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Two months passed by in pretty much the same way. Jenny attended her lectures, did her assignments and rose to top of the class. She became good friends with the gang of people she had watched so intently on her first day. She and Kate would help one another with their studies as they turned out to be in one or two of the same lessons. She would help keep Tobias awake in Law, and soon had all the boys chasing her. Yet she just brushed them off, she ignored their flirtation, she didn't want to be with any of them. Since being at Oxford University only one boy had caught her eye – Leroy Jethro Gibbs. And her seemed to be the only boy not interested in her. But she didn't mind, she had a new life that she was grateful for beyond belief.

There was only one person whom she hadn't gotten on with, and that was Hollis Mann. She had decided since Jenny was prettier she wouldn't like her, yet her attempts to wind the red head up didn't work as Jenny brushed her off. Just as most people in the school did. That morning Jenny sat on her bed and looked at her e-mails. She and Catherine had stayed in touch just as promised, and the red head smiled at a message from her friend.

Heya Jen!

So, still no luck with the hunk then huh? I wouldn't worry about it babes, he's most obviously blind and whilst your over there you can think of me dancing! ;)

Anyhow, me and Nick split up, he's moving away and to be honest things were kinda rocky. But on the plus side the dancing is going so well, I mean seriously jen, it pays a fortune! And I have a nick name 'Goldlocks'! Yeah I know! Stupid, but anyhow, it fits.

Well, it looks as though the guys are getting antsy, we're off out on the town so I hope I pull girlfriend!

We all miss you Jenny, and we'll speak soon,

Goldylocks ;)

Jenny laughed to herself before c losing down her laptop and getting up. She would reply to her later, now though she had to get ready. Summer was in full swing in Oxford, and she was beginning to get used to the unpredictable weather of England. She went into the bathroom and emerged again. She dressed in a black cotton skirt and a green corset style top. She looked smart yet pretty. Going to her makeup she added her powder, concealed ad eye makeup. The nightmares still plagued her at night, yet no ever night now. Some nights she managed to sleep through, yet others were as bad as ever. Last night she hadn't had the night mares, but neither had she had a peaceful sleep. So today she opted for her feel good black stilettos and headed down stairs. She smiled at Ducky and grabbed her Criminology text book as that was the only lecture she had that day.

Jenny hugged Ducky and grabbed a piece of toast before leaving the smaller cottage. IT had become her morning ritual to to eat her toast on the way. She shrugged on her mac and went on down the road. In went her headphones and she decided to play some encouraging music. She shuffled through her very varied music collection and decided on 'the climb' by Miley Cyrus. She smiled as the first few bars began to play and Jenny began to hum along to the familiar song. She reached the bus stop just in time to jump on. As usual she went to sit in front of Kate and they chatted away about meaningless subjects. The old bus arrived at the university and everyone barged their way off. Once the pair had finally gotten off they walked over to their gang.

-An English Rose-

"Whether it be a serial killer, a rapist, whether they keep mementoes or just kill for the sheer fun, they each have a trigger, a small thing that makes them do it. They each have a reason why. So for you assignment I want 5000 words on the triggers and motives of serious offenders. That does not mean copied and pasted!" shouted the lecturer as the class shuffled out. Jenny grabbed her bag and made her way out. None of her friends were in this class, they all had other lectures. The red head walked through the corridors until she found the spot her group sat at. Yet no one was there apart from Jethro. She smiled at him and him back at her. She couldn't not notice how his eyes sparkled, and how it made her stomach go in butterflies. In addition she couldn't not notice how his t-shirt didn't quite hide his muscles.

As she smiled he saw how beautiful she was. How her striking green eyes let out so much more emotion than she did. How her choice of attire showed off just enough leg to leave him wanting more yet not be inappropriate.

They both stopped their thoughts, remembering they were just friends. "Where is everyone?" she questioned.

"Tony, Tobias and Kate are down in the gym, Abby and McGee have computer forensics exam prep and the rest are anywhere."

"And why aren't you in a lecture."

"I do marine training degree, means they train you up for the corps or whatever, kinda like your marine college in the states."

"Makes sense."

"Why aren't you where ever."

"Had a criminology lecture, and the gym isn't my scene in these shoes."

"Guess not." He replied. They lay on the grass looking at the clouds for a while. He looked at her and realised for a second time that day how good she looked. So, he stood up and held out his hand. She accepted it.

"Where we going?" she questioned.

"Figured I'd advise you on ice cream again." He replied and she simply laughed. They walked off together, closer than usual. They walked down to the park they'd first met at and had their ice creams. IT was quiet as the children were at school and parents at work. With their ice creams they walked over to the swings and sat and ate them. As time went on Jethro got up and pushed her. She laughed a sound he cherished.

"Seriously?" she questioned.

"Why not?" he added and she didn't have an answer, so he carried on pushing her on the swing. Both of their laughter filled the air. They laughed the whole evening long, and, messed around on all of the children play equipment. As the sun began to set Jenny slid down the slide and bashed into Jethro. They both laughed. They caught one another's eyes; she stood up and met him. He grabbed her to stop her from falling over. Their breaths mingled and slowly he leaned down and kissed her gently. When they broke she looked deep in his eyes and smiled. He returned the favour. "Jenny, can I take you out?" he asked. She laughed and kissed him again.

"I'd love that. Saturday?"

"Sounds good to me, 19 00 outside the pizzeria in town?"

"It's a date."

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