December 24th

It's their first Christmas together. That's why they decided to take the day off already and spend Christmas Eve just the two of them at home before they would leave the next morning to visit Harvey's family in Boston. This exclusive couple time was an urgent need for both of them, and except for some last-minute Christmas shopping, they barely left their bed and the couch today.

For the evening, they arranged a camp of pillows and blankets in front of the fireplace for a cozy picnic with Spanish tapas and wine.

They talk and laugh a lot, finally able to forget about the stress of the last weeks. Both are clad in loungewear, Harvey's back is resting against the couch as Donna sits between his legs, her upper body leaning back against his, her head resting on his shoulder. Every now and then Harvey places a kiss onto her temple and breathes in her intoxicating scent. Soft Christmas music is playing in the background, the fireplace is burning bright and they silently watch the flames as they empty their wine glasses. Harvey whispers some silly nonsense into Donna's ear, making her giggle.

At this very moment they are both so incredibly happy and in love. They are here, they made it. This is their everyday life now. This is them. Harvey and Donna. Donna and Harvey. This is how it is supposed to be forever.

Eventually, Harvey breaks the silence that fell a few minutes ago. Donna has her eyes closed and he gently brushes a few strands of fiery hair from her face.

"So, what do you think about the advent calendar so far?" he asks casually.

Donna opens her eyes and smiles up at him. She contemplates for a moment before she answers. "Pretty adventurous. I must admit I didn't think we would have that much fun with it. What do you think?"

"Exactly the same," Harvey replies without hesitation. "I'm pleasantly surprised."

"What's been your favorite so far?" she asks after a moment.

"Phew, that's really hard to say," he smirks. "I definitely hated this masturbator thing. But the rest ... I found everything kinda appealing. How about you?"

"Yeah, the masturbator was awful." Donna giggles. "I think my favorite has been the anal plug. Not at all would I have expected that, but it's the truth.", she looks at him curiously.

"Yeah, you damn well liked that one," Harvey smirks.

"And you liked it, too", she counters with a wink.

"I did", he agrees. "On you and on me. But the vibration egg … wow, I think that was my absolute favorite. I've rarely experienced you being that eager. I mean, you're always hungry for me and I love that, but yesterday … that was something completely different."

"It was," she agrees with a smirk.

"So you liked it, too? And you're not mad at me for teasing you a little?" he asks sincerely.

"I did," she replies. "And no, I'm not". She throws him a seductive wink over her shoulder and catches his lips for a kiss.

"So I do get to use it again?" he asks smugly as they part.

"Mh, you are, and I think we're going to be using a lot of the toys again, aren't we?" she wonders.

"I'd like that," he states.

After silence fell over them once again Donna gets up and declares "I'll get us a new bottle of wine."

"I'd like to try the card game, how about you?" she announces as she returns from the kitchen a minute later.

They got the card game with the tempting title "Little Confessions" from the Advent calendar in the morning. In fact, it's not a real game, rather just various cards with questions or incomplete sentences, with which one can get to know oneself and one's partner and their sexual preferences even better.

As Harvey agrees into trying the game they sit down opposite each other. While he pours them both another wine, Donna reaches for the first card.

"Okay, so … what 3 words best describe the kind of sex your partner likes?" she reads. "May I answer first?" she asks eagerly. Harvey just nods with a grin on his face and Donna continues. "Intense. Considerate. Eclectic." she searches his gaze and he glares at her for a moment before his grin widens and he states "Pretty accurate." Donna smiles.

"So, intense also applies to you." Harvey chooses to answer first. "And then I would add sensual and … mood dependent," he chuckles, causing Donna to throw him a confused look "What's that supposed to mean?"

"Like, I mean, it's hard to choose between rough and tender, because it totally depends on your mood what you're asking me for," he explains.

Now it's on Donna to grin. "Yeah well, that's definitely true."

Harvey reaches for the next card "The body part I always look at first in people is …"

"Eyes," Donna says right away. "With me, it's definitely the eyes. They tell me so much. It's crucial for me that a man's gaze has a certain depth … like yours" she winks.

Harvey examines her lovingly as he thinks about his answer to the question. "For me, it's actually the whole face, I guess. Definitely the eyes, too. But also mouth, hair, features … hard to say. It's more about the whole appearance for me I guess."

"I can totally see that," Donna says as she takes the next card and reads the question. "This sometimes turns me on, although it's not really anything sexual (or rather, something unusual)." She looks up, finding an undefinable smirk on Harvey's face. "Why are you smiling?"

"It's stupid," he states.

"Just say it." she encourages him.

"Uhm … when we are having a heated argument … this sometimes turns me the fuck on. I know it's odd.".

"Well, it's not for nothing that our fights often lead into sex I guess. Is it?" They are beaming at each other, thinking about all the fights that ended up with Harvey pressing her up against the nearest wall or Donna almost jumping on him, catching his lips in a forceful kiss and fumbling with his belt.

"Can you tell the reason for that?" she wants to know.

