The morning light streamed into the bedroom, Harm groaned as he slowly opened his eyes, the bed was a mess that much he knew. The lube was out on the nightstand and a small smile crept across his face as he recalled the events of last night. Hearing the shuffling around in his kitchen, Harm slowly rolled out of the bed and slipped on his discarded bikini underwear from last night then walked out into the kitchen, grinning brightly at the sight before him – AJ was standing over the coffee pot, wearing a pair of Harm's shorts that hugged low on his hips – Harm licked his lips slowly and was about to sneak up on AJ when the man turned around with a steaming cup of coffee extended outward to Harm.
"Morning sleepyhead, I was about to come wake you up." AJ said with a grin as he walked the younger man and kissed his lips softly then set the coffee cup in his hand.
"Morning." Harm grumbled tiredly as he ran a hand through his mussed hair, strands of black locks wildly spiked up and lying haphazardly around his head.
"Damn aren't you a sight." AJ said as he pulled Harm closer to him and kissed across his stubbled jawline slowly.
"Good or bad?" Harm mumbled as he leaned into AJ's body and sniffled tentatively at the high-strength coffee in his hands.
"Definitely good, definitely." AJ said as he reached up to Harm's head and tried smoothing down the wild hairs, "I never knew you were such a squealer… God, if I'd known that ten years ago Harm, you'd have been my boy since that day I transferred to JAG!" AJ said with a chuckle as he grabbed Harm's ass lightly, then slapped the fleshy cheek playfully.
"Mmm, was I really that loud?" Harm asked as he sipped the coffee in his hands slowly, nearly fully awake from the strength as it warmed him from head to toe.
AJ nodded slowly, a smirk crossing his face "Very, but I loved it…" AJ said huskily, then cleared his throat "So, can we talk?" AJ asked as he linked his fingers with Harm and gently pulled the younger man over to the couch.
Harm nodded as he settled down on the couch, tucking one leg underneath the other and facing AJ, "Go for it." Harm said softly as he continued sipping on his coffee.
"You and me – Where do you see us going, Harm?" AJ asked curiously as he ran his finger over the rim of his own coffee mug.
Harm sighed as he leaned over and kissed AJ on the lips softly, "Wherever you want to take me, I will follow you, AJ." Harm whispered against AJ's lips.
AJ laughed as he snaked his arm around Harm's neck and pulled him closer, kissing him deeply and passionately, "You're the one with the career, you'll be taking me around the world." AJ said with a smirk as he drew his fingertips around Harm's neck softly.
Harm laughed loudly as he dropped his head against AJ's shoulder and snuggled up to him, resting his thighs over AJ's lap, "Right… I forget sometimes that you've retired. Well then, Admiral, how would you like to come to London with me?" Harm asked as he leaned forward, setting his coffee mug down on the coffee table.
AJ followed suit and smirked as he lowered Harm down onto the couch, kissing him lovingly and deeply "Wherever you want to take me, I will follow you." AJ echoed Harm's earlier statement as he rested his forehead in the curve of Harm's nose, "But, right now, I have to take you to the airport, so come on." AJ stated as he slapped Harm's thigh lightly then stood up, pulling Harm up to his feet.
Harm sighed as he walked into the bedroom and began rummaging through the few clothes he had left in the closet "How long until you think you can join me?" Harm asked as he began dressing in a casual pair of jeans and brown sweater.
AJ chuckled as he walked into the bedroom "I could leave as soon as today, I have no pressing things going on in my life; but, then again, I do need to pack a few things – Plus, I figured, since you have to leave, and your apartment will be unattended too, you'd want me to stick around here, make sure nothing happens to your stuff?" AJ said questioningly as he sat on the edge of the bed, scrubbing a hand over his head slowly "Maybe in a week, or two?" he added as he looked up at Harm.
Harm nodded as he walked over to AJ and straddled his thighs, his hands cupping the sides of AJ's neck "A week or two seems like a lifetime, but, I think I can handle it… think! But, if I get lonely, you'd better pick up the phone." Harm whispered as his lips came down onto AJ's lips and initiated a deep and loving kiss.
AJ nodded as he held onto Harm's ass lightly "That's a given, I'll always pick up the phone for you – Whenever you want to talk to me, I'll answer, no matter what time it is." AJ said as he caressed Harm's back through his shirt.
Harm nodded as he laid his head against AJ's shoulder, "I love you, AJ." Harm whispered against AJ's neck, sniffling slightly.
"And I love you, Harm." AJ whispered back as he slowly stood up with Harm in his arms, "Now, let's get you to that airport so I can join you just a bit sooner." AJ said with a chuckle as he walked towards the door with Harm still clinging to his body, Harm nodded as he nipped at AJ's neck for a few seconds, then dropped down to his feet, he grabbed the duffle bag that was by the door, and the two men left for the airport.
Harm and AJ stood in the lobby of Dulles International, staring longingly at each other, their chests rising and falling at the same time, their hands tentatively reaching for each other, then dropping back to their sides "I'll see you around." AJ stated as he held his hand out to Harm.
Harm shook his head and looked around the airport briefly "I don't…" Harm sniffled and looked down at the floor, he stood a bit closer to AJ, their shoulders touching lightly "I don't want to leave." Harm whispered shyly.
AJ sighed as he shook his head "Harm, your orders are report to London immediately, you have to go." AJ stated firmly as he turned and set both of his hands onto Harm's shoulder, forcing the younger man to look him in the eyes.
