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Title<\/strong>: The Redhead
\nAuthor<\/strong>: Bj Jones
\nRating<\/strong>: R
\nSummary:<\/strong> Gibbs’ wonder who\u2019s the red head is\u2026
\nSeries:<\/strong> Redhead Returns<\/a> and The Redhead’s Husband<\/a><\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Tony sighed as he lowered the camera; he looked at the young Marine with his own eyes, instead of the camera lens. \u201cDoesn\u2019t look old enough to be a Marine,\u201d He stated snapping a few more shots before putting his camera away.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe train them to kill and die for our country,\u201d Ducky stood up from examining the body. \u201cYet, we can\u2019t protect them on our own sidewalks.\u201d He looked down at the young man. \u201cIt\u2019s a shame, really. He would have been prepared for the attack if he was in Iraq, but here at home he didn\u2019t see it coming.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWrong place, wrong time,\u201d Kate commented as she joined Tony and Ducky. All three of them were silent as they watched the coroners load the fallen Marine into the van.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt sucks,\u201d Tony shook his head. He just wanted the day to end. \u201cAt least we have his killer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOpen and shut case. Private Nelson was in town on furlough. He stopped by to surprise his mom, who works as a secretary in the History Department. Sees a man harassing a young woman, steps in to intervene, and is shot point blank in the chest.\u201d Gibbs informed his team. \u201cThe suspect thought Private Nelson was his ex\u2019s new boyfriend.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201dSometimes our jobs really do suck,\u201d Tony sighed as he walked ahead towards the waiting truck. Gibbs watched the young man walk away. Tony had seemed down lately, not his usual bright, annoying self.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s taking this one hard, Gibbs.\u201d Ducky stated looking over at the ex-Marine. \u201cYoung Anthony seems a bit\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201dDepressed?\u201d Kate answered. The two men looked at her, a question on their faces. \u201cWhat? I\u2019ve noticed. He hasn\u2019t been his annoying self for a while. Of course the cases these past few weeks have been horrendous.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs\u2019s eyes followed the young man, as he put everything away into the truck. He watched as Tony turned and sat down on the edge. He looked tired.<\/p>\n

\u201cTony? Tony DiNozzo?\u201d A woman\u2019s voice called out from across the parking lot. The three colleagues looked over to see a woman around Tony\u2019s age. She stood near by, looking at Tony with a surprised expression.<\/p>\n

Gibbs studied the young woman; she was tall, her heeled boots putting her slightly under Tony\u2019s chin. She was wearing a fitted black pant suit, a brown leather satchel hung off her shoulder resting on her lower back. It was pushed back by her hands on her hips. Her red hair was swept up into a twist on the back of her head, curls falling around her ears. Her eyes were hidden behind a dark pair of shades.<\/p>\n

Tony stood up as he looked around towards the voice. His head cocked to on side, a look of concentration crossed his face, and then a bright smile broke out on his face. He laughed as he ran towards the woman, pulled her into his arms and swung her around. Gibbs hadn\u2019t seen him that happy in months.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh, God, Lee!\u201d Tony\u2019s voice filled with awe and joy as he held her close. \u201cIt\u2019s been years.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cToo many,\u201d Lee responded with a small slap on his arm after he set her back down. She took a step back and looked him over. \u201cLet me look at you,” she slipped off her glasses to reveal emerald green eyes, shining with tears of joy.<\/p>\n

Tony grinned, then did a complete circle showing off. He stopped smiling down at her, \u201cDid I pass inspection?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNCIS?\u201d She looked up at him. \u201cHow the hell did that happened? What happened to..?\u201d She began questioning, but was cut off by a hand over her mouth.<\/p>\n

Gibbs\u2019s ears perked up. \u201cTony you going to introduce your friend?\u201d he called out towards Tony.<\/p>\n

Lee’s eyes took in the small group of people, walking towards them. She looked back up at Tony, his hand still covering her mouth. It was obvious that the two were communicating even if words weren\u2019t being used.<\/p>\n

Tony dropped his hand, turned and grinned. \u2018It\u2019s been ages since I\u2019ve seen that grin.\u2019 Gibbs thought, smiling inwardly, \u2018and I\u2019ve missed it terribly.\u2019<\/p>\n

