Five months later, Harm had finally retired from the NAVY, he still hadn't made a decision about what he wanted to do regarding his career, but he had several doors that were opened up to him with all the connections he had.
On top of trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life, he and Gibbs were in the process of renovating AJ's house. They were changing the one-bedroom, one-bathroom house into a five bedroom six-bathroom escape for all of the men.
Harm smiled as he stood in the doorway to the master bedroom, watching as AJ flipped from one side of the bed to the other side.
"Harm…" AJ's gruff voice broke through Harm's thoughts, as he slowly turned over onto his back, staring at his fiancé's silhouette in the door.
"Yeah?" Harm asked as he carefully removed his saw-dust covered clothes, setting them in the wash basket, then walked over to the bed, sitting on the edge of it.
"You smell terrible!" AJ exclaimed, laughing as he caressed Harm's back lightly.
"Yeah well, Gibbs and I have been going at it for the past thirteen hours… I would be surprised if I smelt any better than what I do right now." Harm stated as he turned, tucking his leg underneath his body, reaching up to gently stroke AJ's chest and stomach.
"Going at it you say?" AJ questioned, raising his eyebrow upward as a small smirk crossed his lips.
Harm groaned as he slapped AJ on the stomach lightly "Not what I meant, at all!" Harm protested as he hopped off the bed and headed towards the bathroom, "I'm going to go take a shower – You stay right there, because I will be back." Harm said, winking at AJ as he shut the bathroom door.
AJ grinned as he laid back down, resting his hands behind head as he listening to Harm in the bathroom, groaning as he stood underneath the shower, letting the warm water spray down his tattered body. AJ chuckled as he slid out of bed, then collected a highly-recommended – By Clay – massage oils and lit a few candles around the bedroom, he knew tonight would be a restless night if Harm wasn't able to relax completely, and AJ was tired of the tossing and turning that took place nearly every night.
Harm came out of the bathroom ten minutes later, smiling as he looked over at AJ who was sitting and waiting on the bed with the massage oil in his hands, "Trying to romance me?" Harm asked as he walked over to the dresser, grabbing a pair of loose fitting shorts.
"No, I'm trying to relax you… I heard each and every groan, and unless you were jerking off, I figured you could use a massage." AJ replied, grinning as he held out his hand to Harm.
"Nah, no jerking off. I've hardly got the strength to pull on these pair of shirts, let alone try and work my hand along the length of my cock." Harm said as he slid into the bed, lying down on his stomach.
AJ straddled Harm's thighs carefully, then squirted a generous amount of the massage oil into his palm, warming it up for a few seconds, then carefully laid his hands against Harm's back, tenderly working Harm's muscular yet slim frame.
Harm growled as AJ continued working Harm's back, fidgeting slightly with each pass over tender muscles, "What's with the growl?" AJ asked, momentarily stopping the massage.
"Just sore… very sore…" Harm said through gritted teeth as he tried getting into a comfortable position again.
AJ sighed as he went back to kneading Harm's back gently "I tried telling you to take more breaks… You thought Gibbs was a slave driver, but I got news for ya honey, you drive yourself harder than anyone I know." AJ said as he stopped rubbing Harm's back, wiping his hands on the towel then collapsing down onto the bed beside his partner.
Harm sighed as he shrugged his shoulders, slowly turning over onto his side, "I just want to get the renovations finished. I mean, I love doing all this work, don't get me wrong – But, I cannot wait to finish it and have everyone moved in." Harm stated as he slid his hand up AJ's stomach slowly.
AJ laughed as he caught Harm's hand, pulling it up to his lips and kissing his knuckles softly "I think you just miss being with me." AJ whispered as he slowly pulled Harm closer to him.
Harm nodded as he laid his head down against AJ's chest, gently threading his fingers through the fine silver chest hairs, "I do miss being with you. I also miss having muscles that don't ache with every step I take." Harm said, chuckling softly as he tilted his head to look up at AJ.
