Author's Note - So sorry for keeping you! Been so busy! Probably won't update until Friday so I'll try and make this longer.
"Where is Tony?"
"I told him to get some coffee. He's been with you almost everyday since he found out!"
She found herself struggling to keep her eyes open. She didn't know whether it was because of the news or if the medicine was working. Whatever it was, Gibbs noticed and left, leaving her alone with his last words.
After an extra four days in hospital Ziva was discharged. She did, however, have to stay at a friend's place as she was not able enough to walk up and down stairs unaided. She had stayed at Abby's for a couple of days but Abby was going away for a conference and would be gone for about five days leaving Ziva with a choice between Tony or McGee. However awkward it was between her and Tony she would rather be sharing a flat with him than McGee.
She was standing in Abby's apartment waiting for Tony to pick her up (Abby had already left) when suddenly she got a text. It was from Abby. Hi! Been meaning to ask you something about Tony. What is going on between you two? You have been so awkward around each other! Hope you have a good time without me! - Abby. She was about to reply when Tony walked in.
"Hey, you ready to go?" he asked.
"Sure." she replied, leaving Abby's text unanswered
When they arrived at Tony's flat and he had helped her up the stairs, Ziva went to unpack when Tony grabbed her waist.
"We need to talk."
"There is nothing to talk about. You like me, I like you but I don't want to hurt you!"
"Ziva please! I never left that hospital when you were there and if you were still there then so would I!"
" Gibbs told me. Tony, I love you. I'm just scared."
"I love you too. Ziva if you don't think I'm scared then you're wrong. I really want to be with you and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy!"
Ziva was speechless, it was the most romantic thing anyone had ever said to her and she didn't know what to say. So instead she said nothing. As they stood staring at each other, Ziva trying to figure out what had just happened, they felt a strange calm sensation pass over them. All their worries were gone. They needed nothing but each other.
Tony, his hands still round her waist, drew her closer to him. She let herself fall into his chest. With one look he knew. He kissed her. She kissed him back. They kissed for what felt like a lifetime before they pulled back. Still no words were spoken, only actions. She simply moved away from him. Freeing herself from his grasp. She moved silently and quickly into the spare room where she was about to unpack (for a second time) when she saw the phone and remembered Abby's message. She debated whether to tell her what had happened and decided she would, only an outline. She didn't want Abby getting over excited. She quickly typed her message: Hi Abs! You were right, something is up with Tony and I. He told me he liked me and I told him no. I just don't want to hurt him! I know you will want to talk when you get back but please don't mention anything to Tony! - Ziva. She thought that should be enough to keep Abby quiet.
Tony, left alone in the living room, decided to make a start on dinner. When he was about halfway through making it Ziva came out of the spare room and sat on the sofa.
"Tony, I've thought about what you said and what happened and I've decided to give us a go. Only while I'm here so don't get your hopes up!" her voice was timid and shy but by the end it had gone back to it's normal, confident sound.
"I promise you I will make every second we have together count!"