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Kensi had never been one for a smutty relationship, well at least that's what she thought. Her partner, Marty Deeks, had been the one thing that made her reconsider having a family. He bought laughter and comfort into their workplace. Yeah, he was just an LAPD detective, but he is now one of their own. An NCIS agent. The thing she hates most about him is his personality. Anyone could say that he is a child in a man's body, incapable of growing up. And that's exactly true. But it's also the thing she likes most about him. He makes every situation a little better, makes people laugh and he cares a lot about the people he is frequently associated with.

Kensi was bought out of her trance and the one and only Deeks walked into the bullpen. He was whistling some tune he probably heard on the radio on his way over here. He stopped when he noticed that Kensi was here earlier than Sam, Callen and himself. "Hey Kensalina, what are you doing here?" he asked with a glint of curiosity in his eyes.
"I'm working." She replied, hearing a sarcastic gasp coming from Deeks' mouth. She rolled her eyes and continued writing the report she was working on. Deeks, however, just stood there gawking at her, trying to find another reason why she was here so early. His thoughts and, much to Kensi's relief, his gawking was broken when his phone started ringing. He looked at the caller details and noticed it was from Bates. He answered and walked over to his desk as he listened to what Bates was saying. Kensi didn't know what was going on, but by the look on Deeks face, she knew he didn't like it. Deeks looked pissed. He said to the caller that he doesn't want to be involved with anymore operations, and hung up without another word being said. He looked up and noticed her worried expression. "Bates called. He wants me to go into a deep cover overnight. I told him I didn't want to anymore. Let's just say, he didn't like my answer."
"Well, he can't force you to anymore," Kensi replied. Deeks nodded in reply.

His career in the LAPD hadn't been a pleasant one. No one liked him, but they had his back. It made going into a deep cover that little bit easier. Here at NCIS, the people he worked with were like a family for him. Sam is the tough older brother no one wants to mess with, Callen is the big brother who cares even if his expression doesn't show it. Kensi is the girl he fell hard for. Everything about her if perfect in his eyes, even her laugh, as horrible as it is. Eric and Nell are his nerdy little brother and sister who everyone loves. Hetty is the grandmother who knows everything that's going on with everyone in her small family, and Granger is like a father figure to the agents. The perfect family.

The morning was dragging on. Sam and Callen had arrived just after 7am in the middle of a heated argument, which left Sam fuming and Callen smirking. This was a pretty common thing to happen most mornings. Sam hates being late, and Callen didn't care. Kensi assumed that was what they were arguing about. After several rounds of office basketball, the team decided to take it down to the gym and play an actual round of basketball with Hetty as the umpire. Sam was careful not to get any offensive fouls this time.

By the time they were done playing, it was 3pm. They decided to finish some paperwork and make it an early night. "Kens, wanna grab something to eat?" Deeks asked as they packed up for the day.
"Sure. As long as you're buying." She replied. He replied with a smile and a nod. Anything for you. The pair decided to walk to a small diner near the pier. They sat down at a table and Kensi looked over the menus and specials. All Deeks could focus on was Kensi's face as she searched for something to eat. God she looks gorgeous. The waiter comes over and Kensi places her order of creamy pasta and a large basket of chips to share with Deeks. The waiter turned to Deeks, who was still thinking about his partner. She cleared her throat and he jumped slightly. "What can I get you?" the impatient waiter asked. Deeks quickly glanced at the menu and ordered lamb chops and some salad.

The two made small talk whilst waiting for their meals to arrive. Deeks made a joke about how the basket of chips she ordered would be gone as soon as they put it in front of her, and she joked about the snobby waiter who caught him daydreaming. Silence had set in when their food arrived, both devouring their meals in minutes. Neither of them had eaten since they had breakfast. True to his word, Deeks paid for their food, and the couple left to get back to their cars. The moonlight glistened on the water surface and illuminated the pier. They got back to their cars, said goodnight to each other, and then parted ways. Deeks drove home and the only thing on his mind was Kensi. One day he will make it official. One day he will ask her to be with him, in more than just partners.

Kensi had gotten home and immediately had a hot shower to try and calm her feelings. Deeks was more than just her partner; he was her family, the man she loves most. Although she hasn't told him this, she is sure he knows. She got out the shower and started to dry off when her phone started ringing down the hall. She wrapped herself in her towel and walked out of the bathroom to her phone. She smiled when she saw Deeks' number on the screen.

Before she had a chance to answer it, someone had come up behind her and covered her mouth.