11. I love that you can look me in the eyes and see right through me
"I'm fine!"
That's what he says after he kisses Nicole and the team gives him a look he has never seen before. Sam looks surprised with what he just witnessed. Callen seems shocked with the whole thing. Kensi doesn't say a word and he can't see how she's feeling because she puts on her 'I'm a professional' mask.
She spends the rest of the day in silence. Well, she's not exactly in silence but she doesn't talk about anything not work related. Their usual banter is not there and the silence in the car is awkward. He can't take it anymore so, after he is sure that Ray is leaving town, he breaks the silence. She's driving to the OPS center and is surprised when he finally talks.
"Do you really think this is what I need right now?" His voice is calm, something he's not feeling right now. He can't stand the thought of having Kensi angry at him, or hurt.
Kensi turns to him for a second before turning back to the road ahead of them. She is frowning in confusion. "What are you talking about?"
And he snaps. "You're my partner and I would like to think that you're also my friend. I think you know me a little better than this. So I will ask you again, Kensi. Do you really think that what I need right now is this silence treatment?"
And Kensi snaps back at him. "How am I supposed to know what you need when you refuse to talk to me about it? I'm giving you space because I saw that look in your eyes this morning. I saw how confused you were. I thought you needed some space to think about the whole situation. I'm sorry for trying to help you!"
Deeks sighs and talks again…much calmer now. "I'm sorry, Kensi. And thank you for that. It's exactly what I needed. But can you please stop it now? I like talking to you…"
Kensi smiles at him and nods.
They spend the rest of the trip talking about snacks, as weird as that sounds. Deeks is happy to know that she knows him well enough to know what he needs and when he needs it. It's good to know that there is someone who can look into his eyes and see right through him.