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EVENT DAY TWO; BEACH VOLLEYBALL
After Hetty's announcement the team had disbanded to prepare for the final event of the day in their partnerships, with Eric and Nell leaving the beach area completely in the hunt for ice-cream and plenty of sunscreen for their paler complexions. Kensi had decided that the best way to prepare for the impending match was to lie down in the sun and let her body soak up some well-earned vitamin D, much to Deeks objection that all she was going to do was make herself dehydrated. Sam and Callen had left in Sam's car, not stating to anyone where they had intended to go but ensuring that they would be back in time for the event. With her team now sorted, Hetty had taken to sitting in the wicker chair on the boat house balcony looking out over the beach, as Kensi lay on Deeks t-shirt in the sun, whilst Deeks frolicked in the water, diving in and out, and occasionally floating on his back.
It was a glorious day and Hetty was delighted that her agents were able to spend it at the beach and not cooped up inside around the computers of Ops or tracing a suspect for just this once. Taking another sip of her ice tea, Hetty closed her eyes contently. Eric and Nell returned a short while after they had left, with an ice-cream each and with newly acquired sun hats. Kensi sat up when she saw the pair approaching and took a large swig of her water bottle. The sun was indeed hot and Kensi was beginning to think that Deeks may have actually been right about her only becoming dehydrated whilst lying in the sun. Speaking of the shaggy haired surfer, Deeks was casually strolling up the beach, his body glistening in the sun from the water beads on his chest.
"Bring me any?" Deeks joked nodding his head towards Eric's ice-cream.
"If you win I'll buy you a big one," Eric teased in return, taking a large bite of his ice-cream.
"I thought you were lactose intolerant," Kensi questioned, her eyes narrowing at Eric.
"No I'm not," Eric answered almost immediately, sharing a confused look with Nell.
"I could have sworn that was you," Kensi continued, now lost in her own thoughts.
"I hope you guys have sunscreen on, would have to be the first time you guys have seen the sun in a while." Deeks taunted, plodding down on the sand next to Kensi, shaking his hair off in the process. Nell sent Deeks an unamused look, as she continued to eat her ice-cream, whilst Eric just ignored him completely. The four continued to soak up the sun, waiting for the half an hour to be over and the commencement of the final event. Sam and Callen soon reappeared from where ever they had been, slamming their car doors with a little extra oomph. At their arrival, Hetty made her way across the sandy beach and to the team who were now all sitting comfortably in the sand.
"I think you'll find further up the beach, a volleyball court set up and waiting for our arrival." Hetty informed pointing down the beach, where a volleyball net could be seen in the distance. Sam and Callen stood to their feet, Callen helping Nell up and began to make their way down to the distant court. Deeks stood and handed Kensi his bottle of water.
"Drink this before you stand," Deeks instructed, as both Kensi and Eric sent him a confused look.
"You'll be dehydrated and I don't want you to pass out," Deeks reminded, forcing the bottle into Kensi's hand.
"Deeks I think you are being a bit dramatic," Kensi responded, drinking from the water bottle to appease Deeks.
"You'll thank be later partner," Deeks smiled pulling Kensi to her feet. Team Densi made their way down the beach to the perfectly erected volleyball court that filled the portion of sand. Sam and Callen had already chosen their preferred side of the net and were placing trick shots with the lone volleyball that was on the court. Deeks dropped his bag and threw his shirt on top before removing his sunglasses from the side pocket. It was clear that Deeks was opting to battle this one out in nothing but his shorts and sunglasses.
"Is that what you're going to wear?" Kensi asked looking Deeks over, scrutinizing his appearance yet appreciating it at the same time.
"I thought I'd get in the spirit," Deeks grinned pushing out his chest. "I was thinking you should do the same Kens, you know the female Olympic volleyball players wear….." Deeks started, looking Kensi up and down inspecting her attire.
"Mind out of the gutter Deeks," Kensi scolded, crossing her arms over her chest.
