Title: You Notice Everything Chapter 19
Slash/Mature: Don't like, don't read.
Summary: At the Reception for Delilah and Tim, a surprise guest shows up. Like always, Gibbs notices everything. Includes some spoilers for Episode 23 "Something Blue."
All mistakes are mine, this has not been proofed.
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Gibbs' breathing was erratic, his forehead covered in a fine layer of sweat. His left hand was clutching at Tony's left shoulder, his right hand clawing into Tony's hip as he took the younger man bent over the table. He bit at his bottom lip holding back the moans of pleasure and the words he so desperately wanted to say.
Tony's eyes were closed his hands were on the table as his fingers clawing at the wooden surface trying to find some stability. He wished Gibbs had answered his request and gagged him. Instead he clenched his jaw as the need to cry out rumbled within him. He was so close. As much as he wanted to let go, feel the release, the larger part of him held on wanting the sensation to last as long as possible. When he felt the hand slip from his and down towards his cock, Tony clenched his jaw tighter knowing any thought of holding on was about to disappear. The hand wrapped around his cock and made quick movement over his length.
Gibbs' hand on Tony's shoulder yanked the man upward and Tony's hand went straight out, his palms flat on the table as Gibbs' bent forward. He nipped at Tony's earlobe then his lips settled against the shell of Tony's ear. "I love you."
The words wormed their way through the sex induced haze and made Tony's body shiver. "And I will spend every day for the rest my life proving that to you." Swallowing the scream that threatened, Tony came his body trembling as the release surged through him and then his upper body crumbled to the table top.
Tony's release pushed Gibbs to the brink, he hammered into the younger man, as his body started to tense, one final thrust forward and he came, his left hand still clutching at Tony's shoulder as the world burst into a thousand colors around him then went white.
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A quick clean up and shower and they were wrapped in a blanket on the couch. Gibbs' pushed further back against the couch as he tugged the body in front of him closer. The movement made Tony chuckled out loud. "What?"
Tony chuckled again. "We have a bed upstairs, there's a huge tent in our back yard and yet here we are curled up on this little couch."
"This couch is part of the reason I fell in love with you." Gibbs said nuzzling against Tony's neck.
"The couch?" Tony snickered.
"We spent a lot of time on this couch together…and you spent a lot of time on this couch." The words came out full of emotion.
Tony sighed remembering all the times he had stayed, sleeping on the couch countless times when the heat went out at his apartment or when he'd come over for steaks and it would get late or he'd had a few to many to drive. "I always slept so peacefully when I stayed here." There was a momentary pause and Tony smiled. "The pillow, the blanket they always smelled like you no matter how many times you washed them there was always the faint smell of wood and old spice…I love that smell."
Gibbs' lips brushed against Tony's neck. "I would sleep here after you left using that same pillow and blanket because it smelled like you."
"Funny how just the scent of someone can make you feel so safe, so close to the person."
Squeezing Tony tighter, Gibbs buried his face in Tony neck and inhaled deeply. There was nothing more intoxicating than the scent of the man you love right there in your arms. "Tonight was-" Gibbs searched for the right word…wonderful, perfect, amazing…they all seemed to fall short of how he felt.
Trying to shift, Tony felt the arms around him loosen and he turned over facing the man behind him. "Tali was so excited, she wanted to ask, I couldn't say no."
Gibbs' arms tightened around Tony again. "It was perfect and even perfect doesn't say enough."
Tony's hand caressed Gibbs' cheek as he placed a tender kiss on the older man's lips. "You didn't even let me finish my speech."
"Go ahead." Gibbs fingers danced up Tony's spine.
"I can't concentrate when you touch me like that." Tony sighed. "Or when you look at me like that."
"Like what?"
"You know exactly what way I'm talking about."
"Like an addict that needs another fix." Gibbs' fingers cascaded down Tony's back.
Tony's eyebrow went up. "Not exactly the metaphor I was thinking." His finger traced a path down Gibbs' jawline. "Am I your drug now?"
"Yes." The word dripped with longing as Gibbs' need for the younger man had already stirred within him.
"Pulse racing, lips dry, stomach aching, your heart pounding desperate for the next hit." Tony understood the metaphor all too well fueled by Gibbs' hand that now massaged his hip. "Are you trying to seduce me again?"
"Is it working?" Gibbs' hand cupped Tony's ass cheek and squeezed.
Tony rubbed his already hard cock against Gibbs. "What do you think?"
Gibbs' lips descended to Tony's throat, the drug that was the younger man already coursing through his veins. Another hit wouldn't be enough, it would never be enough, but the release might be enough to quiet the need at least enough to allow him a few hours' sleep before work.
