Callen wasn't sure what was going on. Joelle just showed up at his door and jumped into his arms. Callen pulled up of the kiss and just looked at her.
"Jo, what are you doing?" Callen asked her.
Joelle wrapped her arms around his neck and looked into his eyes, his damn gorgeous blue eyes.
"After everything that happened I did some thinking. I know I broke up with you cus of your job. But after last night, having you near me, it felt nice to be around you again and to lay in your arms. I got to thinking. I know your job hasn't changed and I'm not asking you to give it up, I just realized that I want to be with you."
"But what about my job? Are you okay with that?"
"After what happened yesterday I think I can handle it. I want to try, I want us to have another chance. I love you, I never stopped loving you but I didn't think I could handle your job but I think now I can."
"Are you sure about this?"
"Yes I am. I want to be with you. I am sure about this if you want this too."
Callen pulled Joelle to him and kissed her.
"I take that as a yes," Joelle spoke once Callen stopped kissing her.
"Yes, I've missed you. We can make this work, I know we can."
"I've missed you too, just promise me one thing."
"Anything."
"Come home every night."
"I promise I will come home."
"Good."
"And you don't have to worry so much about me."
"I know, I'll try to not do that so much."
"Good and I promise I will try not to get shot."
"Good."
Callen pulled Joelle closer and kissed her again, this time more deeply. He was glad to have her back in his arms and in his life. He had really missed her. He had told everyone he was over her but he wasn't, he never wasn't. He still loved her. He had hoped that she would come back to him and now she had. He just hoped she wouldn't leave again, he probably couldn't take that a second time.
Callen kept kissing her as he picked her up. Joelle automatically wrapped her legs around his waist. It felt so good to kiss Callen again, she had missed him so much. She had tried to see other men but they couldn't compare to Callen, they didn't even come close. He was the one for her. So his job put him at risk and perhaps her too but after what happened she was sure she could deal with that. She just wanted to be with him and she knew he would protect her. Joelle noticed that Callen was walking them to the bedroom and she had absolutely no problem with that.
Callen gently lay her down on the bed and lay down on top of her. It felt so good to be with her again. He hadn't told anyone but when he was with Joelle last night his mind had wondered to this in his sleep. He was glad that this wasn't a dream and that she was really here again. Callen moved his lips to her neck as he went to undo the buttons of her blouse. It felt so good to kiss her again and to feel her skin beneath his hands. Joelle lifted her upper body up a bit so Callen could take her blouse off. Once her blouse was off Joelle lay back down on the bed as Callen threw her blouse somewhere. Joelle moved her hands lower and grabbed the hem of his shirt in her hands before pulling it up on his body. Callen stopped kissing her momentarily so Joelle could take his shirt off and she threw it on the floor as well. Their pants, socks and shoes quickly followed, leaving them in just their underwear.
Callen wanted so savor this moment, not just let this be a quickie because they had gotten back together. Joelle was getting impatient. She liked Callen kissing her and kissing her neck but she wanted more.
"G please," Joelle moaned.
Callen understood what she wanted and it was cruel to tease her. Callen slid his hands behind her and undid the clasp of her bra. He took it off of her and threw it on the floor with the rest of their clothing. Callen moved his lip down and pleasured her. Joelle really enjoyed this but this wasn't exactly what she wanted. A few seconds later she felt Callen taking her panties off. Soon the pleasure became too great and she was writhing underneath Callen's touch.
Once she came down from her high she pushed Callen back down on the bed and pleasured him. She really was the best Callen ever had. Once he had finished Callen turned Joelle back on her back and positioned himself in between her legs. It felt so good to be with her again like this. They fit together perfectly, it was just so good.
"Oh G, this feels so good," Joelle moaned.
"I know, if feels perfect. Oh fuck," Callen growled out that last part.
It really felt good. It was just perfect, they belonged together. Joelle's nails were clawing in Callen's back but he didn't care. She screamed his name as she came and Callen shortly followed screaming her name.
"Oh wow, that was amazing," Callen uttered as he rolled off of her.
"Oh yes it really was." Joelle pulled up the covers and rolled onto her side, facing Callen. "Thank you for that G."
"You're welcome. I'm glad you're here again."
"Me too. I've really missed you."
"I've missed you too. I love you Jo."
"I love you too G. I'm sorry I broke up with you. I thought I couldn't handle it but now I think I can, I know I can. I love you and I just want to be with you."
"I want to be with you too."
"We can just forget that and start over, a new beginning."
"I'd like that. A new beginning for us."
"And this time it will work, I'm sure of it."
"That's good." Callen pulled Joelle close and gave her a kiss on her head. "Goodnight Jo."
