Hi Everyone! I just started watching Suits this summer and I have totally fallen in love with it. This idea popped into my head and wouldn't leave me alone. So even though it's been many, many years since I wrote any type of fanfiction, I decided to jump back in with this story. Honestly, it's pretty rough. I'm out of practice. I apologize for any errors. I'm sure there are quite a few. I don't have a beta so if anyone is interested I would really appreciate the help. Anyway, hope you enjoy. I should have another chapter ready soon. Let me know what you think.

Donna stormed out into the night and wrapped her arms around herself as the cold wind stirred around her. The annual charity gala had always been one of her favorite nights. Lots of dancing, some flirting and a gorgeous new gown to be shown off. What's not to love about that? She had tried her best to enjoy it again this year, but she couldn't lie to herself. It wasn't the same. She wasn't the same. He wasn't the same. They weren't the same. In fact, she wasn't even sure what they were anymore. She had just reached the curb looking for a cab when the doors opened behind her. Instantly, Donna knew who it was and she tried hard to stop her heart from jumping, but of course she couldn't. Even when she was angry at him he still seemed to have that effect on her. She wasn't sure who she hated more in that moment. Him or herself.

"Donna," Harvey called as he came to stand behind her. He knew she was upset. In the past, he would have known exactly how to handle the situation, but not anymore.

"Don't!" she answered.

"Why are you mad at me? He started it." he stated. The confidence he had in himself was what made him such an amazing lawyer. In life it sometimes made him an ass.

"And it typical Harvey fashion you had to end it didn't you?" she accused as she turned to face him. Exhaustion overwhelmed her. She was tired of fighting with him. Tired of pretending that she was happy. Pretending that she had moved on from Harvey Spector.

"This is nothing new, Donna." He rolled his eyes as she gave him her trademark you're a dumb ass look. "It's not liked I punched him." He continued trying to defend himself. "Louis and I fight! Did you really think that would change when you left me to go work for him?"

The low tone of Harvey's voice let her know that he was just as hurt as he was angry. Donna knew she had hurt him when she moved to Louis's office, but what choice did she have? They couldn't go back to the way they had been before. Before he said the words that shook her entire world. Back to before he then took them back and caused an avalanche of hurt so deep it almost suffocated her.

"Here take this," he said in a much warmer voice as he removed the jacket of his tuxedo and held it out for her.

Harvey never failed to surprise her. The world thought he was a selfish, self-centered, arrogant ass, but she knew better. Knew that hidden behind walls made of granite he hid a genuine kindness and a good heart. He tried his best to hide it behind sarcasm and smart ass remarks, but Donna had always know the truth. When Harvey Spector cared about you his dedication and loyalty ran deep.

The smile that slowly spread across her face warmed his chest in a way he didn't want to question. He was, after all, the master of pushing aside feelings that made him feel uncomfortable. Instead he wrapped the jacket around her slim shoulders.

"You're shivering" he said and the warmth of his breath against her neck sent a different kind of shiver down her spine.

Harvey couldn't explain the need he felt right then to pull her into his arms. God, how he missed her. He wanted her back. Wanted to see her sitting at her desk outside his office where she belonged. He needed her and was at a loss as how to get her back. Get her back as what? Secretary, friend, more than friend? He was weighing out the pros and cons of acting on his desire when he was pulled from his thoughts by the light touch of her hand on his arm.

"You should go back inside. Named partners can't just up and leave their firm's gala." Donna said trying to persuade him, afraid that she wouldn't be able to hide her emotions for long. Standing there so close to him, surrounded by the smell of his cologne as she wore his jacket was too much and she needed to get away before she did or said something they would both regret.

