Echoes of Eternity

Rated: M

Pairing: Gibbs/Abby

Disclaimer: As usual NCIS, its characters etc don't belong to me.

Spoilers: Not a lot but some for Season 10, including episode 2 - Recovery, and episode 11 - Shabbat Shalom.

A/N: This is a sequel to Waiting For You, although this can probably be read on it's own some things may get lost in translation if you haven't read that. My muse has decided to take a holiday on the angst front so this one is heavy on the fluff and smut. Thanks as always to Gosgirl for all her awesome help and encouragement...the cabin obsession belongs to her as well as me :p

Chapter 1

Letting a long sigh of contentment escape from her lungs Abby took in the lush vegetation and colorful blanket of flowers that led up to the cabin she could see a short distance away. Spring was in full bloom and she closed her eyes, the warm breeze blowing in through the open window of the truck, the varying perfumes that were carried on the wind instantly making her feel more relaxed.

It was mid-afternoon, and the drive that would normally have taken a couple of hours from D.C. ended up being doubled due to several scenic stops along the way. As much as she loved her job, Abby was glad that for the next couple of days she wouldn't have to give it a single thought.

It had been over 12 months since she'd been here, but it had been at this cabin, surrounded by her friends, that everything had changed.

Taking a deep breath and opening her eyes Abby turned to the man beside her. Her life had changed for the better over the last year, and Gibbs had been the reason for that.

Since leaving the cabin the last time they'd continued to get closer and after being together for 3 months Abby had moved in to Gibbs' place. It had become their home, a place of sanctuary and relaxation where there were signs of her presence in his life everywhere, as well as reminders of the girls he'd lost.

It hadn't all been easy but they'd worked through the difficult times and gradually Gibbs had started to open up. Abby was also beginning to get used to being in a serious relationship, both of them learning to further build on the trust and understanding they'd always had with each other to make things work.

"I can't believe we're here," Abby said trying to contain her excitement. "I know it's only a weekend away, but it's been so long since we've had some time alone...proper time alone."

Gibbs took one hand off the steering wheel as he brought the truck to a standstill and wrapped his arm around Abby's shoulders, pulling her into his side. She'd sat next to him rather than in the passenger's seat, wanting to make the most of every minute they had together.

"Yeah it's been a while," Gibbs kissed her temple, taking a moment to breath in the scent of her hair. "I'm sorry about that, Abbs."

While they'd attempted to get away for the weekend on more than one occasion, something had always prevented them from going, the main problem being work. As disappointed as they'd both been every time though it helped that they both understood the importance of each other's job.

Gibbs didn't have to worry about Abby using his job against him and her complaining that he was never home, it also helped that they got to see each other during the day even if they were busy. He always made the time to drop into her lab with a caf-pow even if he didn't need results, and Abby went up to the bullpen when she needed a break, or even just to be reminded that he was near. It was the simple things that kept them going, a quick kiss or a hug, three whispered words, or a smile that they knew was reserved only for each other.

"It's not your fault Gibbs, we've both had a lot of work on, we always do, but I'm glad we finally managed to get away this time."

"Me too."

Sliding the palm of his hand over her cheek Gibbs gently brushed his lips over Abby's, taking his time to nibble along the curve of her mouth before slipping his tongue between her parted lips.

Quickly deepening the kiss Abby wedged herself onto his lap between his body and the steering wheel, their lips surging together while she moved her hands up to scrape her fingers through the short soft hair at the back of his neck. Her legs twisted awkwardly on either side of Gibbs in an attempt to get closer, her moan of desire making him grin against her lips.

"I have you all to myself for two and a half days," Abby breathed between gasps for air when the kiss came to an end. She grazed her teeth along his bottom lip before grinning at him mischievously and leaning her forehead against his. "Whatever will we do with all that free time?"

"Get in touch with nature?" Gibbs teased.

