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So the visitor isn't Kate or Ari but Mr. D. Don't hate me :). (Did you expect that?)
Nourseholly: Pairing Ari and Kate is actually a really great idea but this story kinda follows the events of Kill Ari. I have already written a few more chapters and not everything is the same in my story but the key elements (e.g. Kate getting shot, Tiva talking in the rain, Ari's death) are the same. Unless I decide to let them rise from their graves, what is very unlikely but still possible, there won't be any Kari in it. So I'm sorry. Hope you will continue reading the story anyway.
"It´s my dad. You have to hide somewhere he can´t see you running around here. You really do not want to meet him"
"What do you want me to do? Vanish? You know what… I need to leave, I have my own things to do, just tell him that I was one of the staff cleaning your apartment"
"NO! Just hide somewhere. Please. My dad is not going to be here long."
"And where do you suggest I should hide?"
"Doesn't matter. Just do it." He demanded
"No" she stated stubbornly
"Junior! Open up"
"Please Ziva. I'm begging you"
"Alright. Just because you let me live here"
"I'm coming dad" Tony yelled and opened the door
"It's so nice to see you son" Anthony senior exclaimed and entered the living room.
Meanwhile Ziva was hiding in the closet. It was the first idea that came to her mind and she started regretting it as soon as she closed the door. Half of her body was covered in socks and his dress shirts were always in her face. At least nobody would see me if they opened the door. No one could recognize me as a human. I am just a huge pile of socks and ties. Hopefully he gets rid of his father soon.
"Why are you here dad?" Ziva heard her roommate say
"Can't a father just visit his son?"
"Maybe, but you cannot. So what ya want?"
"Then I'm gonna get straight to the point. I wanted to invite you to my wedding."
"Your wedding?!" Tony asked, "With Rachel?"
"You mean Alison? I stopped dating Rachel a year ago. Allison had been my last girlfriend before I met Christina, my new future wife. I met her in a bar, exactly 5 months ago"
"So when is the wedding?"
"Christina wants to be the one who gives you the invitation. She is sitting in the car but I will get her right now. I just wanted to tell you alone about my engagement. You wouldn't mind meeting her, would you?" Senior said and left again
"I would actually" Tony whispered.
"Ziva! Where are you?"
"I am here"
"And where is HERE?"
"In your closet"
He opened the closet door and laughed when he spotted her in-between the socks ties and shirts. Why does she always have to look so cute?
"My dad will be back in a few minutes with his new fiancé. Don't worry, I'll make it quick. I just wanted to check on you" he told her and closed the doors again.
"I hope so. It's smelly in here. Do all Americans store already used socks in their closet or are you the only one doing this?"
"Don't fool yourself. My socks all smell good."
"Junior?"
"Shit. I gotta go." He panicked and slammed the closet door into her face.
"Ow Tony you" she moaned in pain.
"Sorry. Be quit now" he interrupted her.
"Junior what was that?"
"What was what?"
"I heard a voice"
"NO you didn't. I mean I didn't so you must have imagined it"
"I heard someone"
"Ok you got me… it was my fish"
"Your fish?"
"Yeah you know she is kinda weird. It sometimes sounds like she is a woman but she isn't. She's just a singing fish"
"Fish don't make sounds Junior"
"Mine does."
"Interesting. So what's its name?" Senior played along. He didn't really want to know who was in there, definitely no fish.
"She doesn't have one actually. I am still deciding"
"Hi Anthony. I'm Christina" she introduced herself and ended the awkward conversation. Christina had long light brown hair and pretty blue eyes. She was wearing a tight red top and black skinny jeans. She had to be around 35 but Tony couldn't tell exactly because she was wearing a shitload of makeup. She is only about 3 years older. She could even be my older sister.
"Good evening Christina" he replied politely although he didn't really like her.
"It's so lovely to meet you Anthony. My cuddlebug has already told you about the wedding, right?" she said in a fake nice voice and hugged Senior.
