AN: So here is the second installment - the second date. It's full of fluff. Also, I don't know ANYTHING about surfing. I'm an east coast girl. I apologize for the lack of proper surf jargon and descriptors.
I don't own the show or the characters.
-Maya
Kensi was right on time. She knocked on Marty's door at exactly 0630. Deeks let her in and gave her a kiss and hug.
"Mmm...minty fresh" he smiled. "Do you need to borrow one of my boards"? He knew she wasn't a surfer and he didn't want her to have to pay to rent one. He had three of his own.
"Yes please. Can I use the red one"?
"Done. Here, can you grab the door and I'll get the boards. Let's take my car though, unless you got a rack on yours last night".
Kensi hadn't considered that and she cursed herself for missing it. She really wanted this to go well. She was determined to break her second date curse.
"You can still drive if you want, since technically you're taking me out today".
Kensi nodded and opened the door. They loaded everything into Marty's car, including the two coffees Kensi had bought on the way over. They talked casually all the way to the beach. When they unloaded their things on the empty sand they raced to the water's edge with their surboards. Kensi stopped short making Marty look at her concerned.
"Oh don't tell me Bad Ass Blye is afraid of a little cold water!"
Before she could answer Marty pulled her arms as he ran into the water, dragging her with him. He sat down to submerge his body and then immediately got up and lay on his board. He started to paddle out into deeper water. "Come on Fern" he called. He knew she wouldn't let him outdo her. She followed him out and he instructed her how to catch a wave. They did this a few times before she noticed a much bigger wave approaching in the distance.
"You're on your own with this one Shaggy".
"Come on Fern. Do this one with me, then we can sit and warm up for a while".
"Promise"?
"Promise. Let's go Princess".
They paddled out to meet the wave. They were side by side. Kensi hadn't noticed him undo his own ankle strap. They both hopped up on their boards. He was steadier and quicker.
"Do you trust me" he yelled.
"Completely" she called back, sincerely.
"Ok, concentrate. Keep your balance".
The next thing she knew Marty was on her board with her, holding her hand. They stayed up for about 20 seconds before they both fell. Marty swam over to Kensi and wrapped his arms around her.
"I've always wanted to do that" he exclaimed!
"That was so great".
"You're so great".
To break the mood, Marty picked up Kensi and threw her in the water. Then he swam off to retrieve his board before heading back to their towels.
"I will shoot you if you ever do that again" Kensi called after him.
They made their way back to their things. Deeks held out a towel for her, which she accepted before punching him in the arm. "That's for throwing me in the water".
Marty laughed at her. He had been expecting the blow. He had his reply ready for her. "Oh come on Fern. Don't be mad. You just gotta have quicker reflexes if you're gonna date the Jungle Cat". Kensi just rolled her eyes as her stomach rumbled. They were both very hungry and decided to get some breakfast at a diner near Deeks' apartment. As they ate, Kensi began to speak. Apparently her bacon was giving her courage.
"I like this Marty". (He raised his eyebrows, mockingly). "No Shaggy, not the bacon" she said in answer to his unasked question. "I'm talking about us. I know it's only been what, like 12 hours? But it feels longer. It feels good. I just...". She hesitated.
"You just don't think we should tell anyone just yet", he said finishing her thought.
"Yea. It's just because..."
"Because you want to enjoy this without pressure from anyone. And because on some level you think it will be really cool to see how long we can go before Sam and Callen find out".
"Wow, exactly! You've clearly thought this through".
"You have no idea" he blushed.
"And that's OK with you"?
"I'm picking up what you're putting down Fern".
Kensi laughed and nodded appreciatively. The new couple ate the rest of their breakfast in pleasant conversation and light banter.
