I was given a prompt by N7sdr93 a while back and after some prodding, I finally got it done. It was requested that Kensi and Deeks secretly elope and make bets on how/when the team finds out... well, I may have tweaked that a little. Hope you like it!
justareader07 was awesome helping me figure out exactly how I wanted to do this and bookdiva was amazing as always for reading it over for me.
Disclaimer - all characters you know aren't mine.
It had been a slow day at the Office of Special Projects. Kensi and Deeks were having a friendly discussion about the effects of too many Twinkies while Sam and Callen sat back and watched. Deeks couldn't keep the grin off his face, and Kensi looked like she was about to blow a gasket.
"Kensi, there is nothing appetizing about them. I have no idea how you can eat one - let alone the whole box - in one sitting." He was smiling at the almost angry look on her face. He had always known exactly what buttons to push, and he very rarely let the opportunity to push them pass him by.
"You just don't know what you're missing." She unwrapped another Twinkie and all but shoved it in her mouth.
"Is it really necessary to eat it all at once? Can't you try taking actual bites like normal people?" Deeks was impressed with the action, but there was no way he was letting Sam and Callen in on that little secret.
Once Kensi had that one chewed, she slowly unwrapped the next one, her eyes never leaving Deeks's and smiled. He sat back in his chair, hands linked together behind his head, smirk on his face as he watched her slowly put the entire Twinkie in her mouth before licking her fingers. Her actions, and their meaning, weren't lost on him, and he waited until she was done before getting up and walking over to her.
The two never let their eyes leave each other and she tilted her head at him when he walked up. Slowly, he brought his hand up to her face, using his thumb to wipe away the crumbs on her face.
"You've got a little something on your face Princess. You can't do anything without making a mess, can you?" He winked at her and stepped back just in time. She narrowed her eyes at him, and he could see the threat there.
"Hey Deeks, you might wanna go hide. Kensi's about to kill you." Sam laughed as he watched the exchange. It wasn't surprising to see these two act like this, and it was always entertaining to see what kind of physical harm Kensi would bestow on her partner at the end of it.
Deeks took the big man's advice, turning on his heel and taking off towards the gym with Kensi right behind him. Callen laughed at them before shaking his head and calling out.
"Good luck Deeks." He saw him running, Kensi on his heels, and he looked over at Sam.
"One day, she's really going to kill him."
Sam shrugged at him, looking towards the gym. "Maybe. I think he's growing on her, though."
"He keeps making comments about her Twinkie addiction and there won't be a body to find."
Sam just smiled, opening his computer and working on a report. Callen may not see it, but those two were actual friends now, and Kensi was more bark than bite when it came to Deeks. She might still pack a punch to his arm, but nowadays they barely left a bruise. They'd come a long way, and Sam was happy about that. Kensi needed someone in her life who wasn't going to leave her.
As soon as Deeks heard the gym door close, he waited half a second before turning around with his arms open. And just like he knew she would, she flung herself at him, wrapping her arms around him and pressing her lips to his.
They stayed like that for a precious few seconds, knowing anyone could walk in on them. When they pulled back, Deeks licked his lips.
"Yummy. I can still taste the Twinkies." Kensi smiled at him.
"Is that a bad thing? You always said you liked the way I taste." She raised her eyebrow at him, waiting for his response.
"Nope, not a bad thing at all. It's you, and you know I love everything about you." Kensi blushed at his words. They may be romantically involved now – and had been for almost a year – but he still had the power to bring heat to her cheeks with his words.
"You know, your little stunt could have gotten us in trouble today." Their team didn't know about the change in 'partner' status, and they weren't quick to announce it to the world. When the time came – because they weren't stupid, they knew at some point they would have to tell them – they wanted to show everyone that they could be partners in and out of OSP.
"I'm not the one who made eating a Twinkie into a sensual act. Only you can turn me on by eating one of those damn things, Sugarbear."
"What can I say? It's a gift." She winked at him before turning and walking out, the sound of laughter following her.
As soon as she made it back to her desk, Eric stepped up to the balcony, a solemn look on his face.
"Come on guys. We've got a um… a situation." He turned, knowing the team would follow him.
They all looked at him, confusion on their faces as they made their way up the stairs. Once the doors to OPS opened and they walked in, they knew it wasn't good.
On the screen before them was a picture of Kensi and Deeks on one their undercover missions. They had gone undercover as a married couple again to get close to an arms dealer, Manuel Rodriguez, and his nephew Juan. The only problem was they had been made before the mission was over and the team had to come in and save the day. The bad guys had been arrested and Kensi and Deeks had been rescued, but Juan had been long gone and they hadn't been able to track him down.
