((Mac's POV))

The harder I stare into his eyes the more and more I get lost in them. He keeps telling me to just say what I need to say. How can he realize how difficult this is to me though? What if he doesn't feel the same way back? Am I pushing things? I'm trying to find the answers to all my numerous questions in those azure eyes. I'm afraid of what will happen if I tell Harm I'm in love with him. I bow my head for a moment telling myself to breath but it doesn't help much, I'm still nervous. My eyes are beginning to water up and I haven't even spoken. That's it Marine, speak your mind.

"Harm," My throat is clenched so badly. I'm trying so hard not to cry but I fail. Hot tears suddenly streak down my cheeks, leaving watery trails behind them. What is wrong with me? Harm's strong arms are around me again as he lifts me up onto the bed. I'm practically sitting on his lap. My body is shaking with my weeping. My head falls against his chest letting my tears roll onto his shirt. Both of his arms are embracing me tightly.

Emotions I've tried to keep to myself all these years are coming out now. There's nothing special about this day. The only reason Harm is here is because I wanted dinner. Dinner I never ate. Somehow those things combined led to this. Life isn't a concept I'll ever fully understand. The feeling of crying in Harm's presence isn't a new one. It's happened before. He never held me though. Maybe something has changed in him or perhaps now is finally the right place and time.

I like believing the second thought.

((Rabb's POV))

Mac's crying and all I can think to do is get her up off the floor. I grab her and pull her up onto the bed and then wrap her in my arms. Her head hits my shoulder and tears soak into my shirt.

I'm not sure what she's crying about. I'm scared that I've pushed her too far again. Scared that somehow I may have hurt the person I love most in this world.

"I'm sorry," I whisper under my breath. Her crying dies down for a minute as she sniffs.

"For what?" she mumbles as she draws in another shaky breath. I tighten my grip around her, pulling her closer to me.

"For all the times I hurt you. And the times when I said I'd be there and I wasn't. For all the chances I had to tell you how much I'm in love with you and I let them slip by."

Her crying has stopped all together. I can't believe I just said that to her. My mouth keeps going.

"I'm sorry for not calling you Sarah more often."

Mac puts her hands against my shoulders and pushes me back away. Has she rejected me?

((Mac's POV))

I'm going to die. He just said what I've wanted him to say for seven years. Since the Rose Garden. I have to see his face. Placing my hands on his shoulders I push him away and stare him.

I realize this might look like I don't like what he said. Reaching up with one hand I touch the left half of his face. He's real.

"I'm sorry, too. For whatever I've done to hurt you." Sitting up straighter I kiss him. Our lips only brush. I pull away.

"I love you. I'm in love with you Harm." Relief floods into me knowing I've finally spit the truth out. Harm doesn't reply. Instead he pulls me into a deep kiss that lasts until we're both out of breath.

"I love you, too, Sarah." A smile breaks over my face and I kiss him again. When it ends I hug him.

((Rabb's POV))

Phew. I'm glad all that's over with and off my chest. I've never been happier in all my days. Or nights I suppose would be the correct thing to say. Night. It must be getting late by now. Glancing at the clock I see that its almost 2300.

"Mac I hate to break all of this up but its going on 2300 hours. We both have work tomorrow and you're still hurt. You've got to rest up." She nods and I'm glad that she agrees.

"I guess I'll be heading out then." I don't want to risk hurting our relationship as friends by spending the night even though we've both admitted we love each other. Too many other men have hurt her by going to fast.

Mac begins to get up but I stop her, telling her I can let myself out. Pushing her gently back down into a lying position I pull the covers up over her again, then give her a kiss on the forehead and lips.

"I'll come over tomorrow morning to see how you are, alright? If you ankle isn't any better we'll get you to a doctor. See you."

"Night, Harm." I close the door to her bedroom quietly and wander back into the main part of her apartment. Seeing the uneaten pizza makes me review the night in my mind. She does love me in more than a friend way after all.

I lock her apartment up and leave. When I finally return home a sigh of relief and happiness escapes my lips. She's my Marine now.

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