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Anything in italics within single quotes is a quote from my one-shot "Can't Stay Away". Anything in italics and double quotes is thoughts.

Nope…no matter how hard I wish, NCIS LA nor any of the characters on the show are mine. And sadly, they never will be.

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CHAPTER 3: Paris and Constellations

Callen and Nell took their time roaming around the pier while continuing to tell each other about things they were interested in or places they would like to visit. Nell had never been to Paris and was looking forward to the day when she could vacation there. She began telling Callen some of what she wanted to do and see while in Paris. Her eyes started sparkling and Callen could tell she was really looking forward to seeing the City of Lights one day.

"Paris is such a romantic city and there is so much to see and do. I want to take a ride down the Champs-Elysées and then visit the Eiffel Tower. I definitely have to see the Louvre and Notre Dame de Paris. There are so many places I want to see in Paris that I'm sure I will never remember all of them. One of these days though, I'll get there. I'm going to have so much fun even if I have to go by myself. I want to eat in a little bistro that has tables and chairs outside so I can watch all the people going by while I enjoy my meal."

"You shouldn't have to go alone. Maybe...maybe we can go together one day, little spider." Callen hugged her to him. He was getting a definite thrill from watching her and seeing her so excited about visiting a place that he had already been to. It would be even better to visit Paris again with Nell by his side. It would be like seeing it for the very first time. And with Nell there, it really would be one of the most romantic cities in the world.

"I'd like that, G, a lot!" Nell hugged him back.

They continued walking around the pier then ended up making their way down to the beach to watch the stars play in the sky over the crashing waves. The night was so clear it felt like they could see into infinity. Nell pointed out Orion's belt to Callen and he pointed out the big and little dippers. She then showed him Cassiopeia while he showed her the star in Orion's belt that was named Betelgeuse. "It's a red giant star, Nell. If you look though a telescope, you can see it's red in color."

"I knew that G, but I like that you know it too." Nell smiled up at him.

They started making up constellations and giving them names for people they both knew, becoming more outrageous with each new one. Callen pointed out four stars that formed a square and named it Deeks' Box which had Nell giggling. She then looked around and pointed out six stars that were shaped kind of like an ear and named it Sam's Ear which had Callen in turn roaring with laughter. When Nell pointed out two small but very bright stars that were close together, telling him she was naming them "the Ninja" constellation because it reminded her of Hetty, Callen burst out laughing again before looking around quickly to make sure Hetty didn't appear by magic, which caused Nell to begin laughing as well.

"You can never be too sure with Hetty, Nell" Callen remarked once he caught his breath. Nell just continued looking at him and chuckling. Before he analyzed what he was doing he reached over, took her face in his hands and kissed her with everything he was feeling. It was an amazing kiss. Nell was sure her toes curled up like they talked about in the movies. Callen felt Nell gasp beneath his lips and was shocked in turn when he felt her small tongue reach out and probe his lips asking for entrance to his mouth. Granting her wish, they began exploring each other's mouth with their tongues. The kiss lasted until they both had to come up for air.

"Wow, that was…that was wonderful, G" Nell managed to say just before Callen claimed her lips again for another searing kiss.

"I couldn't agree more, Nell. Why don't we take this someplace more private?" he whispered. As Nell nodded her head, they began walking back to Callen's car. Once there he sat Nell up on the hood and stood between her legs with his arms around her waist. "My place or yours?"

"Mine, I have more furniture than you do." Nell smirked.

"That you do, that you do" Callen agreed laughing. Giving her one last hug, he lifted her down from the hood and deposited her on the passenger side of his car. He then opened the door and made sure she buckled herself in before he climbed into the driver's seat. Both of them were lost in thoughts of each other on the drive to Nell's apartment.

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When they reached her apartment door, she turned to Callen with a smirk "Here we are. Why don't you come into my parlor, G?"

Callen stared at her, "Did you just invite me into your 'parlor'? Are you being the spider and me being the fly?"

"Well, you'll just have to come in to find out, now won't you, G" she replied with another smile.

"God, she's beautiful when she smiles. She lights up the room. She fascinates me. She may be a pint-sized woman, but she's amazing and there is plenty of power in that small frame. She's a great analyst and she's shaping up to be a great agent as well. I really can see her taking Hetty's place once she retires. I actually think Hetty is grooming Nell for that very eventuality. She'll be able to handle the responsibility too, I know. I can't get enough of her. She's always on my mind now. I even dream about her! I think, no I know I'm falling for her." Callen watched as Nell opened her door and waltzed into her front room, then turned around and raised an eyebrow. Callen took that as a challenge and stalked over to her after closing the door.

"Okay, little spider, two can play this game" he whispered as he put his hands on either side of her face and pulled her lips to his firmly then wrapped his arms around her so he could keep her pressed up against him while he gently forced her mouth open and claimed it with his tongue. They stood there as he thoroughly explored her mouth while slowly reaching down to caress her ass. She had the most amazing pert little ass with just the right amount of curvature. Hearing her soft moan, and needing some air before he went too far, too fast, he broke off the kiss and just looked down at her flushed face. "How am I doing little spider? Am I completely caught in your web yet?"

"Wow…wow! I think...umm...maybe I'm the fly and you're the spider G. That was…wow…that was incredible. So where do we go from here?" she asked.

Callen looked at her for the longest time before he could find the words he wanted to say. "I want you Nell, but I want to take this slow. I want to…I want…ugh!...I don't want to push you into anything you're not ready for yet. I've never felt like this before and I don't want to screw it up." Callen released her and stepped back just a little so he could control himself.

"G, you're not going to screw it up. I'm a big girl. I know what I want and what I want is you. If it makes you feel better, I'm fine with us taking it slow…as long as we can continue to kiss like that! Otherwise, I just might have to take certain things into my own hands" she said as she slowly drew her gaze down his body from his face to his groin, smiling to herself as she did so and slowly licking her lips. She looked up to see the legendary G. Callen blush bright red and couldn't keep from bursting into laughter while shaking her head "G, you're blushing! I never thought the infamous G. Callen could blush!"

"Nell, you're a…a wicked woman" he sputtered. "And…and I don't know what I'm going to do with you. You keep looking at me like that and I won't be responsible for what happens" he warned her, wanting nothing more than to take her back into his arms and make love with her, over and over again, all night long. "I want to see her naked. I want to see those pert little breasts and that ass I've only been able to touch through her clothes so far." Callen groaned to himself thinking about Nell standing in front of him clothed the way God had intended. "I think we should call it an evening before we both go too far." Giving her a final kiss, he whispered "See you tomorrow?"

"Yes, G, you'll see me tomorrow. Sleep well, I know I will." Nell replied walking him to the door and then stretching up on her tiptoes and giving him a kiss. "Drive safely." She closed the door and leaned back against it as he walked out to his car. Her heart was pounding and she was fantasizing about seeing him naked someday soon. "It had better be soon! I don't know how long I can wait until I can see all of him and feel him on me and in me. That kiss was amazing. Lord, I could just devour him. He looks good enough to eat!" Fantasizing about Callen naked in front of her caused heat to pool deep within her in anticipation. Giving a sigh, she got ready for bed and ended up bringing herself to a climax while dreaming about him between her legs. Once she fell asleep, she dreamed about Callen all night long.

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