AN: i have a million excuses why this chapter took so long but I'm not going to give them to you. I'm just going to tell you i have a new story started tell me if it's good.

Rabb Residence

0555

JR woke up with a smile on her face. She had just had the most vivid, wonderful dream. She rolled over toward the clock to turn it off. When she did she saw a note with her name on it in what she had come to recognize as Charlie's handwriting. JR sat up quickly, 'It wasn't a dream.' She picked up the note and read it.

Julia,

I thought I should be gone before everyone woke up. I almost got caught by your dad he got a call, some pressing JAG matter. He came in to check on you. But I'll be back.

Your Jarhead

I don't know that I'm ready for this. I mean I've only dreamed about this moment forever but what happens if it doesn't work? I cant loose this friendship. I can't loose him. A knock at the door got her attention.

"Hey."

"Hey." JR replied halfheartedly. Harm (the elder) walked into the room and plops down on the bed next to his daughter. JR quickly crumples up the note and throws it in the direction of the trashcan.

"What was that?" he asks giving her a strange look because he hasn't seen her act like this since she was a teen trying to hide a note from a crush.

"Nothing just some trash." Was the dispassionate answer. Harm simply nodded not really believing the answer but not in the move to push the subject.

"What happened last night?" getting strait to the point.

"I got tired." JR replied shrugging off the question.

"Yeah after you and Charlie slept all afternoon. I don't think so try again."

"The guys were acting stupid and I got tired of it, ok?"

"Your brother thinks it was more than that."

"Yeah well he also think that Chevy and Chevrolet are to different car companies." She throws back pointedly. A simple 'Hey' from her father was enough to make her check her attitude.

"He may no nothing about cars but he knows a lot about you. So come on out with it."

"I can't tell you."

"What do you mean you can't tell me?"

"Just that I can't tell you. It could get some one I care about in trouble." JR let out immediately cringing inside at the some one I care about part. This whole situation had her off balance. Last was…was…indescribable. Better than words could ever express. But confusing as hell.

"Something illegal happen?" Harm asked with obvious concern.

"Civilian? No. UCMJ? Yeah." JR got up and started to pace a little grateful she had managed to get dressed again last night. That could have been interesting.

"Ok. So lets say I'm not the JAG. This is dad baby girl talk to me."

"That's a whole lot better. Believe me this is not the type of thing you talk to your dad about."

"Try me." Harm challenged.

Taking a deep breath JR began knowing there would be no getting out it, "Charlie kissed me."

Harm put his fist in front of his mouth thinking of what to say that wouldn't seem really insensitive. He finally settled on,

"Hmm, well I could that would be against the UCMJ." JR scoffed in response rolling her eyes.

"So that's what got you so flustered yesterday that you left before you beat all the marines in pool." Harm smiled trying to lighten the mood. He succeeds in getting a small chuckle out of her.

"Did you kiss him back?" he asked curiously.

"Uhhh"

"Say no more. Looks like you have some thinking to do. I'll leave you to it." With that he left her. JR flopped back on her bed pulling a pillow over her head.

A highway in DC

1148

A cell phone rings. A young man digs in his pocket to retrieve the noisy item. He checked the caller ID. 'My Flychick' he looked at it for a second before answering.

"Hello."

"Hey, we need to talk. Meet me at the spot at 1215."

"Alright."

"Bye."

"Yeah."

The car made a quick left and sped toward the prementioned destination.

A mall food court

1219

Charlie spotted JR at their usual table next to the Taco Bell.

"You're late."

"You said we needed to talk?"

"Yeah I think last night was a mistake. Don't get me wrong it was great, but what about regs. It could mean the end of our careers if we get found out."

Charlie was silent for a long time in shock before he finally found his voice," What about us? I don't think I can go back to just being your friend because for me I think there there's always been something more."

"You're going to have to try. I'm sorry." With that she gets up to leave.

"Wait, please. Don't…" She turned to him. He reached out and took her hand in his. Caressing it gently he pulled JR closer until he leaned in and captured her lips softly. Sending the now familiar shock wave though both of them. Releasing her Charlie stared deep in to her eyes.

"You can't tell me that didn't make you feel something." JR's mouth opened and closed several times but nothing came out.

"I'm willing to risk it all for this, for you. It's your call." He stated boldly.

"Can I have some time? I can't think right now."

"Yeah sure. Call me when you make up your mind." With that he was gone.

TBC

AN: Next chapter shouldn't take so long. I'll be updating my auther's page soon so look for that too. now go check out "Fait, Timing, and Now What".