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This scene has been in my head since I watched the season 8 finale.

Chapter Two: Callen

Kensi POV:

Sunday Evening

It had been two weeks since Hetty confronted us about our engagement and we still haven't told anyone else. Deeks says he wants to be the one to tell Eric, since "You got to tell Nell" Even though Nell knows because she was there. It just isn't worth the fight. Callen is finally coming back to work tomorrow, but Sam still isn't due back for another month if he comes back. And neither of us are ready to tell our mothers.

I look down at Deeks who is peacefully napping on the couch with Monty sound asleep at his feet. The sun reflects off my ring and it makes me smile. I have started wearing my ring around the house and on the weekends. I run my hands through Deeks's hair as his head is occupying my lap as it has since we came home from the beach this morning. Beep. I carefully reach over and grab my phone off of the table to see a text from Nell.

Nell: Drinks with Eric and me tomorrow night after work?

Perfect. That gives Deeks the opportunity to tell Eric when we are at the bar. It's still surprising he didn't see it on the cameras or that Nell hasn't let it slip, but she is sure that he doesn't know.

Kensi: Sounds good!

"Kens. Why is my pillow moving?" I look down and see Deeks sleepily looking up at me. I brush a piece a hair off his forehead as I put my phone down.

"Sorry about that, but maybe if you weren't sleeping the day away…. I was just texting Nell. We are getting drinks with the wonder twins tomorrow after work." Now that he is awake I stretch and stand up letting my back pop. Deeks wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me back down on top of him.

"Mmm as appealing as that sounds there are plenty of things I would rather be doing than discussing our plans for tomorrow." I laugh as he kisses my neck and tightens his grip around my hips. I slant my lips over his and bring myself closer to him. Days off are rare and after everything that happened with Michelle, these little moments with just us are becoming my favorite.

Deeks groans as I pull away and his hand creeps farther up my shirt. Just as I am about to help him pull my shirt off completely both of our phones ring in unison. Shit. That's never good.

"Kensi"

"Deeks"

"Hey sorry guys we have a case. Can you be at the mission in an hour?" I hear Nell and Eric say. After confirming we would be there we hang up.

I groan and walk back into the bedroom to change when I hear Deeks yell,

"Kensi! We could totally save time by showering together! And we are saving the environment. Conserving water and all that!" I turn towards the door to see Deeks standing shirtless and walking towards the ensuite bathroom. Screw it, they said an hour, I think as I quickly throw my clothes off and join Deeks in the shower.

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I finally sit down at my desk with a sigh as we make it back to the mission after going tactical and taking down a terrorist cell with LAPD.

"Well that's one way to come back." Callen says as he sits down next to me. I laugh as he wasn't due back until tomorrow but had to be called in early for the case.

"Well that's not how I was planning on spending on Sunday either. Sundays are meant for the beach and bed." Deeks pouts as plops down in his chair. I roll my eyes as Callen throws a ball of paper at Deeks.

"How's Sam?" I quietly ask a minute later. Callen lets out a long sigh and rubs his face in anguish.

"Not good. He is trying to keep it together until Kam and Aiden go back to school, but he is struggling. I wish I knew how to help him." Callen exclaims as he drops his head on his desk. It's killing him not to be able to help his partner.

"You are doing it. Just being there for him. He won't answer mine or Deeks calls so at least he talks to you. Keep being there for him." I say as I rub his shoulder.

Callen looks like he is about to say something when he stops and gives me a weird look before turning to Deeks.

"You finally did it!" Callen exclaims with a grin.

Both Deeks and I look at each other and then at Callen like he has grown a second head.

Callen sighs and grabs my left hand. My eyes widen realizing I never took off my ring. We were running late after the shower and I didn't even realize I left it on.

"Oh.. Yeah.. About that I asked him." I said nervously pulling my hand back. I can't believe I forgot to take it off. Callen starts laughing hysterically.

"You. Asked. Him?! Oh my God. After you have been harassing Sam about places to propose for months?!"

"Hey!" Deeks exclaims looking offended.

"What made you ask Kensi? Did you get too impatient? When did this even happen?" Callen asks once he calms down and stops laughing.

Deeks and I go silent and I let out a long sigh.

" I realized I didn't want to go another day without calling him mine. Life is too short." Deeks walks over and sits on the edge of my desk and places his hand on mine.

"It happened after Michelle's death. We aren't hiding it or anything. Just trying to be respectful of Sam and everything." Deeks says looking nervously between Callen and me.

Callen lets out a sigh and stands up.

"Michelle would want you two to be happy. So would Sam. I am so happy for you. Even you Deeks, but remember you hurt her-" Callen says while looking directly at the two of us.

"Yeah yeah yeah. I know. You and Sam will kill me and no one would ever find the missing pieces." Deeks pulls Callen into a man hug.

"Congrats Kens." Callen pulls me into a tight hug and I squeeze him back. Callen has been like my big brother since I joined OSP.

"Thanks Callen. That means a lot coming from you." I whisper in his ear before pulling away and wrapping an arm around Deeks waist.

"Alright team, let's go celebrate. Drinks are on me. I'll meet you at the bar." We all let out a cheer as we walk to our separate cars.

I jump in the Audi and start the car as Callen pulls out of the parking lot. Deeks reaches over and pulls me in for a quick kiss.

"Two down." Deeks says as he settles back in the passenger seat.