AJ grinned as he leaned forward, kissing Harm softly on the lips, "You guys are almost done though, I mean, you've got the outer walls up, the flooring is all done… What else is left to do?" AJ asked as he carded his fingers through Harm's hair.
Harm purred deep in his throat as he nuzzled into AJ's chest, a jaw-cracking yawn escaping his lips, "Dry walling, staining the floors… laying the tile in the bathrooms… putting in all the sinks, showers and toilets… trimming and painting… electrical work… so much needs to be done." Harm said, his tone getting deeper between each pause as sleep slowly started claiming his mind.
Around midnight, Harm woke up suddenly from a deep sleep, a loud moan ripping from his throat as his hips involuntarily bucked forward, a wet heat surrounding his cock, he lifted his head and looked down to see AJ skillfully sucking down his length "Oh fuck!" Harm moaned as his cock hit the back of AJ's throat.
AJ smirked as he looked up at Harm, who was squirming restlessly on the bed "God you're beautiful." AJ whispered as he pressed up on his knees, gently placing Harm's legs over his shoulders, then ran a gentle finger around Harm's puckered hole.
Harm gasped and wiggled even more against the bed, "No… no teasing… please…" Harm begged, biting down on his bottom lip to stop the whimpers from escaping.
AJ chuckled as he patted Harm's legs softly "Alright, if that's how you want it." AJ stated, leaning over Harm's body to grab the lube from the nightstand, their cocks brushing against each other causing both men to gasp from the sensation.
AJ popped the cap on the lube, pouring a generous amount onto his fingers, he began carefully opening Harm's body up to him, "Want it… now… please… please… please AJ…" Harm continued begging, his body writhing relentlessly against the bed.
AJ grinned as he withdrew his fingers, reveling in the pitiful whimper that it drew from Harm, he quickly coated his cock and pressed it against the warm heat "You sure this is what you want?" AJ teased, prodding at Harm to cause more whimpers.
Harm nodded his head rapidly "Yes… yes… please… Oh god… please I want it…" Harm panted out, his entire body shuddering with sheer desire.
AJ chuckled softly as he pushed himself in to the hilt, causing Harm to gasp out, his body arching into the thrust. AJ moaned as he wrapped his hands around the headboard, beginning a deep and slow thrust into Harm's body. "So, what do you want to do?" AJ asked as he looked down at Harm with a grin.
Harm shrugged as best he could, raising his hips up to meet each of AJ's thrusts "Don't… know! I… I kind of… like the idea… of joining NCIS… need more infor…mation!" Harm panted out, squeaking as AJ bottomed out and rotated his hips in counterpoint to Harm's hips. "Just know… that I'm not… ready to retire… yet… if ever…" Harm added as he moaned loudly, his back arching off the bed.
"Retiring… is up to you… whenever you're… ready… I… FUCK!" AJ growled, his fingers tightening around the headboard as he continued slamming into Harm's body.
Harm screamed out, arching into each of AJ's thrusts, "Right… Oh goddddd! Right there!" Harm shouted, his legs clenching over AJ's shoulders as he clutched at the sheets beneath him.
Harm and AJ laid panting and sated, still tangled up in the sheets as they came back down from their post-coital haze "Not gonna pass out on me, are ya?" AJ asked as he finally caught his breath, looking over at Harm with deep concern on his face.
Harm shook his head briefly "No, I don't think I am… Unless of course I pass out from exhaustion." Harm said jokingly, until he looked up at AJ's face, he frowned "AJ, stop. It wasn't your fault that it happened." Harm said firmly as he pushed up on his arm, looking down at his lover.
AJ laughed softly as he wrapped his arm around Harm's back and pulled the younger man down onto his chest, "Yeah I know, but… I'm allowed to worry about you, aren't I?" AJ asked as he caressed Harm's back softly.
Harm giggled, nodding his head slowly "This is nice." Harm whispered as he snuggled deeper into AJ's chest.
