Drink You Away
Chapter 6
By: Hope
Author's Note: Thank you guys so much for all the reads, reviews, favorites and follows. I apologize for taking so long to post this chapter. Life, ya know? I really hope you enjoy this chapter. I will have the next chapter up by Sunday.
Disclaimer: Again, I do not own the characters from Suits. I'm just a huge fan.
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Harvey thought he would be freaked out. Things like this usually scared the shit out of him. Her toothbrush was next to his in the bathroom. Her dresses for work were hung next to his Tom Ford suits. He often found her clothes mixed in with his when he did laundry. The other morning, he tripped over her Jimmy Choo's when he was getting ready for work.
He thought he would be freaked out. But the crazy thing was, he wasn't freaked out at all. Donna had been staying over his place multiple times a week. It had been this way for over a month and half. It had been a month and a half since Harvey told her he was ready.
"Hey, what are you doing tonight?" She asked him, as he walked into the kitchen. He was wearing sweatpants and a Yankees t-shirt.
"I'm meeting a client for drinks" Harvey responded, sitting on the stool as he watched her make coffee, "Is that my shirt?"
Donna was wearing a Harvard Law sweatshirt with no pants on. Harvey couldn't stop staring at her legs. Donna had nice legs.
"Well I sure as hell didn't go to Harvard" Donna responded, with a smirk on her face as she handed Harvey his coffee.
Harvey smiled, "Do you want to get dinner tomorrow night? We can go to that sushi place you like."
It had been going really well with them. The transition from secretary to boss, to friends, to ex secretary to ex boss to .. well whatever they were was easier then they both thought. The first date was a little awkward but that was to be expected.
Harvey really enjoyed getting to know Donna this way. He felt like he learned more about her in the last forty five days then in the last thirteen years. He knew every Wednesday she took a yoga class. He knew Donna was a terrible cook. She could make grilled cheese and cereal. That was about it. He knew she loved watching The Bachelor every week and making fun of the girls. He knew she hated vegetables specifically green ones. He knew she wasn't a morning person which shocked him. She was always so chipper at 7 am when she was his secretary. She was grumpy and didn't talk for the first twenty minutes after she woke up. She needed at least two cups of coffee in her system before getting dressed. He knew she fell asleep before him every night she stayed and he loved watching her sleep.
What he didn't know was what they were. It hadn't been discussed by either of them. Part of him didn't want to bring it up. Things were going to so well. Honestly, he was waiting for the other shoe to drop. Something bad was going to happen soon, right? So, he didn't push their relationship status. He decided to wait for her to bring it up.
" I'll have to check my schedule and get back to you" Donna replied, with a wink.
Harvey was so used to seeing Donna dressed up in her heels and dresses. The best part of their new relationship ( or whatever it was) besides the obvious ( sex, duh) was seeing the casual Donna. As soon as Donna would get home, well, get to his apartment, she would immediately take off her clothes and change into leggings or his favorite, yoga pants. He loved when Donna put her hair up in a ponytail or a bun. He loved seeing different sides of Donna that he wasn't used to seeing.
"You do that, Paulsen" Harvey smiled, kissing her on her lips, "You going to shower first or should I?"
"Showering together isn't an option?" Donna smirked, walking towards the bathroom. The last thing Harvey saw was his Harvard sweatshirt on the floor in the hallway.
"Good Morning, Gretchen" Harvey said to his secretary, walking into his office to start the day. It was a beautiful day.
Mike Ross was already sitting in his office waiting on his boss to show up.
"You're early" Harvey commented, "I got you a bagel and a coffee" he handed his young protégé the breakfast,
"You're awfully happy this morning" Mike observed, " You got some this morning didn't you?"
"Don't be crude, Ross. Can't a guy just have a good morning?" Harvey responded, looking through the files on his desk.
"Yeah, when a guy has a hot redheaded girlfriend" Mike smirked, as Harvey handed him a file.
"You done?" Harvey furrowed his brow, " and technically, Donna isn't my girlfriend"
"Are you blushing, Harv?" Mike was enjoying this too much. "Why the hell not?"
"We just haven't talked about it. Can we do work and stop talking about my love life? I am paying you. We need to figure out a strategy to get what our client wants. I need to be prepared for this meeting tonight"
It was later in the afternoon when Donna walked into Harvey's office. As soon as he heard her heels clicking, he knew who it was.