Abby circled her hips into him, moving her mouth next to his ear and taking the lobe between her lips. "Well I'm sure there will definitely be lots of animalistic behavior...God, Gibbs, we haven't even gotten out of the truck and I want you."

"We haven't christened the truck yet," he smirked.

"Just every other horizontal and vertical surface at home." Abby's hand slid under his t-shirt and over his stomach, her voice low and sultry as she spoke. "I'm not gonna be able to think of anything else until I have you."

"Inside," Gibbs moaned when her hand lowered to his groin. "More room and I don't want us to be interrupted."

Abby pulled back to look at him. "I thought you said there was no-one else booked in to the smaller cabins."

"There isn't, but I don't wanna take the chance that someone still might be in the area." He gave her a kiss and lifted her off him, the half grin he gave Abby making her heartbeat soar despite the pout she gave him. "It's not over, I promise."

Pushing the car door open Gibbs hopped out and held out his hand for Abby. She smiled and took it and just as they had done last time they were here Gibbs let Abby drag him up to the front door of the cabin and he let them in.

"Hasn't changed much," Gibbs said, gazing around the inside.

"Just as cozy as it was last time...still reminds me of family too, of us all being together."

"It was a good Christmas," Gibbs agreed, smiling.

"The best Christmas, cos I got you." She moved in front of Gibbs to face him, her free hand moving over his waist to spread out over his back while she squeezed their entwined fingers.

Gibbs ran the back of his fingers down the side of her face, holding her emerald gaze before his lips covered hers in a gentle kiss.

"Still have trouble believing that you're mine sometimes," he murmured against her lips.

"I know what you mean, it almost seems too good to be true that I have you. Maybe we just need a little more convincing," Abby grinned impishly at him. "Should we go and see if our bedroom looks the same?"

Gibbs returned her grin. "Check the firmness of the bed while we're there?"

"Something like that."

Abby linked her hands around the back of his neck and drew him into a heated kiss, Gibbs' hands settling on her waist as he pulled her nearer. Their lips merged in a hungry kiss, days of pent up longing finally getting the chance to be released. It had been almost two weeks since they'd had the chance to be together physically and that desire was about to come undone whether they were ready for it or not.

Their heavy caseload over the last several weeks had taken their toll on both of them personally, their time together limited to work and a few brief moments at home before falling into an exhausted sleep. Several times they'd settled for a couple of hours rest on Abby's futon in her lab instead of going home, falling asleep in each other's arm before waking and reliving the same thing again the next day.

Everyone was aware of their relationship now, their wider circle of friends finding out gradually once they'd shared the news with Director Vance. Gibbs had thought he and Abby would've face severe opposition from their boss but with a smile and a nod he had offered his best wishes. He made a point of telling them he wouldn't tolerate unprofessional behavior but at the same time acknowledged the level of integrity in both of them.

At the time Gibbs had been somewhat shocked by his response but as the day had continued on he realized the director's reaction had a lot to do with the loss of his wife. Vance now understood how it felt to lose the most important person in his life, to have them taken away and be powerless to stop it. Gibbs hated that Vance had to go through the same pain that he had, but maybe it was because of that agony that he wanted to allow Gibbs the chance to try and grasp onto the happiness he had with Abby.

Although they'd planned on taking a trip to see Jackson to tell him the news in person, Abby had decided she couldn't wait so they'd called him to tell him not long after they'd returned from the cabin. Two days later he'd turned up on Gibbs' front doorstep, ecstatic to see his son had finally confessed his feelings for Abby.

Jackson had also spent their most recent Christmas with them in DC, along with Tony, Ziva, McGee, Ducky and Abby's brother Kyle. As much as Jimmy and Breena had wanted to join them at Gibbs and Abby's place, they'd agreed to alternate each year where they were at Christmas so they'd spent the holidays with Breena's family.