"Hard to say. Probably because I like that you are impulsive and temperamental, both in arguments and in bed." He smirks. "And maybe also because it reminds me a bit of all the times we've argued and I would have loved nothing more than to just kiss you or have you on my desk to just bury the argument and devote ourselves to more important things …"

"I like that," Donna states, smiling openly at him.

"What's your answer to the question?" Harvey asks curiously. Donna just examines him for a while, not sure if she should share what's on her mind.

"Come on", Harvey encourages her, eager to hear her answer.

"Well, so ... when you're getting all dominant and arrogant in court ... you have no idea how this turns me on." Her gaze wanders downward sheepishly, which causes her to miss the stunned look on his face.

"Seriously?" he asks as she looks back up at him and his face transforms into a mischievous grin.

She just nods, not sure what to say. She's been feeling this way for a very long time already, maybe forever even. Whenever he's been finishing off his counter-parties or marking his territory, all cocky and smug, the arousal started to pool between her legs. Quite on a regular basis she's been touching herself that night, thinking about his handsome appearance in court.

"Now that's good to know," Harvey states, still smirking, fully amazed by her confession. "I have a ton of questions about this, but let's continue with this game for now," he suggests and Donna consents, relieved that her little confession can sink in for a while before she has to tell more about it.

"Have you ever wanted to try something new in bed with me, but have not yet dared to ask me?"Harvey reads the next question now.

"No, we've been able to talk openly about everything so far," Donna replies immediately, not doubting that at all.

"I totally agree," Harvey confirms. "And I really appreciate that." He reaches for her hand, brings it to his lips and kisses her knuckles.

Donna reaches for the next card. "I used to be afraid to try it, but now I love it during sex."

They both think about that question for a moment. Eventually, Donna speaks first. "I think I used to be afraid of anal sex. I knew already that many men are into it, but I was scared that I would not like it or even that it would hurt. I'm still a little cautious about it, but you know that it turns me on extremely when I am in the right mood. How about you?"

He falters. "Spanking maybe? I don't know. I wasn't really afraid of anything I guess. But I never wanted to hurt a woman. That's why I was a little hesitant when a woman first asked me to do it. Turned out I find it very arousing and some women too - if you do it the right way." He winks at her and she just smiles back, once more remembering the amazing sex they've been having ever since they got together. And even that one night many many years ago.

"Alright, next one," Harvey suggests after a moment. "In this situation, I would have liked to be seduced by you." He can't suppress a grin, but Donna answers first.

"The night you told me you loved me. I wanted so much for you to stay instead of leaving," she states thoughtfully, her thoughts wandering to the night that caused her so much pain.

"I would have liked to stay, too," he admits in a sad tone and he eyes her searchingly, his own gaze full of guilt and sorrow. He wants to apologize but she beats him to it by asking "What's your answer?". Maybe this is a conversation for another time.

He therefore states "The night you waited for me in here to tell me you were coming back to me. I almost stopped you from leaving ... I wish I had."

That sad look in his eyes again. This time Donna reaches for his hand and looks at him insistently. "Harvey, none of that matters anymore. All of this has led us here. We're here now. That's all that matters to me." She leans forward to give him a chaste kiss and he just nods and smiles at her.

"Next question," she states as she reaches for the stack of cards. "What would you like us to do more often in our sex life?". She answers the question herself right away by saying "Office Sex". She bursts out laughing, not entirely serious with her answer but also not having another answer to it. And besides, she really liked the sex they had at the firm so far and she wouldn't say no to more of this.

"We can try," Harvey promises as he giggles, too.

"What would you like to do more often?" she asks, her tone becoming more serious.

"Sex in general?" he quips and they burst out laughing again.

"Okay we can try that, too," she agrees after a moment. "But honestly – is there anything you would try or do more often?"

"Donna," he says. "I really can't complain and you know that. Our sex life is fucking glorious."

"Good. Because I think so, too." she states.

"Good," he agrees.

"Oh that's interesting." he points out as he reads the next question. "In this situation and environment, I like to masturbate the most." He throws her a challenging look.

"Well, I think it's not that exciting actually. I prefer it in bed or in the bathtub, especially after a very stressful day. Or after a day at court where you've been acting the alpha male." she grins broadly and he beams back at her.

"Mh I like that." Harvey states. "I prefer it in the shower, for practical reasons only." They both chuckle. "After I dreamed of you or when your tight dress or deep cleavage drove me crazy all day," he adds, smirking openly at her before he continues. "But I don't get to do that as much lately, because I no longer have to just imagine how I'd like to have it off with you."

It has not escaped Donna's notice that the atmosphere between them has become more crackling and flirtatious. This and their open and intimate conversation evoke a nice tingle in her lower belly.

She reads the next card. "What kind of dirty talk turns you on? And what kind of words turn you off?"

Harvey answers without hesitation. "I like when you tell me what you want. Like harder or faster or just like that. And it just drives me completely crazy when you say things like you fuck me so good." Donna smirks. "I don't know if there's anything I wouldn't like I guess, as long as it's not too coarse. It just has to fit the situation and has to sound natural. And in your case it always does. So, what do you like?"