"I'm just saying, no one will object if you too wanted to get into the spirit," Deeks amended, winking at Kensi suggestively.
"You're a pig," Kensi half-heartedly accused.
"But you love me for it," Deeks retorted, causing Kensi to snort in protest and almost choke on her bottle of water.
"In your dreams Huckleberry,"
Eric passed the bickering pair and took a seat next to Nell on the bench that had been placed beside the court, next to the tower where Hetty now sat with whistle in hand. Hetty blew the whistle once capturing the attention of her team.
"We shall begin, a toss of a coin for first serve," Hetty instructed looking to Nell to officiate the coin toss. Kensi tossed her water bottle and shirt on Deeks pile of stuff and marched across the soft sand to meet Callen in the middle.
"Your call Kensi," Nell instructed tossing the coin into the air.
"Tails," Kensi called at the coin spun and landed in the sand revealing that Kensi had called the right side.
"We shall serve then," Kensi boasted, stealing the ball out of the grip of Callen. Deeks offered Kensi a high five on her way past to initiate the first serve, which she eagerly returned.
There was no time to talk team tactics, Hetty blew her whistle again, signalling Kensi to make her first serve of the match. Whilst Kensi had never participated in any of her high school volleyball teams, she was quite athletic and apt at the sport, putting it down as one of her better sporting talents. Kensi also knew that Deeks was quite good at volleyball himself, with his quick feet, agility and vertical jump, Kensi quietly thought they she and Deeks may finally have something on Sam and Callen who moved quite slowly on the volleyball court. Tossing the ball into the air, Kensi brought her hand forward and connected it with the volleyball, smashing it well over the net and to Sam's unsuspecting hands. Sam tried to dig the ball quickly, but the speed in which the serve had crossed the net had surprised Sam and the ball fell limp into the sand. Hetty blew her whistle signalling that the point had been awarded to Kensi and Deeks and the competition was under way.
Sam returned the ball quickly, wanting to forget about the point that he and Callen had just lost and get the game moving yet again. Kensi picked up the ball with a smug grin on her face, before turning to walk out to serve yet again, with a bit of a spring to her step. Kensi followed the same actions had she had done so earlier, throwing the ball high in the air and hitting it hard with her palm. Sam and Callen were much more prepared for the strength of Kensi's serve this time around, and were able to appropriately dig and set the ball over the net with some ease. What they hadn't been expecting though was the vertical leap of Deeks who instantly blocked the ball, catching the pair unprepared, allowing another point to be awarded Kensi and Deeks.
"Way to block the ball Deeks!" Eric called enthusiastically from the sideline, but immediately closed his mouth when he received a heated glare from Sam. Deeks grinned at Eric and gave Kensi a high five, impressed with his own efforts. Callen returned the ball that had fallen just over the net, and turned to Sam.
"C'mon let's focus,"
"Focus Sam," Deeks mocked, calling through the net as Kensi wound up for yet another serve.
"Shut it Deeks," Sam retorted as the ball came flying over the net and into the hands of Callen. Callen set the ball high allowing Sam to go for the sharp spike over the net, but yet again was blocked by Deeks. Callen much more prepared for the counter-action this time and was quick to dig the ball up in the air for Sam to have a second attempt. Sam hit the ball hard over the net, straight into the prepared hands of Kensi who skilfully dug the ball for Deeks, which he set for Kensi to spike over with ease. Spiking the ball hard and fast, Kensi was able to push the ball pass the hands of both Sam and Callen and earn another point for team Densi. Hetty blew her whistle to signal the point, as Kensi and Deeks stood triumphantly at the net.
"Three – nil," Hetty announced pointing towards the Densi side of the net. Deeks picked up the ball that Callen had rolled under the net and turned to Kensi.
"How about another?" Deeks joked, throwing the ball to Kensi.
