Author's Notes: Third installment of GorgeousSmile and I's Phoebe/Mark series. Except this time this ficcy is coauthored. We're taking turn with chappies and I'm leaving Maureen in her hands. She writes her better.  This follows Because of You. All canon couples mentioned. Title may change because titles are evil but since we both seem to like Lips of an Angel there you go. Plus the song fits the situation. Rated because of dirty mouths and because it's RENT. I still can't believe they rated that thing PG-13. LOL!

Lips of an Angel:

By: GorgeousSmile and LOSTrocker

Chapter One:

"I'll get it." Collins told Angel when a knock came to their door. He couldn't help but wonder who it would be. They weren't expecting any company today. When the teacher answered the door he smiled when he found the film maker behind it.

"Hey," Mark greeted him with a smile.

"Hi, what's up?" asked Collins.

"I need to talk to Angel about something… Mind if I come in?" the film maker asked.

"Boy, get your ass in here." Collins told him and let Mark in. "BABY!" Collins called out. "You got a visitor!"

"Is it my sister?" Angel called from their bedroom.

"Nope, it's Mark."

"Oh yay!" Angel bounced out of their room and embraced Mark.

Collins laughed. "Angel, let him go. He's starting to turn blue."

"So, blue looks good on Mark." Angel replied and parted from the film maker. "So, what's up?"

"Um… well…?" Mark began nervously.

Then Angel noticed something. "Where is my sister?"

"She's hanging out with Mimi today." Answered the film maker.

"God help NYC," said the teacher. "All hell breaks lose when those two get together."

"Phoebe is actually why I'm here today." Mark continued.

"Why?" Angel asked in concern. "Everything okay between you two?"

Mark smiled. "Couldn't be better… I just…" he started to rub his neck nervously.

Angel and Collins exchanged looks. They could see something was really bothering the film maker. "Boy, just spit it out already!" Collins demanded.

"I'm sorry," he apologized. "It's just this was a lot easier in my mind."

"What is?" Collins asked.

"OMG!" Angel cried out happily. "YOU'RE GOING TO PROPOSE TO MY SISTER AREN'T YOU?!"

Mark blushed. He couldn't believe she figured it out so quickly. He turned to Collins. "She's good."

"I know."

"How did you know?" Mark asked.

"How could I not?" replied Angel. "I knew this was coming but why come to me?"

"I just wanted to make sure it was okay…" Mark answered. "I really wasn't sure who to ask."

"Old fashioned," smirked Angel. "I aspirate that Mark."

"It is okay right?" Mark asked.

"Duh," said Angel and pulled him into another hug. "Of course it's okay!"

"Honey, let go," Collins could see the boy was turning blue again.

"I can't help it!" squealed Angel. "I'm so happy! Does Phoebe know?" she unwillingly pulled away from him.

"No, and I want to keep it that way too." Mark said. "Please keep this quiet. I want this to be a surprise."

"No problem." Promised Collins.

"Absolutely." Agreed Angel.

Mark pointed a warning finger at the drag queen. "You're as bad as Maureen when it comes to keeping secrets."

"I promise!" she assured him. "Not a word."

"Okay, well, thank you." Mark said with a smile. "I need to get back. I don't want anyone to suspect anything."

"When do you plan on asking her?" asked Collins as he and Angel walked him to the door.

"On our anniversary." He answered.

"That's in a few days." Angel pointed out.

"Any idea on how you're going to do it?" Collins asked.

"Not a clue." Answered Mark.

"Don't worry man, you'll think of something." The teacher assured him.

"I hope so." Mark said.

The three friends bid their goodbyes and went their separate ways. Mark smiled as he walked home. He got his blessing from Angel now all he would need was a yes from Phoebe and he would be the happiest man in the world.

TBC…

Author's Notes: (continued): Very cheesy ending I know but I couldn't think of another way to end it. This is a revised copy of the original. Lost the first one.