Stepping into the elevator, Gibbs saw McGee bolt towards it not wanting to miss it. Sticking his hand out, he waited until Tim made it before pushing the 'close doors' button.

Turning to Gibbs, "Boss, can I ask you a favor?"

Eyeing him carefully, "It depends on the favor McGee."

"Would you…could you-"

"Spit it out already."

"I need you to keep Bella away tomorrow afternoon."

Hitting the emergency stop button, Gibbs turns to stare at the other man, "And why exactly do you want me to do that."

Tim stutters trying to gather his thoughts and courage about asking Gibbs this. "I need some time, and I knew that you could be the only one to keep her away."

Confused at what the man was saying, "Time for what McGee?" Seeing Tim get flustered confused the older agent anymore.

"It's been six months and I had been hoping-"

Realizing what Tim was trying to do, he placed his hand on the younger agents shoulder. "How much time do you need?"

~*~

Bella plops down next to Tim on her couch, "Remind me again why you can't come with me tomorrow?"

"I have to do some coding tomorrow and have lunch with my sister. You won't be gone for that long. Besides, the other day you said that you wanted to spend some time with Gibbs."

A horrified look crosses her face, "Yea, but I did not say I wanted to go shopping with the man. Do you know how long it takes him?"

Laughing lightly, he kisses the top of her head, "It's just one day Bella. You will survive I promise. How about I grab take-out and we watch a movie when you get back?"

He hears her grumble to herself, "I guess so."

Glancing at the time, he slowly rises up from her couch. "I got to go. It's getting late."

Turning so she was looking at him, "Would you stay? Please?"

Giving her a small smile, "Sorry, but no. He is coming for you in the morning, best not to stay over tonight."

Bella sighs knowing he was right. "Fine." Letting him get up, she follows him to the door, giving him a kiss on the cheek as he slips out the door.

~*~

(9 am)

Pulling up to her house, Gibbs glanced around to see if Tim's car was anywhere in sight. They may have been dating for a while, but it still unnerved him knowing that his sweet niece and Tim were sleeping with each other.

Knocking on her door, he heard some movement, before her door opened to find a tired but dressed Bella. "Bells, you ok?"

"Yea, I just didn't sleep well is all."

"How come?" Though he had a good feeling as to why she hadn't slept well.

"Because-uh, I just couldn't sleep." Avoiding his gaze she heads out for the car, "Breakfast?"

~*~

Gibbs couldn't help but smile as Bella propped her feet against the dashboard like she did when she was younger, singing along to the songs on the radio. Driving past a horseback riding sign, Gibbs catches Bella's eyes scan the field. Taking a right at the sign, Bella perks up in her seat looking over at Gibbs. "I thought we were going shopping?"

"I changed my mind. If you want to go shopping-"

"No! I mean, um"

He smiles at her, "Riding it is." Pulling up to the parking area, he laughs to himself as she flew out of his truck. Seeing a woman approach, he waves her over as Bella disappears towards the stables.

"How can I help you today?"

"Two horses if you got them."

She nods, "We don't have too much business today. You can pick whichever horses you want." Leading Gibbs to the stables, "I would generally ask if you'd want lessons but considering how fast the young woman bolted to the stables, I am going to say you don't need them."

"Nope."

The woman smiles shaking her head, "What kind of a trail are you looking for?"

"One that will give her boyfriend enough time to decorate her home."

Stopping, the woman stared at Gibbs unsure what to say, when Bella's voice rings out from the stables, "Uncle Jay, I found one!"

Entering the stables, he sees her standing next to a gorgeous tall black horse with a white stripe running down its nose. "That one?"

Gazing up at him, pleading with her eyes, she grabs his arm, "Please?"

Knowing too well the look she was giving him, as soon as he sees it he caves immediately. "If it's what you want." She claps and runs back to the particular stall causing him to shake his head at her.

The woman reappears, "I take it that she found one she wanted." Looking up at him, "Well, what about you? Anything particular catch your eye?"

Seeing a dark brown chestnut horse a few stalls down from Bella's he walks up to it. Placing his hand out, he rubs the horses' nose. "This one."

~*~

Laughing, Bella slows her horse down letting Gibbs catch up with her. Smiling at him, "I told you I would win."

Gibbs grunts before eyeing her horse, "I think you just got a faster horse."

Rolling her eyes at his comment, "Of course you do. You just don't want to admit I won."