He motioned towards the small group pointing at Gibbs first, \u201cMy boss at NCIS, Special Agent Jethro Gibbs. Next to him is Special Agent Kate Todd, and behind him is our ME Dr. Donald Mallard better known as Ducky. Everyone this is Lee Jackson, old friend from college.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs noticed the sideway glance Lee had given Tony, filing it away for future reference. \u201cMiss Jackson, it\u2019s a pleasure to meet you.\u201d He extended his hand out as a gesture.<\/p>\n

She smiled back at him, as she took Gibbs hand, \u201cHow long have you been working with Tony?\u201d She asked after shaking Kate and Ducky\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s been working with me for over two years now,\u201d Gibbs answered, studying her, not sure what to make of her yet. \u2018Was she an old lover? An old friend? She is obviously important to Tony, but how important?\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cOkay, that explains two of the eight years,\u201d She turned back towards Tony eyeing him.<\/p>\n

Tony shrugged, \u201cWhat? I called. It’s not my fault.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou did not!\u201d Her hands went back to her hips and she leaned towards him.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid TOO!\u201d Tony glared back, \u201cYour phone was disconnected!\u201d<\/p>\n

Kate watched as the two bantered back and forth. Lee held her ground against Tony, but more important in Kate\u2019s mind was that Tony was smiling. She leaned closer to Gibbs, \u201cI like her.\u201d<\/p>\n

A non-committal \u2018yeah\u2019 was her only responses. He watched the two react to each other with ease, a sign of years of knowing which buttons to push and when. The two had a past, and that scared Gibbs.<\/p>\n

\u201cWas not, that is such a cop\u2026\u201d She paused head cocked to one side, a sign she was reflecting on something. She looked over at him and asked, \u201cWhen did you try calling?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEight years ago,\u201d He smirked at her. \u201cAfter we got back from Italy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Italy?\u2019 Gibbs thought, \u2018explains how he knows Italian. But what were they doing in Italy?\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cOh yeah, well\u2026\u201d She grinned, as she put her shades back on. \u201cOkay, fine you\u2019re right my phone was disconnected. Paul wouldn\u2019t take the hint, so I changed my number.\u201d<\/p>\n

Paul? What the hell…’ Gibbs wasn’t the only one confused. All three looked ready to start bombarding both of them with questions.<\/p>\n

Tony grinned in triumph, then looked between her and his team. He quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her out of earshot. Gibbs watched and tried to listen but couldn\u2019t hear what the two were saying. Lee kept looking back at them, then at Tony. She was a difficult woman to read, and this made Gibbs distrust her.<\/p>\n

\u2018Of course Jethro, it has nothing to do with the fact that she has her hand on Tony\u2019s arm, and Tony is smiling brightly for her, and hasn\u2019t for you in weeks.\u2019 He glared at Ducky, and then realized it was his own voice in his head, and not the ME himself talking to him. Ducky just smiled at him, as if he knew what Gibbs had been thinking, which made him growl even more. He was so caught up in his own thoughts, that he didn\u2019t notice DiNozzo until he was right in front of him \u201cWhat DiNozzo?\u201d His voice harsher than anticipated.<\/p>\n

Tony took a step back, his face now blank of any emotion. \u201cSince the case is closed, would it be possible for me to take off early? It\u2019s been a tough week, and I really need this weekend off.\u201d Tony asked straight forward. There was no whining, no manipulating, basically no Tony.<\/p>\n

Gibbs could feel Ducky and Kate\u2019s glare into the back of his head. He knew Tony need this time off. He didn\u2019t like the redhead, but he had seen more of the \u2018Tony\u2019 they were used to in the past ten minutes than in the past month. \u201cSeven a.m., Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony gave him a dazzling smile, \u201cThanks boss.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018That smile was worth the fretting I\u2019ll be doing this weekend over that damn redhead,\u2019 Gibbs grinned, and then lost it when a BMW Z-3 convertible pulled up with Lee in the front seat. \u2018That isn\u2019t going to help.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cI see your need for speed hasn\u2019t changed,\u201d Tony grinned, as he checked out the car.<\/p>\n

\u201cGet in and find out, big boy.\u201d Lee smirked at him.<\/p>\n

‘She devil’ Gibbs growled, Ducky cleared his throat sending a glare in Gibbs direction.<\/p>\n

