A/N: This is another story that was in my head after watching a current NCISLA ep, its a AU futuristic three-shot , I don't know but I keep getting inspired for different stories in this genre pairing. For those of you reading "Powerful Emotions", don't worry I haven't abandoned it and I will be updating it sometime this week as well, this is just the prologue for now, I hope you like it, enjoy.
-Pessi . Rom
They Always Leave
Summary: All the men in Kensi Blye's life have left her, making it hard for her to form relationships. When the current man in her life wants to take a step toward their future, will her past keep her from letting the one who wont leave, love her fully. Slightly AU and set two years in the future, NaKed pairing. three-shot
Prologue
"Nate?" Kensi called out entering his condo, after unlocking the door with her key. She looked around but didn't see her boyfriend of two years. She walked over to the kitchen and saw a note written in his handwriting on the table.
As a NCIS OSP agent, Kensi was very observant of her surroundings ,so she had no doubt Nate would know that she'd immediately notice the presence of the piece of paper on the kitchen counter. She picked it up and read it.
Happy Anniversary Zee, I've got something for you on my bed, put it on, then meet me outside on the balcony, for another surprise .
-Nate
Kensi smiled, of course he'd planned something. And after the work week they'd had, she was happy to have a nice evening with her boyfriend. She walked over to his bedroom and there on the bed was a silky black strapless dress.
She had a feeling he had some help choosing the dress, probably from Hetty,their boss. Kensi had been working with Nate for three years, and they had been dating for two years. Their boss Hetty,pretended not to know about the relationship,otherwise they wouldn't be able to work together.
Their other co-workers, Sam, Callen and Eric knew about the relationship,but they were a close knit team so they were pretending to be oblivious as well. And Nate and Kensi were always professional in the office,except for stolen kisses behind doors in his office,but nothing that would interfere with their work duties. Work always came first.
She slipped on the dress, then made her way over to the sliding door that led to the balcony. She opened the door and saw Nate standing next to a table set for two. There were two covered plates on the table and candlelight illuminated it. She smiled as she walked over to Nate giving him a quick kiss.
Nate was wearing one of his suits, and Kensi loved the way he looked in a suit. Nate pulled out her chair and she took a seat. He then removed the silver coverings to reveal chicken fettuccine.
"When did you have time to cook?" Kensi asked. They'd had an especially busy week and had just wrapped up the case, so hadn't expected him to anything fancy for their anniversary .
" I made it last night." Nate said. Normally after work she'd come over, or he'd go over to her place and they'd spend time together, but Kensi was exhausted so she'd gone home after work. They'd made plans to get together at his place and maybe watch a movie or order a pizza,then exchange gifts.
"It smells amazing." Kensi said smiling at him.
They dug into the food and enjoyed each other company. Suddenly Nate grew quiet and serious , he took her hand in his ,she could see that something was on his mind.
"Everything ok?" Kensi asked.
"Yeah...I got you something." Nate said pulling out a wrapped medium sized box.
"Wait a second, I left your present in your room." Kensi said getting up and heading toward his room.
Nate nodded and watch her walk off. He shifted something in his hand and put it away when Kensi reappeared with a wrapped medium sized box of her own.
"Happy Anniversary, baby." Kensi said handing him the present.
" Thanks, Happy Anniversary." Nate said giving her, her present.
"Do you want me to open mine first?" Kensi asked when she noticed he hadn't moved to open the gift.
"No, I can open mine." Nate said a hint of nervousness in his voice. He unwrapped the present to reveal a box, and in the box was a themed tie from one of Nate's favorite shows .
"Do you like it?" Kensi asked.
"I love it, thanks babe." Nate said leaning across the table and giving her a quick kiss.
"Your welcome. I guess I should open mine." Kensi said, and Nate nodded.
She unwrapped the present from Nate, tearing at the paper to reveal a box, she opened the box and there was a piece of paper inside, she read it then looked at night confused.
"Are you serious?" Kensi said not believing what she'd just read, it had to be a joke.
"Yeah. " Nate said standing up and walking over to her side of the table, he then got on one knee.
"Nate..." Kensi said not sure what say.
"Kensi, I love you, will you marry me?" Nate asked.
"Nate...I...I love you too..." Kensi said.
"But..." Nate said sensing the hesitation in her voice, not to mention it was written all over her face.
" Can I have some time to think about it..." Kensi said.
"Yeah..." Nate said getting up.
"Nate...I'm not saying no...I just need time , ok?" Kensi said seeing the disappointment on his face.
" I understand, just don't take too long to decide." Nate said trying to hide his disappointment,but he had, had a feeling that this wasn't going to be easy,but he had hoped that it would be.
"Ok." Kensi said.
"I made desert...I'll go grab it." Nate said then walked toward the sliding door and back into the house. Kensi watched him walk away, and took another look at the note inside of the gift box.
Your gift isn't a thing,but a question. I love you and I couldn't imagine my life without you in it, when you're done reading this look up, so that I can ask you a question about our future.
-Nate
The minute she'd read it, she knew what he was going to ask her. It wasn't that she didn't love Nate, because she did. But she couldn't bring herself to say yes. The minute the words left his mouth she flashed back to all the men in her life, and the broken promise of sticking around.
They'd all left, they always left, and they'd always leave.
A/n: So thats the prologue. Will Nate be able to break through and make her realize he wont leave? You'll just have to stick around and find out, I'll have the next part up probably after I update my other story "Powerful Emotions", thanks for reading a review/constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.
-Pessi . Rom