Giving her a light push, he shakes his head at her. "You ready to turn back?"

She gazes out towards the rest of the trail. "We're what half-way through? Can't we finish it?"

Glancing at his watch, they had reached the two-hour minimum mark. "I have to make a call. Go ahead I'll catch up." Seeing her grin and steer the horse towards the trail, he waits until she was well out of earshot. "McGee."

"How much more time do you need Tim?"

"I got here later then I planned. I'm a bit behind but I think I can make it work."

"You got yourself another two hours at least."

"Thanks Boss."

"Don't thank me, thank the horse." Hanging up the phone, he clicks to the horse, heading where he had seen Bella disappear to.

~*~

Pulling up to Bella's house, he could still see the happiness in her eyes. "Thank you Uncle Jay. Today was…well the most fun I've had in a long time."

He gives her hand a squeeze, "I had a lot of fun too Bella. Same time next week?"

"Really?"

He nods his head, "Yea."

A grin spreads across her face as she hugs him. "I'll call you tomorrow." Hopping out of his truck, she made her way towards her house. Opening the door, she sees a vase of lilies and roses sitting on her side table. What? Stepping into the kitchen, she sees the table made. Hearing movement behind her, she turns and sees Tim leaning against the doorframe watching her. "Tim? Did you do all this?"

Grinning he nods, "What do you think?"

"It's absolutely gorgeous." She looks around, "But how did you do it so fast? I thought you were busy today?"

"No, I told you that so I would have time to get everything done. If it hadn't been for Gibbs, I don't think I could have done it."

"Gibbs? He knew about this? Is that why he took me horseback riding?" He hadn't really gone because he wanted to?

Cocking his head as he moves towards her, "Is that what you guys did? That makes a little more sense." Seeing her curious look, "He called to see if I was ready. Then he said something about a horse. I was a little confused."

"So, you had no idea about the horses then?"

"I promise you Bells, I had no idea where the two of you were going. I honestly thought you were going shopping."

Studying him she nods, "I see. But I'm still confused. What is all this for?" Gesturing around her.

He smiles down at her, fighting back a small laugh. "You don't remember what today is?"

Racking her brain and coming up with nothing she looks at her calendar. Not a birthday, not a holiday, Valentines Day past a little over a week before…what else could the flowers… an image of bright red roses surfaces. Flowers…oh no. Cringing inwardly, "Oh Tim, I'm so sorry. I can't believe I forgot."

Wrapping his arms around her, he chuckles, "It's ok, but that is why I needed you gone for the day."

"You sneaky man."

He smiles at her, slightly laughing. "I do learn from the best."

~*~

(After dinner)

Stretching her hands over her head, "I think I am going to go hop in the shower." Looking over at him, Bella gives him a sexy smirk. "Care to join me?"

Shaking his head at her, he smiles, "We'll see. I have one last surprise for you." Looking at him curiously as he laces his fingers with hers, "You'll see." Guiding her up the stairs to her closed bedroom door, he lets go of her hand, "Open it."

More curious then anything, Bella opens her bedroom door to find her bed and part of her floor lightly covered in petals. Feeling Tim's arms wrap around her from behind, "Tim it's-I don't know what to say." Turning to look at him she places her hands on his chest, leaning up and kissing him.

Pulling away, he pauses before capturing her in another kiss, his fingers gently stroking her newly exposed flesh along her hips. Breaking away, Tim lays his forehead against hers, "I love you Bella."

Her eyes catch his; she smiles up at him, placing her palm on his cheek. "I love you too Tim."

~*~

Gazing down at the sleeping woman on his chest, Tim couldn't help but smile as he watches her. If someone had told him a year ago that he would fall in love with Gibbs niece he would have laughed and asked if they were crazy. Softly running his fingers down her bare back, now, she was all he could ever think about.

Feeling her stir, he stops his hand as her eyes slowly open. "Hey."

"Hey handsome." Checking that the sheet was still wrapped around her before going into a sitting position, "what's up?"

"Nothing." Seeing the look on her face, "I promise Bells, it's nothing. Come on, back to bed." Waiting for her to get comfortable, he wraps his arm around her, holding her close before drifting to sleep.

~*~

I know this wasn't that long or exciting, but the next chapter goes in hand with this one, about a week later. I'll be posting that one today as well.

Hope you enjoyed!