"Yesterday, LAPD did a bust on a warehouse containing weapons and drugs. When they did the raid, one of the rooms had a computer set up in it, and this is what they found." Eric looked at the group before pressing play.
The team watched as a man sat in front of the screen, a younger version of the king pin they had taken down. Juan Rodriguez.
"Hello Agent Blye, Detective Deeks. A year ago, you took down my uncle, but you seemed to have forgotten about me. Well, probably not forgotten, but you never could get a lock on my location. And I bet you were always curious as to how we knew who you were. Well, let's just say I know people… who know people. Now, I'm back. And Agent Blye, it's you I want."
The screen went black and they all stared for a minute.
"What does he want with me?" Kensi looked over at Deeks who had a murderous expression on his face. It was one thing to get made, it was quite another to have someone say they were after his partner. His partner.
"I don't know Ms. Blye, but I'm sure we will figure it out soon enough." Hetty walked in the room, looking around at her team. They were all a family, and no one made threats against her family without deadly results.
Callen made Eric replay the video before glancing at Sam, seeing the same conclusion on his face.
"He knows people who know people. Someone is leaking information about you two, and we need to figure out who and why." Sam nodded at Callen's thoughts, thinking the same thing.
"Okay, so how are we going to do that? We can't exactly take out a want ad in the paper." Deeks was truly pissed at this point, wanting nothing more than to lock Kensi away so no one could get to her.
"Easy Mr. Deeks. Only a select few people knew about that mission. So you two are going to get married."
All eyes snapped towards Hetty. A resounding 'what?' came out of everyone's mouth at the same time.
"Since we don't know who or where the mole is, the only people we can fully trust is in this room." Hetty looked at them, her eyes landing on Nell last. Nell quickly picked up her plan and nodded her head.
"Okay, I see where you are going with this. Deeks can tell a few people down at the station that he and Kensi are getting married, name a time and place. We do the same here, giving a different time and place. When the bad guys show up, we will know where the leak came from and can focus our attention on that."
Hetty smiled at her, nodding her head.
"Precisely. Now, Mr. Deeks, if the mole is in LAPD, it's going to be someone close to Bates who can get classified information about where you are and what you are doing."
Deeks nodded his head, his mind already on who would have access to that information. He knew he had pissed off his share of cops, and he could deal with those ramifications on his own. But knowing it may have put Kensi in danger made is blood boil. He tampered it down, looking at Callen.
"I will tell Bates that Kensi and I are having a quiet ceremony this weekend at the church down on Bayside at 2pm."
Kensi picked up on his thoughts.
"I'll go with you, act like the young couple in love, scope out who is watching and listening." Sam and Callen both nodded at her, plans forming.
"Right. Nell, you, Eric, Sam and I will make comments about their wedding around certain people. We will tell them the wedding is two weeks from now at the courthouse with a reception to follow at the beach." Everyone nodded. The circumstances were grim, knowing they were only doing this because someone was after their friends, but Kensi and Deeks couldn't help but smile.
"Okay fiancé. Let's go spread the word why don't we?" He held his arm out to her, smiling when she looped hers through.
"You got it babe." They walked out of OPS arm in arm, the rest of the team shaking their heads at them.
"Okay people, I believe we have some wedding plans to make." Eric and Nell nodded, already getting the marriage license process started, needing this to be as real as possible.
Sam and Callen walked out, heading to gym. They saw a newbie agent there, one who had been brought in shortly before the failed mission and decided this was a good place to start. They discretely set their trap, letting tidbits of info be said as they played basketball. The agent didn't pay them any attention as he continued to hit the bag, but the experienced partners knew this didn't mean anything.
When the newbie finished his workout and walked out, Sam and Callen both stopped and looked at each other.
"I really hope the leak isn't here." Sam looked at his friend, in complete agreement.
"If it's someone here, we will find them. And I will make sure they pay." Sam walked over, punching the bag once before walking off, Callen following.
Deeks and Kensi made the drive to LAPD headquarters in silence. They made a good show up in OPS, but it was hitting closer to home than anyone else realized. As soon as they were in the car, Kensi leaned over and quickly pressed her lips to his.
"Don't worry Kens, I'm not going to let anything happen to you." He grabbed her hand as she nodded. They both knew that this time, the stakes were raised.
