby.
"A fight." Ziva sighed. "It wasn't Tony's fault."
Abby turned and looked at Ziva.
"Abby?" Gibbs grabbed her by the arms and held her back from him. "What is it?"
She shook her head.
He glared at her.
"Abs?"
She looked at the floor. He let go of her and let out a long breath looking at Ziva.
"Tony started it didn't he?" His voice was calmer than he expected.
"I do not think he meant-"
"DID TONY START IT!" Gibbs bellowed.
"Yes." Ziva answered, surprised by Gibbs interrogation like voice.
"Is he okay?" Gibbs voice had returned to a low grumble.
"Yes." Ziva nodded.
Gibbs stared at her. "Ziva!"
"Scrapes and bruises. A chair over the head."
Gibbs ran his hands through his hair as he tried to hide the concern he knew was creeping onto his face.
"He will be fine. They are doing a CT to check for a concussion."
"Was he conscious when they brought him in?"
"Yes." Ziva paused. "We brought him in."
Gibbs looked puzzled.
"The cut on his head was bleeding heavily and we were concerned." Ziva paused. "He did not want to come."
"Yeah I'm sure he didn't." Gibbs sighed. Then he looked at Ziva seeing a small cut across her forehead. "Are you okay?"
"I am fine." She nodded.
He touched her forehead looking at the cut.
She pulled back. "It is nothing."
"And the fight?" Gibbs looked back and forth between the two women.
Neither answered.
"Let me guess." Gibbs shook his head. "A woman."
"They were talking." Ziva paused. "That's it."
"Yeah. Why do I not believe that." Gibbs said exasperated.
"They were really just talking Gibbs!" Abby stressed. "I mean he touched her hand but that was it."
"And what were they talking about?"
They both shook their heads.
"We were talking and not paying attention." Ziva explained.
"I think at one point they were talking about you." Abby suddenly added then wanted to take it back.
"Why?" Gibbs brow furrowed.
She didn't answer.
"Abs"
She sighed. "I heard him say something about he's my boss, my friend and I ruined it, all of it."
Gibbs rubbed his hand over his mouth.
"Did you two have a fight?" There was an overwhelming sad look in her eyes. "I don't like it when you fight."
"Ms. Scioto?" The voice reached Abby's ears and she forgot her question to Gibbs as she saw the doctor walking towards them.
"Is Tony okay?" She asked. Gibbs and Ziva at her side.
"He's going to be fine." The doctor smiled. "He'll have one hell of a headache, but there's no concussion."
Abby sighed with relief.
"He did need some stitches in the head laceration. The other cuts we just cleaned up and bandaged those that needed it."
"Can he go home?" Gibbs asked.
"Yes but I would like someone to stay with him at least tonight."
"He can stay with me or I can stay at his place." Abby chimed in.
Gibbs remained silent.
"Good. I'll get the release forms ready." The doctor flipped through the chart in front of him. "Do any of you know a Leroy Jethro Gibbs?"
"That's me." Gibbs said. "Why?"
"You're listed as his emergency contact and POA." The doctor said.
Gibbs looked taken aback.
"We've given him some heavy pain killers and I need you to sign his release forms." The doctor paused. "And I'll have the nurse go over his care with you."
Gibbs nodded.
"Gibbs?" Abby looked at Gibbs.
"I'll go over everything with you."
"Okay."
"Come with me." The doctor said leading Gibbs back through the ER doors.
A few minutes later the nurse was going over Tony's care with Gibbs.
"It's precautionary. Watch for change in his behavior, dilated pupils, slurred speech, anything out of the ordinary." She smiled.
"Yeah I've been through this with him before." Gibbs smirked, remembering the countless times Tony had been hit on the head.
"The medicine will make him sleepy."
"And amusing." Gibbs chuckled.
She grinned. "I've noticed that."
Gibbs smiled. "Keep him hydrated. Rest and recovery."
"You really have been through this before." She chuckled. "Does your partner make a habit of getting hit on the head a lot?"
"Yeah." Gibbs nodded.
"Maybe he just likes your TLC." She smiled.
He looked confused, then her statement suddenly hit him.
"No he's not my "partner."" He shook his head. "We work together."
"Oh God I'm sorry I thought." She bit her lip, a look of complete mortification on her face. "I just thought."
"It's okay. Really." Gibbs forced a smile. "No offense taken."
"It's just he was asking if anyone called you." She was still trying to cover for her assumption.
"Yeah." Gibbs nodded. "Long story."
"I'll take you in to see him." She smiled.
The nurse pushed aside the curtain revealing Tony laying in the hospital bed. He was staring at his feet. He looked up and smiled.
"Hey Bossman. Abby call you."
"Yeah." Gibbs nodded.
"Mr. DiNozzo. How are you feeling?" She asked as she checked his I.V.
"Awesome." He smiled.
Gibbs shook his head.
"Hey." Tony half whispered at Gibbs.
Gibbs looked over at him.
"Come here." Tony said wiggling his finger at Gibbs.
Gibbs stepped over to the side of the bed.
"What?" Gibbs asked.
"Are you taking me home with you?" Tony asked his hand caressing up Gibbs' arm.
The nurse's eyebrow went up. Maybe she hadn't misjudged the situation.
