Chapter three
A/N: so, I handed in my overdue history essay only to get given an essay for my response to creative arts class (possibly the only board of studies acknowledge class that not only accepts but encourages fangirling), for my essay we have to critically analyse; an episode from a TV show, a theatre performance, an album or a video game. Three guesses as to what a chose. My only problem is my essay has made me want to finish this chapter. So again I'm procrastinating my school work for my obsessions :p I wrote this on Tuesday but because the internet company didn't send my parents a bill or some poo like that we had the internet cut off, hopefully I'll have this posted Wednesday cause I can't get this story out of my head.
A/N: I don't know any American shops because I'm Australian and I've the closest I've come to leaving the state is going to the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) which is practically in New South Wales anyway (the state I live in)
A/N: if I own the show this fic wouldn't be necessary – Ziva would never have been allowed to leave.
Giving a quick call to the Chinese takeaway shop near Gibbs' place, because there was no doubt the boys would end up there by the end of the day, Ziva grabbed her purse and headed downstairs to the bus to meet with the girls, they had a big day planned. She had no idea how she was going to get her shopping home though, she needed to get a whole lot of new stuff, what she didn't give away before she left for Israel hadn't lived past her months traveling the world, God she could not wait until next week when she got her car back.
It wasn't a long ride to the shops from the apartment, she didn't think of it as his apartment any more but theirs. Even though they'd only been together a week, she felt more at home there then she did anywhere else. The bus seemed a lot longer this time than any other, maybe it was because she was excited to be spending the day with her friends and getting to know Ellie or maybe it was because the rather large man sitting next to her kept giving her sleazy looks and smelt like he hadn't showered in over a year but she was glad to get off the bus, yet again missing her beautiful red car. Ziva spotted the girls almost instantly, and as soon as they spotted her Abby practically crash tackled Ziva, engulfing her in a hug. Walking into the mall the first thing the five women did was get coffee and wandered into the closest store.
Deciding on lunch they all decided to take their bags and head towards the food court, deciding on heading to a little café in the middle; Ziva, Abby, Delilah, Breena and Ellie hauled their already large load to a booth that would probably seat fifteen but was just big enough for them and their stuff. Each ordering their meals Abby was the first too bring up the topic they'd all been waiting for all day "so what's It like?" she asked in her vain attempt to be subtle, "what is what like?" Ziva asked genuinely confused, "sex," giggled Breena "with Tony" finished Delilah, Ziva uncharacteristically blushed, usually it was difficult to see if Ziva was blushing or not due to her colouring, but to Ellie's keen eye it did not go unnoticed "well, I guess that says it all" she teased. Letting out a little chuckle Ziva finally found her voice and managed to let out a sly "well, he most definitely had reason to brag".
The comment caused them all to burst out laughing receiving confused looks from those at surrounding customers and a slightly concerned look from the young girl who had arrived to serve their food, slowly the group settled down and began to eat, despite that though they all shot Ziva eager looks, wanting more details. "He was surprisingly gentle the first time, he undressed me like I was a porcelain doll and he was afraid to break me. He was really sweet." Ziva said timidly, not wanting to go into full details in the now rapidly filling café. (this is a 'K' rated fic after all) a few 'awws' and a 'how cute' from Abby Ziva decided to steer the conversation away from her and to safe topics, asking Delilah how things were going with McGee and asking a few questions from Ellie about herself.
They laughed and joked and they teased Ziva a little more about Tony. Until the question she'd been dreading all day was finally asked, she'd wanted to tell Tony the answer first but it seemed Breena had other ideas, "so do you love Tony then?" blushing yet again, why she'd blushed every time he was mention she didn't know but she did know how to answer that "I've only been home a week Bree but I wouldn't have come so soon if I didn't know how I felt about Tony," she began when Abby put in "so how is it that you feel? " "Yeah how do you feel?" came the chorus from the other three. "I'm in love with him. I think I know how Gibbs felt about Shannon now, or well maybe how she felt about him." "He's the one" came Ellie's reply, Bree could only think "wow", Delilah put in with "he's your soul mate" Abby didn't have words but she did have a tearful hug and eventually an emotional "I'm so happy for you."
Finishing up their food Abby jumped up with a giggle and "I have an idea", seeing a mischievous look in her best friend's eye Ziva had a feeling this would not end well. Looking at the others they seemed to share a suspicious look in their faces that she was sure was on hers as well. With a shrug to them she stood up and headed towards the counter to pay for their lunches the four women followed the easily excited Goth out of the café.
Ziva was right when she thought it wouldn't end well. Standing out front of the mall's Victoria's Secret horrified as the other women started to laugh, she'd never brought such sensual underwear in her life. Plain cotton was comfortable and reliable in her line of work. And it didn't cost as much if it went missing while under cover, only that wasn't her line of work anymore. She had no work, not many places of employment had a position for an ex – assassin/ex – special agent. She didn't want to go back into that line of work (not that Tony would let her, he'd already made her promise she wouldn't go back to that) she'd had enough of death in her life and now she wanted to have some life in her life, also a job. She'd been back a week and was already getting bored with staying home while Tony was at work.
Abby's hand pulling her into the store brought her back from her thoughts, "Abby I don't even know what to buy in here!" she cried, Abby just rolled her eyes and replied with a "that's why you leave it to the pro's. Trust me Tony will love it." Dragging her to the counter Abby spoke to the lady while Ziva hid her face in shame and embarrassment, "my friend here is new to the whole sexy lingerie stuff and she's just gotten a new boyfriend who just loves your lines. She's got the perfect bod for your new selection and we have his platinum card, do you think you could help us out?" the bored looking workers eyes lit up at the mention of a platinum card and went instantly into over helpful mode.
At five thirty the girls got back to the apartment and immediately dropped their overly excessive amount of bags and started sorting through the bags. Glasses of wine in hand they worked through their haul hiding away the VS bags from Tony, "hey do we wanna order Chinese or something for dinner?" Abby questioned. "No, Tony will be home soon and it's his turn to cook" Ziva said off handedly looking up to see four shocked faces staring at her "what? I cooked dinner last night and breakfast this morning so it's his turn tonight" Ziva said confused, wondering why the other were so shocked about it. "That's so cute!" came Abby's squealed reply jumping up to tackle Ziva in another hug, the others joined as well and it became a group hug for a moment before they broke away to finish their sorting.
At a quarter past six Tony came through the door, paused for a moment before walking to the kitchen with shopping, shaking his head at the five women before returning a moment later to give Ziva a kiss "hey baby, gonna have a quick shower before I get started on dinner." Ziva watched as he walked down the hall smiling like a schoolgirl with her first crush (like she did every time he called her that) Abby said just loud enough for them to hear but not loud enough for Tony's ears down the hall "I wonder how long it takes him to find the Victoria's Secret stuff" causing them all to burst out into a fit of giggles and Ziva turned back to them. Maybe those bags could be fun after all.
A/N: wow I think that's my longest chapter yet, and I had so much fun writing it hope you enjoyed it, stay tuned Love Sky xoxo