"Hey Ziva, could I talk to you?" Michelle wore a teethy smile on her face and gently caught Ziva's arm. Her hold was light yet firm. Not wanting to act weirdly Ziva agreed. They sat down beside the fountain. It was sunny and the light reflected off the water so it was bright.
"You love him, don't you?" Ziva was caught unawares so she was speechless. Michelle laughed. "You can deny it but I know you're in love with Tony." Ziva casually ran her fingers through her hair.
"I'm not in love with him!" Michelle raised her eyebrows and stood up. She was taller than Ziva.
"Really? Then would you mind if I did this?" She smiled promiscuously in the opposite direction. Ziva turned round to see who it was. Her heart throbbed.
"Hey gorgeous." Tony slipped an arm around Michelle's waist and pulled her in for a kiss. As his eyes opened he saw Ziva. Suddenly he pulled away.
"Oh...hey Ziva." It was obvious to Ziva that he felt uncomfortable. That provided little comfort. She felt so many emotions at once; hurt, jealously and anger. Ziva felt tears prick her eyes but she had to keep her cool, especially in front of these two.
"Hey Tony I've got to go. Gibbs just called so..." Michelle nodded and smiled, twisting her arm around Tony's. Ziva turned round and sped off before Tony said anything. As she turned round the corner she walked right into Gibbs. He silently glared at her before speaking.
"I didn't call you. Why did you lie?" Ziva bit her lip. The tears were coming stronger now.
"Gibbs...what would you say if I said I think I love Tony?" He sighed deeply and hugged her.
"I would say it was right time you realised it."