Tony grinned as he got into the car and fastened his seatbelt. \u201cShow me what you got.\u201d His voice took on a sultry tone.<\/p>\n

Lee grinned at him, and then looked up at Tony\u2019s team, \u201cIt was nice meeting you. I\u2019ll make sure he gets home safely.\u201d She gave them a quick wave, slammed her foot onto the accelerator, and lifted off the clutch, pealing out of the parking lot at top speeds. The three just watched as she took the corner and sped down the road. Gibbs growled as he headed back to the truck. \u2018Damn redheads and their sports cars.\u2019<\/p>\n

~*~<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat you need to ask yourself, Jethro is, are you upset because he\u2019s out with a \u2018redhead\u2019 or because he\u2019s \u2018out\u2019 with a redhead.\u201d Ducky asked the pacing agent.<\/p>\n

\u201cDucky,\u201d Gibbs stopped and glared at the ME. \u201cThat statement made no sense.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt makes perfect sense, Jethro.\u201d Ducky sighed shoulders slumped as he looked at the older agent. \u201cAre you upset because Tony is out with a cute redhead, the type of woman you tend to go for? Or are you upset he\u2019s out with a redhead, and not you.\u201d Ducky watched as Jethro slumped onto a chair.<\/p>\n

\u201cDid you see that smile, I haven\u2019t seen that one in months.\u201d Gibbs looked at Ducky, \u201cAnd it\u2019s my fault.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJethro, it\u2019s not your fault. After the situation with Ari, then these last few weeks have been rough, and this last case just seemed to hit hard on all of us. He just needs to\u2026\u201d Ducky waved his hands around.<\/p>\n

\u201cTake off in a sports car with a redhead?\u201d Gibbs finished for him. ‘Ducky you’re not helping.’ He glared at the older man.<\/p>\n

Ducky slid his glasses off and began absently cleaning them, ignoring Gibbs glares and growls. \u201cWell, Jethro, I think if you showed up with a sports car he would have taken off with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think so, Ducky, he\u2019s not interested,\u201d Gibbs stood up and began pacing again.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you sure about that?\u201d Ducky asked.<\/p>\n

Gibbs stopped, his back to Ducky. \u201cI\u2019m an ex-Marine, with three ex-wives. He\u2019s young, good looking, and that smile can attract anyone he wants, male or female.\u201d Gibbs turned and looked back at Ducky, \u201cSo why would he be interested in me?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ducky threw down his pen, stalked over to the older agent and grabbed him by the arm. Ducky ignored all protests as he dragged the unsuspecting agent down the hall into the men\u2019s bathroom. He tossed Gibbs into the room, checked for any witness, when none where to be found he grabbed Gibbs once again and turned him towards the mirror.<\/p>\n

Gibbs turned his head and stared at Ducky, \u201cAh, Ducky?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ducky glared at Gibbs, and forced his head to look in the mirror. \u201cDamn it Jethro, what do you see?\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs\u2019s expression clearly showed he thought Ducky had inhaled too much formaldehyde, \u201cExcuse me?\u201d<\/p>\n

Ducky sighed deeply, \u201cLook in the mirror and tell me what you see?\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs looked at his reflection, \u201cAn ex-marine, hard around the edges, who\u2019s set in his ways.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ducky caught his eyes in the mirror, \u201cI see a strong man, whose intelligence and determination made him an excellent Gunny Sergeant and now NCIS Agent. Piercing blue eyes, that can sooth a witness or scare a suspect.\u201d Ducky looked at Gibbs profile. \u201cJethro, you sell yourself short.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs\u2019s eyebrow raised, \u201cwhat about the age difference?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWasn\u2019t it you that told me life is short? Don\u2019t waste it on feeling guilty or worried, instead grab what you can?\u201d Ducky turned towards him, \u201cAnd I did, Gerald and I are very happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs looked in the mirror again, \u201cNot fair using my words against me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is what you do,\u201d Ducky eyed him over his glasses. \u201cMonday morning, go over to Tony\u2019s with coffee and drive him to work. Just open the door, Tony will walk through it.\u201d With that Ducky walked out of the restroom and headed back towards the morgue.<\/p>\n

Gibbs eyed his reflection, \u201cI just hope I don\u2019t get the door slammed in my face.\u201d<\/p>\n