Harvey, however was enjoying this moment despite his confused emotions. He had Donna all to himself again and he wasn't about to go back into that party when he could try and fix their strained relationship. He might not know what part he wanted her to play in his life, but he knew he wanted her in his life. Anytime he got to spend with her was a gift and he wasn't giving it up so easily. "Nah, it's a nice night and I feel like taking a walk. I have no desire to go back in there and listen to Paul Sanderson tell me for the fiftieth time how much money he made on his latest investment, while his wife grabs my ass when he's not looking." Harvey held out his arm hoping that she would take it and join him.

"Could be worse, someone invited Harold," Donna smirked as she took his arm. "He's spent the whole night trying to look down my dress. Knocked over two waiters in his sad attempts to be discreet."They both let out a burst of laughter at the mental picture. Theirs eyes locked for a moment and time seemed to still. Suddenly, a car horn blasted from somewhere down the street and the moment was lost.

They had been walking for a while just enjoying each others company when Harvey noticed two men in the shadows just ahead of them. Harvey would never know why seeing those men made the hair on the back of his neck stand up, but he did know two things. First, that his quiet moment with the woman on his arm was over and second, that he would never let anything happen to her. He made that promise months before and he had every intention of keeping it.

Donna felt Harvey's entire body tense and she looked up to see two men approaching them. When she looked up she was shocked to see the look on Harvey's face. Gone was the carefree smile instead it had turned to stone. It was a look he only had when approaching a legal battle. It caused most people on the receiving end to run and hide, but as she turned once again towards the strangers she found they hadn't moved to run. Instead they shared a knowing look and started moving towards them.

"Would you look at that. Such a nice couple just walking down the street all alone." The taller of the two men said. "Someone should warn them that's it not safe."

Donna felt Harvey pull her behind him as he replied. "What do you want?"

"Who said we want anything?" the other man laughed as he moved to join the taller man. Together they blocked the sidewalk. "We were just trying to be friendly, right?" he directed the question to his partner.

Harvey kept Donna behind him as he casually glanced around. None of the stores or restaurants were open at this hour. The fact that the street was basically deserted increase his unease. "Friendly, right. Then you won't mind moving out of our way."

Donna had one hand resting on Harvey's back and she could feel his strength through the dress shirt he was wearing. It helped calm her ever increasing fear. She had a hard time seeing what was going on as Harvey had used his body to shield hers, but she could her the threatening tone of the men's voices.

"Sorry, we can't do that." The taller one spoke up once again. "What we can do is relieve you of your wallet. Jewelry too."

Harvey's first instinct was to tell them to kiss his ass and then beat the shit out of them, but he didn't dare. Not with Donna here. He couldn't take the chance, so he grudgingly removed his Rolex and then reached into his back pocket and pulled out his wallet. Harvey held up the items for the assholes to see and then in an act of defiance threw them down on the ground. "Oops."

Enraged the taller and what Donna guessed was the meaner of the two men got right up in Harvey's face. "You asshole! I should beat the crap out of you."

Again in any other situation Harvey would have jumped at the chance to hurt the two sleaze bags currently invading his personal space. Even though the two men were obviously built and in good shape, he was confident the days he spent training in the boxing ring would allow him to hold his own, but that small act of defiance was all he would allow himself. He couldn't risk being wrong and leaving Donna alone. It was two against one and Harvey couldn't guarantee the outcome. "There's more cash in there then you've probably seen in your pathetic lives. Take it and go!"

Donna watched as the men's eyes grew large as they stared into Harvey's wallet. She wondered how much cash Harvey actually walked around with. She almost laughed out loud as they seemed to be struggling to count that high as they continued to flip through the bills. Donna figured it had to be the stress that brought on that inappropriate reaction. She was just glad she had been able to stop herself before the laugh actually came out. She could still feel the tension rolling off Harvey in waves but she was sure they would take the money and it would all be over soon.

Harvey once again urged the men to take it and go. He thought they were about to do just that when a new voice announced a threat that made Harvey's hands draw up into tight fists.

"Maybe we want more than just your money. Personally, I want something only that beautiful redhead can provide," threatened a voice from behind them.