Mission 101

Chapter 57- In All This Chaos We Found Safety

Kensi's POV

I walked into Deeks' hospital room. If I never have to see the insides of a hospital again,it would be too soon.

Deeks looked horrible,although he wasn't wearing a shirt because he had a big bandage wrapped around his chest. I could slightly see his nicely toned abs.

I took a chair and sat down next to the side of his bed,picking up his hand and stroking it softly.
His eyes opened slowly and before I knew it I was mesmorised by his gorgeous ocean blue eyes.

"Hey Shaggy. How you feeling?" I asked,making Deeks smile when he realised it was me. "I'm better now that you're here." Deeks replied,pushing himself up a little bit,but wincing at the pain.

"Mhmm. Now no arguing. You should be able to go home in the morning,but you're staying at my house for the next week. Now the team is waiting outside to come and see you,do you want me to go and get them for you?" I asked,smiling slightly. Deeks smiled back,shaking his head slowly. "Yeah,but first come here." He replied as I moved closer to him. I leant down and brushed my lips against his softly and whispering 'I love you' in his ear.

I pulled back and smiled,walking to the door and opening it.
"Guys,he's awake." I informed,holding the door back so they could enter.

"Ahh Deeks,how are you feeling?" Sam asked. "I'm feeling great. Hey,where's Eric?" Deeks asked. "He went home to shower. I don't think he could handle the sight of your blood all over him. Did you at all happen to see who did this to you?" Callen replied.

Deeks nodded. "Nope. Is Eric okay? Is he hurt?" I smiled. Even though Deeks is always bragging when he gets hurt, he is always the first to make sure everyone else is okay. "Yeah,Eric's fine. He's just a little shaken up. Nell is with him now, so he will be okay." Hetty explained,making Deeks sigh in relief.

"So,you didn't see anyone following you or anything?" Sam asked. Deeks laughed uncomfortably. "Sam,we were in the middle of the ocean. It's pitch black outside. The only light we had was from the pier and the lights from the city that were miles away." Sam rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"Okay,I'm sorry. Somehow I don't think the shooter was after me. Earlier on when we were walking towards the beach,this girl kept staring at Eric,and it looked like she was watching us. At the time I didn't think anything of it. I just thought she was checking him out or something. But she looked...I don't know,suspicious?" Deeks stated.

"Okay. We're going to need a detailed description,when you're feeling better." Callen added. "Wait so you think you weren't the target? Who would possibly want to hurt Eric? He's as sweet as a little puppy dog." I asked,making the team all shrug in confusion.

"Well, if you're right, Eric could be in danger. I'm going to call him." I explained, pulling out my phone and dialling Eric's number. He didn't respond after the fifth ring, and I started getting even more worried when it went to his voicemail. Eric always answers his phone, basically to the point where it's glued to his hand.

"Guys, it went straight to voicemail." I informed. "It's alright, we'll head over to his house." Callen informed. I shook my head. "He's staying at Nell's tonight." Sam shook his head and laughed uncomfortably. "That's just great. Nell's probably keeping him well 'occupied'."

"That's a chance we're going to have to take. Eric may be in trouble. Come on, Sam. Hey Kens, I haven't been to Nell's house so would you be able to send me her address?" Callen asked. I nodded and pulled out my phone, sending Callen her address and slipping my phone back into my pocket.

Callen practically had to drag Sam out of the room, but once they were out I went and stood next to Hetty. "Do you really think someone is after Eric?" I asked. Hetty looked at me and gave a slight unsure smile. "I think that it's best to be safe and Eric being with three field agents lessens the chance of him getting hurt, even if there is people out to get him. We are not even completely sure if who ever this person is, is actually after him. They could just as well be after Mr Deeks. Now,I have to go. I have work to do and I am sure the Assistant Director will want an update. I can trust you will look after Mr Deeks? As of now,you are on protective detail. If you need anything agents David and DiNozzo will be right around the corner." Hetty infomed,walking out of the hospital room.

I walked over to Deeks and sat next to him. "When Eric called me, I thought...." I sniffled,not being able to continue, due to the thought of Deeks dying.

Deeks looked up and held my hand. "I know. I'ts okay. I'm fine. You don't need to worry." He stated. I smiled,bringing his hand to my lips and kissing it softly. Deeks smiled back as I looked into his eyes.

"Kens? I just want you to know how much I love you. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Thankyou." Deeks admitted. I smiled ear to ear. "You don't have to thank me.I love you so much,Shaggy. Now you get some rest,I'll be righy here if you need anything." I replied,kissing Deeks' forehead gently and sitting back in my chair,still holding his hand.

After tonights unlucky encounter,I never want to let go. I feel like it is my responsibility to look after him. I guess if the situation was reversed he would do the same for me.