[NCIS: Drabble] "Settling In" [Abby/McGee, G]
Title: Settling In
Author: Ami Ven
Rating: G
Word Count: 400
Prompt: birthday present for naemi
Fandom: NCIS
Pairing(s): Abby Sciuto/Tim McGee (plus Abby & Tony friendship)
Summary: Abby spends her birthday with her favorite boys.
Settling In
“Thanks for lunch, Tony,” said Abby, as they headed back to the Navy Yard. “We don’t get nearly enough time, just the two of us. Especially on my birthday.”
“Well, this is the first time in years we haven’t had a major case on your birthday,” Tony pointed out.
“I know. And is it weird that I’m a little disappointed? Not that nobody’s murdered, of course, that’s good, but… There’s a real rush to doing science under a time pressure, you know?”
Tony laughed. “I have no idea, Abs. But it’s not any weirder than anything else you do. Are you still on for dinner with Gibbs tonight?”
She nodded. “I had breakfast with Timmy, got a present and a letter from Ziva, lunch with you, and dinner with my silver-haired fox later on tonight. My day is pretty much perfect.”
“Better not let McJealous hear you talk about the boss that way,” Tony teased.
“McGee respects the choices I make,” Abby said, pointedly.
“I know,” Tony said, more seriously. “You and Tim are really good for each other, Abs. I’ve known you a long time, and you’re never been happier than the times you’ve been dating McGee.”
“I know,” she agreed, biting her lip. “But has he been happiest, too? I know that Timmy loves me, but he’s the settling-down type and I don’t know if I’ll be able to do that.”
“Abby,” Tony said, slowly. “McGee loves you exactly the way you are. But have you ever thought that settling down isn’t exactly settling?”
She smiled. “When did you get to be so smart, Tony?”
“Must have been all those smacks to the back of the head,” he replied, mock-serious. Then, he grinned and checked his watch. “Okay, that should have been enough time.”
“Enough time for what?”
“I had been planning to take you out anyway, Abs,” said Tony. “But I have to admit that I had an ulterior motive- or, actually, McGee did. It’s in your lab.”
Bouncing, Abby darted forward to open the lab door.
The entire room was covered in decorations, all carefully placed so they wouldn’t get in the way while she was working. And McGee himself was sitting at her desk, grinning.
“Tim, it’s beautiful!” said Abby, launching herself at him for a hug. “Thank you.”
“Happy birthday, Abs,” he said. “Has it been good so far?”
Abby kissed him. “The best.”
THE END
Current Mood:
geeky
Author: Ami Ven
Rating: G
Word Count: 400
Prompt: birthday present for naemi
Fandom: NCIS
Pairing(s): Abby Sciuto/Tim McGee (plus Abby & Tony friendship)
Summary: Abby spends her birthday with her favorite boys.
Settling In
“Thanks for lunch, Tony,” said Abby, as they headed back to the Navy Yard. “We don’t get nearly enough time, just the two of us. Especially on my birthday.”
“Well, this is the first time in years we haven’t had a major case on your birthday,” Tony pointed out.
“I know. And is it weird that I’m a little disappointed? Not that nobody’s murdered, of course, that’s good, but… There’s a real rush to doing science under a time pressure, you know?”
Tony laughed. “I have no idea, Abs. But it’s not any weirder than anything else you do. Are you still on for dinner with Gibbs tonight?”
She nodded. “I had breakfast with Timmy, got a present and a letter from Ziva, lunch with you, and dinner with my silver-haired fox later on tonight. My day is pretty much perfect.”
“Better not let McJealous hear you talk about the boss that way,” Tony teased.
“McGee respects the choices I make,” Abby said, pointedly.
“I know,” Tony said, more seriously. “You and Tim are really good for each other, Abs. I’ve known you a long time, and you’re never been happier than the times you’ve been dating McGee.”
“I know,” she agreed, biting her lip. “But has he been happiest, too? I know that Timmy loves me, but he’s the settling-down type and I don’t know if I’ll be able to do that.”
“Abby,” Tony said, slowly. “McGee loves you exactly the way you are. But have you ever thought that settling down isn’t exactly settling?”
She smiled. “When did you get to be so smart, Tony?”
“Must have been all those smacks to the back of the head,” he replied, mock-serious. Then, he grinned and checked his watch. “Okay, that should have been enough time.”
“Enough time for what?”
“I had been planning to take you out anyway, Abs,” said Tony. “But I have to admit that I had an ulterior motive- or, actually, McGee did. It’s in your lab.”
Bouncing, Abby darted forward to open the lab door.
The entire room was covered in decorations, all carefully placed so they wouldn’t get in the way while she was working. And McGee himself was sitting at her desk, grinning.
“Tim, it’s beautiful!” said Abby, launching herself at him for a hug. “Thank you.”
“Happy birthday, Abs,” he said. “Has it been good so far?”
Abby kissed him. “The best.”
THE END
Current Mood:
geeky