"Goodnight G."
Joelle lay her head down on Callen's chest as Callen wrapped his arms around her.
Joelle stretched herself in Callen's arms the next morning as she woke up.
"Good morning Jo."
"Good morning G."
"Last night was really great."
"Oh yes it was. It was perfect."
Together they got in the shower before having breakfast. They were getting ready to leave for work.
"Before I forget," Callen spoke and handed a key to Joelle.
"A key?"
"Yes a key to my house so you can let yourself in tonight. Unless you want to go home."
"Thank you G. No, I will come here tonight after work. I will cook you a nice meal."
"I'd like that."
Callen gave Joelle a kiss before they both got in their cars and drove to work.
"Good morning Sam," Callen spoke in a happy tone as he walked into the bullpen, only Sam was there.
"Good morning G, you seem in a good mood."
"Yeah I feel good."
Callen placed his bag next to his desk and sat down. Sam could tell something was different with his partner he just didn't know what. Sam looked at Callen as he was getting started for the day.
"What?" Callen asked as he caught Sam staring.
"Just trying to figure out what's different about you."
"It's still me Sam, still same old me."
"Still something is different about you."
For now Callen decided not to tell Sam that he and Joelle were back together.
Callen was happy to go home at the end of the day, he was glad to see Joelle again. When he arrived at his house he saw Joelle's car already parked there. He parked his car and walked into the house. When he walked into the house the lovely smell of dinner came at him. It smelled great.
"Hey Jo," Callen greeted as he walked into the kitchen.
"Hey G."
Callen walked up to Joelle and gave her a kiss. "Hmm it smells delicious."
"It's almost done. Can you set the table?"
"Of course."
Callen gave her one more kiss before he went to set the table. Callen helped Joelle carry the pans to the table and they sat down.
"So how was your day?" Callen asked.
"It was good, except for a few kids who were a little bit of a handful."
"I imagine it can't be easy with a lot of those little ones."
"It's hard work sometimes but I love it. I love working with kids."
"You seem like a great teacher."
"Thank you G." Joelle smiled at him. "How was your day?"
"It was just fine. Quiet day, just some paperwork and catching up with old cases. I don't really like paperwork but it's part of the job and with me being the team leader I have more than the others."
"Sounds like fun."
"I was thinking, maybe it would be nice for the two of us to go somewhere over the weekend, a little weekend trip. Unless you have plans already."
"No I have no plans and yeah that sounds nice, whereto?"
"Leave that to me, I wanna surprise you."
"I like surprises, I'm in."
"Great."
"Are you sure you can get away with your job?"
"Yes we very hardly ever have to work in the weekend."
"Alright then, surprise me."
"Great."
…
That Thursday it was Callen's birthday. Tomorrow after work they would leave for the weekend Callen had planned for them.
"Good morning Jo," Callen spoke once their alarms went off.
"Good morning G and happy birthday." Joelle scooted over to Callen and gave him a kiss.
"Thank you Jo."
"Will you be home tonight, before dinner?"
"I hope so, I'll really try but I never know."
"Right, just try cus I have a special dinner for you tonight."
"Then I'll definitely try," Callen replied with a smile.
"Good."
Callen gave Joelle one more kiss before he got out to get a shower. When he came out Joelle had already made breakfast for them. After breakfast Joelle went to take a shower as Callen cleaned up. Callen filled both their mugs with coffee and waited for Joelle to finish. Once they were both ready they left for work.
"Have a good day today G," Joelle told Callen and gave him a kiss. "And be careful."
"I will, I promise. You have a good day too."
Callen gave Joelle another kiss before they both got in their cars and drove to work.
"Morning," Callen spoke as he walked into the bullpen.
"Morning," came the reply of the other agents.
"Happy birthday G," Sam spoke.
"Thank you Sam."
"Happy birthday Callen," Kensi and Deeks added.
"Thanks guys."
"Good morning everyone," Hetty spoke as she walked into the bullpen. "And happy birthday Mr. Callen."
"Thank you Hetty."
"Now upstairs you go, Eric has business."
They all went upstairs and Eric and Nell explained the case to them. Callen and Sam left to go to the crime scene.
"So you got special plans for tonight?" Sam asked once they were in the car.
"No not much."
"You want me to come over, celebrate with you?"
"Nah that's good, you have that thing with Kam tonight."
"It doesn't take up the whole evening, I can come by after."
"Thanks Sam, but that's not necessary."
"Alright, I guess."
