Hey Everyone, I'm finally getting the hang of this fanfiction thing...I think. I've decided to make this a series on one shots about what Deeks and Kensi get up to on their Friday nights.

Also I forgot a disclaimer last time: I do not own NCIS LA just love the show to bits!

In the late afternoon as the sun began to set turning the LA sky a brilliant combination of red and pink, two agents burst through the door of a local bookshop.

'Did you see that chick back there Kens?' the shaggy detective motioned with his thumb towards the book store.

'Care to be more specific?' Kensi questioned. She had already realised this conversation would have nothing to do with the case they were currently investigating – the reason they were at the bookshop in the first place.

'You know, the cute one, sitting in the far corner reading through a stack of books.' Deeks replied.

'What, the girl who looked like she was about, I dunno, 18? You don't you think she may be a little young for you Deeks?'

'Well she clearly didn't think so.' Deeks replied smugly.

'Didn't you see her looking over those books? Totally checking me out!'

'Ha, in your dreams.' Kensi scoffed.

'Hey! I could totally pick her up. These good looks combined with a few good pick up lines and BAM.'

'Oh? Okay.' Kensi replied raising her eyebrows.

'Which one? Your 'do your legs hurt from running through my dreams all night' or the 'you really shouldn't wear makeup cause you're messing with perfection.' Good luck to you.'

'Neither actually. I would go for 'you're so beautiful you make me forget my pickup line' Works every time Kens.'

'Bahaha!' Kensi burst out laughing,

'You've got to be kidding me Deeks! No girl has ever fallen for that crap in the history of dating!'

Turning back to look through the book shops window where the young girl was hanging out Deeks decided to make things interesting.

'Wanna bet?' It was game on, he knew Kensi wouldn't be able to resist.

'You're going down' Kensi replied.

'Alright,' Deeks said.

'I win; I get to drive and control car radio for a week.'

'Hmmmm, and what about me? What do I get if I win?'

'Chef Marty will cook you a feast' Deeks replied huge grin on his face.

'Not going to poison me are you?' Kensi let out a laugh.

'Darlin' I ain't even gonna be cooking for you, I sure as hell be driving your car however.' Deeks replied making his way back into the bookstore only to return a few short minutes later.

'Deeks famous chilli con carne it is.' He mumbled before striding ahead of Kensi who now wore a massive grin.

...

Friday quickly approached. Deeks was going to cook Kensi the best meal of her life tonight, well so he kept saying – Kensi was much more pessimistic.

Gathering her things off her desk and into her messenger bag Kensi headed out of Ops following her partner.

'If I don't rock up Monday morning it will just be food poisoning guys.' She called back over her shoulder to Sam and Callen, waving goodbye.

In typical Deeks fashion everything had been left to the last minute which Kensi now had no choice but to endure a shopping trip as the pair had car pooled that morning.

'Really Deeks, this was never part of the deal.' She complained as they pulled into their local grocer.

'Don't worry.' Deeks replied,

'I came prepared.' He pulled a neat shopping list out of his jean pocket.

'How very manly of you.' Kensi laughed.

The pair began working through Deeks list.

Mince check.

Capsicum, check.

Tomatoes, check.

'Spices! We still need to get the spices.' Deeks enthusiastically turned on his feet striding towards the correct aisle.

'Did you know that in the 17th century Portugal and Denmark had a war over spices' Kensi stated as they approach where the spices were kept.

'Nutmeg was used to preserve meat.'

'That's ya inner Wikipedia coming out there Kens.' Deeks commented.

The pair broke into laughter, both reminded of Ray Martindale – Deeks old pal. Kensi was about to ask how Ray was doing until an elderly lady interrupted the pair.

'Oh Marty dear, fancy seeing you here! Aren't you such a good boy doing your grocery shopping.'

Deeks spun around a happy smile appearing on his face.

'Mrs Beckett, hello! How's it going?'

'I'm very well dear boy, and who is this gorgeous lady you have with you? I've seen her come and go so many times but we haven't met before.' The elderly lady now spoke to Kensi.

Deeks chuckled.

'This would be my partner Kensi.'

'Nice to meet you Mrs Beckett,' Kensi held out her hand to be shaken.

'Mrs Beckett lives in the apartment above me,' Deeks explained to Kensi.

'Good old Bobby hasn't joined you shopping today?' Deeks sparked up conversation with Mrs Beckett.

'No no,' she replied, shaking her head.

'Poor bobby's legs aren't what they used to be. He struggles getting places now days.' The love and affection shining through her voice as she spoke about her husband.

'I'm sorry to hear that.' Kensi replied, frown forming on her face.

'No need to be sorry dear, we all grow old one day. At least the poor buggers got me to look after him.'

Looking down at his watch Deeks realised the pair should get going.

'It was so lovely to see you Mrs Beckett.'

'We've got to go however, I making a mean chilli con carne tonight' He said with a wink.

'Oh aren't you a lucky girl' Mrs Beckett replied to Kensi.

'So he keeps telling me' she laughed.

'Ill drop by for a cup of tea soon Mrs Beckett, promise.' Deeks called over his shoulder.

'Anytime' Mrs Beckett replied,

'And bring your lovely girlfriend.'

The last words were missed by the pair made their way around the corner.

...

The partners made their way into Deeks unit, shopping bags in hand.

'Beer?' Kensi more or less stated rather than questioned as she bought the beer over to Deeks who was wafting up all kinds of wonderful smells in the fry pan.

'Thanks.' he said, taking the beer from Kensi's before she walked around him to sit on the stool and watch him cook.

'I never realised you were such a good cook.' Kensi commented watching as he sliced and diced his way through the vegetable matter.

'I mean I knew you could cook pancakes but that was about it.'

'Stick around for long enough and you never know what secrets you may find.' Deeks smirked giving a wink and chucking a piece of capsicum in Kensi's direction.

With her quick reflexes, Kensi was able to grab the offending piece, flinging it back and hitting Deeks in the forehead.

'I just can't win can I.' He chuckled.

'Here come try this.' He held out a spoon of the chilli con carne for her to try. Kensi made her way around the bench, entering his personal space as he fed her.

'Ohgh mery Gosdh!' Kensi exclaimed, mouth full of food.

'This is so good; I love it so much I could kiss you right now!' Realising what she had said, and just how close to Deeks she was, Kensi all the sudden felt herself becoming hot and flustered.

Deeks stood there silently in shock. He had defiantly not expected his food to have that kind of effect on her.

'I er...' Kensi began,

'What I mean is...' This was going nowhere fast. Deeks, feeling sorry for his partner decided to help out. Tapping her lightly on the nose with his spoon Deeks finally spoke.

'What you meant is... I make a mean chilli con carne right?' He stated.

'Um, Yeah.' Kensi replied a sweet smile claiming her face – hoping Deeks realised how thankful she was. They both neither would forget the words that she'd just spoken, but for now they preferred to ponder over it alone in bed late at night.

'Oh, also...' He continued a smile now gracing his features.

'You've got a little sauce on your nose.' With that Deeks flung himself away from Kensi who was now approaching fast, hand ready in a fist.

'You're going to pay Deeks!'

...

From the room above, Mr and Mrs Beckett could smell something delicious wafting up from a room below. Occasionally bursts of laughter could be heard interrupting program on TV. Mrs Beckett turned to her husband grinning. 'Don't they just remind you of us when we were young and in love?'

You guys are champs for reading. Hope you enjoyed.