Intentions- Macklemore (feat. Dan Caplen)
It wasn't a typical night but it wasn't abnormal either. They sat next to each other with their legs side by side with too many documents spread around them. Their work followed them home more often then Harvey would like to admit but it never seemed to bother Mike. He always took it in stride by ordering some takeout and plugging in his iPod. He has adapted to Mike's music with ease, especially when working. It works out well since he typically doesn't know the words, even if jazz is preferred, he is still able to power through documents. Unlike his jazz, it is pleasant to take a break and get lost in lyrics, just as he is doing now. Well, typically it's nice.
"I wanna be sober, but I love getting high.
Wanna give it a hundred percent, but I'm too afraid to try.
I wanna be faithful, but love hooking up with randos.
I wanna live by the law, but still think like a vandal."
As the first line blew from the sound system, he felt his eyebrow instinctively rise up. He knew Mike was done with pot but you like songs that you relate to. As each line of lyrics was sung, his concern grew. It wasn't until the third line that he had fully turned his head to face Mike with a hurt look. He knew these words weren't Mike's, but he also didn't want to be with Mike if he was only holding him back. Mike looked up from his paperwork and saw the look on Harvey's face as the next line followed suit. It was then that Mike saw Harvey's expression drop and he looked down silently at his lap. For all the bravado he has at work, Mike understands that real fears are still lodged in Harvey's brain and they show themselves on vulnerable nights like this. He picked up on his train of thought almost instantaneously when he registered what song was playing.
"The words aren't why I like this song, Harvey. It reminds me that you made me better than who I was. I don't need drugs anymore. This song is a nod to how far I've come and I like it because it makes me think of you every time I hear it." His head lifted back up at that statement and knew he had his whole attention. "Every line is completely incorrect and I love that. I don't want to be high anymore because I have everything I could ever wish for. I don't want anyone else because I have the best boyfriend ever. I have my dream job, I don't need to break the law, I prefer to stay home with you. This song forces me to reevaluate all my problems. I am so fortunate to have met you. You turned my life around Harvey, and this song just reminds me of that and how small all of my other problems are in comparison. That's all. I don't ever want anyone else, how could I? You've given me everything and you make me feel more loved than I have ever felt. I love you." He wove his fingers between Harvey's and kissed his temple as Harvey eased back into the couch. He was more than content to lay his head on his shoulder and relax, he didn't need to hear the words repeated back to him, he knew it was reciprocated. Just before he readjusted his position to lay his head down, Harvey got up and extended his hand with the softest, most pure smile Mike had ever seen on Harvey's face. "Let's go to bed."