Okay, back with the next chapter of this totally twisted musical! Now, I have some fun with REO Speedwagon. Yeah, if you couldn't tell, I love all kinds of music. Eclectic taste coming right up. Okay, done ranting. Now on to the story!

Chapter Seven

Can't Fight This Feeling

Back in the bull pen, Tony continued to steal glances at Ziva as he tried to finish up paperwork from an old case. What are you doing DiNozzo? Ziva is your friend. Why do you keep stealing glances at her every time?

Why do my thoughts always turn to her? Why do I dream about her at night?

Ziva David was the first thought on his mind when he woke up. Her long, dark locks, her sultry chocolate eyes permeated his mind. He even loved it when she misused an idiom.

Then, it clicked. Damn, I love her!

That's why he steals glances at her, enjoys spending those moments with her. He loves her!

I'm in love with my best friend!

But, Tony's conscious caught up with his brain; does she love you in return? Probably not. Why is my love life so complicated?

Tony looked up when he felt her eyes on him. She flashed a quick smile at him, and Tony felt those threads of love tie up inside him once more. Soft music fills the space around him as he looks at her.

"I can't fight this feeling any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out as friendship has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show

I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I say there is no reason for my fear
'Coz I feel so secure when we're together
You give my life direction, you make everything so clear"

Ziva looked up at Tony as she signed her name to a freshly printed report. Was he singing? She listened closer, and faintly heard the words he was singing from his heart.

"And ever as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I every thought I might

No I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars forever"

He looked at her as he sang. Wait a minute, is he singing to me? Not possible! He's singing about someone else. Yes, that's it.

Then, why does he keep staring at you as he sings?

Why does your world brighten when you see him enter?

Admit it David, you are hopelessly in love with Tony!

"No I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Or come crashing through your door
Baby I can't fight this feeling anymore

My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
I've been runnin' round in circles in my mind
And it always seems that I'm following you girl
'Cause you take me to the places that alone I'd never find

And ever as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I every thought I might

And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars forever"

Oh, God! She's still looking at me! Has she figured out that I'm singing about her? She's gonna kill me with that pen! She will taunt me about this for the rest of my life!

Grow up DiNozzo! This is Ziva you're ranting about! She wouldn't do that to her best friend!

Wanna bet?

"No I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Or come crashing through your door
Baby I can't fight this feeling anymore"

Good grief, DiNozzo. Pluck up that famous courage of yours and ask her how she feels. Tell her how you feel!

Come on, David! Use that Mossad resolution that you prize so highly! Tell him how you feel!

Yeah, he will laugh me off, and make a joke about it for the rest of my life!

Just do it! Do not be a whimpering idiot.

McGee noticed his teammates staring at each other. He shook his head. Why don't they just get their act together and go make out in a closet already?

Yikes, Tim. Way to put grotesque images in your own head!

Gibbs had noticed his two agents with their eyes glued to each other rather than their work. I am going to head slap them ten ways to Gitmo for thinking about breaking rule number 12.

They would make a cute couple though.

Cute? Come on Gunny, you're going soft.

Ziva saved her work on her hard drive. "I am going out for lunch. Would anyone like to join me?" She looked at Tony, her eyes pleading him to say "yes."

"Why not?" Tony asked, rising from his chair. "I could use a break as well. Boss, Probie, want us to bring you back something?"

"Nope," Gibbs replied.

"As long as it's not contaminated," McGee replied.

"Hhm. Good idea, Elf Lord."

"We promise, McGee," Ziva answered, stomping Tony's foot.

He grimaced in pain briefly and scowled at Ziva. He turned to his teammates. "See you later."

YES! They are getting somewhere! I do so love these two characters. Be back soon with a fresh chapter for your reading pleasure.

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