A/N: Okay, its been hectic but I've managed to write 3 ½ chapters in 2 days so here's the first. Enjoy. I will be updating my other story too (with any luck)

Disclaimer: Not mine L I'm just borrowing them for a while

NSNF - Chapter 35 - From One Lover To Another

Kate had spent most of the day in her room, only emerging to go to the bathroom or have something to eat (which wasn't much). All she could think about was Leroy; he'd lied to her all this time. She told him everything and he told her he would never keep secrets from her or lie. He broke his promise and her heart. It made sense though; that first time he'd taken her to his moms diner, when they were chatting she could tell he was holding back on something. It explained his mom's behaviour too; being "over protective".

Kathy had tried everything to cheer up her daughter; a movie, ice-cream (it usually did the trick), shopping and even some mother-daughter time. She eventually gave up, knowing that nothing she could say or do would cheer her up. She knew exactly how her youngest child felt. Kathy too had her heart broken by someone she thought loved her. Then she met Frank and he changed everything, he made her happy, promised to love her forever and here they are after all these years. She could only hope that someone else will come along and make her daughter happy.

Caitlin kept up her routine of only leaving her room if she had too for the best part of 3 weeks. Her parents and siblings gave her her space knowing she would come round soon. She spent her time in school completely ignoring Leroy; she avoided him at all costs, ignored every e-mail, text and call. She couldn't face him yet. He respected her bounds, he never tried to approach her, thanks to Abby threatening him once or twice.

Tony and Ziva on the other hand were doing quite well to say that Tony was driving Ziva completely and utterly insane everyday but she played along just the same. After what had happened with Kate and Leroy they had vowed to never lie or keep secrets from each other. They had their moments though, every now and again Tony would say or do something stupid but they'd make up, mainly him doing the making up part. One time Ziva had caught Tony oggling a busty blonde cheerleader; which he denied of course. He finally gave in after 10 minutes of denying it and stupidly said he'd do 'anything' to make it up to her. Ziva insisted that they go rock climbing and said he couldn't complain since he said he'd do 'anything' so he just nodded "Sure." gulping, 'she's gonna kill me, I just know it.' everyone just laughed at him, well except for Kate who had by this point walked off. Abby looked solemnly after her friend, "I feel bad cos I cant help." she said as she watched Kate walk off down the street.

"It's not your fault Abs." Tim said as he followed he gaze.

"I know but I wanna help but how?"

"Maybe you could talk to Leroy, get the full story." Tim suggested.

"Yeah, that's a good idea Tim." she agreed. She'll have to grab Leroy tomorrow.

Ziva and Tony had been busy making out by this point and when they finally separated from one another they looked round, "Where is Kate?" Ziva asked.

"She took off. You were being too 'lovey dovey' around her again." Abby replied not happy.

"Oh, well we can't keep treading on eggshells when we're around her all the time Abs." Tony replied.

"I know but she's still a little sensitive right now."

"Huh, tell that to the guy who's balls she bust in gym the other day." Tony replied, happy that it wasn't him, for once.

Finally the weekend had come and they had a couple of weeks off school. Everyone had plans, except for Kate. Tony and Ziva were going camping for a couple of days and of course they were doing rock climbing too; Abby was taking Tim to goth concert; and Jimmy was going to Florida to see his family.

Kate was slowly walking home, the events of the past few weeks whirling around her head how could she have missed it? How was she to know? Would he have eventually told her? She sighed to herself and waited to cross the road. She decided to take the long route home since her brother Ray was back for a few days and she could do without the 20 questions from him about what happened between her and Leroy. As she continued don the street she noticed a car moving slowly beside her, she watched cautiously out the corner of her eye encase anyone jumped out and tried to grab her. The window rolled down and the familiar voice spoke to her "Hello, Caitlin. Would you like a ride home?"

"Oh, hi Ari," she stopped and turned to the now stationary vehicle, "It's okay, I'm fine walking."

"Do not be silly Caitlin, it will be dark soon."

She sighed and shrugged, "Sure, but it's a bit outta your way isn't it?"

"Not at all." he smiled.

She jumped in the car and buckled up and they drove off down the street. But what neither of them had noticed was Leroy's car parked on the other side of the road. He was sat gripping the steering wheel with such anger that his knuckles were white. He knew what Ari was up to and God as his witness he would not let the bastard get away with it. "Not my Katie!" he said angrily as he started the car and sped off past them.

Ari cursed, "I apologise." he said looking at Kate, she had no idea what he had said but it didn't sound good.

"Its okay, I have no idea what you just called him." she knew that it was Leroy's car, plus she didn't know anyone else who drove that fast and dangerously.

"Let's just say it was not very nice."

He parked outside her house. "Thanks for the ride, Ari." she said as she made a move to get out but his had on her arm stopped her movement.

"Are you free for lunch tomorrow?" he asked.

"Um," she thought for a moment. "Yeah, yeah I should be."

"Good. Then I shall pick you up at 1 o'clock tomorrow. Goodnight Caitlin."

"Sure, until tomorrow. Goodnight." she said before exiting the car. She watched as he drove off down the street.

"What the hell am I doing?" she said aloud to herself.

As Ari drove home he smiled wickedly to himself. He'd seen Leroy's car following Kate home and decided to put his perfect plan into action. He'd gotten just the right reaction from Leroy and he knew Caitlin knew it was his car speeding past them earlier. "Perfect." he laughed evilly to himself.

TBC

A/N: WOW after waaaaaay too long chapter 35 is up. Hopefully I will get the other chapters up before the weekend :D