Dance

Some people run, some people lift weights, some people box, Nell dances. For those of you who know Renee Felice Smith loves to dance. I thought it would be fun to incorporate that into Nell's character

Nell wasn't the type of person who liked to run or lift weights, but she did love to dance. Didn't even matter what type as long as she was moving she was happy.

Before joining NCIS Nell had regularly gone to a dance studio back in her home town. She'd even competed in some underground competitions but since she moved to LA she had struggled to find a new studio much less any underground or street action.

Nell finished the class and was grabbing her gear to leave when the instructor Adrian came up to her. "First class huh."

"Uh Hi and yeah first class."

"You look like you've got some moves."

"Thanks"

"I wouldn't have picked you as a dancer" he said

"Really why not?"

"I don't know you just didn't strike me as a dancer. I'm Adrian by the way."

"Nell, nice to meet you. I'm sorry I've gotta get going I want to get to the next class. I'll see you next class."

"See you soon Nell" Said Adrian

"Bye"

As Nell exited the studio she heard a familiar voice and smiled.

"I would really just like a refund. One of my "friends" gave this as a gag gift. I really don't dance."

"I'm sure sir, you can dance why not give it a shot." Said the girl behind the counter.

Nell came around the corner. "I'm sure you can G." Said Nell with a smile.

"Nell, what are you doing here?"

"Well I dance here. I just started here but I plan on taking a couple of classes a week. Are you signing up?"

"No, I got given a gift voucher as a gag gift from the guys at work. I'm trying to get a refund, but they won't give me the money back."

"Well I'm about to go and do this class, why not come with me and try it"

Callen hesitated. "I uh... I really don't dance."

"Well you're never going to get better if you don't try Callen, so come on" she said as she grabbed his hand and pulled him into class. The class was Beginners Ballroom.

Nell had a had a crush on Callen, he thought she was handsome, stoic and had those piercing blue eyes and was protective of his friends who were his family.

Callen struggled with basic beginners but he got through it with the help of Nell. They made it through to the end of the class and were getting their stuff.

"You did good today Callen."

"Thanks Nell. Although I think I prefer getting shot and chasing criminals."

Nell smiled, laughed and whispered "So you're fine with going undercover with major criminal enterprises but you were scared of taking a dance class?"

"Yeah I know."

"Wait til Deeks hears about this, you'll never live it down."

"Nell, you wouldn't"

"I won't as long as you continue to come for the next 9 weeks and finish the course." She said with an evil smile.

"Nell Jones, are you blackmailing me?"

Nell nodded and smiled.

Callen thought for a moment. He knew he couldn't let anyone know about this especially Deeks.

"Alright you've got a deal."

Nell smiled and they picked up their gear and headed out to the car park.

"You did good today Callen. I'll see you at work tomorrow."

"Night Nell." He said as he got in his car as they went their separate ways.

Over the next few weeks Callen continued to come to the class with Nell, which he was starting to enjoy, both the class and more importantly doing the class with Nell. He'd never really looked at her that way, she was completely different than most of the women in LA. But there was just something about her that intrigued him. He had arrived earlier than usually and took a walk around the facility when saw Studio 2 where Nell was warming up and just doing some freestyle. Callen watched as Nell performed some freestyle dance and he smiled. She was an amazing dancer. Adrian came up to stand beside Callen.

"She's amazing isn't she." Said Adrian

"Yes, she is. She's amazing dancer and an amazing person."

"Oh you know Nell."

"Yeah we work together."

Adrian nodded. "I've seen you around the centre, you're taking the beginners ballroom."

"Yeah. I wasn't going to, but Nell talked me into it." He said with a smile

They were suddenly interrupted when Nell exited the studio.

"Hey Guys, what's going on?"

"Oh nothing, just talking about you and what amazing dancer you are."

Hey Nell, there's a street dance battle on tonight. You should come. You got what it takes."

"Where's it at?"

"Give me your number and I'll text you the details when I get them."

Nell gave him her number and he headed off to his next class.

"You realise he just said that to get your number right. He likes you" Said Callen

"What, no he doesn't"

"Yeah, he does, trust me I'm a guy I see it."

"Well I'm not interested in him."

"Just remember to let him down easy okay." Callen chuckled.

"I will" Said Nell

"So who are you interested in?"

"What" Said Nell

"You said weren't interested in him. So who are you interested in."

"Let's just say someone a little closer to home."

Callen nodded.

"Hey I was thinking this dance thing isn't so bad. I think I'm ready to try another class. I was thinking of trying a Latin class, but you have to do it with me. I don't think I'd survive on my own." He said and chuckled.

Nell smiled. "Alright, you're on Latin class it is."

Little did she know this was Callen's way of getting to know her, to get closer to her.

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