Donna doesn't have to think twice either. "I love your little fucks, they always send shivers down my spine, knowing that I have you exactly where I want you. And I like it when you say things like You look so pretty taking my cock."

Harvey sighs at her words and looks her deeply in the eyes, recognizing an increasing pulsation in his groin. But he wants to know more. "Is there anything you don't like or wouldn't like me saying?"

"No, I think we talk the same language here. As you said, it just has to be natural."

Harvey already holds the next card in his hand and reads the question. "This is by far my most embarrassing sex experience."

"Oh no, I don't even want to think about that again." Donna states.

Harvey chuckles. "Okay, now you have to tell me."

"Ok fine," Donna starts. "So, a few years ago, I was seeing this guy for a couple of weeks. He couldn't stand the sight of blood. And one night, I suddenly got my period in the middle of our lovemaking. We didn't notice it right away, but when we were about to change the position and he pulled his penis out briefly, it was full of blood. He freaked out completely at first and then almost fainted. After he gained back his composure it turned out that he not only couldn't see blood but he also had a general problem with women's periods – he wanted to have nothing to do with that, found it completely repulsive. That was the end of our relationship," she finishes, still in disbelieve about that bizarre experience and the man's attitude of not wanting to acknowledge something so natural. "Not that you necessarily have to have sex during your period," she adds. "But you can't pretend it doesn't exist and somehow blame the woman for it."

"Such an asshole," Harvey states. "I'd say it was more embarrassing for him than for you."

"Yeah, you can say that." she agrees. "What about you?"

Harvey falters. "Yeah well … I've moaned the wrong name during sex with a woman I've been in bed with a few times. Never saw her again after that.".

"Which name was it?" she asks curiously.

Harvey looks her deeply in the eyes before he replies. "Donna."

She holds his gaze for a while before she starts smiling. Harvey just shrugs, not knowing what else to say. They silently decide that there is nothing more to say about it and Donna grabs the next card.

She reads "Where and how does your partner prefer to be touched during foreplay?"

"I'd rather show than tell you," Harvey replies in a challenging tone.

"Well then," Donna counters invitingly as she leans over to him. "Go ahead."

Harvey reacts immediately.

"You like it here," he whispers as he lowers his mouth so the soft skin in the crook of her neck, where he sucks lightly on her pulse point and elicits a sigh from Donna.

"And also here," he murmurs against her flesh as he lets his hand travel down her back to tickle a spot above her tailbone that makes her arch her back and that he knows works every single time.

"You love this," he breathes in her ear before he lets his teeth graze the area behind her ear and she moans a bit louder this time, reaching for the back of his neck to keep him in place. He kisses a trail down her throat and she tilts her head more to give him better access.

She pulls back lightly before she whispers "Let me show you where you liked to be touched, too."

Harvey growls and Donna starts to fondle the short hair on the back of his head, soon moving it to his ear where her mouth replaces her fingers.

"This makes you crazy," she mumbles right before she begins to nibble along his ear. Harvey groans lowly as if to emphasize her point.

They don't get much further with answering the question after that, because soon their lips meet and their touches become more intense and more focused and it doesn't take long for them to get rid of their clothes.

Donna now straddles Harvey's lap who is in a cross-legged seat. Their foreheads come to rest against each other as they lock eyes, and Donna sinks down slowly onto his rock-hard dick.

Once he's buried into her completely, his lips crash onto hers and he nibbles on her bottom lip until she grants him access into her open mouth and as their tongues meet Donna starts bobbing up and down on his rigid dick. Harvey's lips travel from her mouth over her throat and neck to her breasts, where he spends some time sucking her nipples and kneading both globes firmly with his hands.

Eventually, his hands move further down to grab her hips and encourage her to increase the pace a bit.

As they find a common rhythm, his hands travel back up and he keeps massaging her full breasts that wobble deliciously in front of him.

Donna wraps her arms around his neck to hold him close as she moves up and down, up and down, up and down, until she can feel them both being on edge. She picks up the pace once more and then she explodes in an intense orgasm, closely followed by Harvey who mumbles her name against the soft flesh of her breasts again and again.

An eternity passes in which they just stay seated like that, caress each other's sides and backs and kiss lazily. At some point, Harvey's upper body sinks down to lie on his back and he pulls her with him.

He continues stroking her back as they just listen to the sound coming from the fireplace and their sweet little confessions of love into each other's ear.

The remaining stack of cards from the game stays unused and long forgotten on the coffee table, waiting to be used in the future.


Personal Note: I really struggled with this one. The card game is part of a real Advent calendar in Germany and consists of many more questions. Some I have adapted a bit and also changed the "rules" of the game a bit. I have trouble writing dialogues and am therefore not completely satisfied with the fic. I also would have liked to go much deeper into some answers Donna and Harvey gave to the questions, but I also didn't want this fic to be too long.

Let me know what you think about it and if I maybe should write a sequel with the rest of the questions (outside of this advent calendar).

But for now: MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!