Focusing entirely on Abby, Gibbs let her nudge him backwards in the direction of the stairs. She reached between them for the fastening of his jeans at the same time Gibbs' hands dragged up her t-shirt, their lips breaking apart when he lifted it over her head.

When his jeans dropped Abby wasted no time in weaving her hand inside his boxers to seek him out. Gibbs groaned, his fingers pausing in the middle of unclasping her bra as she stroked him.

"I've missed this so much," Abby sighed, "being able to touch you...having your hands and mouth on me."

"Me too." With super human effort he took a hold of her wrist and removed her hand. "It's gonna be over too quick if you keep going though."

Abby instead moved her attention to ridding him of his t-shirt and Gibbs made quick work of her bra, his lips soon sealing over a perked nipple. He rolled it between his teeth, lightly tugging before tracing around the rosy bud with his tongue. He covered her ass with his big hands, bringing them closer together as they walked awkwardly towards the stairs.

Gibbs bent his knees slightly so he could grind his erection into her, craving her touch but not wanting to go over the edge too soon. Abby managed to remove his t-shirt when he left one breast to lavish the other, the ministrations of his tongue, lips and teeth only increasing her need for him even more.

As they made their way up the stairs, Gibbs walked slowly backwards, his fingers trying to frantically divest Abby of her pants. As they neared the top step he finally succeeded, Abby dragging his boxers down moments later to reveal his full length. Her breathing sped up as she took in the sight of him, the beat between her thighs spiraling out of control, her arousal spiking and leading to an increase in the moisture pooling on her panties.

Their eyes met as their warm skin pressed together, the only thing keeping them apart Abby's remaining piece of clothing. Although there was more than a slight sense of urgency in needing their bodies to be joined Abby wanted Gibbs to understand how special it was for them to be here and how much it meant that they were together.

"I hope you know how much I love you," she whispered. "How grateful I am that no matter what happens in our lives that I always have you."

"I do, Abbs, and you know I feel the same, I'd be nothing without you...I'd have nothing."

From where they were at the top of the stairs nobody outside would be able to see them unless they were right up against the large windows, Gibbs thought that would be unlikely with his car out the front but he was so aroused now that he was beyond caring anyway. All he wanted was to feel Abby wrapped around him. The last few weeks at work had been more than a little stressful and he wanted to just forget about everything except Abby and lose himself in her.

Unable to wait any longer Abby pushed down on Gibbs' shoulders and he sat on the top step, the polished wooden floor cool underneath him.

"Lucky there's no carpet, last thing I want is carpet burn on my backside."

Abby grinned down on him, that was the last thing she wanted too, she had big plans for him this weekend. "You want something to sit on in case of splinters?"

Gibbs shook his head. "Feels pretty smooth."

Everything else was forgotten as Abby hooked her thumbs into either side of her panties and slowly slid them down her legs. Gibbs reached out to continue lowering them when she got to her knees, smelling the intensity of her arousal when he leaned forward.

Stepping out of her underwear Abby moved to stand between his parted legs, Gibbs holding onto her ass with both hands and bringing her hot moist folds closer to his mouth so he could slip his tongue into them. His strokes were delicate and agonizingly slow, the pulse emanating from within her vibrating against his tongue and making him bury his face closer to her aching flesh.

Abby gripped onto the back of his head, moaning and throwing her head back, desperate for him to give her even more friction where she needed it so badly. He only teased her for a few moments, wanting to make her even crazier for him before he pushed inside her.

When Gibbs pulled back Abby straddled him and teasingly ran a finger along his length as he leaned back on his elbows. He tried to thrust up into her hand but the weight of Abby's body limited his movements, making him even more desperate to feel her tightness enveloping him and sliding around him.

"Abbs..." he groaned.

Her legs were crouched on either side of his and placing her feet on the stairs Abby raised herself up and hovered over Gibbs' erection. Lining herself up with him Abby lowered herself down to take him in, whimpering in pleasure when she circled her hips.

