"Video Princess Blues"

A/N: Sorry it took so long to update. Homework has been at an all-time high lately, and so I haven't had much time to devote to putting up a new chapter.

As always, you know what I want!......What is that? you ask MORE REVIEWS!!!!!!!!.....and DJE on my doorstep...but let's shoot for reasonable here. : )

.ON TO THE STORY!

Mcmurphy's

(Harm's POV)

I wish I could answer him a yes, just to see the look on his face. (Not to mention what it would do for my ego!) But, we never had ...not really. (which was my own fault, I'm sure.) I wish I could say we had

been.....we were............ But, I can't.

Bugme has no businness asking! I'm sure that if Mac knew he was asking he'd be subject to the wrath of a marine! I resist the urge to chuckle.....I loved seeing her in P'd off marine mode. (when the hostility wasn't directed at me, OF COURSE!)

I come out of my thoughts to see Bugme, still waiting on my reply. I decided to go with an evasive answer.

"Ah, come on Mic....you know that would be against Regs."

I look at Brumby out of the corner of my eye, before taking another sip of beer. 'Had It been enough for him?'

"You didn't answer my question, Rabb." Bugme says, and I take note of the irritation in his voice. (can you imagine? ME irritating Bugme *go figure!*)

'For Mac's sake, stay calm.... 'For Mac's sake..STAY CALM.' I repeated over and over to myself. But, what the heck? I HAD TO SET HIM STRAIGHT.

"Maybe that's because I didn't think I needed to.......I don't owe you anything Brumby." I hear myself say through clenched teeth.

I watch as Bugme's face turns red with anger.

"You sure as h*** do!.......Brumby spit out.....We're getting married in just a few days!"

I stand up and get my wallet out to pay for my drinks. *I've had enough*

I try to calm my voice as I say:

"Then you and I shouldn't be having this conversation Brumby."..........

" I think we should! ...Everytime I catch you looking at her, you seem to bloody forget who's ring she wears!"

I remembered the night of the engagement party,.....the kiss that I never wanted to end..... I sputtered out in a rush. "YOU WANT THE TRUTH BRUMBY???...I love Mac, I love everything about her. I love the way she smiles, her confidence...her vulnerability, her courage, her friendship, her loyalty,...... I love the way she laughs, I love the way she can light up a room

just by entering it, Heck.... I even love her Beltway burgers and insanely strong coffee." I calm myself and say........... "You don't deserve her , Brumby.....and neither do I. But, she loves you....you make her happy.....and I wish you both the best."

I tossed my money on the counter and was putting my jacket on when Brumby muttered:

"Just stay away from her , Rabb."

I shot back. "OK. ...But, I can't garauntee she'll stay away from me!"

"What the heck is that supposed to mean!?!" Mic shouted angrily.

I shouted back even louder, earning us the attention of everyone in the entire place:

"It MEANS Rabb, that we're best friends...and will continue to be!"....NOT YOU OR.......OR ANY RING FOR THAT MATTER CAN STAND IN THE WAY OF THAT!"

And with that, I turned and walked out. Things were clearer than they'd ever been.

THE END

A/N: *Holds breath* what do ya think????? PLEASE REVIEW if you want more! : ) SEMPER FI!