IMAGINE: Tim’s been through a lot during his time at NCIS. He’s been stabbed, shot at, attacked by a dog, even almost got blown up a few times. Safe to say, he can get a little paranoid at times. All it takes is a little reminder that the two of you are perfectly ok. WORD COUNT: 572 WARNINGS: Not gonna lie, Tim might sound like a psychopath at one point. Author’s Note: Had a little writer’s block but I decided to release another sappy feel-good piece. Hope y’all like it!
He sat nervously at his desk, constantly looking over his shoulder as if you would magically appear out of nowhere. Usually he’d be in bed by now reading a book but that’s when you’d be next to him, snoring away like a NASCAR engine.
It wasn’t normal for you to come home this late. Tim was used to coming home to you playing some of his video games wearing one of his baggy MIT shirts.
Imagine his surprise when he walked in at around 7:02, an hour after he was supposed to clock out of work, you were nowhere to be found.
“Don’t freak out,” mumbled Tim, sparing a single glance at his watch. The hands that read 9:47 seemed to taunt him as they slowly marched along the face.
There had to be a reasonable explanation why you weren’t back yet. There was a reason why you hadn’t texted him at all today warning him you would be late coming home. There was a reason you weren’t back and he hadn’t heard at all from you.
But from past experience, Tim couldn’t fight this feeling that he had to drop everything he was doing and find you. It wouldn’t take long to track your sim card and-
He heard the lock creaking in the hallway, the tell-tale sound of someone coming in. The door slowly swung open as you struggled to pull out your key.
“I’m home,” you called out into the apartment. Your bag slipped from your shoulder during your struggle, the weight of it pulling you to the floor. “Timmy, a little help please?”
No sooner after you called for him, the agent was at your side taking your bag with a worried grunt. He carried it over to the table, leaving you to strip your jacket in peace. For the moment. It wasn’t long before he returned, already looking for answers.
“Hey you all right?” Tim asked you. “It’s a bit late ain’t it?”
“I am fine Timmy,” you promised, pressing a kiss to his nose. “I just had a long day at the office, that’s all.”
His hands captured your face, holding you in place as he returned the favor. “Sorry,” he mumbled. “I just get worried, y’know? You could get hurt and-”
Before he could continue his rambling, you put your hands over his, shushing his rambling.
“Tim.”
“(Your Name),” Tim sighed.
Something about the way the two of you held each other, he could relax knowing you were ok. You were with him. Home. Safe.
Feeling him ease up, you nodded towards the bedroom. It had been a long day for the two of you. Nothing that an hour or two of cuddling and some takeout couldn’t fix.
“I’ll order your favorite and we can watch (Choice of Fantasy Movie) in our underwear,” you offered.
Tim couldn’t help but chuckle, stealing another kiss before letting you go.
“That sounds amazing. You’ve got 5 minutes to call it in before I steal you away,” he teased.
“Promise?” You called out, already dialing in the number.
It’s no secret that Timothy McGee could get a little anxious at times. What he’s had to experience at work doesn’t help. He can’t help it when his fears get the better of him.
But at the end of the day, he knows that you’ll be there with him. For better or for worse. And that’s something to look forward to.
IMAGINE: On nights like these, private NCIS agent Gibbs would rather be down in his basement working on a project. He wasn’t one to go out to bars or spend all night playing some game online like his coworkers. Tonight, however, thanks to a bit of liquid courage, you show him another way to enjoy the night. WORD COUNT: 767 WARNINGS: Fluff with our favorite hard ass agent, mentions of heavy alcohol intake
Gibbs can’t think of the last time he felt this content. There were moments he’d prefer to hide in his dimly lit basement; working on his projects and sipping on his bourbon.
This time he was in the kitchen, leaning against the counter sipping on tepid coffee he found lying around. It would’ve been a shame to let it go to waste.
Unfamiliar music played softly in the background, tempting him to shut it off, to enjoy the silence. But from past experience, Gibbs knew that if even tried shutting it off, he wouldn’t live to see tomorrow. Instead, he settled for enjoying his rapidly cooling caffeine boost, successfully hiding his grin behind his mug.
There weren’t many things that could convince him to ignore urges like that; his coworkers could count on one hand what could.
“Are you just going to stand there all night or are you going to join me?” You teased from across the room, slowly swaying along to the music.
Not even Tony would ever guess that his stone-faced boss would ever be put in his place by a lover.
“I’m fine with just enjoying the show,” Gibbs replied.
“You’re no fun, Jethro,” you pouted. Before he could say anything, you swiped up your own mug from the kitchen table, loudly drinking down the contents. You pulled away with a whine, signaling you finished it sooner than you liked.
“Is that from that bottle Tobias tried bribing me with?” Your boyfriend questioned. “I thought he knew better than that.”
He pointed to the dark bottle left on the table, squinting to see how much was left in it.
“Honey.” It wasn’t often that Jethro used pet names, so this sudden use caught you off guard. “That damn thing is almost empty, I think you’ve had enough.”
Maybe that was true. On your second glass, you had spilled some wine on your shirt, prompting you to replace it with one of the oversized navy sweatshirts Jethro kept around. He had yet to comment about you stealing his shirt, but based on his smirk, he didn’t mind.
“Finish it with me then,” you pleaded.
“I’ll stick with my joe,” he assured, lifting his mug to prove it.
Rolling your eyes, you reach for the wine bottle, almost knocking it off the table. It didn’t click in your head how fast Jethro moved; first, he was next to the fridge and now he was by your side holding the bottle you had almost knocked to the floor.
“Thank you for proving my point,” he grumbled, begrudgingly pressing a kiss to your forehead before looking around for a stopper.
“I was gonna put it away,” you grumbled back.
You paid no mind to Jethro’s complaints, choosing instead to slide across the kitchen floor in time with the music. Your sock covered feet drifted smoothly against the linoleum tiling, sending you into the counter that your boyfriend previously occupied. Unfazed by the crash, you gracefully take a seat on said counter, ignoring the fact you almost fell over attempting to do so.
“Don’t go too crazy there, I’d rather have you in one piece,” Jethro chided. He kept an eye on you as he stuck the bottle in the fridge. Before he could even shut the door properly, you started tugging on his shirt, silently begging him to come closer.
“What are you doing, huh?” He asked.
“I wanna dance,” you mumbled.
“You want to dance?” Jethro repeated. He didn’t bother hiding back a smile this time as he watched you thumb the buttons on his collar. “May I remind you you’re pretty drunk at the moment? Do you think you’re up for the job?”
Eager to prove him wrong, you hop down from the counter (With Gibbs subtly steadying you) and pull him close.
“Oh, this means you want to dance with me?” He asked cheekily.
At this point the music became a softer tune, encouraging Jethro to join you. What else could he do but oblige?
The two of you began to sway, holding each other close. Neither of you spoke, choosing to simply lean into the other and enjoy the moment.
Gibbs couldn’t think of the last time he felt this content. Having you here in his arms, not having to worry about Tony and Ziva bickering like children or Timothy getting picked on by said agents. He could just relax in the privacy of his own home with you.
“Thank you,” he whispered in your ear.
“For what?” You drowsily teased, feeling the effects of the alcohol slowing hitting you.
“For being you.”