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The sun was just peeking over the trees when Tony's alarm went off. Tony groaned but leaned over to turn it off. Looking to his left he saw that Ziva was still sleeping. Her hair was splayed across his pillow, the dark brown looking even darker against his white pillow case. Her breathing was deep and silent as a smile played across her lips. Tony adjusted his arm so he could comfortably watch her.

Ziva woke up feel more rejuvenated than she had been in a long time. She felt the warm sun warming her skin. She stretched, smiling at the warm sensation she felt all over. She moved her arm across the sheet and froze. These weren't her sheets. She sat up. This was not her bed, this was not her house. She glanced around. She was the only one in the bed but the other side was wrinkled. She took a deep breath, Tony. It all came back to her as she leaned back onto the pillows, inhaling Tony's smell once again.

"Hey sleepy head plan on getting up anytime soon?" She sat up sharply to see Tony smiling happily in the doorway. The way the sun filtered through the window made him seem almost angelic.

"What time is it?"

"Little before seven."

"You let me sleep that late?" He ducked as a pillow was flung in his direction.

"You looked peaceful, I had to!" Ducking again as another pillow whizzed by his ear. He watched as she made her way from the bed to the bathroom across the hall, grabbing her clothes she had laid out as she did. Tony smiled before making his way to his kitchen, momentarily forgetting about his current houseguest.

Tony was still smiling as he started to pour a cup of coffee for Ziva, pouring in the correct amount of milk and sugar. He left the cup when he went to go find his incessantly ringing cell phone.

"DiNozzo...Yeah...Uh huh...Got it."

"Who was that Tony?" Tony turned to see Ziva standing in the doorway drying her hair with a towel. He felt his breath catch in his throat as she sauntered towards him.

"McGee, they got a possible location on our suspect." She nodded. "Oh and I made you a coffee." He added with a smile. She followed him to the kitchen and took a long sip of the rich liquid.

"Mmm, very good Tony," She gave him a shy smile over the top of the mug. Their silent conversation was ruined when Crispin walked in. Tony checked his watch.

"Well, time for us to head for work. Coffee's in the pot, see you later." Crispin didn't have a chance to respond before Tony had ushered Ziva out the door.

Gibbs walked into the bullpen as soon as the "couple" had sat down.

"Get your gear." McGee jumped up first and reached the elevator before Tony and Ziva. Tony realized he was about to grab Ziva's hand and immediately shoved his hand in his pocket, wishing he could hold her hand. Gibbs watched the two interact and wasn't sure he liked what he saw. He thought that once they got his approval to break rule number twelve they wouldn't think twice. Maybe DiNozzo is actually taking this seriously he thought to himself as they descended to the parking garage.

They pulled into the suspects and he practically ran into them. As soon as he saw NCIS on their jackets he took off at a sprint. Ziva chased after him and Gibbs, McGee and Tony went to try and intercept him. As Tony ran he felt a feeling of dread seep into his stomach. He knew it was about Ziva, he just hoped she was okay. Tony followed the trails in the woods that were behind the house. Suddenly he heard several large crashes and thumps along with swearing and yelling. His slow run turned to a dead sprint as he headed in the direction where he had heard the noise. Gibbs was already there and he could hear McGee crashing through the underbrush. At the bottom of a steep embankment was Ziva and their suspect who was pinned on his stomach, hands cuffed behind his back. Ziva sat next to him cussing mildly and poking at her ankle.

"There," Gibbs pointed to a trail that was significantly less steep. Gibbs ambled over to where the suspects face was pushed into the dirt.

"Ziva, are you okay? What happened?"

"That-That" she pointed violently at the sobbing man in handcuffs, "large ass landed on my ankle!"

"Fat ass," Ziva shot him a death glare. "Sorry, can you stand on it?" She grabbed his arm as she pulled herself up. She tried to put weight on her foot but stumbled forward. Luckily Tony caught her before she fell. Without thinking Tony scooped her up in his arms.

"TONY!" Gibbs watched as Ziva sounded agitated but appeared to be in no distress. Gibbs and McGee hauled the sobbing suspect to his feet and practically dragged him up the hill with Ziva and Tony in tow. Gibbs shoved the suspect into the back of his and McGee's car while Tony lowered Ziva into the passenger seat of his car. The ride back to NCIS was quite. Tony was unsure of what to say, he didn't think he did anything wrong when he carried Ziva back...but she hadn't said anything yet. Tony looked over a her for the umpteenth time, it was then he realized how filthy her pants had gotten.

"Zi, do you have a pair of pants to change into at work?"

"Yes...Wait no, I wore them last week." She sighed and leaned back in her seat.

"Well I'll drop you off at NCIS then stop back at my place grab a pair of pants for you and anything else you want while I'm out." She smiled at his considerateness.

"Thank you Tony, but that is not necessary."

"Fine then what if I want to?" He leaned over and covered her hand with his. She felt a blush creep up her cheeks but wasn't sure why. When they got to NCIS Ziva shoved open her door and attempted to step out. However, Tony was quicker and scooped her up again. She looked at him questioningly when he didn't hit the normal button to go up to the bullpen.

"Ducky," was all he said. Tony stepped into the elevator, still easily carrying Ziva.

"Tony, you can set me down while we're in the elevator."

"Nah, I'm good," he said with his charming smile. The one he reserved just for her. Ziva felt her skin grow warm when his gaze turned dark. She felt her heart start to pound a little bit more. Suddenly she realized just how good he smelled and how strong he was. She tightened her grip on his shirt. Tony started to move his head closer to hers, he could smell her shampoo that she had used that morning. Suddenly Ziva felt his lips crashing against hers. The quickly parted when the elevator opened. Unsure then what to do the two merely smiled. Tony walked into the lab, surprising Ducky.

"Ziva! What happened!" Ducky gasped as Tony set her on one of the metal tables, usually reserved for those who can't speak.

"Occupational hazard," she grinned, Ducky was obviously relieved. Ducky turned his back to go get some bandages and Tony used the time.

"I'll be back," he whispered in Ziva's ear. However, the two didn't realize that Ducky did turn in time to see Tony kiss Ziva on the temple.

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