A/N- Okie dokie, the song used in this chapter is "First Date" by Blink182, which can be found on 'Take Off Your Pants and Jacket'.
***In the car I just can't wait,
to pick you up on our very first date
Is it cool if I hold your hand?
Is it wrong if I think it's lame to dance?
Do you like my stupid hair?
Would you guess that I didn't know what to wear?
I'm too scared of what you think
You make me nervous so I really can't eat.**
**Let's go, don't wait, this night's almost over.
Honest, let's make this night last forever.
Forever and ever, let's make this last forever.
Forever and ever, let's make this last forever.**
**When you smile, I melt inside
I'm not worthy for a minute of your time.
I really wish it was only me and you
I'm jealous of everybody in the room.
Please don't look at me with those eyes
Please don't hint that you're capable of lies.
I dread the thought of our very first kiss.
A target that I'm probably gonna miss.***
Saturday August 16
1800 Harm's Apartment
Harm had just gotten out of the shower and was trying to decide what to wear on his first date with Mac. He was trying to decide on a pair of khakis with a blue polo shirt or black pants and a blue dress shirt. He was taking her to McMurphy's for dinner and a movie, so he decided on the khaki's and shirt. 5 minutes later he was out the door, and on his way to the florist to get Mac some roses.
Same Time, Mac's Apartment
Mac was standing on front of her closet trying to find something fitting for a night out with Harm. She knew they were going to McMurphy's and a movie, so that narrowed down her choices alittle, finally she picked out a sleeveless burgundy knee-length dress with ruffles at the bottom, Harm would be there at 1845, so she put on her make-up and did her hair, now all that was left was to wait for Harm.
1853
Harm had just pulled up at Mac's building when he looked at his watch at saw the time, he winced and decided it was a good thing he went for a dozen long stem red roses, instead of half dozen. (A/N- I have no clue how florists sell roses being as I've never gotten any and have never been on a date.) Harm rushed up to her apartment and knocked. Mac was sitting on the couch and when she heard the knock she just smiled, Harm would never be on time... Maybe she could help him with that, the Admiral would certainly be more than happy about it.
"You're late..."
"Yeah, so...?" He grinned as he held out the roses for her.
"Alright you're forgiven, but only because I love roses"
"Then I guess I made the right choice in flowers."
"Yes you did, Flyboy"
"So, you ready to go?"
"Yeah, just let me grab my purse." Mac said "Let's go"
"After you." Harm said sweetly.
"Thank you"
1915, McMurphy's
In the middle of conversation...
"Sound's like you nailed his six to the floor" Harm said. "Those Army guys always think they're so great, but I think you showed him."
"I try to nail the Army when possible" Mac laughed.
"So, are you ready to go to the movie?"
"Yeah, what are we seeing?"
"The Sum Of All Fears"
"Good, I've been wanting to see it, but I didn't want to go alone"
"You could have asked me anytime to go see it with you. I would have even payed for it!"
"Had I have known that I would have asked!"
"Well we can sit here and talk about going all night or we can go"
"Let's roll!"
1945 Stonybrook Cinemas
"Two, for Sum Of All Fears, please" Harm told the girl behind the counter.
"That will be $14.00"
Harm handed her a $20 and took the tickets and change.
"Do you want some snacks, Mac?"
"Just something to drink, and maybe some M&M's, of and I like Goobers. And look they have Gobstoppers!"
"You and your Marine stomach! Are you SURE you don't want anything else?"
"Yeah, pretty sure" Mac said smiling sweetly.
As they entered theatre number 23 the previews were coming on and they found a seat on the very back row. And as Harm looked around he noted that there were only about 8 more people in the room.
"I thought there would be more people here on a Saturday night" Harm said.
"Me too, but I'm not complaining. Less people to watch us make out." Mac said with a sly grin.
Harm just gave her one of his patented Flyboy smiles, and gave her a kiss on the forehead. Just then the lights went down and the movie started. Mac nearly attacked all her snacks, although she did give Harm some Gobstoppers. About 1/3 of the way through the movie Mac leaned over against Harm's shoulder, and he put his arm around her and drew idle circles on her back, and he could feel her relaxing quite a bit.
"You like that?" He whispered.
"Who wouldn't?"
"I'll keep doing it then" He smiled
A few minutes later he kissed her on the top of her head, and she put her head up from its resting spot to kiss his lips. This continued on and off for the remainder of the movie, and when it was over and the rest of the people were filing out of the theatre Mac and Harm were lost in each other, they looked like two teenagers. That is, until a man politely coughed and let them know they were the only ones in the room.
