"So, why weren't the others coming?" Tony asked Gibbs.

"Abby was busy, McGee was doing some electronic thing and Ziva was... On a date," Gibbs informed.

"Fair enough," Tony replied. The rest of the drive was mostly silent. When they stopped Tony took in the surroundings. A small cabin stood its ground near a lake, around the area was a forest, it looked picturesque.

"Nice," he commented.

"It will be," Gibbs murmured, too low for Tony to hear. They got settled in before walking outside.

"Time for a beer," Gibbs said as he looked at his watch, 6.00pm.

"Sounds good," Tony agreed. He sat on one of the wicket chairs as Gibbs handed him a beer. They started a slow paced conversation which went well with beers and finally some dinner. Well into the night Tony stood and stretched.

"I'm gonna hit the sack," he said as he picked up some empty beer bottles and took them inside to the trash. "Night," he yelled from inside. Gibbs got up and finished clearing the rest of the beer bottles before also going to bed.

XxX

The night was hot and the sensation of cool water over his skin felt good. He'd woken up during the night and couldn't get back to sleep so he'd walked down to the lake and jumped in. Tony sighed as he felt that feeling bubbling again.

Gibbs woke and checked his watch, 2.30am.

Why am I awake at this time in the morning? He thought as he sat up. He walked into the kitchen and grabbed a drink before sneaking into Tony's room only to find his bed was empty. Gibbs checked around the cabin but couldn't find him; suddenly he felt a wave of panic wash over him. Walking outside onto the veranda he sighed and relaxed. He watched as Tony emerged, the water running off of his shoulders and trickling down his chest. Walking down to the lake he removed his shirt and track pants before wading into the water.

Tony turned and saw Gibbs getting into the lake. He watched in silence as the water swallowed his toned body.

"Water's good," Gibbs said breaking Tony's train of thought, probably a good thing.

"Yeah," Tony replied. It was silent for a little while.

"I want to try something," Gibbs smirked.

"What?" Tony asked.

"This," Gibbs replied before moving closer to Tony then wrapping his arms around his waist and pulling him as close as he could and within seconds he had captured his mouth. Gibbs braced himself for Tony to push him away but that didn't happen instead he deepened the kiss. There was a battle of lips and tongues for some time before they both pulled away for air. Resting his head on Gibbs's chest Tony smiled.

"Finally," he sighed.

"You been serious?" Gibbs asked.

"Sure am," Tony said.

"Good," Gibbs smiled to himself as he let the reality hit him, it was a good feeling. Tony lifted his head and claimed Gibbs's lips this time the kiss was softer, taking in the taste of each other. Tony ground himself towards Gibbs, he needed this so badly. Gibbs let out a relieved sigh when he felt Tony grinding into him.

"Bed," Tony managed to get out through kisses which were now turning into eager battles. They made their way back up to the cabin, leaving their clothes by the lake. Once inside Gibbs pushed Tony against the wall and came up for a quick breather as he removed Tony's boxers and in return Tony removed Gibbs's boxers.

With a quick grin Gibbs dived back into a fast paced kiss with Tony. Moving into the bedroom they wasted no time in exploring each other's bodies.

XxX

"So, you think that it's working?" McGee asked Ziva.

"I hope so," she replied.

"I just hope Gibbs doesn't rush into it like he always does, just want him to be happy with Tony for a while," Abby said.

"I'm sure he'll do the right thing this time," Ducky assured her.

"Yeah, I'm sure thing will work out perfectly," Jimmy smiled.

XxX

Collapsing near a limp Tony, Gibbs recovered his breath before turning and kissing Tony on the cheek. Tony moved over into Gibbs's arms and was soon asleep.

When Tony woke he was still locked in Gibbs's arms, this bought a smile to his face. The sunlight trickled onto their naked bodies through the emaciated curtains.

"Wanna get up?" Gibbs whispered in Tony's ear.

"Maybe," Tony played.

"I was thinking maybe a nice shower would be good," Gibbs said as he kissed Tony's neck.

"I'd like that," Tony smiled.

XxENDxX