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Chapter 3

Authors notes. Ok so after a prompt from my friend I had this in my head and had to get it out before I forgot what I wanted to write. So here you go Katie hope you enjoy.

Kensi came home and called out for Deeks. When he didn't answer she searched the apartment thinking he was just asleep in the bedroom. Then she saw his cell phone on the coffee table. Kensi felt her heart stop for a second then start to race. She went out onto the landing and searched up and down the street. No Deeks.

Dialing Callen Kensi could only stand there and hope she saw Deeks walking back to the apartment. His car had been in its spot and nothing was missing. Where the hell was he?"

"Hey Kensi what's up?"

"I can't find Deeks."

Callen looked over to the passenger seat at Mackenna.

"Ok calm down did you call his cell?"

"He left it here. Nate said they talked and Deeks was going to eat and take a nap."

"Ok Kensi Mackenna and I are about 5 minutes out. Wait for us and we'll help you search."

Callen hung up and hit the gas. "What's wrong?"

"Kensi came home and can't find Deeks."

"Maybe he just went for a walk."

"I hope so." Callen ran a red light but didn't care. "Kensi was engaged nine years ago. He had PTSD too and left her. To this day she has no idea where he is."

"You don't think Deeks would leave her?"

"I don't know. Deeks is loyal to a fault when it comes to Kensi. I don't think he'd leave willingly."

When Callen pulled up in front of Deeks Kensi was already on the street. She looked pale and was clutching her cell phone.

"Kensi could he be at the beach?"

"I don't know. I didn't want to leave in case he came home."

"Ok you stay here and we'll go check the beach. I'll call if we find him." Callen and Mackenna crossed the street and headed for the beach. They walked about ten minuet's when Callen spotted a head of blond hair near the water. He called Kensi and told her they found him.

"I'll wait here for Kensi." Mackenna said as Callen started walking towards Deeks.

When he reached him Callen dropped to the sand next to him. "Deeks man Kensi is gonna kill you in about five minuets."

Deeks looked confused. "Why?"

"Man you left without leaving a note or taking your cell."

"What time is it?" Callen looked at his watch.

"Seven pm."

"Damn didn't think I was here that long."

"You ok Deeks?"

"Yeah I'm good." Together they stood up and started walking back up the beach. Kensi had ran the entire way and stopped when she reached Mackenna. When she saw Deeks she ran towards him and nearly knocked him down as she launched herself at him.

"Don't you ever scare me like that again." Kensi said as she clung to Deeks.

"I am so sorry Fern." Deeks held her tight. "I lost track of time."

Kensi pulled away and punched Deeks in the shoulder. "Next time take your damn cell phone."

"Yes Princess." Deeks pulled her back in close and held her tight. "I love you Kensi I'm so sorry I scared you."

"I love you too Deeks."

Mackenna had reached them and stood next to Callen. Deeks looked over Kensi's shoulder and finally noticed the woman next to Callen.

"You must be Mackenna."

Kensi let go of Deeks and turned to look at their friends.

"It's nice to finally meet you Deeks."

The first thing Deeks noticed was the red hair. Kensi hadn't said what she looked like so Deeks had no idea what to go on. The second thing he noticed was her eyes. They were the brightest green he had ever seen. He then noticed how close Callen was standing to her.

"I'm glad Kensi has someone to watch her back out there."

"Guys I'm so sorry I freaked out on you." Said Kensi.

"No problem." Callen looked at Deeks. "Man next time leave a note."

"Trust me there will not be a next time." Deeks couldn't let the opportunity go to mess with Callen. "So man you and Mackenna huh?"

"What, no we're just friends."

"Yeah sure whatever you say" Deeks wrapped his arm around Kensi. "I don't know Kens I think these two have a thing."

"Deeks your crazy." Said Callen shaking his head.

"You know Deeks I think you're right, I think Callen is stuck, smitten whatever."

Callen sighed as his words were thrown back at him. Kensi and Deeks were both standing there grinning at him.

"Seriously we are just friends."

"Yeah sure man whatever you say." Said Deeks knowing he was going to enjoy messing with his friend about this.

Kensi could only thing poor Callen. He looked like he wanted to run and hide. She didn't know what was going on with their team leader and their newest member but it would be fun to watch.

They reached the street and said good night and headed their separate ways.

Once back in the apartment Kensi sat on the couch and started to cry. Deeks wrapped his arms around her. "I am so sorry Kensi."

"I thought you left me."

Deeks held her as tight as he could. "I already promised you I am not leaving you. Not now not ever."

"Then why didn't you take your phone?"

"Totally forgot. I had a lot to think about after talking to Nate."

Deeks saw the white bag sitting on the coffee table. "Kensi is that what I think it is?"

Kensi picked up the bag and handed it to Deeks. Inside was one of his beloved cronuts. "I love you cronut." Said Deeks as he broke off a small bit and popped it into his mouth. "Oh yeah that's the stuff."

Kensi could only watch as Deeks acted like himself for the first time in weeks. "If I didn't know better I think you love that thing more than me."

Deeks looked over at Kensi. He put the treat back in the bag and turned to her. "There is nothing in this world that I could ever love more than you Fern."

Kensi smiled and leaned in to kiss Deeks. "I brought home yummy yummy heart attack too."

An hour later they were snuggled up on the couch with a bad movie playing in the back ground. "You know what Kens?"

"What?"

"It really is a love story."

Kensi lifted her head to look at Deeks. She was about to correct him sense they were watching a horror movie then she realized he was sound asleep. She smiled at him then rested her head against his chest once more. He was right it was a love story.

After a late dinner Callen pulled up in front of the apartment building Mackenna was staying at.

"Did you want me to walk you up?"

"No I'm good. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Ok see you tomorrow." Callen waited until she was inside the building before he drove away. Damn it Deeks and Kensi had hit the nail on the head. He was indeed stuck, smitten or whatever. There was no way he was going to live this down. He also wasn't about to break his rule. Especially sense he didn't know if Mackenna would even be around that long. No sense falling for a woman who was just going to be gone in a few months. Yep no way he was going to fall for her.