Road Trip Part 2
I hope this works, I've rewritten is several times looking for the right interaction and this was what I came up with.
With a sigh of frustration Callen pulled into the minimart and turned to Deeks "Listen to me, go use the bathroom, do not stop to get a cold drink or coffee. We've had to stop 3 times in the last hour for you; if I have to stop for you again I will take your cell phone so you can't call for help and leave you on the side of the road. Do you understand?"
"Got it, I'll be right back." He took a few steps towards the store before turning back "You wouldn't really leave me would you? Kensi would be real mad if you did."
"She would only be mad because she had to train a new partner; not because I left you. It must drive her crazy on a stake out; riding with you is giving me a new appreciation of her patience." He sent a glare at Deeks "Stop wasting time; go do your thing and come back."
Deeks hurried to the rest room feeling a little hurt at Callen's comment. He knew Kensi loved having him as a partner; ok he didn't know he just thought she did. Coming out of the restroom he checked to make sure the blue truck was still there before being distracted by the display in front of him.
Quickly making a purchase he hurried out the door climbing into the truck. "I'm ready; let's hit the road and find those surf spots."
Tired of the silence in the truck Callen took a quick look at his companion. "Why don't you find us some music Deeks, maybe some classic rock and roll?"
He was beginning to think he had made a mistake in asking the detective to come along. There had been little to no conversation so far except for the constant requests for pit stops; the man must have a bladder the size of a peanut. If things didn't change soon he was going to turn around and go back home.
Deeks spent a few minutes dialing in a radio station before speaking "Callen you were joking about Kensi and me right? Do you really think she wouldn't miss me as her partner?"
The blue eyes surveyed him for a moment before the senior agent spoke "Marty, you really need to get over this insecurity issue. I will admit I had my doubts at first but you have proven to be an excellent partner to Kensi. There is no one I can think of that she trusts more than you, so get over it. You are a part of the team now; just as much as anyone else. I do not want to have to tell you again."
"Ok got it; you all love me and can't live without me." His smile lit up his face at the words of acceptance from someone he so admired. "Here, I got these for you."
Opening the bag Callen found a couple of Tootsie Pop Suckers. "Thanks you can never have too many of these."
"You said you wanted to check out salvage yards for reclaimed wood; are you looking for something in particular?"
"Not really, I was looking at some beds on the internet that used reclaimed wood and thought they looked interesting. I think that type of look would go well with my house."
"A bed, you want to build a bed?" Deeks got a smirk on his face as he looked at Callen "Does this mean you've got some action lined up there buddy? Because I've heard all about the famous bedroll and how you don't need a bed; so if you're going to build a bed it must mean you've found some hot babe to share it with."
Giving an evil smirk "Well I was going to tell you later today but since you brought it up; there's this brunette with the most beautiful eyes and body that will make you cry." He couldn't help the silent chuckle at the look on Deeks face.
His head whipped around so fast it was a wonder he didn't break his neck as he stared at Callen in horror. "Are you talking about Kensi? How could it be Kensi, I spend every day with her; I would know if she was seeing someone." There's no way that could be true. Right Callen, it's not true you're just yanking my chain, right?"
"We are undercover agents Deeks, we do secret for a living." He decided to continue the torture for a few more minutes. "All those times she didn't answer her phone, she was with me. It's been going on for years, not even Sam knows. Now Hetty she probably knows, after all Hetty knows everything."
"Oh, I had no idea you two had something going on. Why didn't she tell me? I'm her partner I thought we shared stuff." Deeks could see it, how she would be attracted to Callen, most women were. This would be why she always turned him down, because she was in love with Callen.
Seeing the sad look settle in on Deeks face Callen knew he needed to back off. "Are you really that gullible? Kensi is like a sister to me, I could never even imagine being with her that way. Believe me the only time I've ever come close to being that way with her was on a mission."
"Ha Ha Callen, that was very funny. Wait until I tell her about this, I bet you won't think it's so funny than." The look of relief on his face was comical as if he had been given a last minute reprieve from a death sentence.
"You really want to go there Deeks? Because if you tell her what I said I'll have to tell her how you reacted?" Callen's blue eyes twinkled. "Let's make a deal, I won't tell Kensi how upset you get at the thought of her with someone else and you won't tell anyone about me building a bed. OK?"
"Fine that works for me; so do you have a picture of this bed you want to build?" Taking the photo he looked over the bed. "This is really nice, simple but beautiful. You know I could help you out with this if you want. I've done some carpentry work in the past."