Gibbs watched on, completely mesmerized by the sight of his hardness disappearing inside her. He held his breath as she slid down on him, taking him in a bit at a time, a combination of moan and a gasp escaping from between her open lips. No matter how many times they made love, there was nothing that could compare with the feeling of being buried inside her.

Abby raised her body up again, Gibbs' erection withdrawing from her most of the way until only the tip remained. She felt her leg muscles tense under the strain of holding herself up but the pleasure that ran through her at the feel of his hardness sliding in and out left her not caring about anything except Gibbs.

Taking him all the way back inside her, Abby sat on his lap, her hands laying flat on his chest as she leaned forward. "It feels like forever...I think I was starting to forget how you felt."

"Feel so good, Abbs."

She rested the front of her body against his so she could kiss him, pushing her tongue into his mouth to duel with his as she slowly started to ride him.

When the need for oxygen became too great Abby leaned back, grinding down on him while Gibbs used the strength in his arms to push his hips up into Abby.

He watched on eagerly as her body moved above him, her hips rolling sensually and her breasts bouncing with each gyration. Abby's fingers dug into his pecs, needing something to grip onto for more leverage so she could speed up her movements.

"So close Jethro," she panted, rocking on him frantically.

Putting all his weight on one arm, Gibbs lifted his other hand to slip a finger between her thighs and stroke it over her aching clit. Abby drove down on him even harder, her moans turning into screams of pleasure as he circled the swollen bud. Abby could feel her impending climax within her grasp, her body beginning to tense as she strove to find more friction on her responsive flesh.

"Gibbs...oh god...Jethro..." Harsh gasps for breath escaped her, her body seeking its release as she picked up more momentum, the sounds of their skin rubbing together and grunts from Gibbs becoming louder.

A piercing cry burst from her throat as her back arched, her body clamping around Gibbs' still embedded hardness. Abby struggled to breathe, her heart pounding and her eyes slamming shut as she fought to stay upright.

Lying completely on his back, Gibbs reached out for Abby hips and held her body up. Despite still trying to recover from her own orgasm she held herself up on weak legs so Gibbs could thrust up into her, his fingers digging into her as he pushed into her contracting muscles. With several deep plunges, Gibbs' hips jerked up one last time before his release crashed over him, a satisfied groan echoing through the cabin before he collapsed in a boneless heap.

Abby fell forward, both of them drawing in deep breaths as she lay sprawled over his chest. He smoothed his hands over her back, her body still trembling as they slowly began to come down from their high.

"So much for testing out the bed," Gibbs chuckled.

Abby lifted her head to look at him, her fingers running over his chest. "Plenty of time for that tonight."

"Guess I should probably bring all the stuff in."

"I don't suppose the hard floor is too comfortable either," Abby blushed. "Sorry I got a bit impatient, it's what you do to me."

Gibbs cupped the back of her head with his hand and angled his mouth towards hers, lightly brushing his lips over hers. "I'm not complaining, Abbs, not by a long shot, but my back might start protesting pretty soon."

Abby climbed off him and as she bent over to retrieve her panties she felt Gibbs' rough hand slide over the contour of her backside as he sat up. She picked up his boxers and held them out to him, both of them looking down at the trail of clothing they'd left across the floor and up the stairs.

"Well it sure looks like we had a good time," Abby grinned at him.

Gibbs stood up and stepped into his boxers, pulling them up his legs. "Life's never anything but good with you."

Once Abby had put on her own underwear he leaned over to press a kiss to her cheek, closing his eyes and nuzzling his nose into her hair.

She had become everything to him in every way. Each day they spent together only served to further show Gibbs how he was meant to be with her, that despite all the failed marriages and relationships gone bad, what he had with Abby would only get stronger over time. It was a bond so powerful that Gibbs found himself feeling more than a little fortunate that he'd not only experienced such deep emotions for two amazing women, but that they loved him with equal intensity as well.

TBC...