Callen still hadn't told Sam that he and Joelle were back together again. He knew that Sam knew that something was up but he was glad that his partner didn't press the matter. He just wanted to spend some time with Joelle again before telling the others. He really loved it that she was back in his life. Since they had gotten back together they spend every night together. Sometimes at Callen's house, sometimes at Joelle's house. They both loved being together. Callen had noticed that Joelle had changed, she understood his job more now and she wasn't that afraid of it anymore. Of course she still worried but not so much anymore, she knew Callen would come home to her. She was really glad that she had given them another chance, she had really missed Callen when they were apart, they belonged together. Joelle knew that now and she could deal with his job.
They managed to wrap the case up just before 5.30pm. Callen quickly finished his paperwork before going home.
"Hey Jo," Callen called as he walked into the house.
Joelle came walking out of the hallway wearing a beautiful blue cocktail dress. The bottom was a satin, just-above-the-knee, skirt with a band around the waist, the top was satin too but then with a layer of lace over it. The satin top was strapless and the lace was short sleeved with just leaving her shoulders a bit naked. She wore skin colored panty hose underneath it and finished the outfit with dark blue pumps and a sarong for over her shoulders.
"Wow, you look beautiful," Callen uttered.
"Thank you G. There are clothes for you on the bed, you best get changed, we have to leave soon."
"Leave, leave where?"
"It's part of the surprise."
Callen gave Joelle a quick kiss and went to get changed. He changed himself in a pair of dress jeans with a dark blue and white plaid button down shirt and a dark blue jacket. He finished the outfit with brown leather shoes.
"So where are we going?" Callen asked as they got in the cab, once it was there.
"It's a surprise. You'll see when we get there."
Callen watched as the cab driver drove, wondering where they were going to eat. Callen watch surprised as they pulled into the parking lot at Ristorante La Bruschetta.
"We're eating here?" Callen asked surprised.
"Yes we are, I hope that's okay."
"Yeah it's absolutely fine. I've never been here."
"Neither have I, but the menu looked nice."
Once the cab stopped Joelle paid him and they got out.
"Good evening, welcome to La Bruschetta, under which name do you have a reservation?" The friendly female host greeted them.
"Good evening. Joelle Taylor," Joelle replied.
The woman typed some keys on her tablet. "Ah yes, right this way."
Callen and Joelle followed her to a two seats table. Callen helped Joelle sit down before he sat down himself. Shortly later a waiter walked up to them and handed them a menu card.
"Would you like something to drink?"
"Can we get a bottle of wine for the table?" Callen asked.
"Of course. The wine list is right there on the table."
Callen picked up the wine list and looked at it.
"Pinot noir okay Jo?" Callen asked Joelle.
"Yes that's fine."
"The diamond ridge pinot noir please."
"Alright, I'll be back later to take your food order."
Callen and Joelle looked over the menu wondering what to choose.
"I don't know what to choose, it all looks so tasty," Callen said.
"Yeah it does."
They finally decided on what to take. Callen ordered carpaccio as starter and risotto with asparagus as main course while Joelle had a Caesar salad as starter and pasta with shrimp and eggplant.
Dinner was absolutely delicious. Callen really enjoyed this with Joelle. It was nice. Once they were done Joelle paid the bill before leaving. Joelle had called for a cab just before paying the bill. They had to wait about a minute before the cab was there. They got in the cab and the cab dropped them off at home.
"I've got another surprise for you," Joelle spoke teasingly as they walked up to the front door.
"Oh and what is that?"
"I made us my tiramisu."
"Oh I love your tiramisu."
Callen opened the door and they stepped in. Joelle grabbed the tiramisu from the fridge and they sat outside in the backyard on the porch.
"Tonight was really nice. The dinner was really nice, I've missed that."
"Me too, yeah it was really nice. It's my gift to you."
"Thank you."
They sat out on the porch just talking and enjoying the dessert. Just past 10pm Callen took Joelle inside, they had finished the entire tiramisu. Callen kissed her and led them to the bedroom. Callen put her down on the bed. Clothes were quickly discarded and they made love.
The next day after work Callen loaded their baggage in the trunk of his car. He had booked the perfect trip for him and Joelle. He really hoped she would love it. He had given her little hints here and there but she hadn't guessed yet where they were going. She had managed to get him to tell her what kind of clothes she needed to take so she could pack her bag. Joelle was really excited to see where they were going. She liked the idea of being somewhere with Callen for the whole weekend. It would be very nice.
"Where are we going G?" Joelle asked as Callen pulled away from the house.
"You'll see in a minute."
Joelle wondered what was going on when Callen pulled onto the ten freeway and then onto the Pacific Coast highway. She had an idea where they were going but she wasn't sure.
