A/N: OH MY GOOOOOOOOD! :O I guess a simple "so so sorry" doesn't make up for it, huh?! I APOLOGIZE A ZILLION TIMES FOR LEAVING YOU HANGING THAT LONG! :O I'm so freaking sorry and GOD I can't believe it's been that long.
Life's been getting in the way, like seriously. Some serious shit went down those past months. I don't really wanna elaborate in public and I guess nobody is even interested, soo I'm not gonna elaborate lol.
Okay, anyway, here's the next chapter (and yes, I know it's really short but..yeah.. :D)
Enjoy reading!

"Something up with you two?", Sam asked at about lunch time. Both Kensi's and Deeks' heads shot up, both trying to hide the horrified expression on their face.

"Why would something be wrong?", Kensi asked, trying to sound innocent. Truth was, they'd been staring at each other the entire day so far, both not really able to concentrate on their work.

They'd been kind of distracted by each other and sure as hell, their gazes were loaded. Sam opened his mouth to make a further comment but suddenly Deeks stood up, saying: "I'm hungry. I think I'm gonna go get some lunch. Can I bring anything for you guys?"

Callen and Sam eyed him confused but then gave their orders. Deeks nodded, then turned to Kensi, his eyes speaking volumes. "You, Kensi?", he asked.

"You don't seriously expect me to trust you with my lunch, right? You always get my order wrong! I'm coming with you. At least I'll get food that actually tastes like food then.", she snapped.

Man, that undercover training was finally paying off. She grabbed her purse and then quickly followed Deeks out of the squad room and out of the building. They didn't talk, just kept on walking.

When they'd rounded about four corners, Deeks suddenly stepped in front of Kensi, backing her into the wall. Before she was able to react in any way, his lips were on hers and a low moan escaped her lips.

When they broke the kiss, they were both breathing heavily. He leaned his forehead on hers. "Do you have any idea how hard it is to sit in that room all day long and look at you and not be able to do this?", he asked huskily.

She really had trouble breathing but somehow managed to find her voice: "And you think it isn't hard for me?" She leaned in to kiss him again but this time it was slow and sweet.

"Maybe we should tell them. That way I don't have to hide how much I love you.", he suggested, kissing down her neck. "Marty..", she started but it was more a breath than anything else.

She tucked at his hair, trying to stop him from attacking her neck. "I swear if you leave a hickey, I'm gonna..", she tried again but was cut off by his lips on hers. "What were you gonna say?", he teased but instead of replying she just crushed her lips to his again.

When they parted again, Kensi tried to put some distance between them. She wasn't able to think straight if she was too close to him and right now she needed to think straight.

"Listen, you're right. We should tell them soon. But I..I feel like we should maybe wait another day..or two..", she started but trailed off, her eyes downcast. "Or maybe another fifty days?", he asked, clearly annoyed.

She looked back up again and shook her head. "Marty, please, it's just..I..this is hard, okay?!", she fired back. His eyes softened and he grabbed her hands, intertwining their fingers.

"Okay, I get it.", he assured her, then suggested: "Maybe we should start with your mom. What do you say?" She smiled up at him. "You would really come with me and like..officially tell my mom?", she asked surprised.

Deeks chuckled: "Officially." Kensi slapped him on the arm playfully but then turned serious again. "Tonight?", she asked. Deeks shrugged. "If you want to, if you're ready. Then, yes. If you wanna wait, that's fine, too.", he replied.

She pressed a feather light kiss to his lips. "Tonight it is then.", she whispered against his lips. Those words meant more to Deeks than anybody could understand.

Kensi had still not said the actual words, but that she'd agreed upon tonight had a hidden meaning: she was ready to tell her mom. And that meant more to Deeks than actually hearing the words from her.

"We should probably go get lunch and then head back before the guys get suspicious.", Kensi eventually said. "Hey! I'm a guy, too!", Deeks protested, fake-pouting. Kensi kissed him quickly.

"Sure you are, shaggy.", she laughed. However, Deeks' eyes were pretty serious again. "I love you, Kensi.", he murmured, his voice laced with emotion. She had to fight the single tear close to escaping her eye.

It made her heart swell to hear Deeks say those words and actually hear the emotion in his voice. She smiled at him and kissed him again, then whispered against his lips: "I know."

And to be honest, it was all Deeks needed to hear right now. One step at a time. And tonight, they'd take a giant leap.

A/N: Okayyyy, so yeah. I don't know what I'm supposed to say lol. Anyway, the next chapter will obviously be about Kensi and Deeks and Julia :D yaaay :) I'll try to update asap but you know..I can't really plan everything, so yeah. I'll give my best and it looks quite good..now. :D ANYWAY, YES I'll try! :)
Okayyy, so could you please please pleaseeeee leave a review to let me know what you think, if you're still reading after all that time and if you have any suggestions for future chapters :) THANKS IN ADVANCE, LOVELYS x3
Love y'all!
~ C.
P.S. Well, I got new skittles, peanut butter cups, gummy bears, kitkats...sooo ;)