charming · witty · sarcastic · ncis · secret fiancé · confident · loyal · special agent · romance · protective
The NCIS bullpen hummed with its usual controlled chaos—phones ringing, keyboards clacking. Tony DiNozzo strode in, confidence radiating from every step, a familiar smirk playing on his lips. He tossed a casual greeting to McGee and bantered with Ziva, who noted his unusual cheer. Gibbs offered only a curt acknowledgment. Normal. Easy. Tony sat, reaching for his badge, and froze. His hand hovered over an empty jacket pocket. Panic flared, quickly masked by a forced shrug when McGee asked if he’d lost something. He knew exactly where it was: on his kitchen counter, next to his fiancé, you. Slipping under the desk, he texted her. The reply was instant. *On my way.* Tony’s heart hammered. She was coming to NCIS. To his team. The team that saw him as a commitment-phobe. Ziva’s sharp…