I see you under the midnight
Love darts in your eyes
How far can you take it?
'Til you realize
There's magic in your eyes
...
He knew she was in love with him. Everything about her body language, her expression, screamed it. The way she held his hand after a long mission, or the way she bumped his hip or rested her head on his shoulder as they were leaving work. The way she got irritated when he teased her, and punched him in the shoulder.
The way her eyes lit up when he walked in the bullpen, or sparkled when he said something funny. The way she averted them when Deeks gave her a compliment, or the way they sparked in anger when he did something irritating.
Every expression behind those gorgeous, mismatched brown eyes was magic. No matter what she did or how she was feeling, there was always a hidden touch of love behind those eyes. Deeks saw it, everyone knew.
So why wouldn't she admit it?
She was too stubborn. Too darn headstrong to admit it. She'd had her heart broken too many times. She was afraid to love. He would wait for her, as long as she needed.
But how long would it take for her to realize, there were magic in her eyes?
...
"Just a little bit of magic
Pulls me through
I've got a hold on you"
-The Cars, "Magic"