Bedtime Conversation

Tony's POV

Ziva and I watched all three movies, ordering pizza in the middle of Dr. No. the credit were now scrolling up the screen and Ziva had somehow ended up snuggled into my side with her head on my chest and her eyes were half closed. I smiled. It felt so right to have her next to me. She yawned, stood up, and stretched.

"I think it's time to hit the grass," Ziva said. I stood up as well and smiled.

"The expression is 'hit the hay' and I think you're right," I said. There was an uncomfortable silence and then Ziva spoke up.

"You can sleep in my bed, I'll sleep on the couch," she said.

"Come on," I said, a hint of whininess in my voice. "We've slept in the same bed for a week now. We're adults; we can both sleep in the bed." She eyed me and then nodded.

"I'm too tired to argue with you," she said as she walked into her bedroom. I followed her.

Ziva's POV

Tony had suggested that we sleep together. I had acted like I thought it was a bad idea, but I was secretly thrilled. Maybe now I would have a chance to tell Tony how I felt without being interrupted. I headed into my bedroom, grabbed my pajamas, and went into the bathroom.

"There are sweatpants and t-shirts in that bag that I packed you," I yelled to Tony as I stripped out of my clothes.

"Thanks," came the slightly muffled reply. I heard some rustling in the other room and then all was silent.

"Oh, and don't forget to take your antibiotic," I yelled, feeling like a mother as I did.

"Where is it?" Tony yelled.

"On the kitchen counter," I yelled back as I pulled my pajamas on. I quickly brushed my teeth and then stepped out of the bathroom just as Tony was walking into the bedroom and he smiled as he walked past me. "What?" I asked.

"Nothing," Tony said as he got into bed. I followed suit and snuggled into the blankets. We were both laying on our side, facing each other. It was now or never.

"Tony," I began. "There's something that I've been meaning to tell you all week. After you were sent to the hospital all I could think about was how awful it would have been if something happened to you without me getting to tell you this."

"Yeah?" Tony asked, encouraging me to continue.

"And, I love you. I've loved you since we went undercover," I said and held my breath, waiting for Tony's response.

Tony's POV

"And I love you. I've loved you since we went undercover," Ziva said to me, her secret finally spilling out. I was stunned silent for a moment. She loved me. I couldn't believe it.

"Ziva," I began. "That's wonderful, because I love you too." Ziva just stared at me for a moment.

"Really?" she whispered, her eyes showing disbelief.

"Really," I said. When I said this, Ziva looked about ready to cry. "What's wrong Sweetcheeks?" I asked, using my pet name for her. "I thought you'd like that."

"Oh, I do," Ziva said breathlessly. "I just think I'm in shock I never expected you to reciprocate the feelings." I rolled my eyes and pulled her closer to me.

"Of course I reciprocate the feelings," I said as I kissed her forehead. "It just took me longer a bit longer than you to figure it out, but I did."

"I'm glad," Ziva said as she rolled over and then snuggled herself into me. I smiled and pulled her even closer and left my arm drape across her body. "Good night, my little hairy butt."

"Good night, Sweetcheeks."

Ziva's POV

When I woke up I smiled at the memory of the previous night's event. I was still snuggled into his side, his hot breath tickling the back of my neck and our legs had become entwined during the night. I rolled over to face hom and found that he was already awake.

"Morning, Sleeping Beauty," he said.

"Morning, Prince Charming," I answered.

"Ah, so the little Israeli is versed in Disney?" he asked and I rolled my eyes.

"Of course, I was a child once," I said, moving to get out of bed, but Tony pulled me back in. "Tony!" I squealed. "I have to get up; I'll be late for work."

"Blame it on me; Gibbs can slap me when I go back. Actually, I was thinking of coming in today" Tony said. I looked at him. "Come on, just desk duty. You and I know that I'll go crazy here alone," he said, kissing my nose.

Twenty minutes later we were out the door. Tony insisted that we swing by his apartment to get his portable DVD player so he would have something to do in case we got called out. I pulled out of the parking lot and drifted up to the stop light, which was currently red. Tony placed his hand over mine where it rested on the gearshift and I smiled. The light turned green and I began to proceed though the intersection. Suddenly, Tony shouted.

"Ziva, look out!" Tony yelled.

All I remember after that was a jolt, blaring car horns, and then my world faded to black.

A/N: Sorry it's short, but it was a set up chapter. I hope you liked it. Press that blue button and tell me!