Gibbs glanced at her, then back at Tony.
"Abby's going to take you home or back to her place." Gibbs paused. "Whichever you prefer."
"I prefer to go home with you." Tony said staring at Gibbs. "Please."
"Tony." Gibbs sighed, wanting nothing more than to give in.
Tony's hand fell from Gibbs' arm. "Right. I don't get that privilege anymore"
"Abby will take good care of you." Gibbs said softly. "You'll sleep."
"But not in your arms." Tony's voice trailed off as he turned to the nurse at his arm who looked very uncomfortable. "I fucked up everything and now he doesn't love me anymore."
"Tony." Gibbs dropped his shoulders.
"I'll leave you two alone and finish up his release forms." The nurse said realizing this was a private conversation.
Once she was gone, there was only silence.
"Can you leave please." Tony asked not even looking at Gibbs.
Gibbs nodded. "Yeah."
Walking out of the room, Gibbs made his way out of the ER and to the waiting room.
"Is he okay?" Abby jumped up when she saw Gibbs.
"He's um foggy from the medication but he'll be fine."
"What do I have to do?" Abby asked looking concerned.
"He'll probably just sleep and-"
"Tony." Abby saw the nurse wheeling him out of the ER and she ran to meet them. She bend down and hugged him.
"I'm okay Abby." Tony forced a smile his mind slightly more clear. He wasn't sure if it was that the medication was wearing off or because of his conversation with Gibbs.
She released him and smiled. "I will take such good care of you."
"I know." He smiled.
"But I need to get all the information from Gibbs first."
He nodded.
"It will be easier if he just stays with me." Gibbs said stepping forward.
Abby raised an eyebrow at him. "What?"
"Abby."
"Are you sure?" She almost looked relieved.
Abby had the biggest heart imaginable and would do anything for the people she loved, but she was also a nervous wreck when someone was hurt.
"Yeah. I'm sure." Gibbs nodded the lie slipping easily from his lips.
"Boss I'll be fine with Abby." Tony quickly added.
"I'm sure you would be." Gibbs nodded. "But I'm not sure Abby would be fine with you."
Abby bit her lip in no way offended by the statement knowing exactly what Gibbs met.
"I'll pull the car around." Gibbs said as he disappear.
The nurse hid a smile.
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The ride home had been spent in silence. At first because of the uncomfortable situation and then because Tony had fallen asleep. When Gibbs pulled into the drive, he climbed out and made his way over to the passenger side of the car. He opened the door and gently touched Tony's arm.
"Tony." Gibbs said. "Where home."
Tony stirred and looked up at Gibbs. His hand came up and caressed Gibbs' cheek. Then the sleep induces haze faded and he let his hand drift away from Gibbs' face.
"You okay?"
Tony nodded as he slowly slid out of the car and walked towards the door, Gibbs on his heels. He pushed the door open and wobbled slightly as he stepped inside.
"Here." Gibbs slipped his arm around Tony's waist. Tony unwillingly placed his arm around Gibbs' neck as the man led him up the stairs to the bedroom. Once Tony was safely sitting on the edge of the bed, Gibbs stepped back.
"I'm okay." Tony tried to smile.
"Do you want to change?"
Tony shook his head.
"Okay." Gibbs helped Tony slide his coat off and the younger man immediately laid back.
"I just want to sleep." Tony said as his eyes closed.
"Yeah." Gibbs nodded.
"Thanks." Tony sighed.
Gibbs didn't answer but removed Tony's shoe's, then pulled the blanket up over him. Standing there he just stared at the man. His hand brushed the hair from Tony's forehead, then traced down his jaw line. Gibbs sighed then turned and left the room, leaving the door slightly ajar.
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After checking on Tony for the tenth time Gibbs finally slumped down onto the couch. He put his feet up on the coffee table and fell asleep. It was movement upstairs that woke him, and he made his way up to the bedroom. He paused in the doorway and leaned against the frame, as he saw Tony walking out of the bathroom in a pair of sweats. Tony stopped.
"How you feeling?" Gibbs asked trying not to let his eyes drift to Tony's bare chest.
"Like someone used my head for batting practice." Tony paused. "Repeatedly."
Gibbs chuckled. "Yeah."
"Hope you don't mind." Tony said looking down at the sweats. "Was getting a little warm in the slacks."
"Not a problem." Gibbs paused. "Aspirin?"
"Just took some." Tony smiled, as he walked back over and sat down on the edge of the bed.
"Need anything else?" Gibbs asked.
Tony shook his head.
"Just let me know if you do." Gibbs turned to leave.
"Gibbs."
He paused and turned back to Tony.
"I'm sorry about earlier at the hospital. The medica-"
"I know." Gibbs nodded.
"Makes me say stupid things. Do stupid things."
"I remember."
Tony chuckled. "Yeah. I'm sure you do."
"Go back to sleep." Gibbs again turning to walk out of the room.
"I was right... wasn't I?"
Gibbs sighed. "About what?"
"Back at the hospital. When I said you didn't love me anymore." Tony didn't expect an answer.
"I've loved you a long time Tony." Gibbs said without turning around. "That hasn't changed."
Tony was surprised by the admission.
"Now go back to sleep." Gibbs added, then left the room
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