~*~<\/p>\n

Gibbs stood in Tony\u2019s doorway, holding two cups of a coffee, and a bag of bagels in shock, she was the last thing he had expected to see.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgent Gibbs, what a nice surprise,\u201d Lee smiled at the stunned Agent.<\/p>\n

\u2018Well I found out what was worse than getting the door slammed in my face, having the redhead open it.\u2019 Gibbs thought darkly. \u201cLee?\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee opened the door wider gesturing towards the living room, \u201cCome on in.\u201d Gibbs brushed past her and into the living room. \u201cTony should be out of the shower any moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs just nodded, and kept standing in the living room. \u201cI take it the two of you caught up over the weekend?\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee\u2019s smile was warm and inviting, Gibbs hated her. \u201cIt was like we were never apart.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs smiled or at least tried to, \u201cThat\u2019s nice.\u201d Gibbs looked down the hall, looking for Tony.<\/p>\n

Lee sat down on the couch, drinking her coffee. \u201cWhat brings you by Agent Gibbs?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI needed to talk to DiNozzo about a case. I figured it would be easier if I picked him up.\u201d Gibbs glanced around the room, taking in Tony\u2019s taste and personality. “I wasn’t expecting him to have company.”<\/p>\n

\u201cBoss?\u201d Tony stood in the hallway, a stunned expression on his face.<\/p>\n

Gibbs turned, stopped, and stared. Tony was slightly wet from his shower; the jeans were riding low on his hips, unbuttoned but zipped, a chocolate brown button down shirt hung hanged open showing a smooth chest and tight abdomen. Gibbs watched as drops of water cascade down Tony\u2019s chest and disappearing under the waistband of his jeans. Gibbs looked up into Tony\u2019s brown eyes, searching for something, a sign, anything, but all he found was confusion.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat are you doing here?\u201d Tony asked, as he buttoned up his shirt.<\/p>\n

\u201cWanted to talk to you about the Hanson case,\u201d Gibbs held up the coffee and pastries he was still holding, \u201cI brought breakfast, figure we could eat in the car.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony just stared at him, \u201cOkay.\u201d He shook his head as he took the offered coffee and bag. \u201cYou\u2019re driving, I\u2019m way too tired.\u201d Tony turned for the door, missing Gibbs\u2019s darkened look.<\/p>\n

As the two men headed out the door Tony turned back and smiled at Lee, \u201cWe on for tonight?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll bring the chocolate sauce,\u201d she purred, and then smirked at Tony\u2019s rolled eyes. On the way out Gibbs sent one of his patented Gunny Sergeant glare a clear warning for her to back off. She just smiled and waved goodbye.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat the hell is his problem?\u201d Kate asked as she slumped down into a chair next to Abby.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s up?\u201d Abby asked, looking at the two fuming agents.<\/p>\n

\u201cGibbs has got something rammed up his ass,\u201d Tony fumed. He had been pleasantly surprised to see Gibbs at his apartment, baring coffee and pastries. He thought that maybe, just maybe it was a step in the right direction, that Gibbs was interested. But, as they drove to work Gibbs just stayed quiet the tension mounting. By the time they reached headquarters he was in a mood. Tony still hadn\u2019t figured out what happened, to the man that was standing in his living room offering coffee to make him into the one that was now terrorizing the NCIS. \u201cHe was fine this morning, but by the time we got into the office he was growling.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis morning?\u201d Abby asked, Tony.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe showed up at my apartment with coffee, something about talking about the Hanson case. By the time we got here he was just\u2026\u201d Tony arms dropped to his side as he stopped mid sentence. The room went quiet as Gibbs walked into the lab.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs there a reason you two are in the lab bugging Abby?\u201d Gibbs\u2019s voice was harsh and demanding.<\/p>\n

\u201cWaiting for test results boss.\u201d Tony leaned up against Abby\u2019s desk. His position and attitude showed his defiance.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth of you?\u201d Gibbs glared at Tony, ignoring Kate and Abby.<\/p>\n