"I did my snugglebear. Do you still want to give him the invitation or should I do it?" Really? Nicknames? That was definitely Christina´s idea.
"Here is the invitation my best future stepson." She smiled and handed him an envelope. "It's in 3 weeks. We hope to see you there. Are you going to come alone?"
"I plan on"
"Great. So you're single? My best friend Vanessa is single too. She wants to be in a relationship but hasn't found a guy yet. She kind of looks like me but she wears more makeup. I'm more the natural type. Do you wanna go on a date with her?"
How can that chick wear even more makeup than Christina? She has to be some sort of clown. Christina and natural? Good one. No way in hell. I am not going on a date with Vanessa. I do not need another Christina in my life.
"Me single? Noooo. Did I say I was going to come alone? Sorry I must have been confused. I meant I would love to bring my girlfriend" he lied
"Who is the lucky lady Junior?"
"Her name is…. Ziva. Yes. Her name is Ziva"
Ziva was in her hiding spot listening to their conversation. Has he just called me his girlfriend? I think he missed the whole asking the girl if she even wants to be your girlfriend thing.
"Where is she at the moment? I would love to meet her"
Please say I'm not here. I am NOT here.
"She´s sleeping in our bedroom. I can wake her if you want."
Oh shit. This isn't good. At least they think I'm his girlfriend and not a strange girl sleeping in his bed.
"Wake her up" Christina ordered
Tony left the room and walked into the bedroom. He opened the closet and helped Ziva climb out.
"You know what is going on?"
"I am not your girlfriend Tony. I think you have me confused with someone else. Or is there a part of the What happened last night story you haven't told me yet? Like me agreeing on going out with you?"
"I haven't. I just don't want to go out with Vanessa. Could you please pretend to be my girlfriend?"
"Why should I?"
"Ziva please!" he whined
"Alright, I will help you but you have to know that I do not like your new stepmother. Her personality seems so faked."
"That's not the only thing. Her boobs aren't real either. Looks like she went through a few surgeries to get them this big. Not that I´m complaining" he joked and she laughed.
"You´re such a pervert"
"but a very sexy one" he suggested and dragged her out of the bedroom
"Hey I'm Ziva David. I didn't know you were coming. I wouldn't have been asleep if I knew."
"It's ok. It's a surprise visit" Senior said
"I'm Christina but you can call me Chris. You are really pretty"
"Thank you Chris" Ziva replied and blushed a bit .Maybe she isn't so bad at all.
"However, you should start wearing more makeup, sweetie. A complete style makeover wouldn't hurt as well. Cargo pants and loose Ohio state sweaters aren't the way to dress like a real lady. I think pink would really suit you and you should start wearing push-up bras, your boobs are fairly small. Don't worry, I´ll make you look stunning at my wedding" she rambled. Ziva stared at her with her mouth wide open. What the hell is this bitch thinking? She felt the urge to punch her in the face but that wouldn't look good in front of both, Tony and Anthony.
"She doesn't need any makeup, skinny jeans or a boob job to look beautiful. She looks stunning without all that crap." Tony defended his fake girlfriend and wrapped an arm around her waist. Christina laughed awkwardly.
"Well… my besties and I are going shopping on Thursday. We'll shop for dresses. Wanna join us sweetie?"
"Of course" she answered with fake enthusiasm.
"I really like you two and as lovely as it would be to chat with you Tony and I have to go. We have a yoga class today. Partner yoga, you know? We don't want to miss it" Ziva lied.
""We do?"
"Yes" she said and squeezed his hand.
"Oh yeah. I totally forgot about it . You can stay here if you want to dad. We'll be back in 3 hours or something." he offered politely but hoped they would go home.
"3 hours? That's a long yoga lesson. My cuddlebug and I would love to stay here. I still have to tell you when the rehearsal dinner will be or th-"
"Oh shit" he blurted out. They all looked at him and he realized he just voiced his thoughts.
"There was a big bug on my shoe. I hate insects. I'm sorry I interrupted you. Just continue… I killed it by the way" he stuttered and mentally Gibbs-slapped himself. Why did I offer them my place again?
