I again appreciate all the reviews!!! Thank You! There seemed to be a little confusion about my two weeks later heading at the beginning of the last chapter, it was meant to be a flashback scene. It was Tony sitting in his bunk on the ship thinking back to that night. Does that help make it make more sense? Also, I apologize for the delay, busy week. I will be away next week, so most likely no updates but I will try to get another up before I leave. Again please let me know what you think!
Disclaimer: Still own nothing……..
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It had been a month since Ziva left Tony's apartment after their night together. As soon as she returned to Israel, she was sent on an undercover assignment. She couldn't have any contact with her friends, especially those that were federal agents. When she got home she had a letter from Abby. She had left her address for Abby. Abby's letter just updated her on the happenings of the NCIS team. She talked a little bit about the new team and how she had a funny feeling about them. Ziva tried to imagine another team sitting at their desks and Gibbs giving them orders, but she couldn't quite do it.
There were no other letters.
Ziva was sitting in her living room staring at a blank piece of paper. She had just ripped up her third attempt at a letter to Tony. She had no idea what to say, she had no idea how he felt about her now. Maybe he moved on and forgot about her. If he had done that, Ziva didn't want to spill her heart out again in some letter just to have it broken. She had hoped he hadn't moved on, it hurt her to think about him with someone else.
She picked up her pen and tried writing one more time….
Dear Tony,
I am sorry it took me so long to get to write you. When I arrived back in Israel, I was sent on an undercover mission. That mission is over and I am now home. How are things with you? Do you like being on the aircraft carrier? I received a letter from Abby while I was undercover. She said the agents that Vance put with Gibbs to replace us are a bit strange. She could not figure out exactly why, but she said she gets a weird feeling around them. Have you heard from McGee?
I also feel like I have to apologize for the way I left your apartment that morning. I was confused and scared. I do want you to know I meant what I said, I will always love you. I hope things are going well for you and I wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Ziva
Ziva wiped a tear from her cheek as she finished writing the letter. She was still scared about her feelings for Tony. She had never felt that strongly about someone before. She read over the letter one more time and decided it was the best she was going to get. She folded the paper and placed it in an envelope and addressed it. She mailed it the next day
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Tony was in his bunk reading over some case files when there was a knock on his door. He walked over and opened it.
"Petty Officer," he greeted the man at the door.
"Mail for you sir," the young sailor said as he handed Tony an envelope.
Looking at the handwriting on it he immediately knew it was from Ziva.
"Thank you."
Tony closed the door and walked back to where he had been sitting. He stared at the envelope for a minute before opening it. He unfolded the paper and read Ziva's letter. Her words brought a smile to his face. He had also received a letter from Abby detailing the new team. Abby had also asked him if he had heard from Ziva. He said he had not when he replied to Abby's letter.
Tony knew Ziva was probably still scared about their relationship, considering she was apologizing to him. He figured she was trying to feel him out and see what his feelings for her were now. Tony grabbed his paper and pen and decided he wanted to reply to Ziva as quickly as possible.
Dear Ziva,
I'm glad to finally hear from you! I had tried calling, but you cell phone was disconnected; now I guess I know why. I hope your mission went well. I am still adjusting to life on the carrier, I don't exactly have a lot of friends here. I'd much rather be back at NCIS having Gibbs smacking me on the back of the head. I also received a letter from Abby about the new crew. She said she was lobbying to get us back. Truthfully, I'd like to go back.
Ziva, there is no need to apologize for anything that night. I understand you were scared, so was I. After Jeanne I never thought I would feel like that about another woman. Then I started noticing what was right in front of me. I fell in love with you a long time ago, I've never met a woman like you. I think about you every day and, truthfully, I was nervous that the reason I hadn't heard from you was that you were trying to avoid me. I'm relieved to know that is not the case. You are the woman I love, I just hate that we are so far apart.
I'd love to hear from you again, please write back. Hopefully one day we'll see each other again.
Love,
Tony
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Abby walked up to her front door and took the mail out of the mailbox. As she walked through the door she dropped her keys on the coffee table. She flipped through her mail and saw a letter with the address written in Ziva's handwriting. She threw everything else aside and sat down on the couch to read Ziva's letter.
Dear Abby,
I was happy to come home and see a letter from you. I have been undercover since my return to Israel. I'm sorry that you do not like the new team. Maybe in time you will, you were not fond of me when I started either. Have you talked to McGee?
I also wrote Tony, I do not know if he will respond. I have not heard from him since I left his apartment. Please tell Gibbs and Ducky that I said Hi. I am hoping that I will not get anymore undercover assignments anytime soon. I would love to hear from you again. I hope all is well.
Sincerely,
Ziva
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Well? Thoughts, opinions please!