Tony just glared back, \u201cWell since you\u2019re acting like such a bastard, we figured it would be more pleasant to talk to Abby, than listen to your growling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Abby and Kate\u2019s eyes went wide, both staring at Tony. Gibbs stared at his agent, eyes narrowed, \u201cDiNozzo\u2026\u201d Suddenly a hand grabbed his arms and dragged him off towards the morgue. Everyone turned to see an irate Ducky dragging an irate Gibbs into the room. All three stood there gaping as they watched Ducky yell at an actual subdued Gibbs. Both Gibbs and Ducky turned at the same time, looking out the glass doors towards Tony. Gibbs ran his hands through his hair in frustration, and then stormed out of the morgue and out of the lab. Tony\u2019s eyes followed him, concerned.<\/p>\n

~*~<\/p>\n

Tony waved to Kate as she drove off. Gibbs had disappeared after storming out of the lab, and with him went Tony\u2019s ride. He walked up the steps to the apartment his mind conflicted. Tony had been in love with Gibbs since they first met, okay, it was actually in lust, but over time he’d fallen in love with the older agent. Lately, it had been getting more and more difficult to be around Gibbs. The underhanded remarks, the situation with Ari, well just everything. He was seriously considering leaving. The FBI had made some offers, but it was still to close to Gibbs, he was beginning to think Los Angeles would be a nice place to move.<\/p>\n

Tony opened the door, tossed his keys onto the table as he closed the door behind him. He walked into the living room and sagged onto the couch, head falling onto the back. He heard a soft movement, and cracked his eyes open to see a Ben and Jerry\u2019s chunky monkey swinging in front of him.<\/p>\n

\u201cLooks like you need it. The chocolate sauce is in the kitchen.\u201d Lee commented as she curled up next to him, eating her own ice cream. \u201cWant to tell me what happened.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGibbs was an ass, sniped at everyone, and everything. Then Ducky drags him off to the side, followed by Gibbs taking off, I’m guessing to sulk somewhere. I\u2019m seriously considering leaving,\u201d Tony took a bite of his ice cream.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere too?\u201d Lee asked, as she watched him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know. Russia?” He shrugs. “I think it\u2019s far enough away,\u201d Tony commented, his grin didn’t reach his eyes.<\/p>\n

Lee set her ice cream down on the coffee table, took Tony\u2019s ice cream out of his hands setting it next to hers. She grabbed his face and made him look at her, \u201cHe\u2019s jealous.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOf what?\u201d Tony demanded, but not pulling away.<\/p>\n

\u201cTony, you told me yourself that things have been strained and you\u2019ve been down for these past few weeks. Then boom. This redhead in a sports car shows up, whisks you away, and you’re happy again.\u201d She grinned at him, \u201cWhat the hell is he supposed to think?\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony just looked at her, \u201cbut we\u2019re just friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee laughed, \u201cHe doesn\u2019t know that. All he saw was a woman in a flashy car, practically seducing you where you stood.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony eyebrows rose, \u201cseduce? You seduce me?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t go there,” She pulled her hands away resting them on his. “The truth, he was faced with a serious threat on Friday.\u201d Lee leaned back in her seat, \u201cAnd me opening the door today didn\u2019t help, in all aspects it looked like I stayed the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou did,\u201d Tony shrugged, as he studied the carpet.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut he thinks I spent it in your bed,\u201d She was starting to get frustrated with him.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou did,\u201d Tony looked up and laughed.<\/p>\n

Lee smacked him on the side of the head, \u201cBut you were on the couch, and he thinks you were in the bed with me! Causing him to see the green eye monster of jealously.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBut that means he would have to have actual feelings for me,\u201d Tony pointed out, picking his ice cream back up.<\/p>\n

Lee closed her eyes and sighed with frustration, \u201cTony how long have we know each other?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSince we were two, and you invaded my bath and stole my duck.\u201d Tony mocked glared at her, pointing his spoon at her.<\/p>\n

\u201cExactly! Tony we’ve been there for each other since we were two.” She held up two fingers and waved them at him. “If I recall you were the one I went to when I lost my virginity to Bobby Thompson, and comforted me when I found out Bobby just used me to get Lisa\u2026\u201d Lee grabbed his ice cream from him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat ever happened to him anyway?\u201d Tony asked grabbing his ice cream back. \u201cDon\u2019t touch the chunky monkey!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m happy to report, divorced, paying alimony and living in a studio some place in Chicago,\u201d Lee smiled, arms crossed in front of her.<\/p>\n

