Here is the second chapter. Here we get to see more interaction between Ziva and Tony. I know it might not be exiting enough but these are necessary chapters. Thanks to all who read and a special thanks to all those who reviewed. Please keep reviewing, it let's me know if people are liking the story. Again I don't own any of them. Emjoy the chapter.

He was driving like a maniac, he knew it and yet he didn't stop. He should have sent a couple of uniforms to follow her. He should have expected they would contact her again. But no, DiNozzo, he had been busy trying not to stare into her eyes. Damn it. He hoped she was okay.

He arrived at the precinct exactly ten minutes after hanging up with his boss. The first person he saw was Kate. She was his partner and best friend. They had known each other for about eight years. During the first year they had a little romance but it didn't work and from then on they were the best of friends.

"I didn't think you would be here" he gave her a big grin as they walked into the station.

"Tony, just because I am going out with the boss doesn't mean I get extra privileges" Kate and the Captain had been going out for a few months. Of course Tony knew they had liked each other for a lot longer but the Cap was just too stubborn and so it wasn't until Kate asked him out that their relationship began.

"Took you long enough DiNozzo"

"Sorry Cap., traffic." Tony respected his boss. He was a man of action. "What happened?" Is Ms. David okay?"

"She's fine, but only because her chauffer pushed her out of the way. She was almost run over by a car, and somehow I don't think it was just a coincidence or an accident. Someone tried to kill her. I can only assume this is related to your investigation"

"Cap. We cleared her. It seems she was just there for work and had no idea who these people were"

"Well, they obviously know who she is." Gibbs seemed to be thinking for a possible solution and everyone else was quiet. They all knew not to interrupt his thoughts. "DiNozzo, did the man make anyone in your team"

"Langer was the only one inside the restaurant. If he made anyone it was him. Why?"

"Well it's obvious they know who she is and apparently they want her out of the way. I want you to stick with her. She is to be protected at all times. When these guys try to make another attempt, which I am sure they will you will prevent it and hopefully catch them"

"Yes, sir"

"Don't 'yes, sir' me DiNozzo. Get to work"

"Where is she now?"

"Her house, I left two officers with her, relieve them. I want your team on this." He looked towards Kate for a second and then retreated to his office

"Couldn't you get him to soften up a little bit?" Kate hit him in the arm "I know, I know. You guys don't mix business with pleasure"

"That's exactly right DiNozzo and you better not mention it in front of him" Kate thought of Tony as a brother, a very annoying brother, but she wouldn't ask for a better partner. "So, I guess we are headed to this David's home"

"Don't worry I'll take first watch. I am up anyways. You can go back to doing whatever it is you and the Captain were doing" he moved before she had a chance to hit him again "I'll give you a call in the morning to arrange the schedule with McGee, Lee, Grayson and Findley. Langer will have to stick to the office"

"Whatever you say boss" he had been promoted almost a year ago and was now in charge of his unit, but with Kate it was more of sharing command. "See you in the morning"

He reached his car when he realized he didn't have Ms. David's address, so he headed back into the precinct and into his office. There it was in his inbox, the file with all the information. McGee sure was efficient. He looked at the address; she sure lived in a great part of town. He felt a little weird parking his jeep in the garage of this magnificent building, especially when all the cars parked there were expensive, very expensive. He headed to the lobby and up to her apartment. One of the officers was stationed in the lobby, he told him he could go and he would send his partner down in a moment. When he reached the 15th floor he was surprised to see that her apartment was the whole floor. He saw the other officer standing by the door and told him to go. The place was big, but it wasn't decorated with expensive antiques like he expected. It was simply decorated and there were a lot of pictures of her family. His curiosity won and he found himself looking at the pictures.

"Anything interesting detective?"

He turned and saw her and found himself once again captivated by her eyes. She was wearing a pair of cargo pants and a t-shirt, her hair was down and she was barefoot. She almost looked like another person, nothing to do with the impeccably dressed woman in high heels he saw before. "Very nice pictures Ms. David" he felt stupid saying that but it was the only thing that came to his mind.

"Thank you detective. Did you plan on standing there or is there something you wanted?" she brushed a strand of hair from her face and Tony saw the bruise that was forming. He then found himself looking at the rest of her for evidence of more bruises.

She seemed to know what he was doing "Just the bruise in my face and this on in my arm detective"

He couldn't see himself, but if he could he would have swore he was blushing. How could this woman whom he had only seen twice make him blush? "Well, I am glad Ms. David. I am sorry that happened to you"

"Thank you detective." After a moment went by and he didn't say anything she continued, "And you are here because?"

"Yes, I am here because we believe you are in danger. The person who tried to run you over is most likely connected to a case we have been working."

"I assumed as much considering I never had an attempt made on my life before"

"Well, we believe they will attempt it again."

"And you think I need protection. Ja!"

Now he remembered why he was so frustrated with her before, this woman could drive a crazy man nuts. "Well obviously you do or otherwise they wouldn't have been able to get so close to you tonight."

He saw realization in her face and couldn't help himself and smirked at her.

"Well detective what do you suggest for my protection?"

"You'll have someone with you at all times"

"Really at all times?"

"Yes at all times" this woman was toying with him but he wouldn't let her get to his head

"And I am guessing I don't have a say in this?"

"I am afraid no. If you were to deny your cooperation it could be taken as an obstruction of justice and you would be arrested"

"Well detective I might have to think about that. What if I want to be arrested?"

Yeah, she was definitely frustrating. Why couldn't she just accept things? "Then I would suggest you let me know now so we can get it over with"

"You do realize detective that my lawyers would have me out of your petty jail in a blink."

"We would see about that then."

"Don't get all worked up detective. I will accept your 'protection' but only because my father asked me to. Don't for a second think I will do everything you say" she emphasized the last part and Tony knew she meant it. This was going to be difficult. He just hoped the smugglers made their attack as soon as possible. "Well don't just stand there come in. I don't plan on spending the whole night standing"

"Yes Ms. David. I can be outside your room while you sleep."

"Okay, stop right there." She turned so abruptly that if it wasn't for her hand on his chest he would have crashed against her, probably sending her both to the floor. "First of all if I must endure your presence you will stop calling me Ms. David. My name is Ziva"

"Very well Ziva"

"And second you do not come in the bathroom with me" He almost laughed at her last comment, but she said it so seriously that he contained himself and merely nodded. "Very well as long as that's clear we will understand each other." She kept walking and entered was he assumed was her room. He stopped outside, checking the area for a comfortable chair, because he sure as well wasn't going to stand up the whole night. He found a sofa and went to sit, it was comfortable enough.

"What the hell?" he felt something against his head; he turned and saw a pillow and a blanket.

"Here, wouldn't want you being uncomfortable detective"

"Tony"

"What?"

"If I call you Ziva, you call me Tony"

"Very well Tony, good night" she didn't give him a chance to respond but just closed the door behind her. Ziva made it to her bed, got under the blankets and silently cried. She had been so close today, closer than ever before but her chance was ruined. Now they knew she was involved and were going to kill her before she got a chance at her objective. She just prayed that she would be able to accomplish what she needed to do before they killed her; because she was sure they would and not even handsome detective Tony DiNozzo would stop them. She knew them well; after all she used to be one of them.

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