Hi everyone, I just updated all the chapters but that was just because I found out I messed up the dates so don't worry, no need to read it all again ;)

part 7

Harm's home
La Jolla
California
Saturday 24 November 1984, 07:30 AM

Harm woke up with something heavy on his chest. When he opened his eyes he saw lots of dark hair and he realised that Sarah was clinging to him.

When he began to stroke her back she looked up at him and said: "Harm, I …. I love you too."

Harm touched his finger to her lips and said: "Shh, you don't have to say it."

Sarah saw the sincerity in his eyes and answered him: "I want to, I'm just not ready for a relationship, let alone a long distance one yet, but I want you to know that I love you too." Harm smiled at her and leaned down to kiss her check but Sarah moved so he kissed her lips instead.

She smiled up at him before giving him a hug and saying: "We have to get up, we don't want me to miss my buss, or do we?"

La Jolla High School
La Jolla
California
Saturday 24 November 1984, 10:00 AM

The group of exchange students from Wilhoit and their host-family's had assembled at La Jolla High School. All the luggage was already in the bus and it was time to say goodbye. Sarah hugged Trish and Frank first, thanking them for helping her with everything. Then she went to Harm, looked up at him and hugged him tightly.

Harm held her for a while before whispering in her ear: "Don't ever forget that I love you."

She answered him with a softly spoken: "I love you too, don't you forget that either."

He kissed her forehead and held for a few seconds more before he had to let her go so she could leave. She kissed the corner of his mouth before letting go of him completely to get on the bus. Harm stood there, looking at the space where the bus had been minutes before until Trish and Frank took him home.

Wilhoit High School
Wilhoit
Arizona
Saturday 24 November 1984 5:00 PM

When the bus arrived at Wilhoit High School Sarah was a bit apprehensive because she hadn't seen her uncle Matt for ages. She got of the bus, found her bag and signed out before walking over to the group of parents that was waiting. As soon as her spotted her he started walking towards her. When they had reached each other her uncle hugged her tightly for a while before saying: "I'm so sorry for never noticing, but I'm here now, I promise."

Sarah pulled back from the hug and said: "Thank you, can we go home?"

Uncle Matt nodded and together they left the school. When they arrived home uncle Matt showed her her room and she unpacked her things. When she got downstairs again her aunt Susan had just arrived with groceries to cook dinner so Sarah helped her with that.

While they were eating Sarah told her aunt and uncle about California and the Rabb's. Later when they were doing the dishes the phone rang. A minute later uncle Matt entered the kitchen saying: "Sarah, it's for you" He handed her the phone and she took it while walking into the lounge saying:

"Hello."

"Hi princess, I figured you'd be home by now."

"Yeah, I just got home about 2 hours ago."

"So, how was the trip over?"

"Boring, how was your day, what did you do?"

"Not a lot, I tried to find my blue t-shirt, the one with uncle Scrooge on it."

"Why, I thought you didn't like that one? You said you never wore it, that you wouldn't even notice if it would be gone."

"Oh uh yeah but it's still gone so I need to find it but never mind." He really didn't like that shirt, the reason he wanted is was because he knew that she had worn it and he didn't it to end up in the washing.

Meanwhile Sarah started to feel guilty so she said: "Uhm, actually, I know where it is."

"You do, where?"

"Uhm, I don't think you want to know."

"Why not, come on tell me, it can't be that bad, as you said, I don't even like it." 'I do now but there was no reason she should now that' Harm though.

"Oh uhm yeah, I guess you're right, actually, it's in my bag." When she didn't hear anything for a while she started to get nervous so she said: "I'm sorry, I thought you wouldn't notice if I took just one home and was going to give it back to you."

"No that's fine, don't worry about it. So, when were you going to give it back?"

"I'm not sure yet but I promise you it'll be before I turn eighty." She answered with a smile.

They talked some more about random stuff before saying good night.