\u201cReally, such a shame.\u201d Tony ignored her as he leaned back into the couch. \u201cLee, I haven\u2019t seen you in eight years\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd if I recall you\u2019re the one who left me at the alter\u201d She grinned at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were both sneaking out the back door,\u201d Tony closed his eyes as the memories flooded back, and smirked. \u201cI swear we are the only two people I know that would leave each standing at the alter but take the honeymoon together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cParents talking to you yet?\u201d She asked, her voice taking a serious tone. She was practically disinherited when the two had cancelled the wedding their parents arranged.<\/p>\n

\u201cNope,\u201d Tony responded sitting back up eyeing his chunky monkey. \u201cI nailed that coffin when I became a cop.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt suits you. You always were there to protect me. If I recall you beat the crap out of Bobby.\u201d She smiled the leaned over and grabbed his ice cream. His eyes went wide she pointed to the one sitting on the table, chocolate swirl. \u201cTony you\u2019re my best friend. I was the one you called when you lost your virginity to Mary, then again to Mary\u2019s brother Thomas. The point I\u2019m trying to make here is\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLee, look I know your trying to help\u2026\u201d Tony set both of the ice creams down taking her hands. \u201cBut this is beyond your help. I love him and he doesn\u2019t even know I exist\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

She stood up abruptly, \u201cDamn it Tony! That\u2019s the point I\u2019m trying to make! He does know you exist and it’s tearing him apart that all of the sudden, this woman you obviously had a relationship of some sort with comes along and makes you smile. Tony he showed up at your apartment with coffee, how often does he do that?\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony glared up at her, his mouth open ready to retort, but quickly closed. \u201cHasn\u2019t has he?\u201d She stated hands on her hip. \u201cTony, listen to me. Get off your ass, drive to Gibbs house and kiss him senseless. And you aren\u2019t allowed home until you\u2019ve been truly fucked!\u201d<\/p>\n

He sat there gaping at her, \u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou heard me!\u201d She pulled him off the couch, down the hall and slammed the car keys into his hand. As she opened the door she shoved him out onto the small porch. \u201cTony, my husband is over in Iraq doing God knows what for his country. It\u2019s almost been a year since I\u2019ve seen him.\u201d Her voice chocked slightly, Tony cupped her face with his hand giving her a soothing caress. \u201cIt also means I understand that damn Marine mentality. They are trained to threat assess situations, take down enemy targets, but getting them to make the first move in a relationship is impossible. I had to practically jump him for him to get the point!\u201d Her cheeks went red her eyes took a far away look; Tony just smiled at her. \u201cBut once they get it, they won\u2019t let go, and it\u2019s the best feeling in the world.\u201d She looked at him her eyes a bit watery, \u201cNow go get yourself your ex-Marine NCIS Agent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony stepped back and saluted, \u201cYes, MA\u2019AM!\u201d<\/p>\n

She slammed the door in his face, and turned the porch light off. Tony took a deep breath, and walked down the stairs and hopefully to a bright future.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Gibbs slammed back his fifth bourbon, and then threw the glass at the wall shattering it on impact. Damn DiNozzo for turning his life upside down! Damn Ducky for treating him like a five year-old! Damn that redhead for showing up in her fancy car and wooing his Tony away! Damn him for being a coward and not grabbing Tony when he had a chance! Damn Tony DiNozzo for having a brilliant smile, and a nice ass!<\/p>\n

It took Gibbs a few minutes to realize the pounding he was hearing wasn\u2019t from his own head. He groaned as he pulled himself up off the couch and to the front door. He didn\u2019t bother looking out to see who it was, just pulled the door open, and growled at the person who dared intrude, \u201cWhat the hell\u2026\u201d He paused when he saw Tony standing there looking at him.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoss?\u201d Tony looked over his boss, concern entering his voice. \u201cAre you okay?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m fine DiNozzo, what do you want?\u201d Gibbs didn\u2019t step away from the door. \u201cDon\u2019t you have a date with that redhead and some chocolate sauce?\u201d Gibbs growled as he leaned against the door.<\/p>\n

Tony\u2019s eyes went wide, and then he smiled. Gibbs became concerned at the sudden predatory gleam in Tony\u2019s eyes. He took a step back, his hand on the door, prepared to shut it and for the first time in years, lock it. Tony used his slight larger build and bullied his way into the house, pulling the door out of Gibbs\u2019s hand and shut it. The audible sound of the bolt locking filled the silent room. Gibbs stepped away from the door, but Tony blocked his path.<\/p>\n

