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Ziva and Tony laid on top of Ziva's bed, completely naked and enjoying the silence.

Maybe something had shifted between the two of them, or maybe it was the fact that they had almost died, again, but a couple of days after Harper Dearing had bombed the NCIS headquarters, and Tony and Ziva survived being trapped in an elevator, they found themselves in bed together. Drink had been consumed by both parties prior to the encounter and the next day both considered it a one-time thing. However, a few days later, it happened again, without Tony and Ziva consuming alcohol. It happened a third time, and slowly over the past few months, it had become a regular occurrence.

It was something Tony and Ziva had begun to look forward to. The ability to connect with each other, decompress and feel a sense of contentment and at right with the world.

Ziva shifted her leg slightly.

'You OK?' asked Tony quietly.

'My leg is becoming numb.'

Tony laughed.

'Perhaps we should move.' Ziva looked at Tony.

'I do not want to. I want to stay here. With you.'

Tony grinned and kissed Ziva. They were not dating, but they were not friends with benefits. Neither of them were interested in seeing other people. They were still trying to figure out what this new part of their partnership was.

Tony sat up and Ziva forced herself to get out of bed. She went to the kitchen and came back with two mugs of coffee, placing them on the nightstand. Tony looked at Ziva, smiled again. Ziva stroked his face.

'What is it?' asked Tony. He swung his legs off the bed and pulled Ziva closer to him.

'I love you Tony' whispered Ziva.

'What?' Tony blinked. His voice had sounded harsh, cutting through the dream bubble they were in. Ziva took her hand from Tony's face and stared at him, confused. Neither was sure what to do or say.

Ziva hadn't been sure that she had the guts to tell Tony how she felt. Since they started sleeping together, Ziva had felt her feelings for Tony grow. She had been attracted to him since she first arrived in the US. Tony DiNozzo was a handsome, good looking man. Over the years, the two of them had gotten closer and closer and now they were sleeping together, Ziva was becoming more certain about how she felt about Tony DiNozzo.

They were still staring at each other, unsure what to do.

'Tony… I…' started Ziva. She back away from Tony and practically ran out of the bedroom. Tony followed her.

'Zi. Zi!'

'Tony, just go.'

'No Ziva.' Tony grabbed her and pulled Ziva into a passionate kiss. 'I am not going anywhere Ziva. I'm sorry for what I said or didn't say. I just wasn't expecting it, that's all.' Tony rubbed his thumb across Ziva's cheek. 'You are the most important person in my life, Zi. You are beautiful and intelligent, kind and badass.' Ziva chuckled. 'I cannot live without you because I am in love with you.'

'I feel like an idiot now' said Ziva.

'Maybe, but you're a very beautiful, sexy idiot who I love.'

Ziva threw her head back and laughed. Tony kissed her again.

Tony had experienced something similar, his own feelings for Ziva growing. Crossing the line from colleagues to more than friends had not been strange or awkward. It felt right. So very right.

Ziva glanced over Tony's shoulder and gasped slightly.

'What is it?' he asked, a tad concerned.

'Um, we are standing in my apartment completely naked.'

'Yes?'

'And the curtains are not drawn. They are wide open. People can see us.'

'Oh. Perhaps we should do something about it' suggested Tony. They burst out laughing, quickly made their way back to Ziva's bedroom, Ziva nipping out to draw the curtains, now wearing a robe.

She went back to the bedroom, finding Tony exactly where she had left him. In her bed. In her life. She smiled, took off the robe and got back into bed. Tony draped an arm around her and they sat there, chatting and drinking coffee.

This was where they were meant to be.

Together.


Hope you enjoyed.

It's a little shorter but I had fun writing this. The next chapter of Reunion should be up at the weekend.

Thanks for reading. See you soon :)