Is it love: Peter Bartholy

Chapter 5 Part 1

Ziva Pov:

Today's Halloween!

I'm both excited and anxious. without knowing why I have a bad feeling, and my intuitions are usually right.

I decided to make myself up a little. I draw a line of eyeliner to emphasize my eyes and apply a discreet lipstick. I shimmied myself into a nice blood red dress. The slightly sexy dress, accentuated just the right curves and was perfect for tonight. After all, I rarely do get out. So when Sarah invited me, that was more than enough reason to lay it on!

Looking at the time I quickly realized it was time to leave. Sarah told me to meet her at ten, downtown. Despite my best attempt, She had refused to pick me up at the manor house. I sighed in silence thinking about the argument that ensued. Once again her hatred for the Bartholys rears its ugly head. And yet she knows that I don't know the city very well yet. Despite what I might have told Loan, I still didn't feel very safe walking alone.

Deciding not to stop by Nicolaes room since I already told him earlier that I was heading off. His advised me, rather cooly, to watch out for myself. Which I found as a rather odd thing to say, but he had quickly elaborated. He said that on Halloween "Spirits wander among the living." and the past mingles with the present. The way he said it made me wonder if he somehow knew. But not with a scary something will get you vibe, but of a stay safe vibe. I smile at the thought of how his sweet gesture made me feel like I had someone looking out for me. Nicolae the gentleman strikes again. Always there to reassure me, that guy!

Smiling, I picking up my black snap purse, tossing one last look in the mirror before heading out. As I walk down the stairs to leave, I hear Lorie making a scene upstairs.

Lorie - " But why is she going out? She's my nanny! She's not allowed to go out without me!"

I stifle a sigh. A real little angel, as usual, too bad she is Nicolaes little angel for tonight. I , however, can't wait to leave the house for a few hours at least.

In the courtyard, I see Drogo and Peter. Both visibly dressed to go out.

Drogo - "So, little one, we've decided to finally have a social life?"

I try not to let him get to me. Ignoring Drogo is probably always the best solution.

Drogo - "Where are you going, made up like that, do you have a date with a ghost?"

Or not.... His jab was a little over the top for his usual, so I couldn't help myself but to reply back.

" And you, you couldn't find a girlfriend, so you have to go out with your brother?"

Drogo bursts out laughing, and even Peter can't hide an amused little smile.

Drogo - "So, where are you going?"

Drogos eyes narrow and he straightens up, using his bad boy persona so nonchalantly.. Feeling he won't give up his case, I prefer to answer him right away.

"I'm going to meet up with Sarah for Halloween. She said it was a very special night in Mystery Spell. What about you?"

Drogo - "Same! I finally managed to get Peter out of his room, so I'm going to enjoy it!"

Me eyes are inevitably attracted to Peter, hidden in the shadows, behind his brother. As they stand side by side, I realize how different they are, like fire and ice.

Drogo shows off his eternal arrogant smile, while Peter shows no expression as if he's not really there.

Giving them a good glance I had to be honest with myself. Though both are a sight to behold. I've never seen Peter dress to go out so I'm struck speechless, like an idiot.