\u201cDiNozzo, what the hell do you think you\u2019re doing?\u201d Gibbs demanded, his breathing sped up as he looked into Tony\u2019s eyes, lust clearly showed through.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust following orders, sir.\u201d Tony calmly stated, as he stepped forward trapping Gibbs between him and the wall. Tony leaned forward sliding his body along Gibbs, both moaned deep as their hardening cocks brushed each other lightly.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat orders?\u201d Gibbs asked, his hands came up to rest on Tony\u2019s hips pulling the young man closer.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo kiss you senseless,\u201d Tony whispered as his mouth descended onto Gibbs.<\/p>\n

Gibbs opened his mouth to Tony\u2019s onslaught, tasting the unique flavor of one Tony DiNozzo. Tony\u2019s hand dropped from the wall and into Gibbs\u2019s hair, pulling the older man closer as his tongue swept every inch of Gibbs\u2019s mouth. Tony pulled, back, Gibbs didn\u2019t give him much time to catch his breath before he captured Tony\u2019s lips again. Tony moaned as the wall hit his back. Gibbs had turned them around and took control of the kiss. Tony\u2019s erection was becoming painful. He wanted Gibbs and he wanted him now.<\/p>\n

Tony\u2019s hand slid under Gibbs sweater, pulling it up and over Gibbs\u2019s head. Gibbs stepped back into Tony\u2019s embrace nipping at his mouth, and then followed a path down Tony\u2019s jaw line to his shoulder. Gibbs fumbled with the buttons trying to get them undone, but his hands were shaking with need. He stepped back growled in frustration and ripped the buttons off, exposing the toned abdomen he ogled earlier that morning. Gibbs attached his lips to one nipple then absently followed the path the drop of water had taken earlier that day. He dropped to his knees unbuckling the Tony\u2019s belt, snapping the button and pulling down the zipper.<\/p>\n

Tony was lost in sensations; his head rocked back and forth on the wall, his hands gripping Gibbs\u2019s shoulders. His brain was fried; the only thing he could concentrate on was the feel of Gibbs\u2019s lips, mouth, and tongue. When his erection was freed from the confines of his pants, the cool air reminded him where they were. He moaned loudly when Gibbs\u2019s tongue licked up and down and swirled around the head. Before he lost all rational, he pulled at Gibbs\u2019s shoulders pulling the man up to face him. He gripped the back of Gibbs\u2019s head and pulled him in for a sensual kiss.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoss,\u201d Tony panted, he tried to focus, but Gibbs\u2019s hand were doing things to him that was shutting down all aspects of his brain except that one part that was trying to get laid.<\/p>\n

\u201cJethro,\u201d Gibbs looked up at Tony. \u201cCall me Jethro.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony smiled, \u201cI kinda like calling you boss.\u201d His voice dropped low and seductive. Gibbs moaned, his hand lowering to stroke Tony\u2019s erection. Tony moaned, his head falling back against the wall. His hand reached to stop Gibbs, \u201cAs much as I want you, I don\u2019t want it in your entryway.\u201d Tony breathed in Gibbs\u2019s ear. \u201cThis time,\u201d he added seductively.<\/p>\n

Gibbs stepped back, looked Tony in the eyes, and leaned forward giving him a quick kiss. \u201cBedroom?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes,\u201d Tony sighed in happiness. He looked into Gibbs\u2019s eyes, seeing for once all the love and lust in them.<\/p>\n

By the time they reached the bedroom the touches and kisses had gone from urgent to sensual. It took them no time to part with their clothing, caressing every inch of each other\u2019s bodies. Tony lay down on the bed and looked up at Gibbs, a devilish smirk on his face, \u201cJethro?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat Tony?\u201d Gibbs smiled as he crawled over Tony.<\/p>\n

\u201cMake sure I look fucked, or I can\u2019t go back home,\u201d Tony\u2019s long legs wrapped around Gibbs\u2019s waist.<\/p>\n

\u201cWho says your going home,\u201d Gibbs thrust downward causing Tony to throw his head back and moan. \u201cI\u2019m not letting you out of my sight, DiNozzo.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tony lost all rational thought, as Gibbs\u2019s hands and mouth slowly made love to him.<\/p>\n