"Here's a few files Louis thought would help you with your client" She said, sitting the folder on his desk.
Harvey grinned, "You could have handed those to Gretchen"
Donna sat in the chair across from Harvey, "I could have but maybe I wanted to see you"
"Aw, Donna" Harvey smirked, he loved messing with her.
"Don't ruin it, Harvey" Donna laughed, "I'm available for dinner tomorrow night"
"I already made the reservations" Harvey replied, quickly, looking through the documents in the folder she gave him
"What if I had other plans?" Donna questioned, raising her eyebrow.
Harvey stopped looking through the files and sat the folder back on his desk. He walked around to wear Donna was sitting, leaning against his desk.
"You came in here to see me. You didn't have other plans. If you did, you would cancel them" Harvey said, confidently.
"You closing me, Specter?" Donna grinned, sitting up and crossing her legs.
Harvey ignored her question and kissed her gently, "I don't need to close you. I already have you"
"You two are adorable" Mike said, smiling as he walked into Harvey's office with a gift in his hand.
"I'm going to get back to work" Donna said, getting up from her seat and walking by Mike. Donna kissed Mike's cheek.
"Will you be over tonight?" Harvey asked Donna, before she could make her way out the door.
"I think I'm gonna stay at my apartment tonight. I haven't been home in a few days. I need to go to the grocery store" Donna replied.
"I have groceries at my place" Harvey said, " I think you should re-consider"
"I'll think about it" Donna smiled, as she walked out the door and back to her desk.
"What's in the box?" Harvey said, in his best Brad Pitt impersonation giving Mike his full attention.
"Seven. Great movie" Mike handed the blue wrapped box to Harvey.
Harvey looked at Mike in surprise. He didn't realize the gift was for him. Harvey opened the wrapping paper to find a white box. After removing the tape and tissue paper, his mouth opened in shock. Inside the box were four glasses with Harvey's monogram.
"I was hoping you would be my best man" Mike told Harvey, "That was me asking by the way"
Harvey smiled. As much as Harvey tried to fight it at first, Mike and Harvey had formed a bond. A friendship.
"Yeah, of course" Harvey responded, "Thanks for these. We will have to use them after we celebrate me kicking ass tonight"
Mike grinned, he wasn't sure if Harvey would agree to being his best man at his and Rachel's wedding. Harvey was at a great place right now. He seemed genuinely happy. He knew that was because of Donna.
"Who is the lawyer you're going up against?" Mike asked.
"It's Scotty"
"You're meeting Scotty for drinks tonight?" Mike asked, taken aback.
Harvey nodded. It wasn't a big deal. Right?
"Does Donna know?" Mike asked
Harvey and Scotty were sitting at the bar. Harvey had taken off his suit jacket an hour ago and placed it behind his chair. Scotty was wearing a black skirt and a black see through blouse. He was pretty sure he could see her black bra but he wasn't focused on that. Harvey's goal tonight was to keep it professional but with Scotty, it was never that easy.
Things didn't end well the last time they saw each other. Scotty left for London with Darby. Harvey and Scotty had ended their relationship. There was always something there between them but Harvey knew it could never truly work. They were too competitive. Someone always had to come out on top even during sex.
Harvey and Scotty had already agreed on the terms of what each of their client wanted. That had taken about an hour to decide on. It would have been faster but Harvey struggled to concentrate and be on his normal Harvey Specter level. He kept thinking about what Mike said earlier how he should have told Donna who was he was meeting tonight. He didn't think it was a big deal but for some reason he felt guilty. He didn't like this feeling.
"So it looks like we will probably be seeing a lot of each other" Scotty spoke, interrupting his thoughts.
"Oh yea? Are you moving back to New York?" Harvey asked, taking a drink of his glass.
"I am" Scotty answered, " I took a job with a new firm here"
"Good for you" Harvey said. Despite how they ended, he wanted the best for her. She was great at her job and he genuinely respected that.
"You look good, Harvey" Scotty smiled. She always had a soft spot for Harvey Specter
"I always look good, Scotty" Harvey smirked.
Scotty put her hand on Harvey's thigh flirtatiously, " Do you want to get out of here? For old times' sake?"
