H

Housekeeping #Tiva romantically dysfunctional, Tony was definitely in HER life. ~ Gwen

So Tony DiNozzo is stuck on protection detail with EJ. Their last encounter wasn't the greatest and she had left him in danger. So things weren't exactly up to snuff in their friendship...if you could call it that. The entire time he was watching the blond...a brunette was on his mind. A very hot looking brunette. His work partner. Ziva David. He wondered what she was doing at the moment, other than probably getting prepared to come to the safe house the next morning. He knew that the situation of him being with EJ bothered Ziva, but she had Ray..right?...there was something about him Tony didn't like. And most likely for good reason. 'What are you thinking DiNozzo? Encouraging her to go back to that rat.' His thoughts went through his mind as he mentally kicked himself. He thought about Ziva all the time and he was more than sure she had feelings for him. It sort of seemed that Ziva was going to call it quits with Ray and stop waiting...right? Does that mean she was considering him? He always wondered how it would be if he, the dashingly handsome DiNozzo would start dating the exotically beautiful Ziva David. Sure Gibbs would shove that stupid rule into their faces but now that he thought about it, Tony didn't care. You love whom you love. He was in her life a lot. Undercover together, having each other's backs, boxed into a freezing crate, Somalia, recovering from Somalia..not just physically but mentally. It seems there was always another nightmare waiting to pop up after a trauma like that or even reminders of it caused Zivas mind to work in the darkness. Paris, And of course us fans know of other times Tony has been in her life. The entire event revolving around her father's death, Berlin, their dance..great now Tony's mind went to thinking of him and Ziva being married and dancing. Ha ha we just can't help it. If it's meant to be, shouldn't it be? He and Ziva were romantically dysfunctional. It never really seemed to work out. "Maybe I should ask her out." He said out loud to himself as he sat in the chair by the door. "Who knows, possibilities of a whole and amazing life would be, well.." he felt it would be more than he could imagine. More genuine and beautiful. He could see it clearly in his minds eye. And the more he thought about it the more sure he felt that being with Ziva was the right thing. The best thing. He just had to actually tell her.

The next morning was sunny, DiNozzo had fallen asleep in the chair. There was a noise at the door and Tony woke with a start, pointing his weapon towards the entrance as the agent sat up more in his seat. The door opened, creaking..and in walked Ziva. She paused momentarily at seeing the stance of her partner and just brushed it off. "Easy lion." "Tiger." DiNozzo corrected her, to which Ziva just made a face as she walked inside, setting the coffee she had brought down on the table. Tony had followed and was now standing closely behind her, resting his chin on her shoulder as he took in the aroma of the morning beverage. "They're both big cats." She said as she turned her head only a little as their faces were right next to each other. They could smell each other's scent and Ziva took in a breath when she felt Tony's hand on the small of back when he let out a cat like purr. Ziva swallowed as she looked into his emerald green eyes, and he stared right back. Their noses brushed, Ziva glanced at Tony's lips, then back to his eyes as their faces inched closer...and their lips met, a soft kiss. Zivas eyes closed as it continued and Tony's did as well. Both pulled back a tad and swallowed before going in for more, Zivas right hand coming up and resting on Tony's face. There was a noise and-"Good morning." EJ said as she sat up in her couch bed. Her voice causing Ziva and Tony to break apart, their separating lips making a sound as both had straightened themselves up, Ziva running a hand through her straight hair, Tony clearing his throat and pursing his closed lips. Both agents turned around after exchanging glances with each other. "Sorry if I was interrupting something." EJ said as she got up and came over. Ziva shook her head. "No, no. We were just-" "We were just-" Tony had begun to speak as well, of course this silenced Ziva and she stopped...but then he also stopped. Awkward. After some Selene Ziva continued. "Uhm..did you, sleep, alright?" She asked, trying to change the subject. EJ nodded. "Yeah. Wasn't too bad." At that moment Tony stretched and grimaced a tad, making that higher pitched sound he usually does. "Uh, well, my back isn't up to snuff." Ziva and EJ looked to him, coffees in hand. "Well I did sleep in a chair." Ziva nodded and EJ looked to her. "He gets a bad back easily if he doesn't get to sleep on a bed." EJ nodded. "Oh." She said as both ladies watched as Tony was walking back to the table to get his coffee, his hand on his back as he sort of shuffled. "Oh come on Tony. It is not that bad." Ziva said as she took a sip of her coffee, coming over. Tony looked to her, wincing. "Ahh..well next time you can sleep in a chair." Ziva stares at him a moment, her mouth open before she shakes her head. "You are pitiful." "Well, if only there was someone who could, rub my back for me." Tony had made a puppy dog face which then turned into a smile as the partners exchanged glances.

