New fic! The timing is wrong, this is a new year's eve fic but I left my country on the first and am now in Ireland. I hope you'll like it nonetheless. Let me know what you think!
"And these are the files you will need in half an hour" Donna proudly said, leaving the files on Harvey's office.
Harvey's lips tugged into a smile, glad to see Donna at her usual best. "Thanks Donna" he said, as she started to walk out of his office. "Hey Donna" he called out, making her turn around to face him. "What are you doing for New Year's eve?" he asked. Donna was surprised to hear this question. Throughout the years, they got used to not discussing New Year's plans; she assumed he had some hot date, he assumed she had plans with some jerk and they were both just fine with it. This was the first time Harvey addressed the issue, a week away from that day.
He can notice her shaken by the question, before she answered: "I'm not sure. There's John…but gosh he's getting on my nerves" she naturally said, rolling her eyes, making Harvey giggle. "And there's Karl...I don't know I kind of like him but then maybe it's too soon for New Year's Eve" she continued. She swore she could see his eyes wince before she shakes the idea off her head. He regrets asking her, remembering why he had decided never to so many years ago. He didn't like hearing about her spending it with someone else; sure he always knew she went on dates, but this was different. "And there's this thing my college friends are throwing, you know a big party with a theme and all but I'm not going to that" she finally explained.
"Why not? Sounds fun" he reasoned. "Because…" she paused, thinking of a way to say it without sounding too desperate or lonely. "I'll be the only single one and I'll get the pity look" she admitted. "I'll come with you" he automatically answered. Donna's eyebrows raised in surprise, before she said: "No". There's the shadow of hurt on his face as he pouts: "Come on Donna, we'll have fun". "Don't you have some hot girl to spend New Year's Eve with?" she asked, not meaning to sound as aggressive as she did. "I don't" he stated simply, as she eyed him suspiciously. "Who are you and what have you done to Harvey Specter?" she teased. A small smile showed on his face before she asked again: "Seriously Harvey, what's up?" she said, a mix of worry and mocking in her eyes, as she seated herself on the chair facing him.
"Nothing's wrong. I'm just sick of the usual, you know?" he said nonchalantly. Donna leaned in on the desk, making Harvey wonder what's going to happen. Her hand reached his face, as her lips tugged into a smile. "What are you doing?" he said, his heart beating a bit faster than usual. "I'm checking if you have a fever" she said, pulling away, her tone as mocking as ever. "Donna" he pouted "I'm serious. If you want, I'll come with you. I get to spend New Year's Eve with you, and you'll have the hottest date on your arm. It's a win-win" he said, not fully aware of his words. She can feel her stomach knot at his words, anxious of the choice she had to make. "What if I don't want you to come with me?" she said her voice shaky, scared that it would reveal too much. "Then" he paused, trying to find the words "I'll stay home and you…you do whatever you want" he said, the helplessness in his voice reaching her.
She looked at him, his brown puppy eyes looking at her, making her heart melt. She wanted to, she couldn't lie to herself, but she knew they shouldn't; they would be crossing a line they've worked so hard to keep. "Alright" she agreed finally, unable to resist how cute he looked. "But I'm sure you are going to change your mind once you know what the theme is" she tried again. "The Great Gatsby" she stated, as a big smile lit his face up. "I was born for this baby" he said, as she rolled her eyes. "No inappropriate touching, you do what I say" she said bossily. "Yes m'am" he answered, "it's a date" he added winking, as she left his office.
Later on that afternoon, Donna's phone rang, as she saw Harvey walking towards her cubicle. "Laura! hi" she answered, a tone of surprise obvious. Laura was her friend from college, the one throwing the party. Harvey leaned on Donna's cubicle, watching her listening carefully before saying: "Yes two people. Yes I'm bringing a date. You'll meet him then" she finally said, before hanging up. "Bitch" she said under her breath, looking at a very entertained Harvey. "She had the guts to double-check if I ticked the right box" she said offended. "Well she's going to cry her eyes out when she sees…" he started, before she cut him: "Come down a floor Harvey", pointing to his arrogance. "Us! I was going to say us!" he said slightly angry. "Oh" she simply stated feeling guilty. "Do you need something?" she asked. "Let me know what I'll be wearing alright? We'll look freaking hot" he said, before turning around and entering his office. Donna smiled, happy to see him invested in this.
As for Harvey, he sat in his office drinking whiskey, secretly excited for his first meaningful New Year's Eve in years.
I hope you enjoyed this! Please let me know what you think. There's obviously more to come, depending on the feedback.
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-G