Opposite Attraction (NCIS Fanfiction)

Chapter 2 Sea Dogs (Episode 3)

"Bloody hell, Novilene! Do you have any idea how worried we are!?" Lia exclaimed angrily on the video call as Thea watched her with an amused expression.

"Sorry, Cee." The 20-year-old woman, Novilene Cruz, cringed and smiling nervously. "Have I ever told you... that you're so beautiful?"

Thea snorts and almost choking her own breakfast. "Wrong move, woman." She commented and Novilene glared her through the laptop screen.

Almost everyone went panic that none of them couldn't reach their contacts. It turns out that their house was on fire and the belongings are already burned by it. Novilene called each one of them to apologize for their lack of communication and were busy with being interrogated by the firefighters. Needless to say, Lia was beyond angry and wanted to strangle the young woman if she wasn't here by now for calling her.

"I'm sorry for making you guys worried." She sighs sadly. "We didn't mean it if mom-"

"Don't put the blame on me, young lady!" The three of them jumps in surprise to hear a loud angry voice.

"You should've listened to me in the first place! You never listen to your daughter at all!" Novilene yelled her back and sighs heavily. "Listen, I'll call you guys soon. I'm sorry for everything."

The screen went black and they stared at each other, laughing at how they bickered each other like children. Thea couldn't believe how Novilene scolding her mother, Maria, while she tries to deny the idea of burning the house on purpose.

"Poor, Novy." Thea pitied the young woman and grateful that her mother is completely opposite of Novilene's mother. "She's going to have an early white hair before you, Lia."

"I feel sorry for her, especially how her mother tried to control her future." Lia spoke up and knowing how Novilene's life been a bit of hell.

Thea couldn't help but agree with her. Novilene's mother, Maria Hunt, key word tried to force her to become a Lawyer instead of being a cop or Doctor. Novilene hated the idea of someone controlled your future and decided to do a little bit of rebellion. She's smart at such a young age and can make her own decisions.

"How did your parental figures react? You going to transfer working with them?" Thea asks curiously.

"They are delighted to hear that I agreed." Lia answered and glancing down at her watch. "The FBI's on the other hand... they are sad but supported my decisions."

"You're one of the best Agent, Lia." Thea pointed out but Lia shakes her head, denying of being the best Agent.

"There are other Agents better than me."

"You're being too modest, Cee." She sighs heavily and sipping her orange juice. "You can use-"

"Thea, I can't use your car." She gives her a look and wondering why Lia can't use hers. "Someone will pick me up and I need to apply for my driver license in here."

"Who?" Thea asks curiously and still mad about Kate destroying her Science project.

"My Unit Chief, Jethro Gibbs." Checking her watch that it's almost time for him to be here.

"Where have I heard that name before..." Thea muttered as Lia went to changed her clothes while she washes the dishes.

A week ago, Gibbs offered her a job to become part of their team permanently. Gibbs saw her raw potential when she helped them on Sergeant Fuentes case. Her guardians are pleased to hear their girl accepted the offer. Everyone in the orphanage are going to missed her but they promised to call her often.