Harm drew in a shuddering breath as he clamped down on his emotions and squared his shoulders "I have to go. My orders are cut, and I need to be in London." Harm stated as he inhaled deeply and locked his eyes with AJ's, "I'll see you around, AJ." Harm finally conceded as he held his hand out to AJ and smiled.
AJ laughed as he shook the younger man's hand firmly, "Unspoken words." AJ said with a wink and a warm smile.
Harm laughed as he nodded "Unspoken words." Harm echoed as he released AJ's hand and adjusted his sea bag on his shoulder.
Mac sighed as she walked up to Harm and AJ "Harm, we're going to miss the flight." Mac stated distractedly as she looked down at the floor.
"How much time?" Harm asked curiously, biting back his bottom lip as he continued staring at AJ, who had to suppress a groan at the sight.
"Twenty-two minutes and thirteen seconds, but of course, we have to go through security and get checked in at customs." Mac stated as she adjusted her own sea bag.
Harm nodded as he inhaled deeply "Yeah, I know." Harm whispered as he looked down at his feet again.
AJ shook his head "Harm, what did I tell you?" AJ asked in a firm tone as he slapped Harm's chin lightly to get the younger man to look up again.
Harm sighed shakily "My orders are cut, and I need to be in London. Yes, I know." Harm said quietly as he squared his shoulders again, "Come on Mac, we've got a plane to catch." Harm stated as he took charge and moved forward.
Mac walked beside Harm silently for a few minutes, "Are you happy?" Mac asked as they went through one of the security checkpoints.
Harm nodded "Honestly? Yeah. Mac, I'm really sorry about having done this too you, you know that, right?" Harm asked curiously as they collected their bags again.
"I know Harm, and trust me, I won't tell anyone. I'll keep your secret for as long as I have too." Mac said with a smile as she looked up at Harm.
"One day things will change – Is that what you're telling me?" Harm asked with a raised eyebrow.
Mac nodded "I sure as hell hope so, because the looks between you and… It was intense, even more so than what we ever had." Mac said with a chuckle as they sat down in the waiting area.
"Twenty eight years is a long time to hide a secret, you know?" Harm asked as he relaxed in the seat, one leg crossed over the other.
Mac nodded solemnly as she looked over at Harm "So, are you… Gay or bisexual?" Mac whispered as she nibbled on her bottom lip.
Harm smirked as he looked over at Mac "Gay. All the girlfriends I ever had… Not once, I couldn't…" Harm sighed as he shook his head slowly.
Mac stifled as she looked over at Harm with a sympathetic look in her eyes "You could never?" Mac asked incredulously.
Harm shook his head again "The attraction may have been there, but when it came to… I could never seal the deal." Harm said quietly, rubbing his palms against his thighs to clear the sweat.
Mac couldn't hide the laughter this time "You've always seemed such the ladies' man… I honestly cannot fathom how you kept this to yourself. Why'd – never mind, that's a stupid question, I know why you joined the NAVY." Mac said with a smile as she watched people walking past them.
After several minutes of silence, Harm turned in his chair to face Mac, "So, Christmas this year – How do you want to handle it?" Harm asked curiously.
Mac giggled as she patted Harm's cheek lightly "I'll be in London for Christmas – Believe me – I do not want to miss Christmas in London!" Mac exclaimed happily as she looked up at Harm with a smile. "And, I will not miss seeing you and AJ together, either… He is coming, to London, right?" Mac asked in a whisper.
Harm nodded slowly as he let out a rather girlish giggle, "Yes, yes he is coming to London." Harm said with a contented sigh as he rested his head against the top of the chair.
"Did you just giggle?!" Mac asked excitedly as she stared disbelievingly at Harm.
Harm shook his head rapidly, attempting to deny the accusation "No! No I didn't!" Harm stated adamantly as he turned in his chair and crossed his arms over his chest.
Mac laughed loudly as she held onto Harm's upper arm, "Oh god, Harmon Rabb! You're such a girly-guy! How have I ever missed that?!" Mac questioned with further fits of giggles.
Harm sighed as he stood up slowly "I've… always been this way. I know it's weird, but somehow… I feel better, I feel freer… Knowing that you know… Know that… he knows… and he's there for me." Harm said as he sighed and sat back down, cradling his head in his hands "I'm still in DC and I miss the loving hell out of him, does that make me weak?" Harm asked as he looked up at Mac with a frown.
Mac shook her head and hugged Harm close to her chest "No, it makes you in love Harm… There is no weakness in being in love." Mac said as she kissed the side of Harm's head softly.
"Thanks Mac." Harm whispered as he hugged Mac back and snuggled into her side. A few minutes later his cellphone began ringing, Harm rolled his eyes as he flipped the device open "Hello… Oh, hey… Heh, uh well… We're still waiting, the plane is stuck in limbo… Mhm, oh god… Shut up! Damn it, no! Look… It's going to be a long flight, and I don't need that in my head!" Harm said with a sigh as he laid back in the seat, looking over at Mac with pleading eyes.
Mac shook her head as she snagged the phone from Harm's hand and set it to her own ear "AJ – You leave him alone! This hop is not going to be easy on Harm as it is. So, you be nice to him!" Mac stated as she pressed the phone back to Harm's ear.
"Love you AJ." Harm said with a smile as the words were reciprocated, Harm grabbed the phone and hung up with a contented sigh as he curled up, waiting to board the aircraft.
