Never cared for what they do
Never cared for they know
But I know...
Never cared for what they say
Never cared for games they play
Never cared for what they do
Never cared for what they know
And I know...
Something was, as Abby would say, hinky. Tony could feel it the moment he entered the office. Gibbs had that feeling himself.
Abby kept asking both men if they had any dates, well she never asked Gibbs directly but around the corner.
McGee was strange, too. When they were in the field he always stayed near Tony or Gibbs, and when they were together he stayed in earshot. It really started to annoy Tony.
Gibbs tried only to get into the morgue if it was really necessary. Ducky's stories somehow had all to do with love now...
„It's just strange isn't it? They all behave completely wierd!"
Tony pointed out but Gibbs had only his lover's body in mind.
„Does that matter?"
He really didn't need an answer.
Never cared for what they do.
After only a few more days Tony was pretty sure they had a secret. He saw McGee talking to Ducky and Palmer aswell as to Abby discretely more than once. Once McGee and Abby fell into a guilty silence as he entered the lab.
It drove him crazy that they shared a secret and he wasn't initiated.
And worse was that Gibbs was going crazy about it. His mood was getting worse with every day at work. And Tony knew that this has to get over soon.
He walked straight into the lab. If anyone would tell him the truth it would be Abby, his best friend.
„What is it?"
He really hadn't time for small talk.
„What is what?"
Abby said innocently.
„That secret you all have! Only me and Gibbs doesn't know! So, what is it?"
„Well, Tony, actually you are the only one in this room who really knows!"
Ok, this was very strange and very confusing.
„You've been fishing in the other pond?"
Tony's confusion was increasing with every word she said.
„Fishing? I don't do fishing!"
Abby sighed.
„Batted for the other team? Gone on the wild site? Call it what you want!"
Tony tried to keep a straight face.
„I know it Tony. I know you're sleeping with men! We all know! Well, I don't know if Gibbs know, but we others know."
Tony sighed.
„Kay, so this was the big secret? You found out about my sexual orientation, or disorientation because I don't really have one. Well, I can live with that."
Never cared for what they know.
When Tony and Gibbs lay in their bed snuggled up to eachother both were deep in their thought. Neither of them believed that that was the secret. There was something else even if Abby hadn't told Tony.
But I know...
For once, Tony woke before Gibbs. He wanted something from him and he knew how to get it so he woke his lover with kissed and caress.
„Mhm..."
Tony smiled softly.
„Hey Jethro."
„‘Morning."
„Hey I think.... we should... tell....the team."
„Tell'em what?"
„About us!"
Gibbs didn't open his eyes. He was banned by the feeling of Tony's tongue over his nipple.
„You know...they could...come over....for dinner on friday."
He squeezed Gibbs‘ cock gently and Gibbs moan.
„Yes..."
It wasn't an answer to his question and Tony knew that but he took it.
„Thanks!"
He said and pecked Jethro on his lips before he jumped out of the bed to get ready for work.
„Snake!"
Gibbs mumbled.
Friday night. In about ten minutes his team would arrive and Gibbs was in his kitchen cooking.
„What if they don't accept it?"
Tony said. Even if it was his idea now panic was rushing through his veins.
„They weren't too shocked when they learned about you. They will accept it."
Gibbs answered shortly. Well, yes, deep inside he feared the same but this was the best thing ever happened to him and if they didn‘t accept it they wouldn't be his friends.
Never cared for what they say.
At 1930 Gibbs, Tony, Ducky, McGee, Abby and Palmer were sitting at Gibbs‘ table and enjoyed their starter. Gibbs had been standing in the kitchen for about two hours and the meal was just delicious.
„Well, Jethro, I think you said you have something to tell us."
Ducky said when he laid down his fork after the last bite of his steak.
„Yeah, you're right, Duck. I have to tell you something."
He waited to get the whole attention. As usual it didn't took long.
„I have to tell you that I found the one I want to spent the rest of my life with. And this one is male."
He looked around, expecting shocked faces but he just saw waiting expressions.
A bit surprised he glanced at Tony, the only one with a shocked look.
„So, who is it?"
Abby's tone was very curious, almost expecting. Gibbs gave her a suspicious look.
„Well, it's Tony."
The four of the team changed looks, but noone seemed really surprised. Gibbs looked confused to Tony. That one sat open mouth there.
„Since when are you two...?"
McGee trailed off and Tony found his voice again.
„It's two months and a half."
‚Ten weeks, two days, 22 hours 13 minutes and a couple of seconds‘ he thought and smiled inside.
„Knew it!"
Abby cheered and raised her arms in victory.
The three men mumbled something and handed some money to Abby.
„We had a bet running and I was closest!"
Abby said when she saw the asking faces of the couple.
Normally Gibbs would be pissed off but at the moment it only mattered that they not only took it good but all seemed very happy for them.
Never cared for games they play.
From that day on Tony and Gibbs‘ relationship was a bit easier. But still there were barriers. They couldn't really go out together since Gibbs was still his boss and a Marine.
One day Director Sheppard called Gibbs into her office.
„What do you think you're doing? You're out of your mind?"
„I know he's my subordinate, but.."
„I don't care about that! But, Jethro! A man! How does it look when our best Agent against terrorism is getting bottomed! I never thought you could turn into a faggot!"
She nearly yelled at him but he stayed calm.
„Agent DiNozzo will be transferred!"
„No!"
Gibbs said and Jen turned shocked to him.
„I'll retire. I'm here long enough to get retired five years ago. Tony's a good agent and he's worth to take over the team. Under that conditions I'll leave without giving in a formal complain about you because of discrimination."
His tone was dangerous. He knew that this could go into the complete opposite direction and that Jen would do alot to Tony once he's gone. But he knew that would make Tony only stronger.
Never cared for what they do.
When Tony entered the house Gibbs had cooked and the table was arranged. There even were flowers.
„Wow! What's the occasion?"
Tony said smiling brightly.
„You."
Gibbs answered and kissed the love of his life passionately.
„Shall we move upstairs?"
Tony asked as they broke for air.
„Later. We have some talking to do."
Tony raised an eyebrow.
They sat at the table and Tony sipped on his wine.
„I retired from NCIS."
Tony spit over the table and started to cough the half swallowed wine.
„What?"
„And I'm officially resigned from the Marine Corp."
Tony's head was spinning from those information.
„You gave up your job and the Marines?"
„Yes Tony. I don't wanna hide anymore! I'm out of NCIS and your gonna be the new team leader. And for the Marine, I don't think they would ever use me again, anyway."
So it was out. Gibbs had his coming out, or would have, well actually neither of them cared enough.
Never cared what they know.
Tony swallowed hardly. There was a huge lumb in his throat.
This was real. This was forever.
And I know.
Author's Chapter Notes:
Just read it
Chapter End Notes:
Ok, normally I don't write Slash, and Mel is gonna kill me for it but anyway, I heard the song, read slash and had to think of this...I hope you'll like it