DISCLAIMER: Okay haamjoha brought up a good point that I wish to address now, even though I SO should have done it earlier. Sorry my fault. This AU. So Ziva may seem a little different and no she has no siblings. Now about the first part of her question. OH that will be answered hear. So you'll have to read. Again that you for all the comments and follows. I really appreciate them. And if you have any idea where this will lead. Send me something. I'm only up to four chapters in my head and this thing has no end in sight. Sorry this is so long.
Leaves blow across the parking lot of the apartment complex as the cool wind nips at the few people outside. Tony DiNozzo steps out of his blue mustang into the night wearing his favorite Ohio State sweatshirt and a pair of well worn jeans. He looks up at the apartment building and smiles as he spots the familiar illuminated window. He reaches back into the car to grab the Pizza and DVD before walking up the path.
Reaching the apartment door Tony can't help but smile at the fact that he is going to be spending another amazing night with his girlfriend of four months. His girlfriend, Tony still feels odd when he ponders the fact that he does have a girlfriend. Being known as a womanizer most of his life, he never thought he would commit to one woman.
It all changed though one day when he visited the coffee shop near his home. He had just stepped into line when he spotted her at the condiments counter wearing running shorts, a gray hoodie and hair curly brown hair tied back. At first he was just appreciating the view, but when she turned it was as if his world stopped. His palms became sweaty and his heart began to race as she walked passed him and out of the shop.
For the next five days Tony would get in line just as she was exiting. On the seventh day his luck changed. She wasn't leaving and she wasn't in line. She was sitting by a window reading. He had found his open and took it. From that moment on they had been together.
He is brought out of his thoughts as he notices his first knock did not bring his girlfriend to open the door. "Honey I'm Home," he yells knocking once again.
"Tony what are you doing? Are you trying to resurrect the dead," she says opening the door with a flurry.
"Its wake the dead my ZeeVah," he replies as he makes his way into the apartment. Ziva rolls her eyes at his correction as shuts the door, and follows him into her living room.
"So my little furry bear, what did you bring for us tonight?" she asks making a detour to the kitchen to grab some water.
"Well we have Marco's famous pepperoni pizza, and the classic Bogie and Bergman film 'Casablanca'," he says pulling a slice a pizza from the box before leaning back into the couch.
"I do not understand what you fascination is with movies. I personally find reading a much more relaxing way of unwinding," Ziva says making herself comfortable as he arms wrap around his middle.
"It's an American thing my Israeli minx, but it's not just about unwinding, but watching the acting, scenery, all of it. It's the experience." He smiles and places a quick kiss on her lips before pressing play.
After two hours the credits begin to roll pulling the cuddling couple apart. As they untangle themselves Tony looks over at Ziva and asks, "So what do you think?" She begins to clear the table as she contemplates her response.
"It is okay I guess," she says walking to drop the box off in the kitchen.
"Okay, just okay. Come on Ziva it's an American classic, the perfect love story, a cinematography masterpiece. I mean with just that one line, 'Here's looking at you kid,' he says in his best bogie impression. Its genius," he says in utter shock at her confession.
"Tony I did like the story line, but as I have told you before I am not much for movies. I much more prefer to experience life and places physically than by just watching it." She says sitting back down on the couch.
"Then why?" he asks glancing at her curiously as his body turns toward hers.
"Because you enjoy them, they make you happy, and I like to see you happy," Ziva says as her fingers make their way through his hair.
"I like to see you happy too," Tony laughs as he pulls her into his arms.
He leans in for a kiss, but before his lips can meet hers, her hand stops him. "Tony I need to ask you something serious?" She pushes him back in order to get a better look at him.
"How serious?" he asks with a nervous smirk.
"Tony I know we have said that we are taking this slow, but by this time in a relationship in Israel the other person has already met the family." She rambles as her hands go flying.
"Whoa, Ziva, slow down. Are you asking me to meet the rents," Tony says as he grabs her hands bringing her focus back on him.
"Yes. Well that is my father."
Tony remains silent as he tries to read her thoughts. "Your father. You mean the man who taught you how to fire a gun, and is a federal agent himself," he says gulping at the thought.
"Tony please be serious," she says punching his shoulder.
"When?" he asks while running his hand up and down her arm as he flashes a trusting smile.
"Next Sunday. Here we could all have dinner," she says watching him nervously.
"Okay I'd be glad to meet you father," he says pulling her in for a kiss.
A week later Tony stands Ziva's kitchen at one end of the counter watching her cook as he drums his fingers on the counter top. "Tony will you stop, you are driving me up the hall," Ziva says frustrated at his nervousness.
"Sorry Zee, just a little nervous," Tony admits glancing at her from under his eyelashes.
"Go set the table for me please," she says pointing to the dishes next to him.
"Uh yeah sure," he mumbles as he carries the dishes to the dining table. As he sets the table his mind begins to run wild at the upcoming event of meeting his girlfriend's father. "Oh God I'm going to die tonight."
"Tony you should not be worried. I am sure my father will eventually come to like you. Just like I have," Ziva says as she places the entrée on the table.
"Eventually! That doesn't make me feel any better," he whines.
"Tony…" she is interrupted by the knock on the door drawing their attention.
"It's him. Do you think he brought his gun," he says his voice shaking in fear.
"It will be fine my furry bear and do not worry I did ask him not to bring his gun. But he does always have a knife," Ziva says as she walks to the door.
