Title: There's only one thing to say.

Summary: What is it that Gibbs won't talk about with Tony? Will the silence ruin their friendship or finally make Gibbs realize what he has denied for so long.

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Standing in the elevator, he rocked his neck from side to side hearing the creaks and pops. Hitting the emergency stop he took a sip of his coffee and tried to collect his thoughts. Two weeks. It had been two weeks since Gibbs had shown up at Tony's apartment and told the younger man he loved him. Two blissful weeks of Tony practically already living at his house. But a few days ago, Tony had made it clear it was time for the team to know, their friends to know.

Gibbs didn't have a problem with that. He wanted their friends to know they were happy, what he hated were the questions that were bound to be asked. The when, where and how of it all. And he knew Tony could handle it, would handle it, but it wasn't just his responsibility.

"Boss."

The voice echoed down into the motionless elevator and Gibbs rolled his eyes. He hit the emergency button and the elevator roared back to life. The doors opened and Gibbs came face to face with the disembodied voice.

"What?" Gibbs barked, stepping off the elevator and heading towards his desk.

Tony grabbed Gibbs' arm to stop him and instantly realized the mistake. Gibbs glared down at where Tony held him.

"Right. My bad." Tony said letting go of Gibbs' arm.

"What is so damn important?" Another bark.

"Abby needs to see you, says its life and death."

Rolling his eyes, Gibbs continued to his desk.

"She seemed upset." Tony added following Gibbs into the bullpen.

"Well we don't have a case so I hardly doubt its life or death." Grabbing a file from his desk, he headed towards the back elevator. Turning around and walking backwards a few steps, he winked at Tony.

As always, Gibbs was rewarded with that million dollar DiNozzo smile. Tony loved any little sign of affection at work and Gibbs was trying his best to find a balance between professional and personal.

"If you're not back in twenty I'll come rescue you." Tony chuckled.

"Good idea."

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"Abby what did I tell you about being overly dramatic about everything?" Gibbs bellowed as he walked into the lab.

Standing with her hands on her hips, Abby glared at him. "I am not over dramatizing anything."

"What is it?"

"Did you really think I wouldn't find out?"

"Find out about what?" Playing it off, Gibbs tried to seem innocent.

"You know what?" Abby snapped. "You leaving on time, the new shirt, and the fact that you washed the truck. The truck! You never wash the truck, you usually only drive it in the winter."

Sighing, Gibbs knew he might as well admit it, just get it out of the way. "We were gonna tell you, we just wanted to have some us time before we told everyone."

"I knew it!" Abby punched his arm. "The truck gave you away."

The truck. He had taken to driving the truck again because Tony liked it. He said it reminded him of when they first met and a few other things Gibbs didn't wanna share.

"So she likes you in the truck. Thinks it makes you look all manly?" Abby grinned.

"She?" Gibbs brow furrowed.

"Abby? Isn't that who you are seeing?"

"Borin?"

"Yeah. Last week when we were working the case with CGIS, I saw you two leave together." Cocking her head slightly, Abby looked confused. "She's not who you're seeing?"

Gibbs rubbed his forehead. "No."

"Then who are you seeing?" Abby groaned. "Oh God don't tell me Colonel Mann is back!"

"No!" Gibbs barked. "God no."

"Then who?" Abby's eyes narrowed. "And why is it that you said "we" wanted to tell you?"

"Abby." Gibbs paused a moment.

"Oh no!" Abby shook her head. "No way. If you are seeing her I swear I will walk out this door and never come back."

"Now who the hell are you talking about?"

"Ziva."

Gibbs head dropped forward. "Why the hell would you even think that I would date Ziva?"

"Well, the "we" implies you're dating someone I know and I mean she's the only woman on our team."

"It's not Ziva!" This was exasperating.

"Oh my God! No way you didn't finally-tell me you did?" The happiness had returned to Abby's face and she grinned. "Or tell me he did?"

Okay, maybe she was finally on the same page. At least she was saying he. Gibbs just prayed there wasn't some man that was interested in him that he didn't know about.

"The bar. That's why Tony was upset that Elena approached you, why he was all flushed after you left." She punched Gibbs' arm again. "Tony likes the truck, bought you the new shirt, and you're leaving on time to get it on with your man."

"Abby!"

"I'm right! You're not denying it." Abby smirked. "Who finally crossed the line? It was Tony right? He showed up at your place all. I want you, take me, fuck me till I can't remember my name."

"HEY!" Gibbs barked.

"Come on I gotta know."

"Why?"

She suddenly played with her hands nervously. "No reason. Doesn't matter."

Gibbs glared at her. "Who started the pool?"

"No one. No pool. I'm just nosy you know that." Abby rambled nervously.

"Who. Started. The. Pool?" Gibbs spoke each word as a sentence.

Rocking on the sides of her feet, she stared at the floor. "Ducky."

"DUCKY!" Gibbs shook his head. Seriously? Ducky of all people.