***<\/p>\n

Kate stared at Tony, then at Gibbs, then back at Tony. She wasn\u2019t sure what the hell happened, but the two seemed in a much better mood. She sighed with relief, and continued on with her paper work. By mid morning, the good mood had spread and she just enjoyed the lazy bantering between her and Tony. It seemed everything was going back to normal, that was until she heard the elevator ding, and looked up to see the redhead walk into the office. She glanced over at Gibbs who was glaring at the woman. The redhead stopped in front of Tony\u2019s desk, smirking her glasses placed on top of her head.<\/p>\n

\u201cLunch?\u201d She asked grinning down Tony.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, hold on, let me power down.\u201d Tony grinned up at her. \u201cBoss, I\u2019m going to lunch. If you need me give me a call on my cell.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs eyes went cold, \u201cDid you finish you\u2019re report?\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee looked over her shoulder catching the cold glare, \u201cAgent Gibbs, did you have a nice evening?\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs narrowed his eyes at her, \u201cYes I did, Miss Jackson.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lee grinned as she leaned up against Tony’s desk, \u201cActually, it\u2019s Mrs. Lee O\u2019Neil.\u201d<\/p>\n

His years in training kept his mouth from dropping. \u201cWhen Tony introduced us, he hadn\u2019t known I had gotten married.\u201d She smirked at him, her eyes dancing with mirth. \u201cI was giving a lecture at Georgetown University when surprise, there\u2019s my old childhood friend\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWait! You said she was an old college friend,\u201d Kate stated, hands cross her chest.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe did go to the same college,\u201d Tony shrugged, grinning at Kate.<\/p>\n

\u201cOhio State?\u201d Kate asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cOhio State?\u201d Lee looked over at Tony, laughing, \u201cTony and I went to Harvard.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kate\u2019s eyes went wide, she glanced at Gibbs who didn\u2019t seem shocked, \u201cYou knew?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cBackground check, Agent Todd,\u201d Gibbs grinned at the irate Agent.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo you and Tony were childhood friends, how did you loose contact?\u201d Gibbs asked he was re-assessing the woman. She maybe a potential alley.<\/p>\n

She smiled. As she opened her mouth to answer, Tony\u2019s hand came over her mouth. \u201cNow Lee, honey, that\u2019s enough information for today.\u201d<\/p>\n

‘Yep a potential alley, or at least a fountain of knowledge.’ Gibbs thought a smile forming on his face. He was beginning to like Mrs. O’Neil.<\/p>\n

She gave him a sideways glance, but nodded an okay. \u201cAnyway, I was in town lecturing when I saw Tony. Since we hadn\u2019t seen each other in years, and I really didn\u2019t need to get back home to Atlanta, he offered to let me stay for a few days to catch up.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat about your husband?\u201d Gibbs asked, wondering why she wouldn\u2019t want to go home.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s in Iraq,\u201d She smiled sadly at Gibbs, \u201cYou would probably get a long with him. He\u2019s a Colonel in the Marines.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then it struck Gibbs, \u2018I was ordered to kiss you senseless.\u2019 Gibbs smiled, ducked his head snickering. \u201cHave fun at lunch DiNozzo; be back no later than fourteen hundred hours.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, boss.\u201d Tony headed for the elevator, but stopped when Lee wasn\u2019t behind him.<\/p>\n

She walked over to Gibbs and leaned over his desk whispering softly, \u201cI told him he wasn\u2019t to come home until he had been truly fucked. Are you still working on that?\u201d<\/p>\n

Gibbs grinned and whispered back, \u201cIt might take me a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201dGood, cause I have connections, Sergeant.\u201d She stood up smiled sweetly at Kate, and then walked over to Tony. \u201cI want to talk to Ducky and meet Abby. You’ve told me so much about them.\u201d She stated as they got into the elevator.<\/p>\n

He could see Kate staring at him from her desk, he grinned at her. \u201cRedheads: fiery, temperamental, stubborn and not at all afraid to speak their mind.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOr take a swing at your head,\u201d Kate sat back down in her chair.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, you gotta love them.\u201d Gibbs grinned and looked forward to getting Tony alone later that night, \u2018hmmm wonder if he ever considered red highlights.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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