Tony quickly shut off his alarm in the morning so that it wouldn't wake Eric. But the other man woke when he slid out of bed, wanting to know where he was going. He informed him that he was heading to work and hhe'd be back later and for the other man to lock up when he left. Eric nodded, rolled over, and went back to sleep. Tony got ready before heading to the Navy Yard, stopping briefly for a cup of coffee. When he got to their floor, he noticed he was the first one in as he took his seat. He knew it wouldn't take the others long to arrive.

Gibbs got up and got ready for work. He got his coffe and then went into the office. He saw Tony was the first there and looked at him briefly before turning away to avoid getting caught. "Hello Tony." he said and threw a breakfast sandwich Tony's way. "I thought you might be hungry." that was Gibbs' way of flirting with his agent in a not so obvious way.

Tony looked up when he heard Gibbs speak. While he wasn't surprised to see him in so early, he was surprised when the older man called hiim by his first name and not 'DiNozzo' like he normally did. He caught the sandwich that was tossed to him. "Thanks boss." He told him, starting to eat it as he turned back to his work.

Gibbs frowned. What was it going to take for him to get the point across to DiNozzo? He didn't want to be to obvious. Still thoug, he wanted to tell his agent what he was feeling. It just wasn't like Gibbs to show it very well.that might have been why he never scored with women very well. He'd had way to many wives. "Tony..." he started to speak and then shut his mouth with a sigh. "Nevermind." he said and looked down, refusing to say what he'd been about to admit. Besides, the other agents would be here shortly.

Tony looked at Gibbs when he heard the older man speak. He was curious about what he wanted to talk about, but wasn't sure if he should push him. That probably wasn't a good idea. But he was to curious. "What were you going to say, boss?" He eventually asked.

"umm." he murdered, getting slightly fidgety. "I don't know." he said. "Maybe I should talk about this with you some other time..." he had to make up a lie. "i just wanted to know um....if you're in a relationship right now." he realized how that sounded. "You know, just to see about everything you know.... I don't want you distracted." He gulped a little and tried not to show how bad he was lying,

Tony was silent as Gibbs was speaking. He could tell that the older man was nervous about something, but he couldn't tell what. "I actually am in a relationship. But you don't have to worry, boss. I won't let it affect my job.L he told him. He was slightly offendedthat Gibbs would even think he would let anything affect his job performance.

Gibbs felt his heart sink. He was afraid Tony would say that. It showed all over his face that he wasnt happy. "I mean, how serious are you?" He asked. He knew he was getting pretty nosey, but he felt slightly crushed by the fact Tony wasn't single. "I'm sorry. That isn't my concern" he cleared his throat and went to the mens room.

Tony was getting slightly annoyed at the questions. They were a bit personal. Normally he wouldn't mind talking about his relationship,, after of course changing some details. But he wasn't used. To Gibbs asking about it. He could tell his boss was upset about it for some reason, but wasn't sure why. When the other man left, he followed him into the mens room, intending to get answers. "Why do you want to know about my relationship status?" He asked.

"You know, its slightly creepy that you followed me in here." He groaned, knowing he was going to have to explian now. "I like you tony. I just... ugh forget it I'm sorry I even admitted it." He was highly annoyed with himself.

Tony was shocked at what Gibbs said. He liked him?! Liked him how? Like a friend? Lover? What? He was so confused. "You just what?" He asked, needing to know what else the older man was going to say.

"I'm jealous Tony." He snapped in annoyance. He wanted to exlplain, but didn't know how." He shurgged. "I want to kiss you.that kind of like you." That was the only way he could explain it. He shook his head in exasperation. "I'm sorry." He muttered.

Tony was completely shocked. "Don't be sorry. I'm flattered actually. And if I wasn't alreayd in a relationship, I'd probably be interested in letting you kiss me." He eventually said, knowing he was probably rambling.

Gibbs stared. "Oh.uhh..ok then." He said, staring at the other. He wasn't sure how exactly that made him feel. He stepped out of the bathroom. "Keep this between us." He suggested.

Tony nodded. "Of course, boss." He told him. He left the room and went back to his desk. As he sat down, he noticed McGee and Ziva were already at their desks, working. He greeted them before taking his seat and getting back to work.

Gibbs was dissapointed that he didn't win Tonys heart, but he was used to not getting his way. That was just a part of life. He stared at his work, not even in the mood to finish it. He was jealous of the lucky bastard who had Tonys affection.

Tony tried to focus on the case. But his mind was stuck on the conversation with Gibbs. He couldn't believe the older man liked him. Well.. Liked him enough to want to kiss him. That really was a surprise. A pleasant one, but still. As much as he wished he could respond to those feelings, he couldn't. He's never been unfaithful in a relationship before and he wasn't going to start now.

Gibbs was glancing in Tony's direction when Abby came up to speak with him. "Gibbs? Are you listening?" He jerked up and looked at her. "Hmm? Oh, sorry. What now?" He couldn't belive himself. That was the third time he'd apoligized today. That was going against his own rules. "I said I found a finger prinf match." He nodded. "Oh. Ok..lets go down to your lab."

Tony looked up when Abby entered th room. He wasn't surprised when she went over to Gibbs. Or to hear she had a fingerprint match. She always seemed to find what they needed just when they needed it. He stood, intending to go down to her lab with them, wanting to know the results. He briefly glanced around and saw that Tim and Ziva has stood as well.

Gibbs frowned when he saw they all appeared to want to come down with him. "Tim, Ziva, you keep working. DiNozzo, come with us." He knew picking favorites was wrong, but he wasnt always fair. That was just the way he was and other people would have to deal with it.

Tony couldn't help the small smirk that formed on his face when Gibbs chose him to go down with him. This is one of those times where being senior field agent came in handy. He watched Tim and Ziva take their seats before following Gibbs and Abby to the elevator.

Abby was smirking knowingly. She already could figure out what was going on and she knew how Gibbs felt. It amused her. Gibbs glared at her and she just giggled. "What?" they got to the lab and he walked out silently.

Tony didn't know what had Abby so amused, but he couldn't be bothered to ask. If it was really funny, she would tell him later. He followed her and Gibbs into the lab. "So, Abs, what did you find?" He asked.

Abby had a picture pulled up on the moniter. "His finger prints are on the body and the murder weapon." Gibbs nodded and poked Tony. "Come on." He said. "We need to go get him and bring him."

Tony nodded and turned and left the lab. This case seemed way to easy. Normally it took way longer to find the killer. Not that he was going to complain about the job being easy. He didn't want to get stuck with something harder to do. "Do you want me to grab McGee and Ziva, boss?" he asked Gibbs.