"Let's go Tony. We don't want to be late." Ziva took his hand and dragged him out of the apartment. They sprinted down the stairs laughing.
"Partner yoga? Really Ziva. Couldn't you pick something else?"
"At least I didn't scream Oh shit after I offered them to stay in our apartment" she giggled.
"I am sorry. I thought they would decline. Where do you wanna go? We can´t come back before 10pm. "
"Everything is better than being insulted by your father´s new love."
"I shouldn't have introduced you to them. I am really sorry Ziva. I didn't know she could be so mean"
"It is no big deal. You defended me. Not that I would need protection… The things you said, did you mean them?"
"Of course I did. You are truly beautiful Ziva David"
"Thank you Tony. How about we just walk through DC for a while. I haven't had time to explore the streets anyway" she suggested and he agreed.
For an hour they just walked, still holding hands but neither of them wanted to let go. Suddenly it started raining and the raindrops made Ziva's hair sparkle.
"I love rain. It is so peaceful. Would you mind if we just keep going?" she asked
"Not at all"
When it started raining heavier they ran and looked for shelter. They found themselves pressed against a wall under the small awing of a shop. Unfortunately all the shops had already closed so they had to wait outside until the rain falls lighter again or it´s past 10pm. Tony had Ziva pressed against the shop wall and their faces were mere inches apart.
"I guess we should have brought a jacket" she said
"No the jacket isn't worth spending one more minute with my new future stepmother. I quite like the situation we're in right now. I don't always have the chance to be so close to you" he whispered in her ear. Ziva shivered but not because of the cold. He's right. That's much better than a raincoat.
"I would offer you my sweater right now but we're both wet so I suggest you take yours off if the shirt under it isn't damp"
"I am impressed Tony. That isn't even such a bad idea." she teased and pulled the sweater over her head. Her white shirt she wore underneath was in fact completely dry. Tony seated himself on the ground and patted the space next to him. Ziva sat down too and leaned her head against his shoulder.
"Let´s play a little game"
"A game?" she asked and rolled her eyes
"Okay. Dumb idea. How about you tell me more about yourself? I feel like I actually don't know much about you except that you're living in my apartment"
"I don't really reveal much about myself to others but I trust you. Let´s do this."
"How old are you?" he started
"24. You?"( Idk how old Ziva/ Tony really was at the end of season 2)
"31. What's your phone number?"
"It is funny how we live together but you do not even have my number."
"So can I have it?"
"You have to ask more creatively" she demanded playfully
"I´m sorry I lost my number. Can I get yours?" he asked with a fake British accent.
She giggled and took his phone in her hand. She typed in her number, saved it and gave his phone back to him.
"Mon petit pois" he read out her contact name aloud. "What does it mean?" he asked confusedly.
"I won't tell you. Get a dictionary" she teased
"What's the craziest or most embarrassing thing you've ever done?"
"I think the fact that I am living with you is pretty crazy"
"I kissed a guy once."
"Are you kidding me?" she said and started laughing.
"It wasn't like, you know he didn't look like a guy. I thought he was a hot girl and we made out in a bar. I went to the restrooms and then my boss called and told me that she is actually a he whose operation will be the week after. McNerd is still teasing me about it… Do you have any siblings?"
"A half-brother. I lost my little sister in a Hamas suicide bombing. She was 16 and the best of us."
"I'm sorry" he said and added, "If you were a waiter and your customer was being rude, would you spit in their drink?"
"What's that for a question?" she giggled
"I just wanted to lighten the mood. So would you?"
"Definitely."
"Me too" he laughed
"What's the best thing you did today?" she asked him.
"This, I guess. Just sitting here with you and watching the rain fall while getting to know you better… What about you?"
"Yes. You're right. What would you do if I told you I had a crush on you?"
He turned his head so that he was looking straight into her eyes and said, "I would probably do this"
Then he leaned in to kiss her.
I know guys I know but it's not as it seems. Just wait until you read the beginning of my next chap.