Author's Note-This is a teaser chapter. Review and tell me what you think, anything at all, criticism, constructive preferable but not essential, praise, thoughts, ideas, just let me know: how do you like the relationship, the characters, the chapter, the continuation from my other stories and most importantly is it worth me continuing with it. Thank you.
Translations: Neshomeleh-Hebrew-Darling, Tesoro-Italian-Treasure.
Ziva David awoke the next morning to find Tony's arm around her. Smiling softly to herself she kissed his forehead gently before retracting from his grip. It was still early, too early to wake him.
Trying to be as quiet as possible, Ziva started making coffee, knowing that it would be the first thing he wanted, and then put the kettle on for her own vice of jasmine tea.
"Zi?" Tony stirred in his sleep and had grasped at empty air when trying to wrap her close.
"Kitchen Tony." She called, pouring him his drink and bringing it through to the living room where they had fallen asleep. "How are you this morning?"
"Shouldn't I be asking you that? You got shot last week."
"Almost two weeks ago now Tony. I am fine. Besides I was not referring to your health more your temperament or mood." Tony smiled and took her into his arms.
"I love you." She blushed and kissed him. She knew how much Gibbs would disapprove but after everything, she thought it should be said.
"I love you too." Tony's one thousand watt smile broke on his face as he, more carefully than needed, wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close. "Tony?" He jumped and loosened his grip.
"Sorry, did I hurt you?" Ziva could only laugh at the concern etched on his face.
"I was about to say that you do not need to be quite so gentle. I have nearly healed."
"I'm scared of breaking you Zi." Tony admitted bashfully. Ziva stroked his cheek softly and took his gaze.
"Am I really that delicate in your eyes Neshomeleh?" Tony gently rubbed the tip of her nose with his.
"Not delicate Tesoro, precious." A small, intimate smile fell across the couple as they stood in Ziva's kitchen, totally alone in the moment. "Zi?"
"Mhmm." Ziva half sighed, half asked, contentedly.
"Will you go out with me?" Ziva snorted a laugh and seeing the hurt look on his face, immediately tried to stifle it.
"I am sorry, Tony. I am not laughing at the idea."
"So what's funny hmmm my ninja?"
"Exactly that." When she was met only by a questioning look she continued. "I am already yours Tony. You need not ask me to go on a date when we are already together." She kissed his cheek. "Now, I am going to jump in the shower and then get dressed. I go back to work today as do you." Tony smiled as his now girlfriend untangled herself from his arms and left for the bathroom.
"What on earth are we going to tell Gibbs?"