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Sitting at the table drinking his coffee, Gibbs watched the younger man sleeping on the couch. He couldn't help but smile as he flashed back to all the times he'd sat at this table and watched Tony sleeping on the couch. Funny how life finally comes full circle. He glanced at his watch, surprised that Tali wasn't up yet. Then as if in answer he heard the soft pitter patter of little feet coming down the stairs. A few seconds later saw the little girl walk into the living room still in her princess dress and glance at her father on the couch then look over at Gibbs.
"Morning."
"Why is Abba sleeping on the couch?" She asked puzzled.
"We fell asleep on the couch last night."
"Oh okay." And just like that she was on to the next thing walking over to the table, sliding out the chair beside Gibbs and climbing up onto it.
"And what would the fairy princess like for breakfast this morning?"
"Cereal."
"Coming up." Making his way into the kitchen, Gibbs grabbed the cereal, pour a bowl, grabbed a spoon, made his way to the fridge added some milk and then made his way back to Tali. He sat the bowl down, handed her the spoon and she was already chomping away as he went back to the kitchen to get her a glass of juice. When he finally sat back down, she paused a moment and looked at him.
"Can I be the flower girl?"
Gibbs chuckled. "Of course."
"When is the wedding?" She asked then shoved a spoonful of cereal into her mouth.
"Soon."
She cocked her head and looked at him completely unsatisfied with his answer.
"Abba and I have to talk about it."
"Didn't you talk last night?"
Gibbs coughed as he forced himself to swallow the sip of coffee he had just taken. "Um, we fell asleep early." The same look glared back at him. "We'll talk today when I get home."
"Promise?"
"Promise." Gibbs nodded.
She eyed him a few seconds longer then went back to her cereal.
He chuckled to himself and shook his head. Glancing over at Tony, he took a deep breath and sighed. He hated to do it, but he needed to leave soon. Walking over to the couch, he sat down on the edge and gently brushed a stray piece of hair from Tony's forehead. "Tone." Gibbs said softly as he kissed Tony's cheek. The younger man stirred and rolled onto his back. His eyes fluttered open momentarily and he smiled. "Come back to bed." Tony sighed as his hand caressed up Gibbs' arm. "Please."
"I need to go to work."
The statement seemed to jar Tony from the sleepy haze and he glanced towards the dining room and chuckled when he saw Tali smile back at him. He sat up and stretched. "You should have gotten me up earlier."
Gibbs placed a kiss on Tony's forehead. "There's coffee and I think Tali's about done."
"I'm done." Tali said bounding towards the couch and climbing onto Tony's lap.
Kissing her forehead, Tony hugged the little girl to him.
"We have some things to talk about tonight." Gibbs said eyebrow cocked.
"Is that so?" Tony's brow furrowed.
"Someone wants us to set a date." Gibbs smirked. "And I agree."
"Well someone is antsy." Tony chuckled.
"So am I." Gibbs' eyes were filled with emotion.
Tony's hand cupped Gibbs' cheek and Gibbs turned placing a kiss on Tony's palm. "Well then tonight we set a date." He looked down at Tali smiled up at him.
Gibbs leaned over and kissed Tony, then kissed Tali's cheek. "I'll be home as early as I can." He was already up and heading for the door.
"Love you." Tony bellowed as he heard the front door opened he didn't hear a response but then saw the head peek around the wall.
"I love you too, both of you." Gibbs winked and disappeared.
Tony heard the door shut and he looked down at Tali. "So little miss antsy pants what would you like to do today." He started to tickle her and she broke into a fit of laughter. As she tried to wiggle away, Tony's phone on the coffee table buzzed to life. Letting her go, he picked up at phone and glanced at the caller id. Paris, He groaned, it was the landlord's number.
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He got the text just as he pulled out of the dinner with a cup of coffee…dead lieutenant at a hotel in the heart of DC. A quick call to McGee saying he would meet them there and he turned around and raced towards the scene. When he pulled in the team was already there, including Ducky and Palmer. Parking the truck he made his way through the sea of police with a flash of his badge, through the hotel security and into the elevator up to the room. Another flash of his badge at the door and he walked in to Bishop taking picture of the room, McGee talking to the cleaning woman he obviously had discovered the body and Ducky and Palmer already doing an initial exam of the body.
"Whatcha we got Duck?" Gibbs asked as he walked over towards the bed were the dead body laid.
"Gunshot to the chest, close range, time of death based on liver temperature somewhere between midnight and two am."
"Cleaning lady found him and the manager called it in." McGee was suddenly standing by Gibbs. "Manager says he checked in yesterday evening around seven. He was a lone when he checked in."
