AN: Alright first NCIS story. I was watching last Tuesday's NCIS off my DVR and of course from a girl who sees pairings in every TV show she watches does not like this 'Ray' character. So I am fixing that. I think. Well at least do Tony's thoughts on things and this 'Ray'. So please let me know how I do. Sit back, relax, and Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own the annoying thing I call a muse who likes this story idea. Me on the other hand is a little leery, but we'll try!

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What kind name is Ray? Is it short for something like Raymond or Raymundo? He had googled the name and come up with several options. Some were English, some were Spanish, but they all meant the same thing: counsel protection. What did that even mean?

See Tony was at least Italian, a romance language. And it might not have a definite meaning, but at least it was a better name than Ray. I mean come on, what kind of macho man had a name like Ray. Maybe he had a sister named Sunshine, or some stupid hippy name like that.

But Ziva seemed happy. He was a great cook and loved nature. He was good at those things too, but she would never know. He loved her and had for a long time, but he wanted her happiness than he wanted anything else. If she wanted this 'Ray' guy, he would stand back and watched as his heart broke. But she was happy and that was all he could ask for.

Her happiness even if it was at the cost of his.

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Ziva watched Tony, his face not giving away his emotions, but his body language was. The clicks on the mouse were a little rough and his lips were set firmly. He was upset about something and she had a good indication of what it was. Ray. Three simple letters could set the normally laid back jokester into a tail spin.

She was only seeing Ray to get Tony to be jealous and tell her how he felt. Ray knew there were no strings, that she was waiting for someone. He understood and realized that they were friends and nothing more. Although he was a nice man and she liked to hang out with him, but she could only picture Tony.

She just hoped he would admit his feelings, soon.

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AN: Alright so that… sucked. Wow. Sorry peeps, but it just wouldn't leave me alone so I guess thanks for reading now please review!