"I can't" Harvey said, shaking his head no at her advance
"Why the hell not?" Scotty asked, angry and feeling rejected.
"I'm seeing someone" Harvey answered.
"I heard you brought a date to Graham's wedding. I didn't think you were actually dating her. So, who is the lucky woman?"
Harvey could feel that Scotty was bitter. Scotty had always loved Harvey against her best judgments. She knew Harvey could never love her back. Hell, Scotty was convinced Harvey couldn't love anyone back. She kept hoping she could change him.
Harvey had thought about not telling Scotty. It wasn't really her business but Harvey felt like Scotty deserved to know the truth.
"It's Donna"
Scotty's mouth was agape in shock. "Donna? Your secretary"
Harvey nodded, with a grin thinking about her. He finished the rest of his drink and sitting it on the bar. The bartender quickly re-filled it. At this point, Harvey was ready to go. He was hoping Donna would be at his place waiting for him. He didn't want to deal with Scotty and her jealousy. He didn't need her to judge his relationship
"You said she was just your secretary and there was nothing else between you two" Scotty said, remembering the conversation they had, "So what.. You're in love with her?"
Harvey remained quiet as he took a long gulp of his drink. He didn't expect this night to go the way it was going. He also shouldn't be so surprised by the change in the conversation it was Scotty after all.
"Oh. My. God. You love Donna" Scotty said, shocked, " I didn't think I would ever see the day when the great Harvey Specter actually had feelings for someone besides himself"
Harvey groaned, " Scotty, come on, I had feelings for you"
"You never loved me" Scotty said, with sadness, "Even when we were together you would never fight or sacrifice for me the way you do for Donna. I should have expected you to sleep with her but shit. I didn't think you were in love with her"
Harvey sighed. This was probably why he was still single.
"I've felt this way about her since we first met years ago. I just didn't have the balls to admit to it. It's different now. I'm different now"
Scotty nodded. She wasn't sure if she was pissed, surprised, sad or happy for Harvey. The honest truth was she wanted him to talk about her the way he talks about Donna.
"You're going to screw this up somehow" Scotty spoke, part of her wishing she wouldn't have said it. She didn't want to be this person but she was jealous. It was Harvey. Her Harvey,
"Thanks for the confidence" Harvey said, sarcastically, taking cash out of his wallet and sitting it on the bar. He drank the rest of his scotch and put the glass on the bar aggressively. He grabbed his jacket and put it on. He was pissed. He regretted agreeing to come here in the first place, " If you need anything else about the case, let my secretary know"
"Harvey" Scotty spoke, before he walked away, "When you and I were.. whatever we were, I asked Donna if she was in love with you"
Harvey didn't know why she was still talking. He didn't know why he stopped to listen to her shit. He hated when women were catty unless it involved them naked. All Harvey wanted to do was go home and see Donna.
"I don't care, Scotty" Harvey said, angry, " Whatever you tell me, doesn't matter and has no impact on my relationship. I'm sorry that you're hurt or jealous or just a bitch. We did have something together and I liked you. It wasn't meant to be with us. I love Donna. I'm in this with her for the long term"
Scotty sighed, " Donna said yes. She told me she was in love with you years ago. You're right. I'm being a bitch but.. I'm happy you're finally giving it a shot"
Harvey gave Scotty a small smile as he walked away. Before walking out the front door, he noticed Rachel at a table near the dartboard. What was she doing here?
"Rachel?" Harvey asked, confused. He thought she had plans with Donna. He didn't expect them to be at this bar. He had a pit in his stomach.
"Harvey" Rachel said, with a sad look, " We were supposed to go to a bar in Manhattan but Mike wanted to hang with the girls so we came here instead"
Mike walked over from the bar with a beer and a mixed drink for Rachel.
"You couldn't have given me a heads up" Harvey said, feeling like he made a huge mistake, "I thought we were bros" He put his hand through his perfect hair
"I didn't know this was where you were coming" Mike said, feeling guilty even though he didn't do anything wrong.
"Where is she?" Harvey asked.
"She saw you with Scotty" Rachel told Harvey, " She left out of here pretty fast"
Maybe Scotty was right. He was going to screw this up.
Things were going so well. Already, the other shoe had dropped.
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