Palmer's eyes suddenly went wide and he glanced over at Dr. Mallard then tipped his head towards Gibbs. Ducky looked at Gibbs trying to figure out what had caused the young doctors surprised look. It only took him a second for Ducky to figure it out as Gibbs took a swig of his coffee.
Bishop made her way over to the group. She and McGee noticed it at the same time, both of their eyes going wide as Gibbs raised his left hand holding the coffee to his lips.
Realizing his team was staring at him, Gibbs gulped down the coffee. "What?" He barked completely oblivious to the reason for the wide eyed stares from his team.
"Um, it's just-" Palmer stuttered afraid to be the one to point out the reason for the surprise.
Gibbs looked at Ducky and the older man's eyes landed on Gibbs left hand. He groaned as he realized what Ducky was looking at. He'd forgotten all about the ring.
"Way to go Tony." Bishop smirked.
"I know." McGee turned to Bishop. "I really thought Gibbs would be the one to ask."
"I did too." Palmer chimed in. "Especially with as long as he's been in love with Tony."
Gibbs' eyebrow went up. "And how long is that?"
Palmer's mouth fell open and he stumbled over his words. "Um, just from what I've heard and, the way you-I'm going to shut up now."
"Congratulations boss." McGee smiled.
"And Tali?" Ducky grinned.
Gibbs shook his head reminding himself this was his family, Tony's family too and they just wanted both of them to be happy. "She wanted us to get married today." Gibbs couldn't help but smile.
They all laughed.
"And have you discussed a date?" Ducky asked.
Gibbs rolled his eyes. "You sound just like Tali."
"Well the two of you finally being together is enough for now." Ducky winked at his friend.
"It will be soon and you'll all be the first to know." Gibbs took a deep breath and his boss face was back in place. "Any cameras?" Gibbs turned to McGee.
"Elevator and the hallway, manager is pulling them now."
Gibbs turned to Bishop.
"There was definitely someone else here." Bishop held up two bags in her hands. "And she went heavy on the red lipstick."
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"Tell me you got a DNA match?" Gibbs asked strolling into the lab with Caf-Pow in hand.
"I have a match." Abby said with a lackluster smile as she took the Caf-Pow.
Gibbs brow furrowed.
"We know who she is, but it doesn't matter. She's not the killer." She saw his questioning gaze. Turning she tapped a few keys on the keyboard and a video started to play. "Her name is Jenny Harris, known on the streets as Ruby Ring because of the ruby red ring she leaves around a man's-"
"I get it." Gibbs barked.
Abby grinned at him then turned back to the video. "Ruby went in around seven and left around nine thirty." She pointed at the screen. The lieutenant had walked Ruby to the door, kissed her good-bye and closed the door. She heard Gibbs sigh. "And she never shows back up on the tape, but-" She hit fast forward and then play.
Gibbs glanced at the time on the screen twelve twenty-two. A figure walks out of the elevator dressed in black, gloves, a hood over their head, face down as they made their way to the hallway camera and then the screen filled with static. "Anything on the figure?"
"Probably female based on height and weight, but can't be completely sure."
"We need to talk to Ruby."
"She's already in interrogation and McGee's there waiting for you."
Turning on his heels, Gibbs was about to walk away when he felt the hand grab his coat.
"Not so fast mister."
He turned around already prepared for why she had stopped him. "Abby we-" He stopped there as she threw her arms around him hugging him tightly. He brushed a kiss against her temple. "Thanks Abs."
She stepped back. "Oh don't think this is some new, non-excitable Abby." She paused. "Because inside I am about to explode, but-" She took a deep breath. "I'm saving the ultra-crazy explosion for Tony."
"Thanks." He turned and made his way to the elevator, his eyebrows went up as he heard the excited scream come from the lab. He shook his head and chuckled as the elevator opened and he stepped inside. Just as the doors closed the phone at his hip beeped. Stepping into the elevator he picked up the phone and flipped it open. Squinting, he stared at the small picture on the screen and involuntarily he smiled. It was Tony, Tali in his lap then sitting at the table in the center of the tent. A coloring book in front of them, a crayon in Tali's hand as they both smiled at the camera. A second later a text. We miss you. Have a great day at work. He looked at the picture again and shook his head. It never failed to amaze him how a simple picture could mean so much. As he continued to look at the picture his brow furrowed, even in the small picture he could see a slight worry in Tony's eyes, a hint of something. It wasn't about their relationship, but something else. Gibbs snapped the phone closed just as the elevator opened. They would talk about it tonight, Gibbs would make sure of that.