Upon opening Ziva greets her father happily. "Hello Papa," she says enveloping him into a hug.
"Hey Ziver," Gibbs laughs as he places a kiss on her cheek. "It's good to see you again," he says as they break the hug. "So where is this boyfriend of yours?' he asks as Ziva leads him into the apartment.
"Papa, I would like for you to meet Anthony DiNozzo, and Tony this is my father Leroy Jethro,"
"Gibbs" Tony interrupts seeing his boss walk into the dining room. The color quickly drains from his face as he searches for something to lean on. All of his worst nightmares have just come to fruition.
"Do you two know each other?" Ziva asks looking between her two men.
"Tony here is my senior field agent at NCIS," Gibbs says without expression as he sits down at the table. Tony and Ziva follow suit but not before Tony gives her a glance filled with more dread and fear than when he arrived.
After a rather silent dinner, Ziva begins to clear the table giving Tony and Gibbs time to talk. Tony watches Ziva walk out of the room before turning to face Gibbs. Once their eyes lock he takes a deep breath before spilling his guts. "I'm sorry Gibbs, and yeah I know rule six. But if I had known I would have never. I mean I respect you boss, and I would never disrespect you like this knowingly. Now I can understand if you want me to break up with her, but Gibbs I have to be honest this isn't like what you're thinking," he rambles.
Gibbs remains silent as he processes all that his senior field agent has revealed. All the while, Tony can only stare at him, hoping beyond all that his knife stays securely where it's hidden. "Can I trust you Tony?" he asks the self professed playboy.
"You can trust me Gibbs. I know what you think about me. You've overheard me talk about my many relationships with women, but with Ziva it's different. I'm different because of her. She's easy to be with. She allows me to be me. She makes me better. I would never do anything on purpose to hurt her. I wouldn't give up all that I have with Ziva for anything in the world," Tony says with much more confidence that when he started.
"You really care about her. I'm glad. Ziva's been through a lot in her life, she deserves to have something to make her smile," Gibbs says with a satisfied smile that all is going well in his daughter's life.
With a nod of his head Gibbs signals the all clear for Ziva to join them again. She walks into the room and up to Tony, taking his shaking hand in hers. "Did you behave papa?" she asks giving a questioning glare toward her father.
"Don't I always Ziver," he says with a teasing smile.
"That can be debated," she teases back as she watches her father hold back a laugh at the fear flashing across Tony's face.
Gibbs looks at his watch and sighs as he sees the time. "It's time I headed home," he says standing up from his seat.
"Okay papa. Let me walk you to the door," Ziva says as she walks her father the short distance to the door. "Be careful," she says opening the door for him.
"I promise I will be. Goodnight Tony I'll you tomorrow, and I'll call you once I'm home," he says to Ziva kissing her on the cheek before exiting the apartment.
Locking the door behind her father Ziva turns around and leans against the door as she glances over at tony. "Well I think that went well," she laughs.
"I can't believe I'm dating the boss' daughter. This is like a very bad Ryan Reynolds movie," he says banging his head on the table. "I'm going to be dead tomorrow."
"Oh Tony, my father will not kill you. He is a very reasonable man," She says walking towards him.
"Reasonable, hah. I just hope you've enjoyed these last few months. I'm not sure I'll be able to make the next," Tony groans as Ziva places a gentle hand on his back.
The ding of the elevator jolts Tony's head up from his desk. His body fills with fear as he waits for his boss to come into view. However, upon seeing his coworkers he lets out a sigh of relief. "I don't believe it. Tony at work before eight a.m. I'd never thought I'd see the day," Kate says as her and McGee enter the bullpen.
"Don't start with me Kate. I'm not in the mood for it today," Tony says placing some paperwork violently in a file as he gives an annoyed glare towards his coworker.
"Whoa Tony, what's gotten into you?" she asks walking up to his desk.
"I'm dating the boss' daughter," Tony says glancing at the elevator as he hears it ding again.
"What! Who?" Kate demands.
"Gibbs'."
"Gibbs has a daughter?" McGee questions while joining his coworkers at Tony's desk.
"I do McGee. Tony my office now," Gibbs demands as he passes from behind them on his way to the elevator.
"Coming boss," Tony says bolting out of the chair and rushing after him.
"He's dead," McGee remarks as he walks back to his desk.
"Oh yeah," Kate laughs as she watches Tony slip into the elevator just before the doors close.
"Yow!" Tony yells as he receives a slap to the back of his head upon entering the elevator. "What was that for?" he asks jolting as the elevator's emergency stop switch is flipped.
"That was for dating my daughter," Gibbs says turning to face his agent.
"Yes boss," Tony says rubbing his head. "I love her Gibbs," he confesses stopping Gibbs' hand before it can deliver another slap.
The few moments of silent that reign in the elevator put Tony into a false since of security allowing Gibbs to land another stinging slap to his now exposed skin. "And that one?" he asks.
"To remind you if you ever hurt her. I promise I will kill you," Gibbs says watching as Tony understands his not so idle threat.
Gathering the courage, Tony clears his throat loudly stopping Gibbs from reaching the emergency switch. "What is it DiNozzo?" he asks turning back to Tony.
"Boss can I ask just one question?" Receiving a quirked eyebrow in response he continues. "You and Ziva's mother, well, exactly which one?" Tony asks stumbling over the question.
"Ex-wife number one," he says before flipping the switch causing the doors to open, and leaving Tony with a shocked expression in the empty elevator.