"I guess that means we should go, huh?" Mac said
"I believe so, although I could stay here all night and kiss you and never know what was going on around us"
"Well, take me home and we'll continue what we were doing"
"How can a guy say no to that??"
"You can't and that's why your coming" She smiled
2145 Mac's Apartment
"I wonder how long we would have stayed there like that if that man hadn't let us know the movie was over..." Mac said as she unlocked her door.
"A long time I'm sure"
"Do you want anything to drink?"
"Yeah, some water please"
"Coming right up"
A minute later Mac walked out of the kitchen with a bottle of water for Harm.
"I'm going to go change into something else. I'll be back in a few minutes."
2 1/2 minutes later Mac walked out of her bedroom in some grey sweatpants, and a short sleeved 'USMC' shirt. But then again she could have walked out in anything and Harm would have thought she looked stunningly beautiful.
"So, you want to continue what we started at the movie?" Mac said with a grin.
"You don't have to ask me twice!" He said as he walked over to her and caught her mouth in a breathtaking kiss. After about 2 minutes with little oxygen they broke apart.
"Wow Harm! That was....ummmm...."
"See, sailors are good for some things!"
"Yeah, just a few." Mac joked as she leaned in for another long kiss.
After about another 30-40 minutes of that, Mac had lost her internal clock for a short time, Harm decided he'd better stop that, since he didn't think he could stop himself if he went much longer.
"I'd better go before this gets out of hand." Harm said, standing up.
"Harm, will you stay with me again tonight?" Mac asked kind of shyly.
"Give me 25 minutes to run home and get some clothes for tomorrow."
"Alright, promise you'll come back?"
"You know I will" Harm said. And with that he kissed her one last time before heading to his apartment to get some clothes and toiletries.
2200 Harm's Apartment
Harm whistled as he rode up the elevator to his pad. He hurried around to get what he needed for the next day, he couldn't wait to get back to Mac's, just so he could touch and hold her once again. Just then his phone rang, he picked up his cordless and saw that it was Mac.
"Hey babe" Harm answered
"Hey yourself, can you pick us some ice cream before you over tonight?"
"Hmm, I don't if I can come tonight, you see I have this Marine girlfriend, and well, she'd kick my six to the curb if I brought you ice cream."
"I'll have to meet this girlfriend of yours."
"Yeah you should, she's a real looker" Harm laughed
Mac just laughed, "I'll see you in a while, Flyboy. I love you"
"I love you too, Jarhead"
After he hung up he grabbed his bag, and wrote a note to Sergei in case he came over looking for him.
When he got to the store he got some vanilla, Rocky Road, and some Death By Chocolate ice cream, then went and got some chocolate sugar cones, some hot fudge, and nuts.
"I hope this enough to fill her up.." He said out loud to himself.
"Pregnant wife?" A young shopper asked.
"No, just a Marine girlfriend with a stomach the size of New York City" Harm laughed.
"Oh, Marines, the best kind. The worst are those Navy airheads" The shopper made the mistake of saying. "I'm in the Air Force myself, I just got done with Basic Training."
"Oh well, I'm a Commander in the Navy." Harm said with a smile.
The Air Force kid snapped to attention and gave a salute after hearing that. "I'll sorry sir, I meant no disrespect" The young man said blushing.
"Don't worry about it, I'm the worst airhead I know." Harm smiled. "Nice meeting you" He said as he turned to walk away.
"Again sir, I'm sorry."
"Just don't do it again." Harm grinned.
2240 Back at Mac's
Harm didn't bother knocking, he just used his key. Thinking he would avoid an angry Marine if he let himself in.
"You said 20 minutes did you not Commander?"
"Yes ma'am" Harm said trying to hold back a smile.
"Then why did it take you 40?" Mac stared.
"I got caught up at the grocery"
"Did you get some ice cream?" Mac asked suspiciously.
"Yes, 3 kinds Vanilla, Rocky Road, and Death By Chocolate. I also got cones, hot fudge, and nuts"
"Alright you're forgiven" Mac said as she grabbed the ice cream from him and took it to the kitchen. "What kind do you want, Harm?"
"All of them! With hot fudge and nuts, please"
"Okay"
20 minutes later they had eaten there ice cream, and were sitting on the couch, Mac leaning on to Harm fighting back sleep.
"Maybe we should go to bed, Mac."
"Yeah, that's a good idea." She said yawning.
Harm picked her up and carried her to the bedroom, and set her down on the bed.
"I'll be back in a minute."
1 1/2 minutes later Harm walked out of the bathroom in some boxers and a t-shirt, climbed into bed with Mac, and wrapped his arms around her.
"I love you, Harm"
"I love you too, Sarah"
And with that they drifted off to sleep.
TBC