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"I'm not taking another step until you tell me where we're going…" Kensi dug her heels into the pavement and Deeks who had been holding her hand jerked to a stop.
"Come on, a little faith partner," Deeks charmed and tugged her a little further. "Just a few more steps."
With a long and defeated sigh, Kensi resumed something similar to a death march forward. Deeks had pulled her away from the house just fifteen minutes ago after Nell and Eric had showed up at the house, assuming kid-detail while her partner grabbed the car keys and pulled her forcefully from the house with a wave back at the kids who seemed to be at least partially in on the plot because they hadn't said much other than their own goodbyes. It had been a week since the accident and Kensi was recovered minus a few bruises and Will seemed to be cheering up some. She was about to start grumbling again when they came to a halt and he pulled the blindfold from around her head so that low set sun was visible in an array of oranges, pinks, and yellows.
"We're at the beach…" Kensi was thoroughly confused as she took in the mostly abandoned beach setting with her brows furrowed.
"For a picnic," Deeks continued, feeling the nerves creep in a little. "For our first real date."
Kensi bit down on her lower lip to keep from grinning like an absolute idiot, but the attempt was lost and she chuckled under her breath.
"It's perfect," Kensi smiled as she took in the blanket tucked under her partner's arm and the basket clutched in his other hand.
"You're sure? I know it's not a fancy dinner out with dancing or anything, but – "
Kensi silenced him with a chaste kiss on the lips that lingered for just long enough to shut him up.
"It really is perfect," she smiled, squeezing his hand tight as she pulled him onto the sand to find a spot for their dinner. They walked until they were close enough to the water but far enough where they wouldn't have to worry about the tide stealing their food. After laying out the blanket they each sat side by side and Deeks pulled out their food, portion by portion.
"We've got tortellini, garlic bread, and a fruit salad," Deeks said as he pulled it out and set it before them.
"Looks great," Kensi beamed, already serving up portions of each for both of them. At first their talk was all about the kids and the funny stories relating to them that they hadn't had a chance to relay to the other party, but by the time they finished eating their talking had dwindled to comfortable silence as the sun sank hallway past the oceanic horizon. Deeks turned to stare at her profile as the different color lights played off her tanned skin and he felt his breath catch.
"God, I love you, Kensi Marie Blye," Deeks sighed, unable to look away when she turned to catch his gaze and blushed.
"I love you too," she whispered back, her eyes staying locked with his.
It was as if a gravity field was suddenly created between them and neither had a choice but to meet in the middle as their lips sealed together and for the life of them they couldn't pull apart. Deeks moved a hand to cradle her cheek and pull her in even closer and she whimpered into the kiss as their lips parted and their tongues dueled. Unable to resist the inexplicable pull to her partner, Kensi leaned closer until he was lying out on his back and Kensi was straddled above him, letting her body press into his.
"Kens…" Deeks groaned her name and let his other hand grip her hip to keep her still as both became more than breathless. "Not sure we should be doing this here, Princess."
"Well we can't do anything at work and we can't do anything at home…" Kensi sighed, unwilling to give up her pursuit of tasting more of her partner turned more.
"Maybe once the kids are asleep," Deeks murmured against her lips, trying to delay her because he wasn't a saint and he had already waited what seemed like forever for her.
"Doesn't mean we can't get to second base out here," Kensi smirked into the next kiss before following the column of his throat down to his t-shirt line.
"K-kensi, you're killing me," Deeks groaned, flexing both hands on her hips in hopes of grounding himself.
Peals of laughter from nearby broke them apart and they both blushed.
"Fine, but you owe me some fun tonight," Kensi pouted.
"Is that a promise?" Deeks asked with his trademark smirk.
She shoved him in the shoulder before moving off him and over.
"Do you wanna go home or do you want dessert first…?" Deeks asked, already knowing the answer.
"You brought dessert too!" Kensi straightened and tried to peak into the basket.
"Of course, I know better than to do a date without sweets with you," Deeks grinned as he pulled out two large pieces of chocolate cheesecake in tupperware. Kensi nearly squealed as she took the Tupperware from him almost forcefully and a fork to begin inhaling it. "Whoa there tiger!"
Kensi was halfway through her slice before Deeks started in on his, increasing his gusto when he realized she would probably move onto his piece if he didn't hurry. In the end she ended up stealing a few bites of his despite his hurried intentions, but seeing how happy she was made it worth losing a few bites. When they had finished eating and packed up all the scraps, Deeks lay out on his back and pulled Kensi to lay beside him so her arm was slung across his torso as she snuggled in closer.
"Can I ask you something?" Deeks broke the silence finally.
"Hmmmm?" Kensi was comfortable and getting just a little sleepy.
"If your friends hadn't died and left you three adorable kids, would you ever have wanted some of your own?" He asked, trying to keep his voice casual.
"I think so," Kensi answered hesitantly. "I think if they had your blonde hair and blue eyes, I'd have wanted a few."
Deeks' breath caught in his throat at her words.
"What about you?" Kensi asked, not knowing if his silence was good or bad. For all she knew he never wanted kids.
"I don't know, a little girl with her mom's chocolate curls and know-it-all attitude sounds pretty close to perfect to me," Deeks murmured, pleased when she squeezed him tighter in response to his words. "Of course I love Will, Elijah, and Isla – don't get me wrong. If they are all the kids we ever have I will be the happiest man in the world."
"You're sure?" Kensi asked, holding her breath.
"Positive," Deeks assured her with a kiss on the forehead.
"Look at us, talking kids and forever," Kensi grinned sheepishly. "And we're only on our first date."
"We do have this all backwards, don't we?" Deeks chuckled. "I don't think I'd have it any other way."
"What do you say we head back and rescue Nell and Eric?" Kensi asked with a sigh.
"Yeah, I'm sure the kids have driven them mad by now," Deeks grinned at the thought.
Grudgingly they both sat up and collected the blanket before making their way back to the car with their hands linked together.
DKDKDKDKDKDKDKDKDKDKDKDKDKDK
"I want another story," Elijah pouted long after Isla and Will were sound asleep.
"Come on, bud," Deeks sighed. He knew Kensi was waiting for him in their bedroom to continue what they had started before and he'd already read Elijah four stories. "I think this is something else… what's really up?"
Elijah looked thoughtful and shy before finally answering. "Dad used to sing to us before bed and it always helped keep the bad dreams away."
Deeks felt his heart stutter in his chest as he nodded. "Would you like me to sing you a song? I can't promise it would be very good, but I'm willing to try for you."
Elijah nodded his head fervently and Deeks cleared his throat, thinking of any child like song he might know the lyrics of.
"Somewhere, over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
"Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true
"Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
"Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
"If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why, can't I?"
Deeks finished in barely a whisper and was pleased to see Elijah fast asleep. Climbing to his feet and trying not to crack too many bones in his legs and hips from sitting too long, Deeks eased back to the doorway quietly only to see Kensi leaning against the doorway with watering eyes. She bit her lower lip and silently beckoned him from the room and out into the hallway.
"You, Marty Deeks, are the most amazing man in the world," Kensi said in a hushed voice before capturing his lips with hers and leaning into his warm body.
"Wanna show me just how amazing?" Deeks asked with a cocky grin and a gentle squeeze to her backside which earned a soft squeak from her.
"I might just have to," Kensi smiled, tugging on his hand to lead him to their room.