The silence on the ride to his house had been deafening. As Deeks reached out to unlock the door, his hand trembled. Taking a deep breath, he pushed open the door. Kensi walked into the living room she had been so many times before, but this time her steps seemed a bit hesitant.

"Kensi", Deeks started as she slowly turned around, her eyes glittering. "Are you…" Deeks words faded as Kensi turned toward him and slowly reached up her hand, brushing his cheek as she pulled his lips down to reach hers. Deeks groaned in wonderment as his hands entwined in her long hair.

"I'm good, we're good, Deeks" Kensi whispered as her hand unbuttoned the buttons of his shirt. Deeks reached down and lifted Kensi to carry her to his room. A smile lit his eyes as he remembered the last time he carried her to a bed, this time, however there would be a different kind of wrestling match. Kensi looked up at him "Deeks, no headlock this time, ok?" They both chuckled at the memory.

Deeks slowly lowered Kensi to his bed, releasing her with a long, slow kiss he pulled off his shirt, and then joined her.

The sunlight had just begun to filter through the windows and Deeks watch her sleep, sprawled out on her stomach, but her hand was outstretched and entwined in his. Looking at their fingers holding onto each other, Deeks whispers "Perfect, we fit perfectly", quietly so not to awaken Kensi.

She must have felt his eyes on her; though as her lashes slowly flickered open. "Hi" Kensi smiled a little unsure in the morning light.

"I love you, Kensi" Deeks said as he leaned over to place a kiss on her shoulder.

Kensi's eyes widened slightly as she realized she was the one having communication problems right now. "Deeks, you don't have to"

"I know, but it's true, it's been true for years. I can't breathe without you. Throughout my whole recovery, you were what I held on to. Your smile, your eyes, your touch, your laughter. "

Deeks moves to kiss Kensi again, but she pushed back against his shoulders. Surprised he stops, but as he looks down Kensi's eyes glitter with unshed tears. "I thought I'd lost you for good that time. I missed you, and you wouldn't answer. I…"

"Shhh, Kensi",

"No Deeks listen to me. I", Kensi pauses and takes a deep breath, "I love you too. "

Deeks smiles then kisses Kensi again. "Know what?"

Kensi, lazily smiles "What?"

"Best tacos, I ever had."

Kensi rolls her eyes and sits up a little. "Speaking of food, I think you owe me some breakfast."

"Breakfast a la Deeks coming right up." Deeks gives her a kiss, and nudges her towards the bathroom. "Don't use up all the hot water."

Deeks, wearing a pair of jeans slung low on his hips, turns on the coffee and starts making an omelet, his hair tousled and a smile playing on his lips. The shower is heard in the background and Kensi can be heard quietly humming a slightly off tune song. Last night was a gamble, sitting at the restaurant. He wasn't sure if she was going to walk away or come with him. Lost in his thoughts, he doesn't hear Kensi come up behind him. She reaches out to touch his face and Deeks startles just a bit. "Kensi" Deeks looks down and realizes she's wearing his black button down shirt from last night. His eyes widen and a silly grin lights his face.

"Feed me Deeks." She kisses him then nudges him away from her plate.

"Eat fast, Kensi, eat fast" Deeks says glancing at the clock.

Both of them look at same time, thinking what is Callen, Sam, and Hetty going to think.

"We'll work this out, Kensi." "You're my partner, and we'll work this out."