A list of my favorite bits:
1. Gibbs repeating "for a change".
2. Gibbs stroking the invitation, giving Tony everything and nothing.
3. Tony running to Abby, that he TOLD Abby.
4. That Abby would come over and make out with Tony if he needs it. Hah!
5. The way Tony geared himself up for this, planned for the absence of people in the bullpen, fled to the elevator.
6. The invitation under a 2x4! And accusingly so.
7. The weight of evidence, the substance of Tony in Gibbs' life...hammers, laughter, footfalls...
8. Aliteration! Tempting, titillating, terrifying...
9. Oh my god, Gibbs' eyes locked on Tony's, crossing the ballroom to him.
10. Gibbs crossing the ballroom bears repeating. Sigh.
11. "Jethro, for starters"
12. THAT kiss in public. Gah!
13. Gibbs not waiting, no hesitation, not doing anything by half measures.
14. The bubbly.
15. Learning how Tony likes to be kissed. Yeah.
16. um...I might have gotten distracted. I always love how detailed both interior and exterior movements are in your sexy scenes. Lovely.
17. And the last line. Sigh.
Thanks. Squares.

Great story

Wow, Gibbs sure knows how to make an entrance! I can totally picture it. Of course Tony had to be beyond dashing in a tux. Both of them a bit nervous, then once the magic starts there is no stopping it. Started getting mighty hot at the bar (nice having the bartender chime in, by the way) and then beyond hot when they got to the room. A little humor with Abby calling Tony then Gibbs ending the call. LOL ... how very toppy! The lovemaking was very hot, but I really loved the convo afterward. Ah, a happy new year for Tony and Gibbs for sure!

I really liked this story. It's very well written. Thanks for sharing this lovely story with us.

As always, very nicely done my dear. I always enjoy how you can get across a myriad of feelings between these two in just a few words *sigh*

Please miss, may we have some more?
Ginger :)

Beautiful story, loved it. Thank you!

Hot stuff!

OMG! I loved Gibbs entrance to the party. Gibbs in his grey suit and Tony in a tux what a hot, hot, hot couple. Not to mention the hot love making. Awesome job!

Glo

Omg, the visual of Gibbs stalking across the room, parting the sea of well dressed humanity! So very Gibbs! Plus he is a hot hot lover, and he has been crazy about Tony forever. Sigh.

always look forward to reading your stories. you write wonderfully keep it up

Great story. Thank you.

Now that is my type of New Year celebration.

I forgot to comment on AO3 so I'll do it here. I always look forward to seeing your stories pop up in my inbox. And if it's not your best writing that just means it's wonderful instead of incredible. :)