Hey everyone! So here is chapter 8, I tried to make this one fluffier and happier, as most of you requested that
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3 slow days later Deeks was getting released. Kensi had spent ever waking – and sleeping hour by his bedside, keeping him company. The team had come to visit every day, bringing him all sorts of food and reading material to keep him occupied. By the end of the 3 days Deeks was really starting to get on Kensi's nerves, complaining every 10 minutes about his situation. But thank god he was getting out – that means Kensi didn't have to listen to his incisive complaining 24/7.
"Kens! Kensiiiiiiii!" Deeks shouted bursting her out of her thoughts. Her head snapped up looking at him.
"Huh, yeah what?" She asked standing up from his bed. Deeks walked further into his room, going over to Kensi and wrapping his arms around her tiny waist.
"I've got my released forms signed, princess. You know what that means?" He grinned at her.
"Hmmm… I suppose that means your rough ass is coming home with me?" She teased him, smirking at his scowl.
"Hey! Look, I even shaved a little bit for this occasion…" He grumbled, as Kensi laughed.
"Yes I know, I was kidding. You're looking very… roguishly handsome." She smiled whilst running her thumb over his stubble filled cheek. Deeks grumbled again, leaning in so his face was rested in between he shoulder and her neck, kissing the spot under her ear.
"Hmmm… looks like we better get you home before you get too carried away" Kensi giggled as he nibbled at her ear lobe.
"As long as we get to carry this on when we get home" He whispered, kissing her neck once again.
"If you're a good boy and takes his medication…" Kensi smiled, leaning into his embrace. They were broke apart when a nurse walked into Deeks' room pushing a wheelchair in front of her, as Deeks gave her a disapproving look.
"Here you are Mr. Deeks, protocol alright so don't give me that look. Remember to take care of yourself, and this pretty young thing" The elderly nurse advised, smiling warmly at him and Kensi.
"I will Nurse Peters, I'll see you later" Deeks smiled back at her, as she exited the room. He took his seat in the wheelchair, as Kensi made her way behind him then grabbed the handles and started steering him in the direction of the elevator.
"You excited to be getting home? Well at least my home." Kensi enquired, nervously since the doctor ordered Deeks to stay with someone for the next few weeks.
"Yeah, I can't wait to spend the next few weeks in your messy little palace." Deeks grinned, with a hint of apprehension laced in his voice.
"Ha ha. Fine if you don't want to stay with me, I'm sure Hetty will be very welcoming…" Kensi hinted.
"No, no, no. I'm sure your place will do just fine…" Deeks sighed as they reached Kensi's silver car in the parking structure. Deeks easily got up off his wheelchair and got into Kensi's car.
The car journey was in silence with the radio playing in the background. It wasn't an uncomfortable silence like both of them had expected it to be like, it was comforting. They drove to Deeks' apartment first, to pick some clothes up for him to last him for a few weeks at Kensi's, and then drove to her apartment.
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At 10pm Kensi unlocked her apartment door carrying one of Deeks' bags over her shoulder. Once both of them entered her apartment they stood awkwardly in the middle of her living room. Kensi didn't know where to put his bag, whether he would rather sleep in the spare bedroom, or her bedroom. She personally preferred the second option, but she didn't want to just assume he wanted to stay with her in her bedroom, when he might prefer to keep some space between them. She couldn't blame him really.
"So erm… I'll put your bags in the spare room then…?" Kensi said leaving her statement open for him to change his mind.
"Oh… okay then…" Deeks stuttered, fiddling with the handle of his other bag. They both made their way into the spare room, Kensi leaving his bag on the bed and just stood there awkwardly.
"I guess you'll want to get to sleep, after the day you've had, you must be tired…" Kensi said not making eye contact with him, instead staring at her sleeve.
"Er… yeah ok then… night?" Deeks said trying to capture her gaze. Kensi slowly but silently left his room, closing the door behind her. She rested her head on the closed door letting out a breath.
Deeks didn't know why Kensi was acting this way, had he done something wrong again? He couldn't remember he did anything. But she obviously didn't want him to sleep in her bed with her, even though he really did want that. So he guessed he would go along with her wishes.
Deeks put his bags on the floor next to the bed, and he stripped down to his boxer and hopes into bed under the freshly washed cotton sheets.
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Hours later Deeks still lay wide awake in his bed not being able to get to sleep. His mind raced with the thoughts and worry that Kensi didn't want to sleep in the same bed as him, after everything they shared.
A two rooms over in Kensi's bedrooms he had the same problem. She had the duvet wrapped around her but she still felt cold and insecure. She knew what she wanted, needed, to sleep, but the question was how could she get it? What if he didn't want to sleep in the same bed as her? All these questions raced through Kensi's mind at a million miles per hour, keeping her alert and awake.
Kensi sighed. She knew she wouldn't be able to get sleep unless she stopped the worrying and had someone who made her feel safe next to her. She threw the covers off her and made her way down the hallway being as quiet as she could.
Deeks was staring at the ceiling when he heard the door open and someone walk into his room. He was still and silent until he felt the person get into the bed with him. He knew it was Kensi, who else could it be?
"You alright princess?" He whispered as she shuffled closer to the middle of the bed where Deeks was located.
"Yeah… I just wanted to sleep with you beside me…" Kensi whispered back, scolding herself for sounding so pathetic. Deeks shuffled closer to her, wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her closer so she was laid half on his chest, face nuzzled in the crook of his neck inhaling his scent.
"Thank god for that, I thought I did something wrong…" Deeks whispered back, kissing the top of her head.
"Why would you think that?" She asked quietly.
"Cause well I thought it was a given we would sleep in the same bed, after all those days at the hospital, and now were… together?" He whispered back to her, muffled by her brown curly hair.
"Well… I just wasn't sure if you'd prefer to sleep on your own or something…" She said, nerves in her voice.
"Why d'ya think that Fern? If anything I prefer sleeping with you any day of the week" He smiled into her hair.
"Good, cause you better get used to it" She looked up and smiled gently back at him.
"Well if I get used to it how am I supposed to leave at the end of third week?" He asked quietly, leaving his voice open for suggestion.
"Well I guess you just won't after to leave…" She said gently, her voice vulnerable afraid of his answer.
"I think I'd like that, princess." He said just as softly back, kissing the top of her head, snuggling further into her. They both smiled contently; finally happy the other was in their arms.
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Thanks for reading everyone! I said I would try and update fast, so here it is. I have already got the other chapter written, so depending on the reviews and feedback I get for this chapter decides when I post the next one! Until next time!
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