That night Sarah went to bed wearing a blue shirt with uncle Scrooge on it.

In the next few months Harm and Sarah talked on the phone a few times and they'd both sent a lot of letters. Sarah continued to live with her aunt and uncle, although her aunt was really strict at times she enjoyed living there. She also managed to stay away from alcohol and her grades improved as well.

Wilhoit High School
Wilhoit
Arizona
Saturday February 2, 4:00 PM

Before they knew it February 2nd had arrived and Sarah was waiting for the bus from California. As soon as the doors opened and Harm appeared she run to him and hugged him tightly. They just held each other for quite a while before stepping back but still holding hands. They got Harm's luggage before going home for dinner.

Uncle Matt's home
Wilhoit
Arizona
Saturday February 2, 9:00 PM

After dinner they watched a movie but Harm kept glancing at Sarah. She looked a lot better then she did in November, even more beautiful if that was possible. At the end of the movie Sarah was snuggled up to Harm and almost asleep. That was when aunt Susan entered the room: "What do you think you are doing?"

"Huh, what?" said a sleepy Sarah.

"What are you doing? Get away from him." It took Sarah a fewseconds to absorb what her aunt was saying, she looked at Harm and slowly moved away from him. Sarah's aunt took her arm and led her into the kitchen.

"Haven't you learned yet? Boys are trouble. He can stay here because of the exchange program but I don't want any scene's like that is that understood?"

"Yes aunt Susan."

"Okay, I want you to go to bed now and I'll show Harm his room so go and say goodnight."

"Goodnight."

"Goodnight"

With that Sarah walked into the lounge room to say goodnight to Harm. She gave him a apologetic look which he understood before going upstairs.

Sarah's bedroom
Wilhoit
Arizona
Sunday February 3, 1:00 AM

Sarah couldn't sleep. She kept tossing and turning and Harm being just on the other side of the wall didn't make things any easier. Quietly she crept out of bed and exited her room, going into the door next to hers. As soon as she opened the door Harm sat up and opened his arms for her. She walked over to him and laid down beside him.

"Hi"

"Hi honey" Harm answered her before noticing what she was wearing.

"Ah, so at least you've been using it."

"What? "

"My shirt"

"Oh yeah"

It was quiet for a moment before she kissed him quickly on the lips, then she said: "I'm sorry for my aunt, I'm afraid we'll have to keep a distance when she's around."

"Don't worry about it, we'll be fine."

They laid together some more before Sarah kissed him again and said: "I have to go, she can't find me here in the morning"

"Okay, sleep tight princess." Sarah gave Harm a smile before leaving to go back to her own bed.

Uncle Matt's home
Wilhoit
Arizona
Sunday February 3, 9:00 AM

Sarah was downstairs reading a book when Harm entered the room. He was already dressed and ready for the day. They ate breakfast together before heading out. Sarah and Harm walked around town in the morning but not a lot was going on on a Sunday morning so they decided to pick up some sandwiches and have a picnic in the park. When they arrived at the park Sarah sat down against a tree and Harm sat down beside her, just a bit too close to appear normal but not close enough to raise suspicion. They ate their sandwiches while talking.

"Hey Harm, I figured out what I want to do next year."

"Really, what?"

"I'm gonna join the marines, uncle Matt inspired me."

"Wow, that's sounds awesome."

"Yeah, it does, I can't wait to start boot camp." Harm smiled at Sarah, knowing that she was happy made him happy. It was that moment that made them realise how much in love they actually were. During the next week they stole glances at each other when no one was looking, they tried not to touch to often but it wasn't enough, being this close but still so far away. So Sarah kept up her nightly visits to Harm. Some nights they had long talks, other nights they just enjoyed being together but one thing was always the same, they needed to be together.

AN: I'm not really happy with they way this turned out but okay. I tried to make aunt Susan look like the evil stepmother from Cinderella, not sure if it worked though ;) Anyways, thanks for reading and please review!