12. I love that you can be so sweet when we're alone

Kensi Marie Blye is tough. She's strong and independent. Everyone knows that.

She hates it when people witness a moment of weakness.

She hates it when something makes her look weak.

She hates it when someone treats her differently just because she's a girl.

But that's when she's at work. He would never guess it and he would laugh at someone who dared to say such a thing but Kensi is sweet. Sure, she would probably punch him if she ever heard him say that but it's the truth. The first time he sees her in a moment of weakness he melts.

Flashback

Deeks sits on the couch, tired after the long day they just had. He's tired and in need for a good night of sleep but Kensi asked him to keep her company for a little while and he can't say no to her. The day was though to her and she was forced to re-live some pretty painful memories. He understands why she has the need to have some company tonight and he's not one to deny her anything.

She sits on the couch, right next to him, and hands him a beer. Deeks thanks her and takes a sip of his ice-cold beer. "Thank you for doing this."

Deeks frowns and looks at her. "You're my partner and my friend. Why wouldn't I accept keeping you company for a while?"

She shrugs. "You're tired and I had no right to ask you to do this. You should just go home and get some sleep. I'm sorry, Deeks."

She's about to get up but he grabs her arm gently and pulls her back to the couch. "Kensi, I'm fine and I can always take a nap on your couch if I'm too tired. Don't worry about me. Let me keep you company."

She sighs and surprises him with her next movement. She scoots closer to him and lays her head on his shoulder, allowing him to wrap one of his arms around her to keep her close. They fall asleep like that. His soft caresses on her back make her relax almost instantly and she closes her eyes tiredly, her head still on his shoulder and her hand resting on his chest. As soon as he feels that she has fallen asleep, Deeks allows himself to smile and lets the warmness she emits lull him to sleep too. And it's the best night of sleep he has had for a long time now.

End of Flashback

Now, he's happy to realize that those moments of pure sweetness between them are quite frequent. She allows him to see her when she is like that and he enjoys seeing the sweet side of her, that side that not many people are aware that exists.

As he sits on her couch, her head resting on his lap and his fingers caressing her head gently, he feels at peace. And that's all he can ask for.

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I'm so sorry for my lack of updates. I wanted to update last Sunday but I had to face the death of a close family member and I couldn't. We knew she was going to die soon but we always hope we can have a few more days.

Sarah