A/N: So I decided not to go out of town because I needed to finish painting and a whole bunch of other stuff, and because I couldn't keep yall in the dark :). Happy eleventh chapter guys :D

Chapter 11- a Way back into Love

- - Same Day- -

Tony didn't even get two blocks before he was out of breath. He decided to turn back instead of killing himself.

Ziva sat with her elbows on her knees and her head in her hands. Hot, wet tears fell down her face. When she heard the keys turn in the door, she quickly went to the bathroom to wash her face to cover up that she had been crying.

"Ziva?" Tony said as he walked into the living room. Since she wasn't there he went into the bedroom.

"Ziva?" He called out again. Then he noticed that the bathroom light was on. He went and put his ear to the door. Just as he did Ziva opened the door. Tony fell into the door and ended up on the floor.

"Good thing that was my good side huh?" He said rolling on his back. Ziva didn't say anything. She just shook her head and stepped over him. She went and laid back down on the bed. Tony quickly got up and followed her.

"Well I'm going to shower so unless you want to see me naked you might want to back into the living room." He said. Not that that he would mind her seeing him naked.

"I will be asleep by the time you get out."

"You sure are sleeping a lot."

"Well you do not sleep when you are being tortured." She said turning away from him.

Ziva's flashback:

"Tell me everything you know about NCIS." He said. She was silent. He struck her so hard she actually felt her cheek bone break.

Tony felt stupid. Of course she hadn't slept. She had been beaten daily for the past thirty two days before they saved her. He turned around and went back in the bathroom. He undressed and got in the shower.

Ziva felt a sharp pain across her face. She got up and went to get her pain medication.

'Maybe I should eat before I take this.' She thought. She walked back into the living room and grabbed the plate Tony had made her and put it in the microwave. She sat down and ate and then went back to lie down.

Just as she had gotten comfortable Tony walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around him at his waist. He didn't notice Ziva was watching him. He grabbed some clothes and went back into the bathroom to get dressed. Ziva's medicine was so strong that she was asleep by the time Tony came back out. He walked over to her and smiled. He ran his hand lightly through her hair. Then he went and laid down next to her.

- -Later that day- -

Ziva had dreamt that she was back at the training camp. Only this time, it was her father who was torturing her. She awoke quickly and was startled when she saw Tony next to her. She got up and went to the kitchen to get a drink of water.

"Hey." Tony said, walking up behind her rubbing his eyes. She turned around quickly and prepared herself like she was about to be struck. Tony just stared at the beautiful love of his life before him.

Just then there was a knock at the door.

"Tony open up!" Abby called from the other side of the door. She and McGee had brought groceries and dinner for them.

"Hey Abbs what are you doing here?" Tony asked as he opened the door.

"McGee and I brought dinner and groceries for you guys." She said.

"Hey captain Hook." McGee said walking through the door.

"You better watch yourself Probie. I still have one good arm to head slap you with."

Ziva was sitting at the table when Abby walked in.

"Hey Ziva." Abby said, putting the groceries down.

"Hi Abby."

McGee and Tony followed right behind her.

"Hey Ziva." McGee said putting the pizza boxes on the table and going to hug her.

"McGee." Ziva said, trying not to tense from him squeezing her ribs.

"Hey McSnuggle why don't you get off of her and hug you own girlfriend." Tony said defensively.

"Chill Tony this is the first time I've seen her since she got back."

'Did Tony just call me his girlfriend?' Ziva thought. She quickly dismissed it though.

Tony, Abby, and McGee talked all through dinner about Gibbs and Jessica.

"He lets her call him sir." Abby said.

"Yeah and when he finishes his coffee, she puts a new one down where his old one was. Like she knows he needs a refill." McGee added.

"He lets her call him sir?" Tony asked in amazement.

Ziva sat there quietly and just picked at her pizza. Tony noticed but didn't say anything.

-Gibbs' basement-

Gibbs was sanding his boat when Jessica walked down the stairs in her spaghetti strap shirt and short shorts.

"So this is what you've been doing in here every night?" She asked walking toward him.

"This is what I do every night."

"Is it satisfying?" She asked stroking the wood.

"Yes. Do you want to help?"

"Sure but it's freezing down here."

"My jacket is right there if you want it." He said, pointing to it.

She pulled his Marine Corp hoodie over her head. She took in the smell of sawdust which made her smile.

He handed her the sander and she began sanding.