"I think I can manage that," Kensi confidently replied, winking at Sam and Callen who narrowed their eyes at the pair. Kensi couldn't help but be a little cocky; it was nice to finally have one up on the senior pair, who were the first to return it when they were on the winning side. Kensi was just hoping they weren't going to regret it like they did the double sculls, nevertheless as Kensi landed yet another successful serve; it looked as though their luck appeared to be changing.
The first game had passed by quickly, with Kensi and Deeks maintaining the serving for almost eighty per cent of the game. Deeks had the ball in his hand and was waiting for Hetty's whistle so he could hopefully initiate the final serve of the game. Kensi and Deeks had created a lead for themselves early on in the game and were now playing for match point, the score being twenty to fifteen. Deeks had employed a unique serving style that was working for the team and throwing Sam and Callen off their game. The one aspect that was disturbing Kensi, was the grunt Deeks threw out whenever he hit the ball for a serve, but she wasn't going to complain for it was earning them the desired points.
Deeks hit the ball for the serve yet again, which Sam met immediately, hitting it up for Callen to return. Throughout the match Sam and Callen had improved on meeting the ball and spiking it out of the leap of Deeks, but they still didn't have the skill or fluency that Kensi and Deeks were displaying. Sam spiked the ball hard and fast, but Kensi was able to drop to her knees quick enough to meet the ball with her hands and push the ball up high enough for Deeks. Deeks came charging down the sand and set the ball for Kensi who had now risen to her feet, and was able to swat the ball over the net. Sam and Callen both lunged for the ball, hoping to stop the match winning point but they failed miserably. The ball hit the sand and fell stagnate just before the hands of both Sam and Callen. Hetty blew her whistle and pointed to Kensi and Deeks.
"Match point, game team Densi," Hetty called a smile on her face.
Kensi turned to Deeks who was grinning widely. "Good game partner,"
"You didn't do too badly yourself," Kensi congratulated, slapping Deeks outstretched hands for the umpteenth high five they'd shared.
"Congratulations Miss Blye and Mr Deeks for winning the first round, but I suggest you hydrate so we can start the second," Hetty prompted, still sitting up in her high perch looking out over the court. The team nodded at Hetty and made their way over to the bench where Nell and Eric sat waiting with refreshments. Nell handed Callen and Sam fresh bottles of water and a towel each, standing to let the men sit.
"Don't worry guys, we'll get them this game, we just need to focus on the serve," Nell encouraged, patting both Sam and Callen on the shoulder.
"What about that noise Deeks is making? Isn't that against the rules or something?" Sam questioned, glaring at Deeks who was smiling smugly after the comment.
"I'll have you know that it is a part of my breathing technique. The same technique tennis players and other athletes use." Deeks informed taking a large swig of his bottle of water. The team, including Kensi, all looked at Deeks with a glare that clearly read as 'you have got to be kidding'. Deeks shrugged his shoulders and let out a small laugh.
"Well it is,"
"I don't care, it's winning us points," Kensi casually pointed out looking to Sam and Callen who pretended not to hear Kensi's comment. Kensi laughed as she emptied her bottle of water, before picking up another.
"I am not going to say I told you so," Deeks commented nodding towards Kensi's second bottle of water.
"Good, because I am not going to listen if you do," Kensi responded, discarding the bottle of water on Deeks bag once again.
"Do you need me to put some sunscreen on your shoulders? They're getting a bit red in this….." Deeks asked sheepishly, pointing to Kensi's exposed shoulders that were a slight shade of pink.
"I've got it Deeks," Kensi declined, cutting Deeks off mid-question knowing exactly where his mind was at. Eric handed Kensi the bottle of sun tan lotion he and Nell had purchased earlier, which she cracked open spurting a handful of sunscreen on to her hands.
"I was just trying to be helpful…" Deeks started again, his hands on his hips, as he watched Kensi rub the cream into her shoulders and neck.
"Down Deeks," Sam called walked past Deeks and out on the opposite side of the volleyball net.
"What? No? I….I…." Deeks quickly started, trying to defend himself.
