Author's note - Sorry chapter 10 was so short, I have a good plan for the fic. Enjoy!
"Just because I am going back to Abby's doesn't mean we can't be together. We can still see each other!" she assured him.
"Yeah. I'd like that."
4 months later
It was Ziva's first day back and she was nervous. She had seen Tony since she left, but it was only once or twice when he took her on dates. Abby, of course, was ecstatic about the whole thing. She knew that they were meant for each other and was over the moon that they had decided to give it a chance. As Ziva stood in front of the mirror she pondered Gibbs' words. "The only reason I have stopped you from being together in the past was because I love you both so much and I could not bare to see either of you upset." What had he meant by that? She knew that he cared for both of them and that he didn't want to see them get hurt but she thought there was something more. Something deeper. Abby's voiced brought her from her thoughts. "Come on Ziva, You don't want to be late for your first day back!" Ziva didn't answer. She walked through the apartment, grabbed her bag and followed the goth to the car.
When she walked into the bullpen there were balloons all over her desk and a little card attached to a bunch of flowers.
Welcome back! We all really missed you and we are really glad you are back! We have gone to Abby's lab so just make your way down. Xxx
Ziva read the card and was filled with happiness. She still didn't what she would do about Gibbs but she would find a way.
When she made her way to the lab she heard whispering. It sounded like McGee and Abby, but she couldn't work out what was being said. As she walked in there was a loud pop and confetti spilled out everywhere. Suddenly she saw all of the team stand up from their hiding places. She wasn't surprised that Abby and McGee had hid together, it was obvious they liked each other! Abby could go on about her and Tony all she wanted but Ziva could always respond with a comment about McGee. That always made Abby blush. Tony was the first to speak.
"Welcome back Zi!"
"Wow, thanks! I wasn't expecting this!"
Tony went to respond but Abby interrupted him. "Do you like it? It was my idea! It's not too much is it?" Ziva was bombarded with questions.
"No, it's perfect!" She was speechless.
After everyone had gone back to work Gibbs walked over to Ziva.
"Is something wrong between you and Tony? If it is about me, I am fully behind you. I realised I cannot stop other people from being happy just because of Shannon."
"I just feel like there is something in between us. Something that is putting distance between us."
"Have you spoken to Tony about this?"
"No, you are the only one I've told. I think I will see how things are now I am back."
"Ok, I am always here for you Ziver, you know that?"
"Thanks Gibbs."