Title: Our Next Life
Category: Romance/Humor/Drama
Rating: PG-13
Summary: "Join me in ten years," the message said. "Then we'll see what happens next."

Disclaimer: Since I own them you all must pay ME for the use of them…oh, wait…that's not me. Don't own them, never will : (
Author's Notes: Feedback Love

Chapter 11

He had argued with her about everything he could possibly think of, but nothing lasted long enough for him to keep her off track. It was time to bring out the big guns.

"You can't date him, Donna!"

"Why not?"

"You just…CAN'T!"

"But WHY, Josh?"

"Well, for one, he's an intern!" Josh was following her down to the file room, adamant in making his point.

"What's wrong with interns? You look at interns all the time" she pointed out.

"That's different! I look, but I don't touch! We can't touch!"

"That's where you have it wrong, I can touch, you can't," Donna smiled as she unlocked the door to their destination. He trailed in behind her. "You're just jealous 'cause I got one."

"An intern?" he scoffed.

"Yeah."

"Whatever, the conversation isn't about what I want, it's about you and…Eric," he said his name with disgust.

"See, jealous." She pulled out the located box and he took it from her, setting it on a nearby table.

"No, I'm not."

"Yes, you are." He shook his head; he wasn't having this conversation and instead of continuing with it he just blurted out his next thought.

"He's waaaay too young for you?" Donna glared at him and went towards the carton, locating the few files that she had to get from that box in that file room. Josh was starting to get nervous; she was quiet for a long time.

"I'm 35, Eric's 27, that's only eight years!" she said, pulling out the last file she needed.

"Eight years is a long time, Donna. A guy learns a lot in those eight years." She rolled her eyes and put the lid on the box. Josh then took it from her and put it back on the shelf. She was looking at the files, trying to get them in the order of importance. When he turned around and saw her he knew this was his chance, he had to take it.

With his stomach fluttering Josh took the files in her hands and threw them down on a nearby table, staring at the questioning look swimming in the blue of her eyes. Donna took a step back for every step he took towards her until she was against the wall. The questioning look had turned into a mixture of fear and anticipation.

"Josh?" she murmured as he leaned forward. "How much can a guy learn in ten years?" His face broke out into a broad grin.

"It'll blow your mind."

"I'm counting on it" were the last words she got out before his lips descended, meshing with her own. Donna moaned as he let his body press into hers. Her arms pulled him closer, and she let her hands play with the hair at the nape of his neck. He deepened the kiss loving the feel of her in his arms. He knew this is the way it should be. Josh pulled away.

"You okay?" Brown eyes searched blue.

"I'm good," she replied, slightly blushing.

"You still going out with Eric tonight?" Donna ignored him as she picked up the files he had thrown down. He watched her every move, burning to have another audience with her tongue. She opened the door and began to pass through. "Donna?"

"It depends on if I get a better offer," she tossed over her shoulder as she walked out. He stood for a moment, letting her words sink in before he rushed after her, a better offer running through his mind.

A/N: Was it good? This section went through several rewrites because I couldn't get it exactly to where I wanted it but I hoped you liked it. There's 2 or 3 chapters left, so this isn't the end, just fyi. Feedback is, as always, greatly appreciated and thank you for all the encouragement left so far.