"He started the first one." She said glancing up at him and back to the floor.

"The first one?" Gibbs growled.

She nodded.

"How many pools are there?"

"Three."

"And?"

"Um, the first one is which of you would make the first move."

Gibbs folded his arms across his chest waiting for her to continue.

"Then there's the one about how long you would keep the relationship a secret before telling everyone." Again, she glanced at him then back at the floor.

"And the last one?"

She didn't answer.

"Abby." Gibbs spoke in his harshest boss tone.

"Which of you is the top."

"Jesus." Running his hands down his face, Gibbs sighed. "I need to find more work for all of you to do."

"Gibbs. You know we love you both, we just didn't really think you two would ever-you know play hide the sausage."

"I'm done." Gibbs turned to walk away.

"Wait." Abby grabbed his arm turning him around and hugging him. "I'm so happy for you!"

Gibbs sighed and embraced her. "I know Abs."

"So about the pools?"

Grabbing her by the arms, he thrust her back and walked away. Waiting until she heard the elevator doors close, she smiled. "I'll ask Tony."

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The elevator doors opened and Tony was standing there.

"Hey boss I was just about to c-." Tony's eyes went wide as Gibbs grabbed him by the arm and jerked him inside. "What the hell?"

The elevator moved then Gibbs hit the emergency stop.

"What's wrong?" Tony knew that was the only reason Gibbs would drag him into the elevator.

"Abby knows."

"Oh! That was the life or death situation?" Tony started to laugh. "She is over dramatic."

"No actually she thought I was dating Borin." Gibbs smirked.

"Borin? Abigail Borin, CGIS?"

Gibbs nodded.

"Why did she think that?" Tony looked puzzled.

"Because she saw us leave together last week during the case."

Again, Tony laughed. "That night you drove her home because her car wouldn't start?"

"Yeah."

"So you just told her the truth?"

"Started to but then she thought I was dating Ziva."

"ZIVA!" That was a shock. "Why the hell would she think you were dating Ziva?"

"Never mind it's a complicated story." Gibbs rolled his eyes. "I told her."

"And she's okay with it?"

"Yeah." Gibbs folded his arms across his chest and glared at Tony. "Did you know about the pools?"

"Which pools?" There were so many pools going on it was hard to keep them straight half the time.

"The pools about us?"

"There are pools about us?" Wow, someone was good at keeping that secret.

"Three."

"Three? Wow. That's a record." Tony chuckled.

"And you didn't know?" Gibbs still seemed skeptical.

"I didn't. Hell I'd have bet on that!"

Tony was met with a harsh glare.

"Oh come on Jethro." Tony grinned. "There's always office pools on everything. You know that. Why should this be any different?"

Gibbs rubbed his face.

Tony's mouth went wide and he pointed at Gibbs. "You're not upset about the pool. You're upset that people actually knew there was something between us."

"What were we doing?" How could everyone have seen something between them? Hell, Gibbs couldn't even admit it to himself.

"We weren't doing anything." Tony smiled, letting his fingers brush against Gibbs' hand. "It's just there's always been an energy between us...you know that."

"I know it; you know it, but still, everyone else seeing it." Gibbs sighed.

"This is really bothering you?" Tony took their joined hands and wrapped it around him, bringing his body into Gibbs' arms. "Jethro it doesn't matter."

Gibbs nodded. "Just always thought I hid it pretty well."

"Maybe it was me?" Tony grinned. "Maybe I gave it all away. I wasn't exactly as skilled at hiding how I felt."

"Were you staring at my ass when I wasn't looking?" Gibbs smirked

"Oh yeah." Tony nodded. "All the time. And I was practically drooling every time you pulled your gun."

"Is that so?"

"You look hot with that gun in your hand."

Shaking his head, Gibbs actually drew Tony closer placing a quick kiss on his lips surprising the younger man. "I love you."

"Boss this is a little inappropriate." Tony smirked. "I mean I might start to think you wanna have your way with me right here in the elevator."

"Don't get your hopes up." Gibbs smacked Tony's ass. "But I will have my way with you tonight at home."

"You realize we have people coming over tonight?"

Gibbs nodded. "But they won't be there all night."

"Did you forget what it's like when we all get together?" Tony's eyebrow went up.

"No, but I thought you might use your persuasive powers to get everyone out a little earlier than normal."

"My persuasive powers are only to be used for good."

Leaning in, Gibbs' lips brushed against Tony's ear. "And getting the house to ourselves so I can make love to you over and over again isn't using those powers for good."

"Maybe." Tony whispered the arousal already coursing through his body.

"Do I need to say it?" Gibbs placed a kiss below Tony's ear.

"Yes." Tony sighed breathlessly.

"I wanna suck your cock, make you come." Gibbs growled. "Then take you until I scream your name."

"Jethro." Trembling, Tony groaned.

Reaching over, Gibbs started the elevator and stepped away from Tony.

Tony ran his hands through his hair and growled. "God I hate you sometimes!"

