Title: It's Been a Long Day

Rating: M

Characters: Harvey Specter, Mike Ross

Warnings: Slash, Spoilers, Same-sex pairing, AU

Disclaimer: I do not own these characters. This is simply a tribute.

Summary: Harvey was there after Mike was jumped by Tess' husband. Takes place during Blood in the Water, Season 02, Episode 12.

Harvey chases the culprit but he gets away too fast. Harvey stops and quickly goes back to help Mike on the ground. He crouches by Mike's side, holding his head up. "Mike what the hell happened?" He asks angrily as he takes a handkerchief from his suit pocket and holds it to the corner of Mike's bleeding mouth. Mike lets out a soft moan "I'm calling 911" Harvey says as he quickly takes out his smart phone and dials.

"You don't have to.."

"Already done. Stay there." He places a hand on Mike's chest as Mike continues to lie on the ground.

After everything checked out at the hospital Mike walks into the waiting room to meet Harvey.

Harvey looks at Mike as if he'd just lost the firm a million dollar client. "Mike, whoever that was was lucky they ran. I was ready to kill that son of a bitch. You wanna tell me who they were? Did you know that guy?"

Mike looks at Harvey with guilt in his eyes, "Not really"

Harvey thinks for a minute and finally connects the dots before continuing, "It was the husband wasn't it?"

The puppy dog look in Mike's eyes lets Harvey know he hit the nail on the head. "Damn it, Mike I told you not to get mixed up with that woman."

"I know, I know" Mike says in protest. "She was hot."

"Yeah well now your face isn't too hot."

They both laugh

"Come on, you're staying at my place tonight."

"Harvey, it's really not necessary."

"No whining, come on. You can sleep in my guest room. I'm not gonna have you going back to your god awful apartment, who knows if that guy knows where you live or what." Harvey says sternly

Mike finally nods

When they get back to Harvey's apartment Harvey tries to get Mike's mind off things. "We can watch some TV before bed if you like. I've got popcorn. Wait, have you eaten yet tonight?"

"I don't really feel like it right now, Harvey." Mike says solemnly

Harvey gets a disappointed look on his face. "Okay well then the bathroom's upstairs, why don't you go take a nice hot shower and get ready for bed. In my room in the top drawer is where I keep my pajamas, you're welcome to wear any of them." Mike gives Harvey a half smile. Dried blood still visible in the corner of his lip. He climbs the stairs feeling a little bit better. After his shower he goes into Harvey's bedroom and opens the top drawer. He eyes all the pajamas before he takes a pair out for himself. As he leaves the bedroom he notices Harvey's closet is open and can't help but stop to admire his wardrobe of expensive suits. He runs his hand across the luxurious fabrics noticing the labels on the inside; Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Tom Ford, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Calvin Klein. There's even a custom made William Fioravanti. Suits all certainly in the $2,000 or more price range. Harvey definitely has the best of everything, Mike thinks to himself before he quickly heads back downstairs.

Harvey waits for Mike on the couch flipping channels on his big screen TV. His mind is racing. He can't focus on any shows right now. He can't think about anything else but Mike. Even though Mike is a screw up, he feels the need to protect him like a big brother. He takes his tie off and throws it on the end table next to the couch. He unbuttons the top of his white, Bachrach shirt and his tension is suddenly eased a little.

Mike finally returns all clean wearing a pair of Harvey's pajama bottoms and a white t-shirt. Harvey is sitting on the couch with the remote in his hand. The entire décor of the apartment is decadent. It's obvious a successful New York lawyer lives here. Mike admires Harvey and thinks about how this is what he wants for himself someday. A nice little piece of the pie. Sadly he thinks it might not happen if he keeps screwing up the way he has been.

He plops down on the couch next to Harvey. Harvey reaches over and scratches the top on Mike's head. As much as he teases Mike he does care about him. "Feeling any better kiddo?"

Mike turns his face from the large screen TV and looks into Harvey's eyes. "A lot better, thank you, Harvey."

"Don't mention it." Harvey says as he lifts Mike's chin with his finger. He inspects Mike's lip. The dried blood is gone. "You want some Tylenol?"

"Nah I'll live." Mike says as he continues to look into Harvey's beautiful brown eyes. He glances down and notices Harvey's unbuttoned shirt. A patch of Harvey's chest hair is visibly peeking out from the opening. "Harvey." He starts to ask his friend a question but suddenly hesitates.

"Yeah?"

"Do you think I'll ever be like you? Ya know, have a life like yours, big place? Different woman every night?"

Harvey laughs, amused, "Mike my life aint what it's all cracked up to be. I'm flattered that you think so though."

"I know I just..can't help but admire you."

"Admire me? What for?"

"Ya know, big time lawyer and all. Harvard grad."

"Oh Mike, I just can't get over your naïve ideas about me."

"What?"

"I'm no hot shot. Sometimes I wish I would have done things differently." Harvey stops talking because he realizes that if he says anything else he'll be admitting too much.

"What do you mean?"

"I don't mean a thing. You tired? How bout we get some shut eye? It's been a long day."

"Okay." Mike says as he gets up off the couch. He wants to ask Harvey something so desperately but is afraid. So afraid he might disaffect Harvey. Mike stops and he realizes he needs to take the risk and ask now or he'll never get another chance.

"Harvey…can I sleep with you tonight?"

Harvey looks into Mike's blue eyes. He feels a little shocked by Mike's question but understands how his friend feels. He knows Mike is scared, alone and he probably feels safe with Harvey. "Sure you can kiddo." Harvey says reassuringly in a way that let's Mike know everything is okay.

Harvey stands up from the couch and puts his hand on Mike's shoulder in comfort. "Don't worry Mike. Everything's going to be fine, I promise you. I'm gonna find that guy and we're gonna nail him to the wall." He softly kisses Mike on the forehead. The two men slowly head upstairs to bed.