(A Week Later)
(At NCIS Headquarters)
(Emily's P.O.V.)
I walked into the Burner room with a couple files to burn in hand.
Just as I started the fire pit, I heard the door to the room open.
I looked and saw Callen had joined me.
"Hey," I said, as he closed the door.
Without saying a word, he closed the distance between us quickly, cupped my face, and began to kiss me.
I dropped the files in my hands and gripped his shirt, pulling him closer to me as I responded to the kiss.
After about a minute, Callen pulled away slowly and rested his forehead against mine.
"What was that for?" I asked, breathlessly.
Callen chuckled.
"I've been dying to that for a week now." He said. "Seemed like that case took forever."
The case that interrupted our first date finally closed yesterday night when we cornered the man who killed Commander Kasey Jacobs. He was currently in custody.
"Mm." I said, biting my lip. "It does seem that way."
"Do over?" Callen asked. "Come to my place tonight and I'll cook you dinner."
"Really?" I asked smiling.
"Really." He said, smiling also.
"I guess it's a date then." I said, leaning in to kiss him again.
But before I could, the door to the Burner room began to open.
Callen and I immediately pulled away from each other.
"Hey, Callen," I heard Nell say, as I bent down to pick up the files I dropped.
"Nell! Hey!" I heard Callen say. "What's up?"
"Hetty wants to see you." I heard Nell say.
"Right." Callen said, as I looked up at him.
Callen glanced at me briefly before walking by Nell and leaving the room.
Once I had picked up all the files I stood up and noticed Nell was still with me.
"Something on your mind, Nell?" I asked.
"Um," Nell began. Then she shook her head. "No. Nope. I don't have anything to say."
I looked at her confused.
Nell sighed.
"Is there something going on with Callen?" She asked.
I thought about it for a second.
"I haven't noticed anything." I said. "Why?"
"I don't know it just seems…." Nell began. "He just seems different. But in a good way."
"Well, if it's in a good way, should we question it?" I asked.
"No." She said. "But it does make me wonder what could have happened to make him that way. You know?"
I nodded.
Then, Nell shrugged.
"Oh well." Nell said. "See you later."
"See you later." I said.
Nell left. And as soon as she did, a big smile graced my face.
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(Later)
(At Callen's House)
(Callen's P.O.V.)
After setting down a blanket in the living room, I went into the kitchen to put the Chinese take out I bought into bowls before bringing them into the living room.
So I didn't exactly cook Emily dinner. In my defense, I did leave work a little later than she did.
Once I got everything food and drink related on the blanket, I took a deep breath and smiled.
It looked perfect.
I looked over at Molly, who just came into the living room.
"Think she'll like it?" I asked her.
Molly woofed.
"I hope you're right." I said.
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(Meanwhile)
(Emily's Apartment)
(Emily's P.O.V.)
I was just about to head out the door when my cell phone began to ring.
Without looking, I answered it.
"Hey!" I said, stepping out the door and closing it. "I'm literally just walking out the door. I'll be there soon."
"Did I miss a conversation?" I heard a very familiar voice say.
It took me a moment to realize it wasn't Callen on the phone.
"Gibbs," I said, surprised. "I thought you were busy?"
"That's why I'm calling." Gibbs said. "We need your help with a case."
"Really?" I asked. "What's the case?"
"Do you remember Clarissa Turner?" He asked.
"You mean the Lieutenant who was involved in a big illegal gun smuggling ring? Yeah, I remember her." I said. "Why?"
"We hear she's looking for her old partner." Gibbs said.
"Oh." I said. Then, it really hit me. "Oh!"
"Yeah." He said. "So, are you in?"
I took a deep breath and let it out.
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(At Callen's House)
(Callen's P.O.V.)
I was pacing back and forth, due to nerves getting the best of me.
So, when my phone rang, I jumped.
When I got ahold of my phone, I saw Emily was calling me.
I immediately answered it.
"Hey!" I said. "I have the food, the drinks…All I'm missing is you."
"Callen," I heard Emily begin.
By the tone of her voice, I knew something was wrong.
"What happened?" I asked.
"Gibbs called." She said. "He needs me for a case. I have to leave as soon as possible."
"Oh." I said, feeling a little disappointed.
"I'm really sorry, G." Emily said.
"It's alright." I said.
"I'll make it up to you." She said. "I promise. When I get back, I'm all yours."
"I'll hold you to that." I said smiling. "Let me know when you land?"
"Of course." Emily said. "Bye."
"Bye." I said.
As soon as she hung up her end, I hung up my end and sighed as I looked over at our dinner on the blanket.