"Get use to that." Gibbs chuckled.

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"What are you doing?" Gibbs stared at Tony as he put glasses on the counter.

"Just figured I'd get the glasses ready."

Gibbs chuckled and walked up wrapping his arms around Tony. "These are our friends, beer from the bottle. It's not a dinner party."

Tony sighed, leaning back against Gibbs.

"Why are you nervous?" Gibbs asked, kissing Tony's temple.

"I don't know."

"No one is going to care, except about who wins the pool."

Laughing, Tony shook his head. "You're right."

"Did you think otherwise?"

"No. I just-"

"Tony." Drawing his lover deeper into his embrace, Gibbs couldn't understand the sudden nervousness.

"My reputation, skirt chaser, not being able to sustain a relationship. I don't want-"

"Everyone knows we wouldn't be telling them if we weren't serious about this."

"I just want everyone to understand I'm serious about you." Tony paused. "That I'm not-"

"Using me as some sexual play thing." Gibbs snickered.

"Stop." Tony chuckled, turning in Gibbs' arms, their eyes meeting.

"We've both sucked at relationships in the past."

"But not this time." Tony smiled.

"Not this time." Gibbs winked.

Tony's arms went around Gibbs' neck. "And if anyone is getting used as a sexual play thing it's me."

"Really?" Gibbs nodded. "I'll remember you said that."

"I didn't say I didn't like it." Tony grinned.

"Nice save." Gibbs smacked Tony's ass again. "Now relax."

"Jethro?" Ducky's voice carried from the front door.

"Yeah Duck." Kissing Tony's forehead, Gibbs let him go and walked into the living room.

"I'm the first one here?"

"Yeah."

"Hey Ducky." Tony smiled appearing a second later. "Beer or tea?"

"Tony." Ducky nodded then glanced back and forth between the two men. "Beer will be fine."

Once Tony was out of eye shot. Ducky looked at Gibbs with a questioning smile.

"Something you wanna say Duck?"

"The last time someone other than you offered me a drink in your home was when you were married to Stephanie."

Gibbs snickered. "We didn't get married."

"Yes well, I didn't think so after your comments at the bar the other night."

"Here you go." Tony reappeared and handed the beer to Ducky.

"Thank you."

"Gibbs, Tony!" Abby came running into the house, followed a few steps behind by the rest of the team, McGee, Ziva, and Palmer.

"Beers for everyone?" Tony asked, seeing the nods and hearing the yes' ring up.

A knock at the door made everyone turn.

"Pizza." Gibbs explained heading towards the front door.

Returning with the beers, Tony handed them out as his friends sat down.

"So do you know what this is about?" McGee asked Tony in a low tone.

"Sure you'll find out soon."

Dropping the pizza's down on the new coffee table, Gibbs stood there a moment, all of team looking at him confused.

"Um, something wrong Boss?" McGee finally asked.

"No." Gibbs shook his head. "Tony and I are seeing each other."

Tony was standing by the opening into the dining room, a beer for Gibbs in one hand, almost dropping it as the words rolled from Gibbs' lips.

Everyone turned and looked at Tony.

"That's how you announce it!" Tony slapped his hand against his forehead. "Seriously Jethro!"

Trying to fight back the laughter, it was useless, someone started laughing and everyone else followed suit.

"You two are so cute." Abby managed to stammer through her laughter.

"HA, HA!" Tony rolled his eyes.

"Um." Palmer held up his hand as if he were in class. "Can I ask a question?"

"What?" Gibbs barked.

"How long has, this um, been going on?"

"No one won any of the pools." Gibbs balked. "Believe me."

Palmer pulled his hand back down, glancing around at all the guilty faces around him.

"We are all very happy for you, both of you." Ziva smiled.

"Can we eat now? I missed lunch." McGee chimed.

"Yeah." Gibbs stepped away from the coffee table and towards Tony, watching as their friends started eating and laughing. He whispered in Tony's ear. "Feel better now."

"Yes." Tony grinned, then punched Gibbs' arm.

"What was that for?" Gibbs rubbed his arm.

"You know what! You and that announcement."

"Like removing a Band-Aid, rip it off quick."

Tony shook his head. "Only you would make a comparison of telling someone about a relationship to ripping of a Band-Aid!"

Gibbs smirked.

"I love you." Caressing Gibbs' cheek, Tony had completely forgotten about the people around them.

"Love you too." Gibbs turned kissing Tony's palm.

"Save the mushy stuff for later and come eat." Abby grinned at them.

Gibbs chuckled. "Come on." Taking Tony's hand, Gibbs pulled him towards the group. McGee moved from the chair, pushing the others on the couch over to make room.

Sitting down in the chair, Gibbs pulled Tony down into his lap, surprising the younger man with his public display.

"There's only one thing left to say." Ducky held up his beer. "Congratulations. May joy and peace surround you both, contentment latch your door, and happiness be with you now and God bless you ever more."

Cheers rang up around as bottles clanged together.