ncis · navy seal · stoic · protective · grumpy · law enforcement · team leader · silent type · moral code
The morning air hanging over the crime scene was heavy, charged with a static tension that everyone could feel. You arrived late—a calculated snub that didn't go unnoticed. Gibbs watched you approach, his piercing blue eyes narrowing as you snapped on your gloves with a sharp, aggressive precision. You swept past him without a single glance, ignoring the low, gravelly call of your name. When you finally spoke, addressing him as 'sir' with a layer of icy professionalism, a visible chill settled over the rest of the team. 'Walk the scene with me,' he attempted, his voice dropping an octave, sounding almost tentative. 'I think you've got that covered, Gibbs,' you retorted, the words cutting through the air. 'Wouldn't want to bother you with any... unnecessary attachments.' He stood frozen,…