*I do not own NCIS*
"So what's the plan for the weekend?" I asked.
"Well I thought we might just see what happens." Ziva answered with a slight grin. I have to say I was a little surprised since Ziva usually has everything planned to a tee. I studied her for a second.
"What does that mean?"
Grabbing my hand, she led me the couch to sit.
"It means that I know you've been grounded and I thought we might do some sightseeing. You know, like go to the capitol or the Smithsonian or something. I've actually never been to the Smithsonian. I thought that might be fun unless you had something else in mind?"
I shook my head. Sightseeing could be fun even if I had visited every Smithsonian on field trips since I was in the first grade. Hell, we just went to the air and space museum a month ago with my class.
"Sure, that sounds fun." I smiled thinking about the fun we would have.
"Good. Now which is it tonight a movie? Or Ninja moves as you and Tony like to put it." She grinned.
"How about a movie with ninja moves." I suggested and she agreed.
We laid out on the sofa bed Ziva had pulled out watching a Bruce Lee movie while Ziva made comments about how wrong their moves were. When the movie ended I went to the bathroom to put my pajamas on and returned to see that Ziva hadn't left. She patted the spot next to her motioning that I should sit. When I did she wrapped me in a hug.
"What's wrong? You look fuzzy?" Ziva asked ignoring the mispronunciation.
"I think you mean flustered and to answer your question I guess I just miss my mom." She stroked my hair for a second and nodded her understanding. That was what I loved about Ziva, like my dad, she did not need a lot of words to convey her feelings. When I didn't continue she kissed my forehead and helped me make up the bed before tucking me in.
"Sleep well. We have a big day tomorrow." She said and shut the light out on her way to her own room.
The next morning I awoke to the smell of bacon and eggs cooking. I rubbed my eyes and sat up.
"Good morning." Ziva greeted me when she saw I was awake.
"Morning, that sure smells good." I replied walking over to the kitchen.
"Well go ahead and eat. I'm going to go get dressed."
I mouth watered before the food was even in my mouth. Apparently popcorn and cookies wasn't enough to fill me up the night before. I finished my breakfast and rinsed the dish in the sink before going to get dressed myself. Ziva came out just as I was grabbing my clothes.
"Hurry up slow poke." She joked tousling my hair as I passed.
In minutes we were downstairs and headed for the subway. It wasn't a long walk as Ziva lived half a block away. Thirty minutes later we were in line for the spy museum. I knew Ziva didn't have any interest in spies being one herself but she took me anyway. I must have asked a million questions about all the high tech gear and secret missions but she answered all my questions patiently. Ziva suggested the Natural History museum next which I groaned a little but decided it was her turn anyway. While I was bored almost to tears Ziva was fascinated by each exhibit and it was her turn to ask the questions.
"Why do you care about all this stuff anyway? It's just dead stuffed animals and bones." I complained as she looked at the Amazon exhibit in front of us. She ignored me and walked over to the next exhibit of a lion trying to eat a gazelle. I was becoming more impatient as the minutes passed. When I tried to sneak away she stopped me before I had even taken a step.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you." She warned not taking her eyes off the lion. I held my breath. "Remember I am a highly trained officer. I can sense things." I decided it wasn't worth the risk and followed her to the dinosaurs. As the hours passed I was feeling tired and I was hungry.
"Can we go? We've been here for hours and you've seen just about everything. Can't we go at least eat lunch?" I whined. Before I could stop myself she turned glaring at me.
"I am trying to have a nice day. If you keep up the attitude we will go home. Is that clear?" I gulped. Ziva had never talked to me like that before.
"Yes." I answered leaving off the ma'am knowing she hated it.
"Now, we are going to eat lunch in a little while. Why don't you go to the gift shop and wait for me? I won't be long and I can see you." Apparently she was as frustrated as I was.
I looked at my watch and noticed that it was only 11:30. Lunch was still a little far off. On my way to the gift shop I noticed a group of my friends standing by one of the dinosaurs. I didn't think Ziva would mind if I hung out for a few minutes.
"Hey, what are ya'll doing here?" I asked getting their attention. I was surprised to see my friends in the most boring museum in the world.
"Hey, Sarah." My friend Cassie called. "My aunt is visiting and wanted to do the whole tourist thing. It's so boring." She complained. "What are you doing here?"
"Well, my dad's co-worker thought it might be fun to spend the day in the city. Stupid, right?" I explained. I suddenly noticed their expressions changing and felt someone behind me. "She's behind me huh?" They nodded and I felt a chill go down my spine.
"Do you want to introduce me to your friends?" Ziva asked.
"Uh..we gotta go. I think my mom's waiting." Cassie stammered and pulled everyone away. I waited a long second before turning around. Ziva was standing there hands on her hips glaring down at me looking every inch of an NCIS agent.
"Hi. I didn't realize you were-." I tried but she cut me off.
"I specifically told you to go to the gift store where I could see you. Right?" She glared at me.
"Yes." I said softly praying she didn't start yelling.
"And you were not there. Instead I find you standing here talking to people I don't know where I could not see you." She continued firmly.
"Yes."
With a hand on my arm she guided me towards the exit.
"Let's go. This is your one and only warning. Understand?" I nodded. She held tightly to my arm until we were outside.
We spent the rest of the long day going from one museum to another. When I thought I wasn't going to make it Ziva decided that we had enough and went home. I threw myself on the sofa while Ziva ordered a pizza. I texted Cassie to see what her evening plans making a backup plan in case my evening went south. Before I could read her response Ziva sat down next to me.
"How's your arm?" I asked.
"A little sore but it's fine. I've had worse." She assured me. "So, the pizza should be here soon. What do you want to do tonight?"
Not wanting to push my luck I suggested a movie hoping that maybe Ziva would fall asleep and I could go have my own fun.
"Ok. That's easy. I'll go get my movies." When she left the room I checked my phone.
Going 2 party. Txt u ltr w/ the dets.
Great a party. I think I could handle that. I'll just make sure Ziva is asleep and sneak out. I knew I could get her key and sneak back in before she noticed I had even left.