"I know." She would never let her guard down in front of the team, but when she was alone with Deeks it was different. He knew her better than anyone, both personally and professionally. She knew that he would keep her secrets and safe guard her fears, and she wasn't worried about looking weak in front of him. It had taken a long time to get to this point, but she was used to his protectiveness now. It was what showed her in the beginning that he cared, and it had only grown with time.
And as protective as Deeks was of her, she was just as protective of him. She knew that even though this guy was after her, by extension he was after Deeks as well, and she wasn't going to let anything happen to him.
When they pulled up to the station, Deeks got out and waited for Kensi. As soon as she joined him, they walked in together, close enough that their shoulders touched. They heard a few snickers from the other cops there, making Kensi shake her head.
"They are thinking of ways to kill me right now so they can get you for themselves." Deeks took her hand, smiling.
"They touch you, they die."
"Easy there tiger. I was only kidding. Well, partially kidding." He shrugged as they waited for the elevator.
When it arrived, they got on with several other people who were giving them strange looks. Deeks pressed the button and moved to the back, still holding Kensi's hand.
He raised his eye brows at the one person he recognized – the one person who was blatantly staring.
"Hey there Stan."
"Deeks. Who's this?" His eyes flicked to Kensi, who gave him a smile.
"Kensi Blye. Deeks's partner." Stan's eyes got big as understanding filled them.
"So I see you found another partner to partner up with." His words left little to the imagination as to his meaning and Deeks, who was trying hard to contain his anger, just smiled at him.
"Well, what can I say. You just never know when you're going to find the one." Kensi smiled at him just as the elevator dinged, letting them know they had reached their floor.
Deeks quickly pulled her behind him as they got off, Stan never taking his eyes off of them.
"Well, he seems pleasant." Kensi had waited until the doors were closed before commenting.
"You have no idea. But, I think we planted a nice little idea in his head." He was still mad about the insinuation Stan had made, but his words had been the truth. Sometimes you find them, sometimes they find you. And this time, they had found each other.
"Now, let's go give Bates our happy news." Kensi chuckled a little as she followed him, hands still intertwined. She knew this was just a cover story, but she couldn't help but wish it was real.
When they reached Bates's office, they made sure to leave the door open and told him the news.
"What does this have to do with me?" He linked his hands together on the desk, looking back and forth between the two. Deeks looked at Kensi before shrugging his shoulders.
"Consider this your invite." Bates nodded his head and Kensi stole a glance over her shoulder, seeing Stan walk by. She narrowed her eyes a little, wondering just how much he had heard.
"Well, congratulations you two." Deeks and Kensi thanked him before standing up and leaving the room. Deeks saw Stan talking to someone he didn't recognize, and glanced at Kensi who nodded at him.
Deeks walked over, sticking his hand out to the man.
"Detective Marty Deeks. Haven't met you yet." The man looked between the three before shaking the offered hand.
"Michael James." Stan watched Kensi while introductions were made. The silent inspection was more than a little creepy.
"Well Michael, hope you like it here. Just uh, be sure not to get in with the wrong crowd." Deeks glanced at Stan, putting his arm around Kensi when he saw the way the man was looking at her. Kensi leaned into him before they walked away.
When they got back into the car, the two looked at each other.
"So, Stan was outside of Bates's office when we made the announcement. I saw him try and walk by nonchalantly when you told Bates that was his invitation."
Deeks nodded at her, having noticed the same thing.
"Good a place as any to start, don't you think?" She nodded at him as he steered the car into traffic, making their way back to the mission to let Eric and Nell work their magic on the information.
Saturday dawned bright and early. Kensi opened her eyes and looked at her sleeping companion. His nose twitched, and she smiled. Today was their wedding day. Well, one of possible two mock weddings. The smile slowly fell from her face, wishing that they were actually getting married. But in order for that to happen, Deeks would need to ask her first. And so far, he didn't seem to be in a hurry to do that.
She sighed, getting out of bed and heading to the bathroom. She climbed in the shower, letting the hot water run over her. She reasoned to herself that it was probably a good idea to let the team know they were actually more than just partners before they went any farther with their relationship. She decided that after this mission, once they figured out who the mole was and why the guy wanted her, they would tell the team. It was time to let everyone in on their little secret.
She felt better after the shower and dressed, making her way to the kitchen to start the coffee. She walked Monty and when she made it back to the apartment, Deeks was waiting for her in the kitchen. He handed her a cup which she gratefully accepted, taking a sip.
"So, you ready for today?" Deeks watched her, saw the slip in her façade that showed hurt, and she nodded.