"Let it go," Callen suggested, smirking at Deeks as he joined Sam on the court. Deeks sighed to himself and threw his head back to look up at the sky.
"C'mon Deeks, we have another gold medal to win," Kensi prompted slapping Deeks' abdomen on the way past.
"Yes we do," Deeks boasted looking to Sam and Callen smugly.
Sam and Callen started the second match with the serving privileges, but were quickly stripped of them by the defensive plays of Kensi and Deeks who were more than prepared to match the serve of Callen. Callen threw the ball under the net frustrated that they had lost their advantage so early in the match and that Kensi and Deeks had once again managed to gain a five point lead over them. Kensi picked up the ball and turned to Deeks who was taking his turn at serving yet again since he was made such a disturbance the match before.
"Serve at Callen, he has the weaker dig and Sam can't get their fast enough." Kensi suggested, handing the ball off to Deeks. Deeks nodded his head and crossed the sand to the back of the court where he prepared to make another serve. Kensi bent over slightly, taking a defensive stance, signalling to Deeks behind her back. Deeks read Kensi's signal loud and clear, trying not to take any notice of how good Kensi's ass looked in her tiny red shorts. Swinging his arm back, Deeks hit the ball hard over the net in Callen's direction as Kensi had suggested. The ball moved swiftly through the air, spinning precariously as Callen tried to position himself in an appropriate stance. The ball connected with Callen's upper arm and flew out of the court, landing by the water's edge. Callen closed his eyes in frustration as Hetty blew her whistle again indicating that Kensi and Deeks had won another point.
"Are you going to get that G?" Kensi taunted through the net, pointing to the ball, which lay motionless in the reach of the ebbing water. Callen looked at Kensi indignantly before trudging over to retrieve the ball, throwing the ball firmly towards Deeks. Deeks caught the ball with ease, but received sand and water in his face for his efforts. Wiping a hand over his face, Deeks spun the ball in his hand and prepared to serve yet again. Kensi signalled Deeks behind her back again, indicating that he do the exact same move. Deeks nodded his head to himself, looking up at the watchful eyes of Callen and Sam, focusing specifically on Callen as he launched yet another serve across the net.
This time Callen was more prepared for the incoming ball and managed to successfully dig it in the air, but Sam was unsuccessful at making the connection. The ball fell to the ground again, and Kensi turned to Deeks with a huge grin on her face, which he readily returned. After yet another point went their way, it appeared that Kensi and Deeks had found their partnership mojo in the volleyball competition and it was allowing them to serve up a can of whoop-ass to Sam and Callen who, despite their best efforts couldn't match the athletic abilities of Deeks and Kensi.
The match continued on, both teams trying with all their efforts to score the easy points and to rally hard when the ball did make it back over the net. After almost twenty minutes of playing the score was now nineteen to fifteen, with Kensi and Deeks strongly in the lead. Kensi and Deeks had become so in sync with one another on the sandy volleyball court, that their team signals were no longer needed for they knew what the other was thinking. Kensi set the ball as Sam returned it over the net with a grunt, pushing it high into the air. Deeks returned the favour and set the ball for Kensi, who quickly spike it to the back of the court that was being left unprotected by both Sam and Callen. Callen fell to his knees defeated, as the whistle chirped yet again in the background. It was clear that their defeat was imminent, unless they stopped this next point there were going to lose the gold medal to Kensi and Deeks. Gritting his teeth, Callen stood to his feet and looked Deeks in the eye, who was grinning so widely his molars were practically showing.
Callen knew that Kensi and Deeks couldn't wait to beat Sam and himself in a partnership challenge and return some of the cocky taunting that they had been dishing out over the past two days. Kensi caught the ball Sam passed her over the net, and made her way over to Deeks, whispering in his air her last plan of attack that would win them the match. Deeks pulled away from Kensi, his impossible grin growing wider and a small nod of his head, accepting the plan. Kensi returned to the back of the caught and let out a slow breath as she prepared to hit the gold medal winning serve. Looking at the way Callen and Sam had no set up; Kensi couldn't help but let a small smile creep on to her mouth, for they were going to make it easier than expected. Tossing the ball up in the air, Kensi smashed it with all her strength, sending the ball flailing over the net.