"Mmm, yeah it is. I love having you in my arms." AJ whispered as he continued stroking up and down Harm's back slowly and lovingly.
Harm giggled more as he squirmed against AJ's side "Stop… stop!" Harm said through more giggles as AJ continued running his fingers along Harm's back.
After a few more minutes of tickling Harm's back, AJ stopped and kissed Harm's forehead tenderly "I love you, Harm." AJ whispered as he turned over in the bed, bringing Harm down with him.
"I love you, too." Harm whispered as he hovered above AJ, kissing him on the lips, at first softly, then the more desperate and hungry kisses came as Harm squirmed and grinded against AJ's body, a needy whimper escaping Harm's mouth, his hands ceaselessly moving across the hard planes of AJ's body, then down to the hardening erection lying against AJ's stomach.
AJ groaned when Harm's hand made contact with his cock "Mmm… such magic fingers." AJ said huskily, thrusting into Harm's fist.
Harm nodded as he slowly kissed down AJ's body until he was hovering over AJ's cock, "What about my tongue?" Harm asked as he wrapped his mouth around AJ's cock, slowly bobbing down the length.
AJ groaned as he bucked upward into Harm's mouth, "Magic… everything…" AJ panted out as his hand dropped to the top of Harm's head, his fingers fisting in the short strands as he guided Harm along his length.
Harm smiled around AJ's length as AJ continued thrusting into his mouth, he opened up his throat, allowing AJ's cock to slide in to the base. AJ moaned loudly "Oh fuckkk!" AJ growled as he held Harm's head down on his cock, large shots of come spilling out.
Harm swallowed every drop of AJ's come, then smirked as he crawled back up the bed, kissing AJ softly on the lips "That was good." Harm said with a chuckle as he laid down on the bed, turning onto his stomach.
"You don't want a return?" AJ asked, turning over onto his side, caressing Harm's back softly.
Harm shook his head "Nuh uh, tired again." Harm mumbled as he curled into his pillow, letting out a jaw-cracking yawn.
"Mmm, alright…" AJ said around a yawn of his own "Go back to sleep." AJ said as he continued rubbing Harm's back until the younger man's breathing evened out.
Morning came relatively early for the couple, and with another romp in the bed, the two men laid in a boneless heap of satiation, their fingers tangled together with AJ sprawled out on the bed, and Harm sprawled out on top of AJ.
"Sex with you only seems to get better." Harm murmured tiredly against AJ's chest.
AJ laughed as he wrapped his arms around Harm's shoulders, drawing him into a languorous kiss, "You know you have an insatiable appetite for sex, right?" AJ asked as he carded his fingers through Harm's hair.
"Mhmmm, I know, which is why I'm glad I have someone who can keep up." Harm said as he nuzzled into the juncture of AJ's shoulder and neck, slowly sitting up in AJ's lap and grinding downward against AJ's groin.
"Fuck! Why are you so horny?!" AJ asked as he palmed Harm's rear, pulling the younger man harder down against him.
Harm groaned as his head fell backwards against his shoulders "Can't help it… when I'm around you…" Harm said, gasping slightly as he pushed harder against AJ's body.
"Fuck…" AJ moaned softly as he bucked upward into Harm, "You'd think three hours of sex would be enough for you." AJ said, chuckling as he turned their bodies, pinning Harm's hands above his head, and body down to the mattress.
Harm shook his head slowly, biting back his bottom lip softly "You're such a naughty little boy, aren't you?" AJ goaded as he ground his hips into Harm's body.
Harm nodded as he wrapped his legs around AJ's thighs, "Always for you." Harm whispered seductively into AJ's ear.
AJ growled as he latched onto Harm's ear, nibbling and sucking against it, causing Harm to squeak in pleasure, his legs gripping tighter around AJ's thighs.
AJ groaned as he slid his still lube-covered cock into Harm's body, viciously thrusting into Harm's willing body, causing the younger man to scream out with each of AJ's thrusts.
