The Protector

Just bored!

Stepping out of the elevator, I followed Ziva into the bullpen. You ever felt those annoying butterflies in your stomach? Like when you're in trouble and on your way to the dean's office. Yes? Well, that's how I felt at this moment. I knew leaving was the right thing to do, but that didn't make facing him any easier. He was still my 'boss' in some way.

"Morning Gibbs." Ziva took a seat at her desk, starting the computer up.

"Morning Ziva." His voice echoed in my ears.

I stood in the middle of the floor, head down. I was waiting for a reprimand or lashing out, but instead, I got nothing. Looking up, I was meet with cold blue eyes. He was mad? 'The nerve of this asshat! I should be the angered one. He kicked me out. Picked her over me!' Yet here I was asking for his forgiveness. God, I was pathetic, but not anymore. I will not beg him for something he will never be able to give me. With a low snarl, I made my way towards my new housemate's desk. Crawling under the desk and settling in for the day.

Third point of view:

Gibbs watched as she laid under Ziva's desk. He wasn't sure what had gotten into her these last few days. The running away and snapping at Lisa was all very strange. Maybe Lisa was right and had created too strong of a bond with her. She was a wild animal, and he kept treating her like a pet dog. Hopefully staying with Ziva, she will find a much stable place.

Throughout the day, the team caught up on backed-up paperwork. For once in a long time, they didn't receive a new case.

Alex took this opportunity to trot around the building. She hadn't really explored the building, since she always stayed by Gibbs's side. To her surprise, there were a lot more agents than she was aware of. Even much more surprised at the fact that half the department didn't know about her. At one point some dude jumped on his desk and yelled wild wolf. Abby had to come down and "catch" the wild wolf.

And these guys were agents?

Still, that got her a yelling from Gibbs. Something about it not being okay to wander off and scare the rookie agents. Again she took to laying under Ziva's desk. That was her entire day's routine. Walk around, eat and sleep. She needed to go out, run and get some air. She was not meant to be cooped up all day!

Crawling out from under the desk, She gave out a loud howl. 'Can we get a case already!' Dropping dramatically on the floor, she whimpered non-stop.

"What's up with her?" Tony mumbled, yet not once stopping what he was doing.

Tim glanced over his computer and shrugged. "Looks like she's bored."

Ziva walked around her desk and kneeled beside her. "I don't think it's that. Gibbs had mention she has been acting strange."

Alex huffed. 'What does he know.'

Tim suddenly appeared by her side as well. "Think she might be sick?"

"Probably rabies." Tony mumbled.

'I hate you sometimes.' Alex growled.

Tony dramatically pointed a finger at her. "See she is already going rabid!"

"Tony shush." Ziva snapped. "I think we should take her to the vet."

"Alright, you take her and I'll let director Vance and Gibbs know." Tim said.

Alex rolled her eyes at their dramatic thinking. All she did was huff and lay on the ground. 'I am just bored! Not dying.' Come to think of it, can you really die of boredom? Feeling Ziva attempt to pick her up, Alex huffed and stood. 'Well if it's going to get me out of here, I might as well go along with it.