Sam triumphantly hit the ball to Callen who returned it over the net quickly, to which Deeks met effortlessly, setting the ball for Kensi to come through and take. Sam and Callen saw what was happening and moved back, preparing for the impending spike that was no doubt going to be a hard hit. Kensi ran across the sand effortlessly, jumping to meet the ball mid air, before gently taping the ball over the next, so it fell just mere inches over it. The ball hit the sand, and the look on Sam and Callen's faces was priceless. They had just been outsmarted by Kensi and Deeks and to make matters worse they had just lost a gold medal and a team point as well. Hetty blew her final whistle, sending Kensi and Deeks into celebration. Eric launched himself off the bench and made his way across to Kensi and Deeks, who were still celebrating the win with high fives and cheers of laughter.
"Congratulations!" Eric called as the enveloped Kensi and Deeks in a hug, jumping up and down with excitement.
"Thanks Eric," Kensi responded her upper body being squashed by the intensity of the hug. Eric released the pair and stood back sheepishly, now feeling awkward for his outward display of affection. Sam, Callen and Nell made their way under the net and across to the rejoicing trio, who had made their way down to the water's edge, amid their excitement.
"About time you guys beat us," Sam started shaking Deeks hand.
"Thanks Sam," Deeks responded, clasping the senior agents hand tightly, knowing that Sam's comment was the closest thing they were going to get for congratulations from the pair.
"Turns out you two do know what you're doing," Callen added looking Deeks and Kensi over with suspicious eyes.
"Much more in sync with one another than suspected," Sam agreed scrutinizing the pair as well.
"We just get each other," Deeks provided, shrugging leisurely. Kensi snorted and rolled her eyes.
"We have played together before," Kensi corrected, glaring at Deeks for making it appear otherwise.
"What? When?" Sam inquired, looking to Callen and Nell to see if this really was new information.
"The summer competition, we played mixed doubles and took out the title…" Deeks started, looking to Kensi for support.
"It's true," Kensi confirmed under Sam and Callen's expectant gaze.
"And you knew this?" Callen asked Nell, who was trying to make herself smaller, to keep out of the conversation.
"I may have heard rumours," Nell admitted, trying to look as innocent as possible.
"We've been had Sam," Callen concluded shaking his head as Sam mimicked his actions.
"I believe you have," Hetty agreed, making her presence known amongst the group.
"Congratulations Densi, it appears you have made it clear that you will be challenging for the title." Hetty beamed; a look of mischief still present in her eyes.
"Like we didn't make that clear yesterday," Deeks cheekily responded, earning himself an incredulous glare from the entire group. Hetty ignored the obscene
comment from Deeks and turned back to the group.
"The events of the day are over; with team Sallen on three to Densi's two." Hetty announced reminding the team of the running event total. "I shall leave you to the rest of the afternoon. Again I think the medal ceremonies can be postponed to the final day. Enjoy the rest of the day, I shall send you information about tomorrows events as I have done so previously." Hetty informed, clasping her hands together in front of her.
"I on the other hand have matters that need to be attended to at Ops," Hetty started, signalling the team that she would be leaving, before turning on her heel.
"Enjoy yourselves and stay out of trouble,"
The team exchanged an expectant look, as though Hetty had just thrown them a challenge to get into trouble but not get caught. Callen looked to Sam who gave him a poignant look and nodded his head. It was all the confirmation that Callen needed and he took off on the sand after Hetty, wanting to discuss some things with her.
"What's that all about?" Kensi questioned, trailing Callen with her eyes.
"Don't worry about it," Sam deflected, watching Callen over his shoulder, trying to mask his concern.
"What are we going to do for the rest of the afternoon?" Eric inquired, looking around at the group.
