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Author's note: First story in a long time, therefore all constructive criticism is welcomed. Enjoy!


Caught in the middle

Lying next to Michael felt so good and yet so wrong. Right now, shield by the night, she wished she could stay in his arms forever. Still, she knew that when morning came everything would go back to being so utterly complicated

In the morning, she would have to face Tony again. He was determined to figure out what she was hiding, and why. But he could not understand; their worlds are too different. However, what she really anticipated was her conversation with Gibbs. She knew that earlier today he had ordered he lover back to Israel. What would he say if he discovered that he was in her bed?

Even that mess on her hands did not prevent her from wondering back to Jenny. After the redhead's death, a lot had changed for her. Jenny was her friend, and despite the Director act, she always had her best interest at heart. She had been willing to take on her father to ensure that she could stay with NCIS. However, Vance was her father's friend, and that changed everything. She was back to being an asset. Vance had sent her back to pursue a lead that would benefit him, and in return he had looked the other way when her father had appointed her as Michael's control officer. She, Ziva David, was left caught in the middle.

Tonight, she was lying in Michael's arm while her world unraveled around her