Premise: In between Kensi's return from Afghanistan (5x20) and the Christmas episode the following season (6 x 11) was the vague phase between Densi or their "no-label" phase. Kensi even joked that Deeks saw other women (6x03) but I shudder at the thought. Not our Marty!
Anyway, this is how the second time played out in my mind. This happened after Kensi met Talia (5x24/ 6x01)
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It is what it is. They take the silver SUV to work. Kensi and Deeks have debated extensively on which car they should drive around town, running after terrorists and white supremacists. The silver SUV just won. The bright red truck that Deeks owns was just too heavy to drive around, couldn't keep up with Sam's challenger.
So as it was at the beginning of each day, Deeks drives to Kensi's, leaves his truck in her driveway, and they both take the SUV to work.
And at the end of each day, he picks up his car at Kensi's.
It is almost Kensi's apartment and the sun has set in LA. Deeks was on his phone, riding shotgun as always, texting and smiling.
Kensi parked the SUV in her garage. "I am beat. I am just gonna pass out and sleep". she turned to see the big smile on Deeks' face "What's so funny?"
"Nothing" Deeks said. "Talia says hi."
"Oh" Kensi got out of her car and closed her car door a little too hard than usual.
Deeks was still on his phone "She told me how you got the fat lip"
Deeks stared at Kensi as she headed for her apartment door.
Kensi turned around, visibly annoyed. "Oh, did she."
Deeks started walking to his truck. "Yeah. I'm disappointed in you, Kensilina" he said, smiling "You didn't have to do that" Deeks starts to climb in the driver's seat.
Kensi walked to Deeks' truck and stops him from closing his car door "I told her to stay away from you because I don't trust her."
"Trust her with what?" Deeks asked.
"You know what I mean" Kensi answered.
"You don't trust me" Deeks said. He wasn't joking around anymore.
Kensi took a big breath and stepped back. She headed for her apartment door. Deeks got out of his truck and followed her.
"What's going on, Kensi?" Deeks said, grabbing her hand.
"Ok fine. What right do I have anyway?" Kensi said "I was out of line. If you are interested in her, if you find her attractive, go. I'm sorry. That was wrong of me. Presumptive. I have no right."
Kensi avoided his eyes.
"I don't want to date her" Deeks said. "I'm kinda hurt you would think that."
"But this thing... we have" Kensi's eyes darted from Deeks' face to his shoes and his car, not really knowing where to look, her hands flailing about "What are the rules? What can we do or not do? Can I be mad if you see other people? Will you be mad if I see other people?"
Deeks let out a soft chuckle. "I don't want to see Talia. I don't want to see other people. And that is why it's hurtful"
Deeks touched her chin so he can look at her, eye to eye. Kensi's expression calmed down. Deeks held both her arms.
"I only want to see you. Be with you. Eat with you. Order mexican tacos with you." Deeks said. "How about you? Any CIA, DEA, ATF guys you wanna alternate with this LAPD cop?"
Kensi smiled. She melted in his touch. "No."
"I didn't think so" Deeks answered, planting a soft kiss on her forehead. "So stop punching other women in the face, ok?"
Kensi punched his chest. He backed up in pain, half laughing.
"Good night" Deeks said as he headed back to his truck.
"Oh" Kensi said, surprised. "You're just... you're leaving?"
"You said you just want to pass out" Deeks answered.
He does this. When she does that. That thing when she makes fun of him or punches him or annoys him but really she just wants his attention. And Deeks knows it. And loves it.
At the end of the day, every woman needs a man who puts up with the crazy.
"Say what you want, Kensi" Deeks dared her.
"Stay" Kensi said, as she opened her apartment door.
Deeks locked his truck, stuffed his keys back in his pocket, and followed Kensi inside her apartment.