Sam shuffled on the spot before responding "I'm going to pick up Annie from school, I haven't been able to do that in a while, you kids have fun," And with that Sam crossed the volleyball court and made tracks for his gear and his car.
"Well… what about you two?" Eric asked turning to Kensi and Deeks.
"We're going swimming," Deeks announced matter-of-factly before Kensi had the chance to respond.
"We are not going swimming," Kensi objected, looking at Deeks sceptically.
"Yeah we are," Deeks retorted confidently, picking up Kensi in the process and throwing her over his shoulder. Kensi was caught off guard by the sudden 'attack' and couldn't do anything but kick her legs and swing her arms under Deeks tight grip.
"Did you not learn your lesson last time?" Kensi gritted out threating Deeks, as he waded into the water with not a care in the world.
"I never was good at doing what I was told," Deeks remarked smiling widely.
"Deeks…" Kensi warned, stilling her movements to show just how serious she was.
"Kensi…" Deeks jokingly whispered in return, knowing that it would frustrate her even more.
"Put me down..." Kensi requested wrapping her arms around Deeks abdomen, hoping that it would make it harder for Deeks to dump her into the water as he intended. "On the sand," She added at the last second, remembering what happened last time.
"You are no fun," Deeks sighed, before turning on the spot. Kensi internally relaxed as Deeks turned towards the sand, where Nell and Eric stood by watching the helpless Kensi being man-handled by Deeks. This moment of weakness Kensi would grow to regret, as Deeks released his hold on Kensi and dropped her into the deep water. Not waiting for her to resurface and deal out her punishment, Deeks dove straight into the surf and began to swim away casually on his back, watching for Kensi.
Kensi stood up almost immediately her eyes zoning in on Deeks location, her death glare meeting Deeks eyes across the short distance. Deeks swallowed dryly knowing that had indeed set his partner, Kensi Marie Blye, on a war path and that he was to be at the receiving end. Still swimming backwards, Deeks watched as Kensi dove into the incoming surf and determinedly made her way across the water to him. As Kensi closed the gap, Deeks tried to increase his pace, being mindful that he was running out of space behind him that was classified as the safe swimming area. Deciding that conserving his energy to save himself from being drowned by Kensi when she finally caught him was his better option, Deeks stopped in his tracks and allowed Kensi to reach for him.
"Deeks, I'm going to kill you." Kensi informed as she grabbed onto his shoulders. Deeks was barely able to touch the bottom of the ocean and with Kensi grabbing on to him he was struggling to stay afloat.
"It's just water Kens, you were dehydrated," Deeks countered kicking his feet to keep his head above the water.
"No I wasn't," Kensi whispered harshly in his ear, her body getting closer to his as she leant over his shoulder.
"I was worried you were going to pass out," Deeks lied, a smirk on his face. Kensi rolled her eyes at Deeks comment, knowing that he was blatantly lying to her.
"And to think I looked after you all last night," Kensi reminded shaking her head, not that Deeks could see her, but he could feel it.
"How about we take this some place else?" Deeks suggested as his legs began to tire under the strain.
"But I thought we were swimming?" Kensi mimicked turning Deeks words back on him.
"Touché," Deeks remarked, his grin growing wider as he tried to look over his shoulder at Kensi. Kensi pushed off Deeks, splashing him in the process on purpose, before swimming off back in the direction of the beach. Realising that Kensi was retreating, Deeks began to swim after her, coping mouthfuls of water, as Kensi purposely kicked up a storm behind her. Back to standing depth, Deeks stopped chasing after Kensi but rather stood on the spot and called for her.
"Kensi!"
Kensi stopped mid stroke and turned to answer Deeks call, but received an unsuspecting splash in the race for her troubles. Kensi knew that Deeks was trying to provoke her and he was going the right way about it. Standing herself, Kensi waded towards Deeks, splashing him continuously in the process. Deeks put his hands up defensively trying to protect himself from the onslaught of sea water that Kensi was aiming at him. Closing his eyes against the water, Deeks didn't see Kensi's next impending attack coming and she tackled him into the murky water, his feet giving out from underneath him.