"Ready as I'll ever be." Deeks tilted his head to the side a little. He was about to ask her what was wrong when her phone rang. Sighing, he watched as she answered it, said a few words and hung up.
"Time to get this show on the road. We are meeting at the church in half an hour to get everything set up and then it's show time." She quickly grabbed her purse, badge and gun and waited for Deeks to do the same before walking out.
Kensi kept up the talking on their way to the church, and he knew that she was deflecting. She had seen the question in his eyes and this was her way of avoiding it. Usually, he would force the issue, but he knew now wasn't the time or place to do it.
They pulled up to the church, saw the others waiting for them and joined the group. The walked inside, formed plans and before they knew it, it was time to get ready.
"I um – I need to talk to Kensi real fast." They all nodded, thinking that he was going to give her a famous pep talk. He pulled her to the other room and looked at her. She had a question in her eyes and before he could stop himself, he was down on one knee.
"Kensi, marry me?" He pulled a box out his pocket, opening it and showing her the most beautiful diamond ring she had ever seen.
"Deeks, what –"he watched as the shock on her face showed, glancing from him to the ring.
"Marry me Kensi."
"Deeks, we haven't even told the team we are together. Don't you think we should wait? I mean -"her heart was screaming 'yes' but her head was trying to be the voice of reason.
"Kensi Blye, I could care less who knows and who doesn't. I want you to be my wife. Today. I love you, and nothing and no one will change that. If someone out there wants you, they have to go through me first. But it's not even about that. I want to know that I will forever come home with you, to you, and I want you to know that I am never leaving you. Ever." His eyes bore into hers and he took her left hand, silently begging her to say yes.
"Okay. Yes, I will marry you, Deeks." She smiled at him. If he was ready to jump, she was jumping with him. They would have a lot of explaining to do with the team, but they would cross that bridge when they came to it – together.
The smile that lit his face and the sparkle in his eyes made her heart melt, and she knew she had made the right decision. She had been hoping to one day be his wife… just not like this. But that didn't matter. She watched as he slipped the ring on her finger and then pulled her in for the most Earth shattering kiss she had ever had. When they finally pulled apart, both out of breath, smiles adorned their faces.
"We are going to have to face the music one day with them." She made a gesture to the door, talking about the people outside waiting for them.
"I know. But not today. Is that okay? I want them to focus on the mission, not be hurt and angry that we kept something like this from them for so long." He knew what she was saying and tried to reassure her.
"Yeah, that works." There was a knock at the door and they saw Father Steve enter. He looked between the two of them, smiling.
"Good afternoon." Deeks walked up, shaking his hand. Father Steve knew the details of the plan and had agreed to let them use the church.
"Hi Father." Deeks was starting to get a little nervous now and he fidgeted.
"Please, call me Steve."
"Oh, okay. Steve. Uh, there may be a slight change in plans." Deeks looked at Kensi, who just smirked at him and shook her head. Steve looked between the two, picking up on the tension.
"We uh – we are going to get married today." Confusion clouded Steve's eyes.
"Yes young man, I know. I agreed to perform the service."
"What he's trying to say is we would be honored if you would actually marry us today. We know that this was set up as a front to find out who's looking for me, and the team out there doesn't even know we've been in a relationship, but we want to make this legal. That is, if you would be willing."
They had talked to him before today, and he had agreed to alter some words in the ceremony to make it look like they were getting married without actually doing it. But as he looked between the young couple, he saw nothing but love and admiration between them and he could see they were serious.
"If you are sure about it, I would be honored to perform the service."
They both let out the breath they were holding, Deeks walking up and shaking his hand, thanking him, and Kensi was right behind him giving him a small hug.
"Thank you so much."
He nodded at them, watching as they walked out the door. Well, this will be interesting.
As the couple walked back to the front of the church to the waiting members of the team, they looked at each other.
"What took so long?" Callen looked at them, arms folded across his chest.
"Oh, you know, never did formally ask her to marry me. Figured that was important. And the ring, too. Received the ever-ready punch to the arm when I asked her, talked to Father Steve about the service and then came back out here." Simple enough… true enough. They didn't need to know that the proposal had been real, the ring something Deeks had bought months ago and stashed away and that the ceremony would be legal and binding.
Eh, small details.
Sam just laughed a little before they split up, each one knowing show time was soon and they needed to get ready.
AN - So, here's the first part of it. It will be at least one more chapter, maybe two. Hope you enjoyed it. Reviews make my day, and leaving one on your way out would be greatly appreciated. :)