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Part 2: Perfect dates and old demons
Mac and Vicky's apartment
Okinawa, Japan
Saturday 9 June 1990
0600
Harm woke up to the annoying sound of an alarm. Opening one eye he found the offending item and shut it off. He looked down and found a beautiful woman laying with her head on his chest and an arm draped around his mid-section. When he tried to move his legs he found they were intertwined with hers. He needed to get up to use the head though and she'd probably need to get up anyway since her alarm had just gone off so he caressed her face softly calling: "Good morning Princess, you need to wake up." She cracked open one of her eyes and when she realised there was someone else in her bed she stiffened but just for a moment before she remembered what had happened the night before. She looked up at him and without a warning kissed him full on the lips, slightly embarrassed she got up and walked over to her closet to get her uniform while Harm got out as well and stood behind her. Putting his arms around her he hugged her and whispered: "I love you." Before heading off to the bathroom. Sarah just stood there, amazed at how well he knew her. When she heard the door open she walked over to the bathroom, just as he got out she gave him a smile and went to take a shower.
When she emerged from the bathroom 15 minutes later she was completely dressed and ready for the day. Entering the kitchen she found Harm cooking breakfast, there were eggs and bacon and even dinosaur-pancakes.
"Wow, that's a huge breakfast."
"Well, marines need to eat good right? Besides, you're gonna need your energy if you're going out with me tonight." He shyly looked her way.
Sarah pulled up one of her eyebrows before answering: "I'd love to."
Sitting down at the table she started eating. When she'd finished it was time for her to go to work so she got her bag and her coat and walked over to him, he bent down and kissed her. She accepted the kiss before turning around and heading for the door, no words were necessary between them.
Mac and Vicky's apartment
Okinawa, Japan
Saturday 9 June 1990
1745
Sarah unlocked the door and went inside. Putting her bag down on the floor and turning around to enter the kitchen she noticed a package on her coffee-table. Walking over to it she sat down on the couch and picked it up. Turning it over a few times she noticed an envelope and opened it. Inside was a card, opening it she read:
Dear Princess,
Be ready for the night of your life at 1830,
Love you,
Harm
Opening the box she found a beautiful navy coloured dress with matching shoes. After admiring the dress for a few minutes she realised that she had only 30 minutes left so she hurried into the bathroom to take a shower. She emerged 15 minutes later and walked over to her closet. Searching through her underwear she finally picked out a black low thong and matching bra. Slipping the underwear and dress on she did her make-up and hair. She finished with applying some perfume and admired her appearance in the floor length mirror in her bedroom. Content with what she saw she slipped on the shoes that came in the package and went to sit down on the couch. Almost immediately after sitting down she stood up again and started pacing. She wasn't sure why but for some reason tonight was going to be important. Before she could elaborate on the thought though there was a knock on the door. Opening the door she felt her breath catch in her throat. There in her hallway stood Harm, looking as handsome as ever in his tux, carrying a long stemmed red rose. She stared at him for a moment before noticing that he was staring at her as well. Feeling flattered she stepped away from the door so he could enter. He did and said: "You look so beautiful princess."
Sarah blushed slightly before replying: "Thanks, so do you."
"Here, this is for you." With that Harm handed Sarah the rose.
Sarah took it before leaning over and landing a soft kiss on his lips.
"Let me just put this in water and then I'm ready to go."
"Yeah sure, take your time."
On her way to the kitchen she felt his eyes on her and a small smile appeared on her lips.
A minute later she emerged from the kitchen with a little vase and the rose, putting it down in the middle of her coffee-table she said: "Okay, let's go."
Harm let Sarah lock up the apartment before laying his hand on her back, leading her outside to his car.
Mac and Vicky's apartment
Okinawa, Japan
Saturday 9 June 1990
1925
Sarah and Harm had just entered the restaurant when a waiter came up to them: "Good evening, did you have reservations?"
"Yes, it's under Rabb."
The waiter looked in the reservations book and said: "Ah, hear it is, follow me."
They followed him to a secluded table in the back of the room. After they'd said down they ordered their drinks and when the waiter walked of to get them Sarah said: "This is just, wow, thank you, but you didn't have to do this."
"I know, but I wanted too."
Sarah looked in his eyes and she could see the love for her there.
During dinner they talked about lots of stuff and just had a good time. Just when Harm started to say something the waiter arrived with their dessert. He put the chocolate cake in front of Sarah and the bowl of fruit in front of Harm. As the waiter walked away Sarah said: "What were you going to say Harm?"
"Huh, oh, I can't remember."
Sarah looked him in the eyes, he knew that she knew he was stalling but the truth was that he'd lost his nerve so instead of that he said: "How's your dessert?"
"Good, yours?"
"Good as well."
After dinner they took a walk through the park on their way back to Sarah's place. Watching the sun go down Sarah said softly: "This is beautiful Harm."
Looking down at Sarah he said: "Yeah it is." She looked up at him, smiled softly and kissed him. After a while she stopped them, turned to him and said: "Harm, what were you going to say before, at the restaurant."
"Uhm, I, it's not important."
"I think it is, I just think you're to chicken to tell me." Looking into her eyes he could see the challenge there. Bringing his hands up to her face he kissed her softly before saying: "I just want you to know how much I love you and how much you mean to me. And," It was quite for a few seconds before he continued: "I missed you so much, princess" Sarah was touched by what he'd said. She reached up and planted a soft kiss on his lips to show him how important he was to her. Without saying a word they started walking again, holding on to each other like their life depended on it. About 10 minutes later they reached Sarah's apartment building. Going up the stairs and through the door Harm pinned Sarah against the now closed door. Hearing a soft "ouch" he pulled her back and saw a note pinned to the door saying
Hi Mac,
I've gone out with Dan,
I don't think I'll be home tonight
Have fun ;)
Vicky
After reading the note Harm picked Sarah up and sat both of them down on the couch. After 20 minutes of cuddling and necking Sarah unbuttoned the first button on Harms dress shirt. Kissing down his neck and his newly exposed skin. After a few minutes she started to open another button. That was when Harm stilled her hands and said: "Princess, we don't have to do this." Seeing the hurt look on her face he hurried to assure her: "Not that I don't want to, believe me I do, but I don't want you to feel pressured in any way, we'll only do this if you're sure you want to."
"I do Harm, I love you so much."
Reassured that she really wanted it he picked her up and carried her to her bedroom. They slowly undressed each other until all that separated them were Harm's boxers and her thong before laying down on the bed together. Harm started kissing her all over. After a while he felt her body tense up and looking at her face he saw the tears making their way down to her pillow.
"What's wrong baby?"
"Nothing, go on." When he saw the fear in her eyes he dressed her in his shirt and laid down beside her, cradling her close while she let the tears come. After a few minutes she calmed down and whispered into his chest: "I'm so sorry."
"For what Princess."
"For leading you on, I thought I was over it but just laying there I saw there faces and heard their voices."
"Shh, don't worry about it honey."
"But, I want to make love to you Harm, I don't want those demons to follow me wherever I go, please help me."
"Of course I'll help you. Why don't you try to get some sleep now and we'll figure it out tomorrow okay princess?"
"Okay, thank you so much Harm."
"No worries, sleep tight dear, I'll be here when you wake up." With that Sarah laid down as close to him as she could before falling into a restless sleep.
End Part 2
