Season 7, Episode 7 "An Unlocked Mind"
His hands were still on her face, hers on his biceps, when they finally turned towards the screen and the disapproving face of their boss. Deeks's hands dropped from Kensi's face but slipped around her waist. They didn't break their embrace as they faced Hetty.
"Uh Hetty, we do normally have a rule about this but..." Deeks started but stopped when Hetty raised her hand on the screen.
"Save it Mr Deeks. I'm going to let it slide just this once. Considering the events of the day I think you've earned yourselves a slip up." Hetty spoke softly with a distinct sadness in her eyes. Her eyes that now shifted to focus on Kensi. "How are you, Miss Blye?"
"Uh, the drug is out of my system." Kensi spoke, her eyes looking to the screen but not meeting her bosses.
"That's very good news, but not what I asked."
"I'll be fine Hetty, I just want to go home."
"And you shall. Callen and Sam are on their way to the boat shed. They should join you shortly. Once they do, you are free to go. And since tomorrow is Friday, take a long weekend."
"Thank you, Hetty."
"No, thank you Miss Blye. Get some rest." Hetty's eyes shifted on the screen toward Deeks. "Mr Deeks, take care of her. I'll see you both on Monday."
The screen beeped in its familiar fashion before changing to show the embracing couple in the interrogation room. Deeks turned back to Kensi and smiled softly.
"I want to take you home."
"Soon."
"Sooner than we thought." Deeks smiled looking past Kensi to the door that just opened as Sam and Callen entered the boat shed. He reluctantly let Kensi go so she could turn to face the senior members of their team.
"Kens. How are you doing?" Sam asked as Kensi shifted to stand beside Deeks, shoulder to shoulder, taking the only small amount of comfort she could in front of their senior team members.
"I'll be fine, just really ready to go home." She couldn't express enough, how badly she wanted to go home.
"Go. We'll finish up here. See you guys Monday." Callen smiled and Kensi decided that today was a day that the rules went out the window. She reached her arm around Deeks waist and leaned into him. Without missing a beat, Deeks slipped his arm around her shoulders and started leading her out of the boat shed.
"Thanks guys." Deeks called and in mere moments they were in the car, Deeks driving them home. "You hungry?" He asked softly and reached for Kensi's hand when she shook her head in the negative. The rest of the drive he kept a firm hold on her hand, her own grip even tighter.
When Deeks pulled into the drive way of his house, Kensi waited for him to walk around the car and open the door for her. It was a chivalrous action she didn't usually allow or need, but tonight she needed and wanted her boyfriend to look after her. In the same fashion that they left the boat shed, they entered the house that now felt more like home then her apartment. Once inside the door Deeks turned to Kensi and took her face in his hands.
"What do you need?" He asked as he placed a brief and gentle kiss on her forehead.
"I don't really know. I need you. I need... I don't really know Deeks." Kensi sighed and placed her head against his chest. Deeks tightened his arms around her briefly before pulling away and taking her hand.
"Come on." He smiled and led her up the stairs and to the bedroom. He gently closed the door behind them and without letting go of her hand, stepped over to the dresser and pulled out an old, worn LAPD shirt. Leading them to the bed, Deeks turned to Kensi and finally let go of her hand. He cupped her face again, and kissed her softly but deeply. When he pulled away, Deeks removed Kensi's clothes with a gentleness and care that brought tears to her eyes, before slipping the LAPD shirt over her head. Kensi let Deeks usher her into the bed and under the covers. She watched as Deeks stripped, and slipped in beside her. When Deeks gathered her in his arms, she happily moved into his embrace. Revelling in the the warmth and strength of his arms surrounding her, his lips on her neck gentle and comforting she finally allowed herself to break. The events of the day had been terrifying and disturbing. From the moment they tried to drown her love in front of her, to the moment she woke up nearly naked in a bed and unable to move, Kensi had felt nothing but fear. She was thankful, so unbelievably thankful, that Deeks had found her when he did.
Kensi's body shook slightly as she finally let go and let the tears fall, the sobs following. Deeks arms tightened around her and she leant her head on his shoulder, burying her face into his neck.
"It's ok baby. I've got you." Deeks whispered as he laced the fingers of one hand through hers on his chest, the other running up and down the length of her back. Kensi's sobs lessened and her tears slowed in the comfort of his arms. This man, that she loved so much, who always seemed to know just what she needed and when. This man who always had her back. This man who was her whole life. Despite the epically shitty day, Kensi couldn't help but feel lucky. This man was hers.
sorry for the delay. Hopefully I can get at least one more up before the next episode. I love your reviews, so feel free to leave plenty ;) lol.
EDIT: I edited this chapter pretty soon after posting it. Straight after I posted I went to read a few fics and found someone had already written a similar scenario. I.e. Kensi and Deeks in the bath, Deeks comforting her. I couldn't believe it! Even though this was a complete coincidence, as I started writing this fic straight after the episode aired, I didn't want any issues so I performed a little re-write. I guess Deeks taking care of Kensi in that way is something a lot of us can imagine he would do. If you missed the original version and would like to read it, let me know and I'll send it to you in a DM. (That only works for signed reviewers, not anons.) thanks everyone.