DOES WHAT STAYS IN VEGAS, REALLY STAY IN VEGAS?

CHAPTER ONE – THE REUNION

Slowly, Kensi felt herself coming out of her deep slumber. The more awake she was becoming the more she felt her head thumping to a dull throb. Her head ached and her body was sore. Kensi tried to recall the events of the past few hours, but it was still a blur. One thing was for certain. She was suffering from one massive hangover.

Kensi slowly opened her eyes. The drapes in the room were drawn and the room was in complete darkness. However, she could tell that it was daytime. Light was streaming through the narrow opening between the drawn curtains. Gingerly, Kensi raised her head and resting her body on her arms that were now underneath her body and offering support. Focusing on the room, she immediately noticed that she was not home. The room was not familiar at all. The furnishings reminded her of some of the first class hotel suites that she had stayed in recently while undercover. That was most disappointing. One of the things that she had been looking forward to the most was being back in her own bed, in her own apartment and just chillin. Her clothes were draped over a chair on the far end of the room. Her shoes lying haphazardly on the floor near the chair. She noticed her luggage just inside the doorway. Finally she let her gaze return to the bed that she was lying in and noticed a distinct indention on the opposite side of the bed and pillow. Someone had been or was with her!

Oh, crap! Kensi thought. What have I done? Not back in town more than a minute and I can't seem to do anything right! Where's Deek's? Did he meet me at the airport? Why can't I remember?

Right on cue, the bathroom door, across the room and to her left, opened and Kensi immediately reacted. She bounded out of bed so fast and struck a defensive posture. It matter not that she stood there with just her cami and silk undies on. Whoever it was, they were sure to find out real soon that there would be no messing with her. After all she was a federal agent, a NCIS agent to be more exact.

"Whoa…" the familiar voice said. It was a male voice. One that Kensi knew all so well.

"Deeks! You scared the crap out of me!" Kensi said as she straightened and took a swipe at the detective and her regular partner. More importantly, her boyfriend!

"Geez, Kens, I would have made sure you were awake if I'd known that I would have gotten this kind of reaction from you. I mean, I was only going to the bathroom!" Deeks had his arms and hands raised in a defensive manner. Obviously, he was trying to calm down the situation and have Kensi become more aware of her surroundings and their current situation.

Deeks slowly walked towards her. He was only wearing his boxers. His chiseled chest glistened from the sparse sunlight that was now streaming a little bit more into the room. His hair was slighty more tousled than it usually was, but that's what made him so delicious to look at. His eyes were color of the ocean. Right now, they sparkled with a hint of laughter thrown in. Each and every time she looked at him, he took her breath away.

"Kens. Are you okay?" Deeks softly inquired.

Kensi nodded her head and slowly returned to the bed never taking her eyes off the man she loved most in this entire world. Deeks joined her on the bed resting his hand upon her knee.

"Do you remember anything from yesterday after you landed?" He asked as his eyebrow arched in an inquisitive manner.

Kensi thought about it. Nope, nothing came to mind….just a big fat whole of pure nothing. She shook her head no in response and took in a deep breath.

Deeks chuckled. "I'm not surprised. You were pretty wasted last night. Let me see if I can fill you in…."

Immediately, Kensi's body reacted to his words. She felt her body go rigid and her senses become more heightened. Worry could be seen across her facial features.

"Hey, hey. It's okay. Shhh… nothing bad has happened. In my book, it's some of the best news that has come out of this whole separation thing." Deeks took a hold of Kensi's hands to reassure her of this.

Kensi started to relax. After so many months of being on edge, it felt good to be with someone she trusts with all her body and soul.

Deeks began again. "The whole team was at the airport when you got back. I don't think LAX has ever had an arrival like that before. Nell and Eric both hooted and hollered when they saw you come down the escalator on your way to baggage claim. Sam and Michelle were there to welcome you back and Sam gave you one of the biggest hugs ever. Callen was his ole self. He hugged you and gave you a peck on the cheek. Do you remember any of this?"

Slowly Kensi nodded. The memories were starting to flood her hazed brain.

"Hetty was there too. She gave you a hug too and congratulated you on a job well done! All mission goals were met according to her and Granger. No surprise to me! You are one of the best partners I've ever had the pleasure to work with and I know how you are…" With this, Deeks wiggled his brow in a vaudevillian manner. Kensi couldn't help but laugh. Suddenly she moved forward and kissed Deeks. The kiss started out soft and sweet but grew with intensity. Hands and arms soon became entwined and the heat in the room seemed to explode.

Reluctantly, Deeks broke off the kiss. Kensi was feeling a little confused but let the passion die down. After gaining his composure, he continued. "I met up with you at the carousel. I pulled your luggage off and whisked you into my car as soon as possible. After a night of endless talking, and I do mean really talking, merriment, laughter, partying, well…here we are in Vegas! Courtesy of Hetty, we've both gotten approved for a couple of weeks of personal time off. All expenses paid! Personally, I think she just wanted to get rid of me since I've been such a 'pain in the ass' at least according to her and the rest of the team for the past few months since you've been gone." Deeks finished in one breath. He looked at Kensi with such a sheepish look that Kensi immediately went into a fit of giggles that lead to hearty laughter.

"Oh Shaggy! I've missed you so much! I love you with all my heart" Kensi said with such adoration.

"As do I, my Princess. My beautiful, beautiful Kensilena…" With that Deeks bent his head forward and started to kiss Kensi again. This time there was no pulling back and the kiss continued to deepen until Kensi felt like Deeks had tapped into her very soul. Desire and arousal was rising in them both. Deeks slowly lowered Kensi down on the bed and began to kiss her eyelids, her throat trailing around to her lower neck. Kensi gently grabbed Deeks head with both hands and looked deeply into his eyes. God, it was so good to be back with him. She never wanted to leave him again. Not ever.

Sometime later…the desire ebbed, the passion satisfied, exhaustion set in. Both of them drifted off to sleep wrapped in each other arms. Legs and feet slowly caressed the other.

"G'night Fern." Deeks said to Kensi in a low sleep filled voice as he placed a light kiss on her forehead.

"Night Max." Kensi replied as she snuggled into his embrace.

Soon nothing was heard but the slow breaths taken by two people in a deep, fulfilling slumber.