Ziva: Admit it and I will spare you one of your eyes…

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It wasn't long after the elevator doors closed with Tony and Gibbs inside before Ziva approached Tim near his desk. And being the keen investigator he was, McGee instantly knew he was in trouble.

"Ziva, I'm really sorry…just please…I really like my eyes. I've been told their my best feature…"

"And just what do you think my best feature is McGee?"

"Um…uh…" It was then the answer came to him; one he hoped would save him. "Everything."

"Everything?" She questioned. "Nice try, but that will not work."

He started to move as far back as he could; which was wasn't far given the space between his desk and the back wall. "Ziva, don't you think we should be focusing on the case? I mean there's a killer out there…"

"There is a killer in here too…" She replied, now inches from his face.

Tim had closed his eyes and opened each one slowly. "I already said I was sorry…do you really have to torture me?"

"Yes."

The speed of her response scared McGee a little. "Okay, fine, but can it wait till after we catch the serial killer?"

She nodded simply and stepped aside for him to get himself together. "I do hope we catch him quickly."

Tim shrugged as he straightened out his shirt. "I don't get it."

"Get what?"

"Nevermind."

She shook her head. "What is it you do not get McGee?"

"Well," he contemplated continuing and figured he had nothing to lose. "Tony says stuff to you all the time about the way you look…not to mention all the snide comments…and you don't crucify him…"

"He is not you McGee."

He shot her a confused look. "Is that supposed to be a compliment?"

"Of sorts…you see I would have expected something like this from Tony."

He shook his head. "That's not fair. I'm a guy too."

She managed a smile. "The case McGee…"

He nodded but continued in hope of bringing it to a close. "I am sorry Ziva. I should've destroyed them…but you should be flattered. You're really very beautiful."

Ziva was taken so off guard she actually blushed. "That is very sweet McGee…but you are not off the hook."

Tim shrugged off the response as if he didn't care. "Can I keep my eyes?"

She contemplated for a moment and sent him a small smile. "I suppose…after all, they are your best feature…I am not that cruel."

"Gee, thanks…"