Always Faithful

By: Panda

Summary: No matter how you say it, it always means the same thing.

A/N: This story is dedicated to my French teacher Madame, who has taught me so much about French. Can't wait for next year! Toujours Fidele Madame! :)

Harm sat in his apartment, waiting for Mac to arrive, wearing the cologne that he knew Mac liked. He had invited her over to "discuss a case," but little did she know, this wasn't for a case at all. Then a knock came at the door.

"Hey ninja-girl! You're three minutes late!" Harm laughed as he took her coat.

"Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! Keep talkin' flyboy." Mac said as she made her way to the table. "Harm! This smells so good! Is this dead COW I see?!?"

"Only for you jarhead, only for you." Harm pulled out Mac's chair for her and she sat down.

"How sweet! Thank you Harm. So where are your files?" Mac met Harm's eyes and they both smiled.

"Why don't we eat first, then we can look over the case."

"Ok, sounds good to me." Harm dished out the salads and the spaghetti and MEATballs, and they ate while making light conversation.

"You know Mac, I've been helping Mattie with her French homework, and I've actually learned some new things!"

"Flyboy? Actually LEARN something? This I won't believe 'till I see it! Prove it."

"Well, for one thing, in French, Semper Fidelis is Toujours Fidele."

"Always Faithful...Semper Fidelis...Toujours Fidele..." Mac said as she smiled. Harm took her hand.

"No matter how you say it, it always means the same thing."

"And what would that be?" Mac smiled.

"Jet'aime." Harm stated plainly.

"And what does that mean?" Mac asked.

"It means...I love you Sarah Mackenzie."

"You...you do?" Mac was almost crying now.

"Oui Sarah! Jet'aime. Toujours." -Yes Sarah. I love you. Always.-

Oh Harm, I love you too. Jet'aime." Their lips met in a sweet kiss, that really showed how much they loved each other. They moved to the couch and sat, curled in each others arms. Then Mac looked up at Harm.

"Harm? Toujours Fidele?" -Harm? Always Faithful?-

"Oui Sarah. Toujours Fidele. Toujours." -Yes Sarah. Always Faithful. Always.-

"Jet'aime Harm" -I love you Harm-

"Je't'aime Sarah" -I love you Sarah.-

And with that, the two fell into a calm, comfortable sleep. The best they both had had in months. Mac felt so safe in Harm's arms, and Harm loved the way she felt in his arms. They just slept so peacefully while the files lay forgotten on the floor.

THE END