Gibbs threw another log on the fire as he sat down with the rest of the team. The team were all shattered after tracking the movements of a suspected killer and his hostage through the forest. It had been a hot day and after walking for nine straight hours they had decided to set up camp. There were five of them in total; Gibbs, Ziva, Tony McGee and the park keeper James. James navigated the forest like the back of his hand and was a key member to the team. The temperature had plummeted since the sun had disappeared and they huddled around the fire preserving warmth.

Three tiny tents had been set up in close proximity, each one barely big enough for two people. "I guess I pulled the long straw" Ziva said laughing to herself, pleased to be the only one not having to share a tent.

"I guess technically that makes sense…" Tony started but decided not to argue with Ziva. He looked to her, her face lit up by the soft glow of the fire. She looked amazing, only his Ziva could rock the 'sweaty work out look'. It was driving him crazy not being able to touch her, he could see her shivering and all he could do was throw a small blanket around her. She smiled and wrapped it around her shoulders. There was nothing she wanted to do more than nuzzle up to him, wrap his arms around her and fall asleep in front of the fire but she knew it wasn't possible with Gibbs there so for the moment she settled for the blanket.

"We got a long day tomorrow. Not too late tonight" Gibbs said in his usual fatherly fashion as he departed to his tent joining James who had the sense to go to sleep before Gibbs started snoring. McGee shortly followed him leaving Ziva and Tony alone by the fire. Without saying a word they automatically shuffled closer together and Tony took her under his arm so she was resting on his chest.

"Someone might see…" He whispered. She took his hand and intertwined their fingers together underneath the blanket. Nothing else in the world mattered at that moment. He felt Ziva's breathing become heavier and slower as she relaxed. "Hey Ziva don't fall asleep on me" he said squeezing her under his arm.

"I am fine Tony" Ziva muttered, obviously half asleep. She could hear his heartbeat against her face as she rested on his chest. Despite being in the middle of a forest, miles away from any civilisation she felt safer than ever. "Come on sweet cheeks, let's get you inside" He picked her up, she felt weightless in his arms. Ziva smiled as he nearly tripped over a log they had been using as a seat. With trouble he managed to unzip the tiny tent and get her inside. He lay her down and admired how her curly hair fell over her face. She looked into his eyes, she didn't even have to ask him to stay, he couldn't bring himself to leave so he lay down beside her and ran his fingers through her hair. Ziva pulled herself as close to him as possible and ran her soft lips along his neck as her hand worked its way under his t-shirt. Tony moaned as he could feel the temperature rising. They both giggled, knowing what they were doing was wrong. Tony couldn't resist any longer and allowed his lips to meet hers. In one swift movement she slid on top of him without breaking the kiss. Ziva whispered something in his ear. He let out another soft moan so she placed her lips on his to silence him. There was a snapping noise outside reminding the pair that they were not alone, with that they quietened down. They decided it was probably best not to go any further especially with only a few inches on material between them and the next tent. Legs and arms interlocked they slowly drifted off. They would deal with the team's questions the next day if they had to.