Title: Excuses
Rating: PG
Summary: He wishes he didn't need an excuse to kiss her.
Pairing: Gibbs/Kate
A/N: Response to Christmas traditions at ncischallenge100.

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Gibbs isn't quite sure how he got roped into attending the office Christmas party. It's the first time since joining NCIS that he has, and he suspects it has a lot to do with a certain member of his team.

Said team member is currently approaching him. Gibbs leans against the doorjamb and smiles.

"Kate."

"Gibbs." She hands him a glass of eggnog. "What made you change your mind?"

"Someone has to make sure no one destroys the building."

She laughs, and Gibbs wishes he hadn't taken the mistletoe down.

He wishes he didn't need an excuse to kiss her.