Thanks for all the reviews guys! I think this chapter will clear some of the questions up…
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She's wrapped up in my arms laid out on her couch when the perfect silence is broken. I have to clear something up,
"You know that you are not my second choice, right?"
"Hm? I do not believe I am anyone's SECOND choice," she laughs.
"You know what I mean. I would of gave up on Jeanne this morning if you would of let me," I shake my head.
"I know. That is why I made you go. And I am very sorry but I glad she is leaving," she confesses.
"Well I'm glad you know,"
"Yeah like I would take you knowing you would always want someone else?" she turns to look me in the eyes.
"True. You'd never let that happen. Probably kill someone first, my ninja," I smirk but finish it with a peck to the lips to keep her from any snappy comebacks. She rolls her eyes then turns all the way around to straddle my lap.
"What should we do now?" she raises an eyebrow but the answer is obvious so I just smile and kiss her.
An hour later I finally realize it's almost 0200 and we have work in the morning.
"As much as I'd love to stay here all night I think I ought to get home," I reason then slide my jacket on. She walks me over to the door and leans on the frame as I exit.
"Thank you," I say.
"For what?"
"For being here. After all this time. And after all this drama…"
"I will always be here. What good is a partner if they don't have your six?" she smiles then shuts the door. I'm left chuckling alone in the hallway. If someone saw me they'd think I was a lovesick puppy, but maybe I am… Oh gosh I hope not. When I get home the exhaustion hits me and I sink into the warm bed. All I remember before I pass out is thinking that Ziva made me the happier than I can remember and if she lets me, I was going to enjoy the rest of my life with her.
All that's left now is the epilogue! Shouldn't be long:) Really like how this turned out…