Deeks broke the surface with a splutter, finding Kensi standing over him, a triumphant grin on her face. Deeks couldn't help but smile at how proud of herself Kensi looked, as though she had gotten one up on Deeks. Deciding he needed to wipe that smile off her face, Deeks grabbed for Kensi, scooping her up and throwing her into the water again. Kensi hit the water loudly, and disappeared into its depths. Deeks waited for Kensi to surface, the same smirk on his face that she had, had on her own. What Deeks hadn't been expecting was for Kensi to retaliate by pulling his shorts down and around his ankles. Deeks grabbed for them instinctively as Kensi broke to the surface, her grin still on her face. Deeks tried to fight off the blush that was forming in his cheeks, as he scrambled to make himself decent again.
"If you wanted a sneak peak Kens, all you had to do was ask," Deeks provided, waggling his eyebrows proactively. Kensi scoffed at Deeks response and crossed her arms over her chest defensively.
"I would rather poke my own eyes out," Kensi remarked matter-of-factly.
"Your head says no, but your heart says yes," Deeks responded as he tightened the draw string on his shorts, his eyes meeting Kensi's.
Eric and Nell stood at the edge of the water, having not moved since Deeks had thrown Kensi into the water. It was the last thing they had expected Deeks to do, but in a way it hadn't been that surprising at all. What had been surprising was watching Kensi swim after Deeks, revenge intent in features, and watching Deeks willingly be within her reach and allowing himself to be caught. Nell and Eric had shared a look when Kensi had moved closer into Deeks, as though she was whispering into his ear, despite nobody being around to hear what they were saying. Watching the two frolic around in the water together, made for some interesting ideas on Nell and Eric's behalf. It was when Kensi decided to remove Deeks shorts, Nell turned to Eric eyes wide.
"Ice-cream?" Nell questioned, wanting any excuse to leave.
"Yep," Eric confirmed, grabbing Nell by the arm and turning around in the process, leaving Kensi and Deeks to deal with each other by themselves.
"You're an idiot," Kensi half-heartedly responded, not knowing what to say to Deeks last comment. Deeks couldn't help but laugh at Kensi's lame response, but didn't say anything for he knew he was already pushing his luck. Kensi turned to the beach, expecting to see Eric and Nell waiting for them at the water's edge but there was no sign of the younger pair.
"Where did they go?" Kensi asked looking to Deeks.
"I guess they got tired of me beating you yet again," Deeks shrugged.
"I believe I won this round," Kensi commented, indicating to Deeks shorts.
"But I got you in the water," Deeks retorted, beginning to wade out of the water, not even waiting for Kensi to respond. Kensi narrowed her eyes, as she stood watching Deeks leave the water for a moment, before following him out. Deeks and Kensi made their way across the sand to their gear that had been left abandoned by the volleyball court. Kensi pulled on Deeks t-shirt over her still wet body and began to ring out her wet hair, as Deeks searched for a towel in his gym bag.
"Pizza and beer?" Deeks suggested, wiping his face off with a towel, the events in the water quickly forgotten by the pair, as though it was just another regular occurrence.
"We had pizza last night," Kensi reminded gathering her stuff into her bag.
"Hamburgers and beer?" Deeks tried again, picking his own stuff up, knowing that convincing Kensi to have a beer with him was not going to be hard.
"Hamburgers and beer." Kensi confirmed, picking her bag up and following Deeks across the beach towards the SRX.
"But you're buying," Kensi added, for she had paid for the pizza the night before and she felt as though Deeks owed her for having been the reason she had been dumped in the water twice in one day.
"Deal!" Deeks smiled as he and Kensi walked off the beach, with a team gold medal for the day.
An:/ I know this chapter was mainly Deeks and Kensi but I felt bad because they just kept losing and they needed their time to shine :)
Thanks for reading.