The next few days were the most awkward point in their friendship. As Harvey was giving Donna space, she was trying to avoid him like a plague. Mike was playing middle man. He was literally staying at Harvey's office to deliver files and do the things Donna usually does. The two made sure that they had as little interaction as possible. As the time goes by, they were gradually drifting farther apart.

Donna found herself, yet again, drinking her sorrows away. She wasn't a drunkard but she's been drinking a little too much these days. She liked the rush of escaping reality and entering an altered paradigm where in everything is fine. As she left the bar, the rain fell from the sky like it was meant for her. Instead of taking a cab home she decided to walk in the rain, letting the tears from the sky mask the hot tears streaming down her face. She was hurting. She wanted to be with Harvey but there's just too much at stake and too much fear. Now, she lost her chance, again.

Donna found herself at Harvey's door. She knocked a couple of times for him to answer. It was past midnight but she had a gut feeling he's awake. She was right, as usual. Harvey was going over case files as his subconscious think about Donna. The knocks broke his chain of thoughts. The knock was persistent so he hurriedly went to the door and opened it. He came face to face with Donna. A brush of confusion washed over his face.

"Donna, what are you doing…" He was cut off as her lips crashed down on his. Time stood still for both of them. It was something they've both been wanting but they were both restraining themselves. Even though they've done this before something felt right this time. It felt like for the first time they both wanted it. It seemed perfect. They entered Harvey's apartment without pulling apart. They were drawn into each other. Their kiss was filled with passion and persistence yet still remained sincere and loving. It was like twelve years of longing was placed into it. Things were perfect when crept into her mind but she wasn't running this time around. She broke the kiss and looked straight into his eyes.

"What if this changes us?"

"Turn it off." Donna's face scrunched up, her eyebrows meeting in question.

"What?"

"Turn it off."

"Turn what off, Harvey?"

"The alarm." The alarm was buzzing beside Donna as she awakens from her dream. It felt real to her and in a part of her was wishing it was real. She wished that she had the courage to actually do that. She slammed the alarm clock and groaned in frustration as she hid under her comforter. She a massive hang over and her dream doesn't make her feel any better.

By the time she convinced herself out of bed she was sniffing like a mad dog. Turns out heavy rains and liquor don't mix well. Her voice was cracking up and she was coughing non-stop. She felt cold every time the air passed her shaking body but nothing would stop her from going to work.

Harvey went out of the elevator and walked towards his office as he types away on his phone. He momentarily paused as he saw her. She looked like she was run over by a train. Yes, she was full made up with her designer dress, high heels and a perfect hair which was pulled up on a pony tail today. She looked perfect but Harvey knew her too well. There was an undeniable discomfort on her face. She was trying to hide it but she can't fool him. Instead of going straight to his office he placed his phone in his pocket and walked towards the office kitchen. He got a mug and made tea. He placed a teaspoon of honey in it, just the way she likes it. Harvey walked back to Donna's cubicle but then realized that she probably hates him so he called on Rachel who was walking towards her own office.

"Rachel." Harvey called her out in a soft voice but loud enough for her to hear it. Rachel took her eyes off the paper she was reading and looked for the source of the voice. She was confused when she saw Harvey gesturing for her to come near him. He looked like he was hiding behind the wall for some odd reason.

"Do you need anything?" there was an underlying suspicion in her voice.

"Give this to her." He said as he handed Rachel the mug and gestured towards Donna. Rachel didn't have time to reply before Harvey disappeared. A smile spread across her face. She felt like they were teenagers denying they have a crush on each other. She walked towards Donna who was still struggling with the discomfort she's feeling.

"Harvey wanted me to give you this." The paralegal had a grin on her face as she placed the mug in the secretary's desk. "If I'm not mistaken, he cares." She said as she walked away.

A smile spread across the secretary's face as she saw the post it note attached to the mug. "Feel better :D" was what it said. This gesture made Donna smile even more and feel a tad better.

Donna lasted the day at work even if she feels so terrible. Like any other day, Harvey and Donna were the last ones in the firm. Harvey saw Donna still at in her cubicle and he felt worried. He stood up and went out of his office.

"Have you eaten?" Donna was caught off guard causing her to give out a soft curse.

"Don't do that." She said with annoyance.

"Have you eaten?" Harvey asked again with determination to get an answer out of her.

"I'll eat when I get home. I'm not hungry anyway." She said going back to typing. Harvey pulled his phone out of his pocket and dialed a number. He spent a few minutes chatting on his phone. After the phone call he went back to Donna.

"I got Ray to buy us some food. Stop working and take a break. Sleep at my couch if you have to."

"You didn't have to do that."

"I wanted to." He went back to his office with a soft smile on his face.

A/N I know, i know. the story's playing out slowly but the upcoming chapters would be so much better. Promise. Read and Review people. Spread this story wherever, whenever, to whoever. :)

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