A/N: Extra update because this one is so short. I've also made the decision to skip a couple episodes that don't have enough T&Z content for me to work with, so I'm going to speed up the end of the season by about a month (ie. In story time it will end in April instead of May). Just in case anybody cares to know. Also, I'd like to address a concern that has been raised - please everyone remember that I love my characters dearly, but they still have to follow my rules. No one in my stories willingly sleeps with someone they're not married to. So yes, a few details here and there will have to change to accommodate that. Also, anyone who's followed one of my stories knows that I love and adore my un-signed in/anonymous reviewers, and it would be awesome if you guys would leave a name of some sort so I can reply to your comments. I hope you're all still enjoying this, thanks for the support, encouragement and lovely comments! You are fabulous readers! :) ~Aliyah
Tony DiNozzo did not like Halloween. Ever since he became a cop, weird stuff happened. But General Custer bleeding out on Cleopatra's kitchen floor, that was a new one. He was busy taking the witness statement and looked up in surprise when he realized she'd started flirting with him. And really, he only noticed because Ziva was giving the woman one of her 'if looks could kill' stares. Tony met her eyes to calm her down and could tell she was pleased by the rather stunned expression he was wearing.
He sometimes forgot that he looked available. Ziva had owned his heart for so many months now and he was already juggling her and his undercover assignment, there was definitely no room for anything else. Tony managed to steal a kiss on their way back to the van, grateful for the cover of darkness, and whispered a reassurance in her ear that she was the only one he wanted. Ziva's answering smile made the danger of getting caught worth it.
NCIS
Later, when Ziva lost the little girl's mother and the mother's sister and was treated to Gibbs' displeasure, because of course the man never made mistakes, Tony wished he could offer his wife some form of support. But with the others watching he had to settle for a long look and squeezing her elbow in passing. He was glad it was them who found the missing princess because that seemed to lift Ziva's self-induced burden of guilt and responsibility.
He watched her back at the office as they all found candy to drop in the trick or treat basket, saw the small smile on her lips that seemed to indicate a soft spot for children. Or perhaps it was just remembering the little sister she lost. Either way, Tony wanted to ask her about it. But when they got home Ziva disappeared into the bathroom and left him to his own devices without explanation.
While he waited, Tony dug through his collection for the Halloween movies he used to watch in his younger days. It started with Hocus Pocus and included Casper, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken and even an Olsen Twins flick. Ziva was gone forty-five minutes and Tony was just getting up to check on her when the bathroom door opened and Ziva lounged in the doorway dressed authentically in Princess Leia's slave girl costume, complete with braided hair, gold bikini, arm and wristbands, and the maroon coloured silk hanging between her legs to keep it from being totally indecent.
She gave him a decidedly less than innocent smile and raised an eyebrow. "See something you like Tony?" He licked his lips but still couldn't form any words as his eyes drank in every inch of her bared tan skin. Ziva moved slowly towards him and looped her arms around his neck. "Still think Halloween is all bad?" she purred as he eagerly ran his hands over her body.
Tony snorted and kissed her hard, feeling her grin against his mouth. If this was what Halloween looked like, then by all means, bring it on.
Guest (MIT5) - Thanks :) I'm glad you're enjoying it, that's really nice to hear. I'm already at ep 19 so there's lots more to come! Thanks for reviewing!
Jeda09 - I think it was more that T was feeling very disgusted with the actions of one guy and is trying to figure out why women even bother trusting. I think with Tony in a relationship with another woman (even if it's fake) there will always be some heartbreak for Z, but it won't be like what you're thinking. I have kind of strict rules my characters have to follow - the biggest two are no swearing, and no sex unless they're married. Hopefully that helps. Thanks for reviewing!