Zivas mind: FLASHBACK

Undercover as married assassins, naked in bed. Kissing, hands exploring, the occasional moan coming from her lips as Tony moved over her. Sweaty bodies as they went from slow, to fast, to rough...multiple times. They had made sure to cover the cameras. At the beginning of this, after a couple hours of pretend sex, and both Tony and Ziva fueling with desire coursing through their veins, what was to stop them from not doing it for real?

Flashback Ends

Tony's mind: FLASHBACK

He was close, so close as he pounded her with everything he had, Zivas cries and movement edging him on as she tightened around him. He looked down at her, leaning over and kissing her lips as he thrust his hips in a back and forth, driving into her with abandon until both were screaming each others names loudly as they released.

"Tony...Tony...Tony!" Tony blinked and let out the breath he seemed to be holding, licking his lips as he noticed both ladies staring at him. "Uh..I was just..I mean..I'm just going to, uh..get some fresh air." He stammered awkwardly and then walked past Ziva and EJ, heading out the door. "You wanna go talk to him or..?" Ziva nodded after the blond's question and walked out after her partner. Once outside Ziva let out a breath. "Well, that was close." Tony looked to her as she came near as he took in a breath. "Yeah. It was, getting hot in there." He said, scratching the back of his head. Ziva looked him up and down. "Mm-hm." She said, glancing at him knowingly. "I know what was running through your mind." Tony scoffed with an open but smiling mouth. "Uh-huh like yours wasn't going through the same thing." Ziva crossed her arms and took a step closer, the light breeze blowing her straight hair, gently lifting only slightly in the wind, the sun shining down on them. "I-..hmm. You're right. It was. That night." Her features softened and Tony's did as well, slowly lifting up a hand and, taking a chance he reached over and caressed Zivas cheek softly. His lips opened to say something but nothing came out..all he knew..was that..he loved her. Their faces moved closer, heads tilting to the side, and then their lips meet as Zivas hands had carefully rested on his body, running with it, what her heart was telling her, and Tony followed suite, wrapping his arms around her as Ziva did he same as they continued to kiss gently, their eyes closing as they took in each other's scent. When they gently, almost reluctantly pulled back, Zivas eyes opened as she stared into Tony's bright green orbs. She looked to his lips again, then into his eyes...and smiled. She actually smiled, and he smiled back and then leaned forward, hungry for more as he was more sure of himself now and his confidence grew as he noticed Ziva didn't shy away. In fact she embraced him all the more, noticing her hold on his body as she seemed to be pulling him close.

His fingers ran through her long hair and he took in her scent as they continued to kiss and then, he couldn't help it. He loved this woman, and he was certain she loved him. He had to say it. He couldn't hold back. "Ziva?" He breathed as he caressed her face, his other hand on her side as hers were around his body. Their eyes were closed as she responded. "Yes, Tony?" She murmured taking her mouth to his, their lips making sounds as they kissed. Tony breathed, Ziva noticing as he tended a little, realizing this wasn't easy for him to say. No matter what, she decided she was gonna take it. "Yes?" She prompted, slowing her kisses and even resting her forehead against his. A sign of complete trust. Something couples do. Tony opened his eyes and gazed at Ziva as he took her hands in his. "Ziva...I love you." Time stopped. If it was raining instead of a nice sunny day, droplets of different sizes would be suspended in the air, splashes like little blown glass shapes that you could never get tired of staring at them. The tiniest little folds, bends, and curves of the water that brings the viewer to stop and stare at the tiniest detail. And this moment would be forever fixed permanently into Tony and Zivas minds forever. She was breathing and her mouth was open as she looked at the man before her. The man who had just told her that he loved her. Ziva swallowed, blinking, and noticed he was waiting for an answer. She knew she had deep feelings for Tony, was it love? Real, true, love? ...yes. Taking a breath, gathering her courage, she placed both her hands on the side of Tony's face and then just went for it. Kissing him with all the love she had for him in this moment. Here, right now. Pulling back after the truest most meaningful kiss they'd ever shared, Ziva looked into Tony's eyes. "And I love you...so much." DiNozzos eyes widened a little, then a smile came to him. "You do.." Ziva nodded. "You do." She nodded again. "Yes, I do Tony...I'm done waiting around, I'm done looking for..Mr. Right, as you would call him. Do you know why?..." A smile came to Zivas lips as she pulled herself into Tony's arms. "Because he's right here, in front of me. He has been with me since I came here, to start a new life for myself. I know it will take work, but, if you're willing, will you go on this journey with me?" Tony smiled and leaned forward, pressing his lips to her forehead. "I'm never leaving you. You're stuck with me. For forever."

Hope you enjoyed this chapter. More to come soon. This alphabet Tiva story doesn't really follow previous chapters but is just a fun series of long one shots involving our favorite TV couple. Weather it's Tiva or Mote.