A/N: This one's a little odd. But it does take a common fic type I've written and flipped it a bit.
"So, when did you and Deeks get together?"
Kensi stilled at Agent Jennifer Johnson's question. She should have expected as much since Jennifer and Deeks had hit it off shortly after she arrived to fill in while Callen was out. Kensi resisted her natural urge to become territorial when it came to Deeks and other women.
"Um, about three years," Kensi answered.
"Wow, that's longer than I expected," Jennifer commented, something in her tone setting Kensi on edge.
"What do you mean?" Kensi kept her tone even, focusing on the paperwork in front of her.
"Well, I thought it was more of a friends-with-benefits deal."
Kensi's mouth dropped open slightly in shock, her work completely forgotten in front of her, and she couldn't think of any way to respond for several moments.
"No, we're definitely not," Kensi told her firmly. Jennifer looked mildly abashed, but not enough to move on from the topic. "We live together."
"I'm sorry if I offended you. I mean, I can see why you like him," Jennifer continued. "Deeks is hot, and charming, but he's not…" she waved her hand as if she couldn't quite find the words she wanted.
If she was a little bit more aware, Jennifer might have noticed the subtle tightening of Kensi's eyes and jaw, the anger thrumming under the surface.
"His unpredictable behavior and fast talking is good for work I suppose, but I'd think it wouldn't make for a good relationship. You want someone you can count on. Someone who isn't going to embarrass you in front of your friends."
"For your information, Deeks is one of the most dependable, intelligent, and caring people I know," Kensi said her voice trembling slightly with the effort to control it, and Jennifer leaned back, eyes widening. "You don't know either of us, certainly not Deeks, and you definitely don't know our relationship."
"Kensi, I didn't—" Jennifer murmured, embarrassment mixing with her shock.
"No, I think we're done here," Kensi interrupted. "I made some really stupid assumptions about Deeks when I first met him, but I thought you were smarter than that. Apparently I was wrong."
Then before Kensi could say or do anything that she would absolutely regret, she stood, and walked away. She had the sudden need to find Deeks and kiss him until she felt less like punching Jennifer Johnson in the face.