Prompt: We never got to see Kensi ask Callen and Sam to walk her down the aisle. I was wondering if you could write it? Especially Callen/Kensi because I love their friendship.
"No, no, I don't actually have the wedding date yet, I'm it trying to get an idea of how much catering for between one hundred and two hundred people would be. Um, I'm not sure about that," Kensi said, tugging on her bottom lip as the caterer on the other end of the line continued to ask questions she didn't have the answers to. "Right. I suppose I should figure that out first. Yes. Thank you so much for your time."
She hung up, rubbing her temples. There was another hour of her life gone with no results to show for it.
"I take it wedding planning is going well," Callen commented from beside her. His sarcastic delivery made her crack the tiniest hint of a smile. She'd almost forgotten he and Sam were in the bullpen with her.
"At this point, I'm beginning to think Deeks was right and we should have just eloped. Would have been so much easier. And less stressful."
"I remember when Michelle and I got married. We had a tiny ceremony and reception and it still took a couple months to plan. Trying to accommodate relatives was probably the hardest part," Sam shared knowingly.
"Oh my god, yes!" Kensi groaned. "I love Roberta, but she has so many opinions, and even though my mom is less vocal about it, I know she has just as many. Deeks spent two hours convincing his mom that we did not need crystal centerpieces to give all the guests or beef prime rib."
"Well, we're here to support you guys however we can," Sam offered. "Especially if it means we get this wedding on the road.
"I will help with everything but folding napkins," Callen specified, nodding significantly when Sam gave him an odd look.
"Actually," Kensi hesitated. She'd been debating the whole walking down the aisle issue for months. Did she ask her mom or walk alone? Just skip it altogether?
"There is something I wanted to ask you," she finished before she could lose the nerve again. "You don't have to if you don't want to though."
"Why, is it something weird?" Callen asked. "I also draw the line at helping pick out lingerie."
"Oh my god, no. I swear you get ten times worse when Deeks isn't around," Kensi said, making a face. "No, I was wondering if you and Sam would consider walking me down the aisle."
"You want us to give you away?" Sam said, sounding surprised.
"I like to look at it more like being transported to the next stage of my life."
"Wow, wedding planning really has screwed with your brain.
Kensi jabbed her elbow in Callen's direction, and he moved to the side, chuckling.
"I'm serious. I was going to ask Granger before he passed." She paused, blinking away the sudden tears in her eyes. When she spoke again, her voice betrayed a slight shakiness. "You know, since he knew my dad and he turned out to be a pretty good mentor."
"Granger would have hated that," Callen predicted.
"Yeah, but he wouldn't have let anyone else do it. The man had a soft spot for sure," Sam added. He nodded to Kensi, his expression compassionate. "I'm sorry Don couldn't be here to walk you down that aisle."
"I think he would be happy to know it's two of the best men in my life," Kensi told them honestly.
"Well, after that I don't think we can say no," Callen said softly.
"Definitely not."
Kensi stood to give each of them a hug, lingering a moment in Sam's comforting strength. "Thank you."
"We show up for family. But "two of the best"?" Sam pointed out, feigning offense. "Not the best."
"Only because you'll be leading me to the very best man in my life," Kensi said.
"Smitten," Callen sighed, shaking his head.
"Yep, she stood no chance against the curly blonde hair and blue eyes," Sam lamented.
Kensi just rolled her eyes, secretly enjoying their teasing.
A/N: This is a rare one that didn't include Deeks.