"No, no. Like this." Gibbs said standing behind her. He put his hand on hers, and began sanding the right way. Her head came just to his nose. He took in the amazing smell of her hair.

-Back at Tony's-

Tony was trying to pour himself some soda when the can exploded.

"Damn it!" He yelled.

"Oh Tony you better go shower because then you'll be all sticky. Go and I'll clean this up." Abby said, walking into the kitchen.

Tony went and did as she said.

Ziva and McGee were sitting on the couch in silence.

"So when did you and Abby get together?" Ziva asked.

"About a week after yall- Gibbs and Tony- got back from Tel Aviv. Once I saw Tony all beaten up over you, I knew I didn't wan to spend another day without Abby. I really love her, and Tony really loves you."

"Great are you going to lecture me too McGee?" Ziva asked, getting up and going to the kitchen. McGee followed her.

Abby just looked at the two of them when they walked in. She noticed Ziva was angry.

"We should probably go babe. Tony and Ziva need to be alone." McGee said.

"Yeah let's go." Abby said throwing away the paper towels. She went into the bedroom and from behind the door said bye to Tony.

"Bye Ziva." They both called out as they walked out the door.

Ziva sat down on the couch and picked up the latest GSM off of the coffee table. She thumbed through the pages not really paying attention.

'You do not love him Ziva. You could have loved Michael if he had not killed him.' She thought.

Tony walked in and sat next to her.

"Wanna watch a movie?" he asked.

Ziva didn't answer. She just got up and headed for the bedroom.

"Goodnight Tony." She said as she walked past him.

She slammed the door behind her and locked it.

- -The next day- -

Tony awoke to the sound of cereal being poured into a bowl. He got up and went to the kitchen where he found Ziva looking in the fridge for milk.

"Good morning." He said.

Ziva poured the milk into the bowl, ignoring him.

"What do you want to do today? Sleep? Watch movies? I know of some good stuff on TV."

She sat down at the table and ate her cereal, not even acknowledging he was there.

Tony was fed up the silent treatment.

"Whatever. I'm going for a run." He said going to change.

'Let's see how far he gets today.' Ziva thought.

When Tony returned after thirty minutes he found Ziva on the couch looking at his GSM. She didn't even bother to look at him. He stood there staring at her, mad as hell.

"Damn it Ziva! What the hell do you want from me?! You know I go to Africa. I save you. I take two bullets for you. What more do I have to do to prove to you that I am a good guy?!"

"Nothing." She stood up matching his tone.

"Well I am certain of one thing. Rivkin wasn't a good guy. He used you. He set you up. Oh and let's not forget he cheated on you."

Ziva had heard enough. She swung at him, but she was weak so she fell into him. He caught her and held her to him.

"He didn't even love you. He was only with you because your father told him to."

Ziva tried to punch and wiggle out of his grip, but she couldn't. After a minute she stopped. She listened to his heart beat for her, and then she started crying.

"Shhhhh. It's okay." He whispered.

After a moment she stopped crying. She looked up at him. He stared deep into her eyes and then gently touched her face. He kissed her softly. He ran his finger though her hair. She wrapped her arms around his neck.

She expected him to try and pull off her shirt, but he didn't. He just stroked her hair as their tongues danced in each others mouths.

All of a sudden Tony felt like he could pass out. He pulled away from her and walked toward the bedroom.

"I feel sick." He mumbled as he opened the bedroom door. As he reached the bed he felt a cold chill go down his back. He took of all of his clothes and got under the covers. He fell asleep instantly.

Ziva watched him undress. She worried about what was wrong. Once he shut his eyes she walked over and felt his forehead. He was freezing. She knew he needed heat, but also knew it was too hot to turn on the heater. The only thing she could think of was body heat, so she quickly undressed and laid on top of him.

(A/N: the next part is pretty detailed. Warning for M.)

Ziva awoke an hour later to Tony staring at her. She lifted her head off of his chest and gazed into his eyes. They kissed deeply. Then Tony pulled back and stared into her eyes. She knew what he wanted and nodded in agreement. He held onto her tightly and flipped them so he was on top. As he thrust into her, she gasped with pleasure. He began moving slowly but eventually picked up his pace. It was driving her wild.

All of a sudden he stopped. He looked down at her and then kissed her. He whispered in her ear "I love you." Then with one big thrust, her body shuttered beneath him.

"Tony…" She gasped. An electric current ran through her body. She had never felt anything like this before.

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