A/N: So this picks up right after Penelope's Papers. Obviously spoilers for that episode. Let me know what you think! I wish I owned NCIS because this would be the last scene of the episode if it were up to me.
The elevator doors came to a close leaving Tony and Ziva to descend to the bottom floor in a peaceful silence. They shared a glance or two before the doors slid open to the lobby of NCIS. Ziva stepped out first and turned around.
"I wouldn't want to keep your date waiting."
"Date? Who said anything about a date?" Tony paused and then remembered their conversation from the squad room. "Tim just assumes I have a date, it is Friday." Tony smiled and winked at Ziva before holding the door open to the parking lot.
"So he was wrong in his assumptions, you're headed home then?"
"That's the plan, I'm thinking a few beers and maybe I'll catch a baseball game on the tube. What are you doing tonight Miss Ziva?"
"I was going to go home, maybe eat something, read my new book."
"No exciting plans then?"
"I was thinking about going to the farmer's market tomorrow, my fresh produce has been lacking."
"Would you like to join me for a few beers at my place? We could order a pizza. You come join me for pizza, and I'll even go to the farmer's market tomorrow."
"Who said I wanted, or needed company for tomorrow?" Ziva eyed Tony up and down. "I usually do those things alone anyway."
"Just thought it might be fun" Tony added sheepishly. "I could use a little fresh produce myself." Tony winked. "Come on, it could even be fun!"
With a little prodding, Ziva agreed. "Alright, I suppose it could be fun, although I am not really sure how."
"We can just relax, and enjoy ourselves, and pray that Gibbs doesn't call us tomorrow, wouldn't that be nice?"
Ziva nodded and turned on the ball of her feet, talking while she walked away. "I'll stop home to get some comfy clothes and be over in a few."
"Perfect, see you then." Tony threw his backpack over his shoulder and made his way to the other side of the parking lot.
"Do you need me to pick up anything?" Ziva shouted as she pulled out of her parking spot.
"Naa, I think we're good."
"Who are you rooting for?" Ziva mumbled through a bite of pizza.
"Don't really care, just like to watch for the game." Tony answered as he settled in next to Ziva on the couch. He was ready to just kick off his shoes and forget about work, but everything was working against him. "I can't believe we have never had the honor of meeting Penny before, she is such a cool lady!"
"If I didn't know better, I'd say you have a little crush on McGee's grandmother Tony." Ziva laughed and poked Tony in the side.
"What? She is just so cool, so opinionated, I've never seen someone speak to Gibbs like that, she's feisty." Tony shockingly responded.
"She was quite the snipper-whapper."
"Whipper-snapper. Right? Usually the old ones say that about us."
"Noted. I've heard Abby mention her a time or two, I think Penny has even been bowling with the nuns with her before."
"Now that's something I'd like to see." Tony shifted and began searching for movies on the On Demand feature.
"I think I'm just going to stay here tonight, if that's alright."
"If I can tell McDate, that a girl actually stayed the night, you can do whatever you want." Tony smiled.
Two movies and a six pack later, Tony and Ziva had retired to his bed. Tony on the left and Ziva on the right, in all actuality they were both in the middle of the bed. Ziva rested her head on Tony's chest and he laid his arm gently around her shoulder. Just before they succumbed to the haze, Tony mumbled "You know when I said I couldn't live without you, I wasn't lying, right?" As he bent down, he lightly kissed her forehead.
"I know."
I know it's short, but I hope you liked it! Please Review and tell me what you think, all reviews are very much appreciated!
Thank you for reading!
Love, Meg
