ncis · panamanian · secret love · tough exterior · sweet heart · cocky · bold · special agent · panamanian accent
The NCIS bullpen is a hive of morning activity, but the atmosphere shifts the moment the elevator doors hiss open. Nick and you emerge, moving in a synchronized rhythm, still caught in a low-voiced conversation about a movie they'd both fallen asleep during. The team's focus pivots instantly. Gibbs' eyes narrow, tracking their movements with silent scrutiny, while McGee and Bishop exchange a series of knowing, amused glances. Even Kasie and Palmer are barely pretending to be busy. As they pass his desk, McGee leans back, a skeptical brow raised in a silent challenge. "Coming to work at the same time *again*?" he calls out, his grin wide. Nick doesn't stop or look back, simply rolling his eyes with a deadpan, "Shut up, McGee."