After they were – again – sated and lying flat on the bed, AJ huffed out a laugh "I love when you scream like that." AJ said roughly, looking over at Harm.
Harm giggled as he slid off the bed "You're the only one who's ever made me scream like that." Harm said as he pulled on a pair of shorts and walked towards the closet.
"Really?" AJ asked as he followed Harm into the closet, pulling on a pair of jeans and a tank top.
Harm nodded as he pulled on a tank top and a button up shirt over it, leaving the buttons undone, "Mhm, the only one." Harm said with a smile as he pulled on his socks and sneakers.
AJ chuckled as he slid his arms around Harm's waist and kissed the younger man on the back of the neck once he stood back up "I'm glad then." AJ said as he and Harm walked out into the living room together, staring at the 'war-torn' room.
Harm laughed as he pulled out of AJ's embrace softly, "Why are you laughing?" AJ asked as he walked over to the coffee mug, pouring three large mugs and turning back to Harm with two of the mugs in his hands.
"Because your living room looks liked a damned war zone… Or a hardware store, whichever you prefer." Harm said as he ran his fingertips across the smooth surface of the plywood panels.
AJ laughed as he walked over to Harm, handing him one of the mugs of coffee, "Hardware store has more appeal… War zone, not so much – Although, definitely hotter men in war zones." AJ said with a smirk as he slid his arm around Harm's waist and pulled him into his side.
Harm growled as he turned his head, biting AJ's ear lightly, AJ laughed as he turned his head, capturing Harm's lips in a soft and loving kiss, "I think I'd rather you in a war zone, wearing your BDU's, covered head to toe in sand and sweat… Yep, that's how I want ya. Dirty and sweaty." AJ said with a wink as he slapped Harm's ass playfully, then quickly moving to the front door and swinging it open.
Gibbs stood there with his hand mid-air, "How'd you know I was already here?" he asked as he walked over to the coffee pot, collecting the already poured mug, swallowing down a mouthful.
"You didn't leave last night… You know, if you wanted to stay over, you could have crashed on the couch." AJ stated as he slid down into his recliner, propping his feet up on the coffee table.
Gibbs shook his head slowly "Nuh uh, as much as I love you guys… Listening to Harm scream all night long would have been hell on me without having Tony here to fix me." Gibbs said with a smirk, looking over at AJ and Harm with a raised eyebrow.
Harm blushed furiously, shrugging his shoulders as he kept his eyes on the wood that his fingers were caressing, with a twinkle in his eyes.
Gibbs chuckled as he leaned against the half-wall diving the kitchen and living room, watching Harm "What's with that?" Gibbs asked, nodding in Harm's direction.
AJ laughed as he turned his head back to look at Harm who was absently sipping his coffee, walking around the "He's practically salivating over the wood… Don't think I've ever seen him so… hypnotized by it before." AJ said with a raised eyebrow.
Gibbs shrugged as he continued sipping his coffee, "I know the feeling, I've had that look many times before… Mostly after I've finished a project though. Never before finishing it… He's got ideas in his head that far supersede anything I have in my head… Then again, it's still early right now." Gibbs said as he walked over to Harm and clasped his shoulder lightly, "You ready to start working, my young apprentice?" Gibbs asked as he looked at Harm.
"I may be younger than you, but I am no apprentice! I've rebuilt my entire loft from practically the ground up!" Harm said slightly angered, he rolled his eyes as he walked off and up the newly built staircase off to the side of the house.
Gibbs raised an eyebrow as he watched Harm storm off "What the hell was that about?" Gibbs asked, pointing his coffee mug in the direction Harm went.
AJ shook his head slowly "He doesn't like being underestimated. Especially when it comes to projects like this." AJ said as he relaxed in his recliner, sipping at his coffee.
Gibbs nodded slowly "Guess I'll keep that in mind for next time then." Gibbs said quietly as he quickly followed Harm upstairs to the newly renovated sections of the house.