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Last time:

He ran down the stairwell and into the parking garage. He reached his car, jumped in and speeded off into the night, towards Ziva's apartment. One question was running through Tony's mind What if she didn't want him anymore?

xox

Tony began thumping Ziva's door violently with his fist.

"Ziva! Zi! Please I made a mistake, please Zi, and let me in!" He shouted through the door.

"Please…Zi" He said sounding defeated "I'm so so sorry" He whispered through the door. He heard shuffling on the other side of the door. He listened as the safety latches were being undone and the door unlocked. The door swung open to revealed an upset looking Ziva. Her eyes were red and puffy showing she had been crying for hours.

"What do you want Dinozzo?" She asked coldly

"Please Zi, please forgive me… I made a mistake, please," Tony pleaded

"I believe you made your feelings very clear earlier Dinozzo" She replied refusing to make eye contact with his searching eyes.

"Please Ziva, just hear me out"

Ziva was about to immediately reject this offer until she realized that she made a mistake and he listened to her.

"Fine" She muttered and left he door open for him.

xox

Back at NCIS Gibbs made his way up to Vance's office to request a shift change with the other NCIS team. He barged his way through as normal and sat down opposite Vance at his desk.

Vance finally looked up with raised eyebrows.

"What can I do for you Gibbs?" The Director questioned

"I want a transfer the Agent Johnsons team, a lot of things have gone on lately and I think the team needs some time to recover" Gibbs stated.

"Yes I agree with you, but you need to pick a new agent" Vance said while he handed Gibbs the agents files.

"What?"

"Agent Dinozzo has resigned." Vance replied

"Why? Why did you let him do that?" Gibbs demanded

"He has transferred to the Sea Hawk, then wanted to be transferred back I wouldn't allow it"

"Dammit Director Vance, he is my best agent I need him on my team, and my team need him" Gibbs angrily replied

"I'm sorry Gibbs I cant be messed around like that"

"He has been here for 10 years he has done outstanding work for the whole agency, he deserves another chance" Gibbs almost shouted at Vance.

"Agent Gibbs, if I give Dinozzo ONE last chance will you leave my office and leave me to my whisky and paperwork?" Vance sighed

"Yep"

"Fine he has his job back, now get out."

xox

Ziva sat down on her couch and curled her legs underneath her body. As Tony walked in Ziva looked over and out of the window gazing at the bright streets of the D.C night. Tony must of sat down next to her as she felt the couch sag.

"Zi, please forgive me. My head was a mess; you had just come to me and confessed you killed your husband-" Ziva cringed at the reminder of that nights events. "-And I was all set to leave. You had gone from rejecting me to needing me; it was a lot to process. And I really regret how I reacted, I'm so sorry Ziva."

Ziva took a while to ponder over what he had just said. It was a lot to process and she didn't blame him for reacting like that. But she needed him – correction she still did. But he walked out when she was in pieces and needed his comfort. She thought about over the years, he had always been there for her. Always. In the past it was her that had always screwed up, but he always forgave her.

"I understand" She croaked, her throat sore from her constant crying.

"What?" He asked shocked, he didn't expect her just to forgive him like that, let alone forgive him in the first place.

"I said I understand. I understand why you reacted like that, I would of done the same thing in your position." She whispered

He didn't know what to say. They had finally gotten past all of this shit that was stopping them form being together, but he still wasn't sure if she was ready for this yet.

He slowly reached his hand over, giving her time to react before he touched her. She didn't slap his hand away or do anything to stop him, so he carefully placed his hand on her knee.

Ziva's floodgates opened once again and she started sobbing. Tony moved over and carefully took her into his arms. She buried her head in the crook of his neck, inhaling his strong comforting scent. He whispered comforting things in her ear and rubbed soothing patterns on her back.

Ziva reached up to Tony's ear and managed to whisper into it

"I love you Tony"

He leaned down and sincerely smiled at her.

"I love you to Zi." She went back and buried her head into his neck until she fell asleep.

Tony carefully picked her up bridal style and took her through to her bed. He slowly placed her down on her bed and wrapping her up in the covers.

He turned around and was about to head to his car when he heard her whisper to him.

"Stay" One simple word. He turned around and she had her arm stretched out toward him and her eyes barely open.

"Okay" He whispered back.

He carefully took of his shoes and took her hand then climbed into bed with her. As soon as he lay down Ziva wrapped herself around him, using his chest as a pillow and draped her leg over his. Tony wrapped his arm around her body and brought her as close as she could be to him.

Tony's phone buzzed and as carefully as he could without waking the woman in his arms reached over and checked it. 1 new message, sender: Gibbs. Tony flipped his phone open and smiled at the message, don't you even think about looking for a new job Dinozzo, yours is here waiting. Tony smiled at the message and mentally thanked Gibbs. He put his phone back and went back to snuggling his partner, his Ziva.

And they lay there in each other's arms, now and forever. Tony sighed contently Looks like I am starting again he thought as he smiled at the woman in his arms.

Okay well that's it! I hope you all liked it! I did try but I know there is a lot to improve on, since this is my first fanfic! I'd like to thank everyone who has reviewed, followed or favorited, it means a lot! Until next time!