Family First (NCIS)

36. True love

Dani's POV

Ziva and Tony have been back for a few months. Ziva's now eight months pregnant with their third child and I've never seen the woman happier.

It was no secret that to me true love was just a hoax, but it's everywhere around me and seeing them so happy made me want to give love another shot. I finally understand what all the fuss is about. Being in this new relationship has me walking around on cloud nine. I don't think it's possible for me to be any happier that I am now and I honestly never saw myself ever dating Roman Bishop, but here I am

He may drive me crazy, or be a complete jackass at times, but I think I've fallen for the guy. Expressing my feelings just has never been something I'm good at. I found my match, and I don't want to loose what we have because I'm afraid of saying I love you

Jenny: you wanted to speak with me Daniela?

"Yeah mom. Can you come in?" I asked and she stepped into my bedroom sitting at the edge of my bed

Jenny: looks like this is very important. Talk to me

"I've been dating this boy, and yesterday he told me that he loves me, but I've never had those feelings before. How do you know when your in love?" I asked

Jenny: wow! I never thought I'd see the day you wondered about love. Jethro and I have noticed the drastic change in your attitude, but I didn't think it was because of a boy why you've been so happy

"Mom, can we stay on topic? I'm having all these new feelings and I need to know if their the real thing" I explained

Jenny: love is always being there for one another, only wanting to be with that one person. Love can be shown in so many ways and yes it's scary, but some people just know. The reason you don't want to get that close with anyone is because of how bad you were hurting when you lost your mom. Your afraid to get that attached to someone you feel is a temporary person

"He feels that way too after loosing his mom, but he still told me how much he loves me and I wanted to say it back, its just that no words came out"

Jenny: if you wanted to say it back then you already know how you feel. I know it's scary, but running away doesn't make it better. When Jethro and I first crossed that line I got scared and ran. I was lucky to have found him again, I was lucky to get a second chance. He drives me insane, but I love that man so much. Roman's a good kid dani

"How do you know it's Roman?" I asked

Jenny: I know love when I see it. You light up at the mention of his name, you can't stop smiling every time he's around. It's obvious how you feel and he's actually on the couch downstairs waiting for you. I think when your dad gets home you need to tell him, but until then go tell Roman how you feel

"Okay" I said before heading down into the living room where Roman sat waiting for me "hi"

Roman: hey, I came by because I wanted to talk about last night. I know you said we should take things slow, I'm hoping me telling you how I feel didn't scare you off

"You didn't. Thats all I've been thinking about and I realized that I love you too. I was just scared to admit it" I confessed as he pulled me closer

Roman: I know how hard saying those words is for you, hell I felt the same way. You don't have to say it until your ready

"Do you ever listen? I said I love you and I mean it" He leant in and pressed his lips to mine as I snaked my arms around his neck turning a light kiss into a full on make out session. His lips left mine making their way to my neck which for some reason always makes me giggle

Roman: your so ticklish

"You better not" I warned but he started to tickle me anyways causing me to erupt into a fit of laughter just as dad walked in. His glare alone was enough to send a chill down my spine

Roman: I'll see you later Dee

"Wait, I'll tell him" I said earning a confused look from my dad

Gibbs: tell me what?

"Roman and I have been dating for a while. I wanted to tell you sooner, but I guess I just didn't know how" I confessed

Gibbs: why him?

"He understands me I guess, and I've dated lost of people but its different with him, he makes me happy"

Gibbs: it took you long enough to say something. Your still my little girl, if he ever hurts you I'd kill him

"I know you would, and he knows that too. He wouldn't hurt me. I sometimes wonder why he loves me so much"

Roman: because your the most amazing person ever. I'll never get tired of saying I love you

Gibbs: okay, Keep it out of my house and out of my office.

"We can do that. Why are you home so early?" I asked

Gibbs: came to take your mom to the doctor. She hasn't been feeling too well over the past few days

"Do you want me to tag along? I wouldn't have minded taking her"

Gibbs: she knows that, but you worry too much and she said its probably nothing. We'll only be an hour, and you seem to be enjoying your boyfriend's company. I will call you if it's something serious

He kissed my forehead as mom came down and they left out together. I know she's been acting a little strange, but I didn't think anything of it. I just hope she's okay

Roman: she's be fine babe

"I hope so, I don't think I'd be able to handle loosing her. I love that woman too much"

Roman: you won't loose her, she's as tough as nails. We're talking about the woman who beat cancer. She's gonna be okay, but until your satisfied how about I wait here with you?

"I'd like that very much" I told him and we sat in a comfortable silence waiting